CAUDRON G.3

History

A French built reconnaissance platform, the Caudron G.3 was one of the aircraft used by the French during the action in Macedonia. Following the end of hostilities, a number of G.3s were left in Greek hands, probably because it was easier than bringing them back to France.

The G.3 was incredibly slow, and so had very little utility outside of as a trainer. Nevertheless, one Caudron would see further service during the Greco-Turkish war as a liaison aircraft behind the frontlines in 1921 - but after the war little is known about the aircraft, and they were likely scrapped shortly thereafter.

Design

The Caudron G.3 was a fairly early design, its roots lying in the years preceding the First World War. The aircraft utilised a short crew nacelle, at the front of which was the engine, whilst the rear fuselage was uncovered, a truss. 

Using wing-warping for lateral control, some late production models were fitted with ailerons on the upper wing. Most G.3s were unarmed, though sometimes machine guns and bombs could be added.