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Gregvan · 10 July 2006, 01:04 PM

Hi Taz,

Beats me - the thin black line could be tape or paint. In the caption to photo #109 on page 74 of his book (for Dr.I 504/17), Alex Imrie states: "Note the thin dark-coloured spanwise stripes on wing leading-edges as a dividing line between the top surface camouflage and the light-blue under surface colours, a feature not seen on early production triplanes."

I just was pointing out that these leading edge 'stripes' are very apparent on the Lechelle photo, but not to apparent on the one available front 3/4 view of Greim's 521/17. At least, not to me.

Greg

10 July 2006, 01:04 PM	#271 (permalink)
Gregvan Forum Ace of Aces Contributor Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: St. Charles, Iowa Posts: 3,626	Hi Taz, Beats me - the thin black line could be tape or paint. In the caption to photo #109 on page 74 of his book (for Dr.I 504/17), Alex Imrie states: "Note the thin dark-coloured spanwise stripes on wing leading-edges as a dividing line between the top surface camouflage and the light-blue under surface colours, a feature not seen on early production triplanes." I just was pointing out that these leading edge 'stripes' are very apparent on the Lechelle photo, but not to apparent on the one available front 3/4 view of Greim's 521/17. At least, not to me. Greg __________________ Greg VanWyngarden