Following the presentation article of the SPAD XIII, it’s time to know something more about the pilots of the three versions of this fighter to be featured in the WW1 Wings of Glory Airplane Packs. “Eddie” Rickenbacker Born October 8, 1890, Edward Vernon Rickenbacker was the son of German-speaking Swiss immigrants who had settled in Columbus, OH. Before WW1, he was a successful driver, earning the …
The fighter SPAD XIII is one of the next airplanes to be featured in the WW1 Wings of Glory game. Fast, powerful and strong in diving, it was one of the most widely produced aircrafts during WW1, with almost 8,500 units built. This French biplane was used by the air forces of 17 countries and it was flown by many famous aces, such as Georges Guynemer …
by Andrea Angiolino Andrea Angiolino, together with Pier Giorgio Paglia, is the author of the Wings of Glory system (previously published under the name of Wings of War). In this article, Andrea tells the story of the “roots” of this best-selling game, just at the time when it’s appearing in its most polished version ever, the WW1 Wings of Glory Rules & Accessory Pack. A question …
The WW1 Wings of Glory Rules and Accessories Pack is the perfect starting point for newcomers to the Wings of Glory system and, at the same time, a complete compendium for experienced players. Developed to present in one set all the rules and game materials (except the miniatures) that you need to play WW1 Wings of Glory, this product is also organized in a way that …
The British single-seat biplane Airco DH.2 closes this series of preview articles about the first Wings of Glory WW1 Airplane Packs, to be released in June. The first three articles presented the Fokker E.III Eindecker, the Morane Saulnier Type N and the Halberstadt D.III. The Airco DH.2 was the first effectively armed British single-seat fighter and enabled Royal Flying Corps (RFC) pilots to counter the “Fokker …
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