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S.P.A.D. XIII
We refurbished and repainted an original French built S.P.A.D. XIII for the City of Phoenix and hung the aircraft in Terminal #3 at the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. We also have experience on completing the S.P.A.D. XIII built for the Champlin Fighter Museum, which was located in Mesa,AZ.
Behind the Scenes
On the S.P.A.D. XIII, the propeller rotation is opposite to engine rotation due to the nose case gearing.
S.P.A.D. XIII
Aircraft before new paint and modifications
Top wing being supported by stand during assembly
Installing bottom wing on aircraft
Installing wing struts and cables
Aircraft assembled and modifications finished
Test hang before aircraft goes to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
Aircraft ready to go to Phoenix Sky Harbor
Aircraft at Phoenix Sky Harbor, Terminal 3, assembled and ready to be hung
Getting lift cables and chains in place to lift aircraft
Aircraft will hang in the open spot to the right
Lifting aircraft
Moving aircraft into place
Aircraft in place
Aircraft in place