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Old 22 March 2007, 09:29 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Roadhog- The Fokker Dr.I had a very low wing loading and could have turned very well even with the engine out (read Udet's description of MvR deadsticking a DR.I after he thought his propeller was damaged). If able, Voss could have avoided the S.E.5a aircraft while making descending turns for an emergency landing. Your second premise is most likely correct. Voss was wounded, turned off the magneto switch to prevent a fire on crash landing, and was dead or dying when Rhys Davids fired his last rounds.

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