https://padlet.com/jayharris1256/8xy85c2p44xv How the usage of Planes in WWI changed over time en-us 2017-05-09 11:36:20 UTC 2024-10-16 00:17:51 UTC hello@padlet.com jayharris1256 https://padlet.com/jayharris1256/8xy85c2p44xv/wish/170732291 Before the beginning of World War 1 the use of flying contraptions were for attempts to locate the enemy. But on 1911while in war with Turkey, the Italians dropped grenades on their enemies from a German monoplane. Marking the first offensive use for planes.]]> 2017-05-09 12:00:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jayharris1256/8xy85c2p44xv/wish/170732291 jayharris1256 https://padlet.com/jayharris1256/8xy85c2p44xv/wish/171218084 One of the first and most notable pilots of World War I,  McCudden had a confirmed 57 kills. In a letter written on December 29, 1914 he explained the dangers of aerial warfare and his love for flying. "The composition of the shells is shrapnel, which is timed to burst just above the machine if possible, some of them get very close as we often find holes in the wings and body of the machine where shrapnel bullets have passed through." - James McCudden]]> 2017-05-11 11:33:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jayharris1256/8xy85c2p44xv/wish/171218084 jayharris1256 https://padlet.com/jayharris1256/8xy85c2p44xv/wish/171224942 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwrIf_5gEEM
Footage of World War One planes preparing for battle and taking off.]]> 2017-05-11 12:08:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jayharris1256/8xy85c2p44xv/wish/171224942 jayharris1256 https://padlet.com/jayharris1256/8xy85c2p44xv/wish/171228196 World War One saw a new weapon invented, known as the airplane. As it was used for observation, it became a problem when it came to security. The French were the first to add on to the new invention, inventing a plane that fired machine guns through its propeller.]]> 2017-05-11 12:21:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jayharris1256/8xy85c2p44xv/wish/171228196 jayharris1256 https://padlet.com/jayharris1256/8xy85c2p44xv/wish/171232208 An image of the Vosin 5, a French war, with 7.7mm machine gun.]]> 2017-05-11 12:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jayharris1256/8xy85c2p44xv/wish/171232208 jayharris1256 https://padlet.com/jayharris1256/8xy85c2p44xv/wish/171648071 Manfred von Richthofen earned his fame as a fighter pilot during WWI. He was a leader of a squad called the Flying Circus and he was known for his bright red plane, which earned him his nickname. He had a confirmed 80 kills before dying in battle.]]> 2017-05-14 03:24:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jayharris1256/8xy85c2p44xv/wish/171648071 jayharris1256 https://padlet.com/jayharris1256/8xy85c2p44xv/wish/171648250 Mannock was a British war pilot who had a strong hatred for the Germans. No one really knew the cause of his hatred, but whatever the reason he had a high kill count of 63. His takedowns mainly consisted of German aircraft.]]> 2017-05-14 03:32:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jayharris1256/8xy85c2p44xv/wish/171648250 jayharris1256 https://padlet.com/jayharris1256/8xy85c2p44xv/wish/171703825 A plane feared for its color, the German plane became so well known, the Allies wanted all the planes turned over after the war. Mainly because of the aerial brilliance of The Red Baron and his squadron the Flying Circus.]]> 2017-05-14 20:25:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jayharris1256/8xy85c2p44xv/wish/171703825 jayharris1256 https://padlet.com/jayharris1256/8xy85c2p44xv/wish/171705110 The MB-!1 was the first heavy bomber plane designed by the Glen Martin Company in the U.S., to be used in WWI. It required a crew of four, had two 7.62mm machine guns and had a maximum speed of 104 mph. Only 9 out of 22 still worked by the end of the war.]]> 2017-05-14 20:45:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jayharris1256/8xy85c2p44xv/wish/171705110 jayharris1256 https://padlet.com/jayharris1256/8xy85c2p44xv/wish/171705728 Developed by the French, the Salmson 2 made up most of the Frenches Air Force. More than 3000 were produced and were very efficient when it came to speed.]]> 2017-05-14 20:55:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jayharris1256/8xy85c2p44xv/wish/171705728 jayharris1256 https://padlet.com/jayharris1256/8xy85c2p44xv/wish/171705993 2017-05-14 21:00:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jayharris1256/8xy85c2p44xv/wish/171705993