The prototype Spad XIII C.1 ["C" designating Chasseur (fighter) and "1" indicating one aircrew] first flew in March 1917. The museum restored this Spad XIII to its original configuration. It is painted in the markings of America's highest scoring ace of WWI with 26 victories, Capt. Edward V. Rickenbacker of the 94th Pursuit Squadron.
Spad VIII C.1
The Spad VIII C.1 is essentially a larger version of the Spad VII with a more powerful 220 hp, V-8 Hispano-Suiza engine. It had a top speed of 135 mph -- about 10 mph faster than the new German fighters of the time..