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Old 29 October 2003, 07:31 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Old 30 October 2003, 12:15 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Too bad there is no date given for this crash! Sure has great markings, though. I'm sure Dan-San or Greg will soon have it identified. R.

(I'll hazard a guess at Jasta 37 - but I'm no markings expert!)!.
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Old 30 October 2003, 06:44 AM   #3 (permalink)
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It is an Albatros D.V or D.Va. The rounded fuselage section, and rudder (as well as the serial number) are the giveaways here. As to unit markings... I don't see any indications of Jasta 37... no black and white diagonal striped tailplane. The markings look similar to those seen in several KEST photos.

Nice typography on the rear fuselage!

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Old 30 October 2003, 08:25 AM   #4 (permalink)
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I'll bet it doesn't show in the German records as lost.
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Old 30 October 2003, 03:29 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Cigogne,

From its serial number, D.5752/17, I can at least confirm that it is an Albratos D.Va, from the batch D.5600-5849/17. Unit? Don't have a clue. As I stated, a Dan-San or Greg question. R.
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Is that a black and white fuselage band I see behind the cockpit?
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It can be black, red, yellow, orange, or any color that shows up this dark on orthochromatic film.

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