Carl Swanson of Swanson Aero built this full-scale SPAD VII reproduction in 1978. It is painted to represent an aircraft from the 103rd Aero Squadron. This reproduction has a 200 hp Lycoming engine, modern instruments, and disc brakes. Robert F. Byrne donated the aircraft to the Air Zoo in 1999.
SPAD VII
The SPAD S.VII was the first in a series of single-seat biplane fighter aircraft produced by Société Pour L'Aviation et ses Dérivés (SPAD) during the First World War. The SPAD VII was renowned as a sturdy and rugged aircraft with good diving characteristics.