Georges Guynemer, SPA 26, SPA 103 of RenéFonck, and SPA 12. Heir to Escadrille 3 (the "Cigognes" Escadrille), EC 1/2 Cigognes was created in November 1945
designed and built by the Sikorsky Manufacturing Company for an attempt by RenéFonck on a non-stop Atlantic crossing for the Orteig Prize. It was destroyed
aircraft such as the Beardmore W.B.V and the Salmson-Moineau. Fighter ace RenéFonck used a 37mm mle.1916 on a SPAD S.XII. The modèle 1916 gun's 37mm caliber
by a disagreement between RenéFonck on one hand, and Baylies and his friend Edwin C. Parsons on the other. Although Fonck's three dozen victories spoke