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Dufaux 4, Switzerland, 1909 , Prototype 

The first successful powered aircraft in switzerland. First plane to cross the Lake Geneva. The type was offered to the swiss military but the offer was turned down. After this, it was developed into the Dufaux 5.

Wright Military Flyer, USA, 1909 , Training and Reconnaissance 

Shortly after the Wright brothers did their first powered flight that became so famous, this new technology did get the attention of the military. At August 2nd, 1909, the US Army Signal Corps did purchase a modified Wright Flyer for 30.000 US$. It was used in October 1909 for giving flight instructions to Lts. Frank P. Lahm and Frederic E. Humphreys, and in 1910 it was used by Lt. Benjamin D. Foulois to teach himself how to fly. By March 1911 the airplane was no longer in use and was retired. It is now on exhibition at the NASM, Washington DC.

Dufaux 5, Switzerland, 1910 , Prototype 

Developed from the Dufaux 4 but with a Gnôme rotation engine This prototype was tested by the swiss army, finally this led to the foundation of the "schweizerische Fliegertruppe", the swiss air force.

Rumpler Etrich Taube, Germany, 1910 , Reconnaisance 

The Taube (pidgeon) was designed by austrian Igo Etrich. After turning out to be a successfull design it was build in large scale production by Rumpler in germany. It becam the first german military air- craft to be used in larger scales.

Rumpler Etrich Taube, Germany, 1910 , Reconnaisance 

The Taube (pidgeon) was designed by austrian Igo Etrich. After turning out to be a successfull design it was build in large scale production by Rumpler in germany. It becam the first german military air- craft to be used in larger scales.

Blériot XI/2 Monoplane, France, 1911 , Pioneer and Reconnaissance 

Curtiss Model D Type IV Pusher, USA, 1911 , Reconnaissance Aircraft 

This is a well known model from the days of beginning aviation. The Curtiss D Pusher was in use in both civil and military roles. It was designed as a two-seater with ailerons and a tricycle undercarriage. The elevons were operated by the pilot's shoulders. The aircraft was build in sections so it was easy to disassemble and transport. The Curtiss Waterplane 1911 is nearly the same design.

Curtiss 1911 (Sea), USA, 1911 , Sea based reconnaissance aircraft 

Dorner Typ 1912, Germany, 1911 , Reconnaissance and training aircraft 

Maurice Farman MF 7 / 1911, France, 1911 , Reconnaissance aircraft 

Fokker Spinne, Germany, 1911 , Reconnaissance 

Wright Model B, USA, 1911 , Training 

The Model B is the first Wright type produced in quantity. The major modifications were the use of a more powerful engine and elevons instead of the wingwarping feature. At College Park, Md., in Oct 1911, a Wright "B" was used for the first military trials of a bombsight and bob-dropping device.

AEG Z 3, Germany, 1912 , Reconnaissance and training aircraft 

Albatros EE, Germany, 1912 , Reconnaissance and training aircraft 

Albatros WMZ, Germany, 1912 , Sea based reconnaissance aircraft 

Bristol Military Monoplane, United Kingdom, 1912 , Reconnaissance and Training Aircraft 

DFW Mars Eindecker, Germany, 1912 , Reconnaissance aircraft 

Fokker M 1, Germany, 1912 , Reconnaissance aircraft 

Grandjean L, Switzerland, 1912 , Reconnaissance and flight instruction 

Harlan Typ 1912, France, 1912 , Reconnaissance and training aircraft 

LVG D 4, Germany, 1912 , Reconnaissance and training aircraft 

AEG B II ( Typ Z 9 ), Germany, 1913 , Reconnaissance and training aircraft 

Albatros DE, Germany, 1913 , Reconnaissance and training aircraft 

Albatros D L.1, Germany, 1913 , Reconnaissance and training aircraft 

Aviatik C I, Germany, 1913 , Recconnaissance aircraft 

Aviatik P 14, Germany, 1913 , Reconnaissance and training aircraft 

Blériot XI B, France, 1913 , Reconnaissance Aircraft 

Caudron G III, France, 1913 , Artillery Reconnaissance 

The Caudron was in use to observe the enemy artillery and to direct the own. Later it became a trainer, far away from the lines of battle.

DFW Stahltaube, Germany, 1913 , Reconnaissance and training aircraft 

Euler Eindecker 1913, Germany, 1913 , Reconnaissance aircraft 

Société Henri et Maurice Farman HF20, France, 1913 , Reconnaissance aircraft 

Farman MF 7 Longhorn, France, 1913 , Reconnaissance aircraft 

The MF7 was in use in france and in the UK. for more than a year, when the war started. Since it was unarmed it was developed to the MF11.

Fokker M 2, Germany, 1913 , Reconnaissance aircraft 

Gotha LE 2, Germany, 1913 , Reconnaissance and training aircraft 

Jeannin Stahltaube 1914, Germany, 1913 , Reconnaisance and training aircraft 

The Jeannin Stahltaube (Steel Pidgeon) of 1914 is a late model of the typical light aircraft common at the start of WW I. Unarmed, heavy engines and badly maneuverable they reminded much more to the flying machines of the pioneers as to "real" aircraft.

LVG C III "Schneider", Germany, 1913 , Recconnaissance and flight instruction 

The LVG CIII was developed by the swiss engineer Franz Schneider. It was on duty in germany and in switzerland.

Morane-Saulnier MS 35 Hélène, France, 1913 , Training and reconnaissance aircraft 

Otto Eindecker 1913, Germany, 1913 , Reconnaissance aircraft 

Otto Doppeldecker 1913, Germany, 1913 , Reconnaissance and training aircraft 

Roland Taube, Germany, 1913 , Reconnaissance and training aircraft