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Originally Posted by Dan_San_Abbott
Langdon:
I would like your answer to this question.
"What was MvR's regular aircraft during their stay at LeChelle?"
Your answer please.
Blue skies,
Dan-San
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Dan, although I am obviously not Langdon I think I know the answer. 477/17?
This was my point in my "Random" thoughts. The Barons current favorite aircraft surely would warrant the distinction of being the first to be converted to the straight armed crosses? As Langdon stated the photo of the disputed 477/17 was originally captioned as MvRs triplane. It was 1 of 2 aircraft singled out for more closeup photographs. I know "Logic" is not proof or fact! My major stumbling block and many others is still why the fuselage and wing crosses of 425/17 underwent all stages of modification with Red ,Black, and white if it wasn't MvRs until after the final date of requirement for these changes that MvR began flying this bird? You have stated in many threads that German discipline required strict following of orders. No need to go through the EXTRA steps of cross reduction if this aircraft wasn't painted before April 12th. if the aircraft was in an army park or out of service etc., surely the crosses would have been changed using Olive Brown as many others were. If with Jasta 11 before MvR took possesion, again the crosses would have been reduced with olive. The all Red bird fits ALL of the Requirements for matching the extant fabric samples of 425/17. The disputed 477/17 scheme fits the combat Reports that you question as being real. Is there room for error in my thoughts, absolutely! OTOH, your beliefs reference these tripes also have holes in the theory
We may NEVER know for sure
RAGIII