avion abattu - downed plane
| Image Id | 3449 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | The Jordan/Ference Collection |
| Theatre | Western Front |
| Subject | Battle Aftermath |
| Location | Unknown |
| Regiment | Unknown |
| Service Arm | Air Force |
| Battle | Unknown |
| Date | Unknown |
| Combatants | French |
| Publisher | Brentano's |
| Source | French |
| Directory | Brentanos 0101-0202 |
| Glass Size 45 x 107mm | |
| Search Keywords | Unknown |
This is a very rare Salmson-Moineau SM1. It was a 3 seat long range reconnaissance aircraft with the engine buried in the fuselage and driving 2 propellers. 10 were built in 1916/17 but only 4 were issued to squadrons.