Polikarpov I-15 Chato Bf 109 E-3 As the Wehrmacht moved through

As the Wehrmacht moved through Europe

and can be blended easily

Designed to fulfil an RAF specification

a fortunate combination of speed and reliability made it possible to achieve respectable results in the nine races on the calendar

Polikarpov I-15 Chato Bf 109 E-3 As the Wehrmacht moved throughThe further development of fighter biplane constructions of N. N. Polikarpov became the I 15. The first prototype of I 15 (TsKB 3) with Wright Cyclone engine made its maiden flight in October 1934. The main characteristic feature of this little biplane was the gull shaped upper wing. I 15 had excellent maneuverability and was the best fighter in the world in this characteristic. I 15 received the baptism of fire during the Spanish Civil War (1936