Deutschmark Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 This is my Keith Caldwell SE5A skin for Canvas Knights game. The story behind the skin; New Zealand's highest scoring ace, with 25 victories to his credit, proved himself to be an extraordinary and resourceful leader. Whilst on a routine patrol in September 1918, Keith Logan 'Grid' Caldwell's 74 Sqd SE5a was involved in a mid-air collision with another SE5a, the impact breaking one of Caldwell's struts and destroying the aerodynamics of his aircraft, which promptly dropped 1,000 feet and went into a flat spin. Incredibly, Caldwell climbed from the cockpit of his stricken machine and held the broken strut together with his left hand whilst keeping his right hand on the joystick, somehow steering his wayward fighter out of danger and over friendly territory. With no hope of a safe landing, the Kiwi jumped clear of the SE5a just a second or so before it impacted with the ground. Astounded British soldiers in a nearby trench saw Caldwell stand, dust himself off and walk casually toward them like nothing happened. He returned to his unit and continued flying until the end of the war. Museum photo; You can get it here; Hope you all enjoy the new skin. Deutschmark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkoBarthel Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 Looks good, really nice work! Marko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deutschmark Posted April 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Thank you again Marko Deutschmark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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