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Wwi Aviation: An Illustrated History of World War One

For Students 9th - 10th
There is a wealth of information here. Get detailed overviews of the war and then scroll down the page to sections on pilots and designers, machines of war, a World War 1 history quiz and much more.
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Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The Red Baron, Air Warfare

For Students 9th - 10th
An excerpt by Captain Von Richthofen (the Red Baron) from the book "The Red Battle Flyer." Discusses warfare and bomb throwing from his point of view.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Evolution of Military Aviation

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive timeline lets you see examples of military aircraft that have evolved since the first flight of the Wright brothers. Links at the bottom of the page lead to articles about fighter pilots.
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Handout
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Aviation Media: Kartveli: Innovator in Aviation

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Alexander Kartveli, an influential aircraft engineer and a pioneer in American aviation history.
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Interactive
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Harald Joergens: Interactive Panorama: Spitfire Hf9 Td314

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a ride inside the cockpit of the Spitfire HF9 TD314 fighter jet in with this virtual view interactive. Mouse over different controls to get the feel of a pilot in the 1945 Battle of Britain.
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Website
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Uss Alabama Battleship Memorial Park: Aircraft Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore 25 of our nation's finest military aircraft on display in the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park collection.
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PPT
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Uss Alabama Battleship Memorial Park: Military Equipment

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the military equipment located throughout the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: The Red Baron (Manfred Von Richthofen)

For Students 9th - 10th
A site for students to learn about the biography of The Red Baron, the top scoring fighter pilot during World War I. Get information on this German named Manfred von Richthofen.
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Handout
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Hill Air Force Base: Fact Sheets: William "Billy" Mitchell

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a brief account of the foresight of Brig. Gen. William "Billy" Mitchell (1879-1936), who understood early on that airplanes would play a huge role as a weapon in fighting wars. He is considered the father of the modern air force,...