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SPAD XIII - 13th Aero Squadron |
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Name: Charles John Biddle
Country: United States
Rank: Major
Services: French Air Service U.S. Air Service
Units: N124, Spa73 (FAS) 13th Aero, 103rd Aero (USAS)
Victories: 7
Date Of Birth: May 13, 1890
Place of Birth: Andalusia, Pennsylvania
Date Of Death: March 22, 1972
Place of Death: Andalusia, Pennsylvania |
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The 13th Aero Squadron was the first American Army Air Service Squadron to be equipped with the new 220 h.p. SPAD XIII fighter planes, one of the most advanced aircraft of the time. A five ship "vic" comprised of some of the 13th's top Aces is depicted flying a patrol over France in 1917. |
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