The SPAD XIII, a French biplane fighter aircraft of WWI, is a true icon of aerial combat. Entering service in 1917, it became one of the Allies' most formidable air assets, renowned for its speed, agility, and firepower. With a robust construction and powered by a potent 220 HP Hispano-Suiza 8B engine, the SPAD XIII was capable of reaching speeds up to 218 km/h (135 mph), a remarkable feat at the time. It was armed with two synchronized .303 Vickers machine guns, making it a lethal adversary in dogfights. Piloted by aces like Georges Guynemer and René Fonck, the SPAD XIII claimed numerous victories across the Western Front. Its legacy is not just of a machine of war, but as a symbol of the bravery and skill of those who flew it. Over 8,470 units were produced, serving not only in the French Air Force but also in the air services of the United States, Italy, and Belgium, among others.
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Available in two sizes with an elastic stretch band this hat is a sure winner in comfort It has an athletic shape with a curved visor
- 63 polyester 34 cotton 3 spandex twill
- Structured 6-panel mid-profile (with a low-profile embroidery area)
- 6 embroidered eyelets
- Stretch band
- Silver undervisor
- Head circumference 2223 (559 cm606 cm)
- Blank product sourced from Vietnam or Bangladesh
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