Albatros DIII upper wing colors

[Dan_San_Abbott]

Kofoed:
Ltn. Joachim Von Bertraß (ß= German sharp ss, it is not a B) Alb.D.III is from the D.750-799/17 order and has the upper surfaces of the wings and tailplane camouflaged in dark olive green and and light greeen. The radiator is offset to the right.
Blue skies,
Dan-San

[StephenLawson]

Hey Dan. This is an early production Alb. D.III with a centeralized radiator. If I remember correctly even Greg's references say "Bertrab."

[Kilian]

Even the scans are not very good i can identify this as a Bertrab The Name itself is very uncommon to me. But its more likely to be Bertrab than Bertraß.





regards

K.

[Roadhog]

Man Kilian, Nice work on finding these photos! I am very glad that you joined our merry little band. My colection of airplane photos and pilot 'sanken' has come various estate sales and eBay. If I can help you out let me know, I share what I have. VR, Scott Price

[Dan_San_Abbott]

Kilian:
Thank you for the correction. I cannot disbute the Sanke Cards.
Blue Skies,
Dan-San

[FOKKERJ]

Dan_San_Abbott Kofoed:
The colors are: dark olive green, light green,( 1 part brunswick green and 2-3 parts white.) and rust brown, (venetian red, indian red). There are specific patterns. What is the serial number or pilot of the Alb.D.III?
Also, no Albatros built Alb.D.III was camouflaged lilac, mauve or violet.
Blue skies,
Dan-San
Hi Dan-San, Were any non-Albatros D.III's, or Alb.D.V's for that matter, painted with lilac, mauve, or violet? On the wings? Thanks in advance, FOKKERJ
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[Kofoed]

Thank you all for all the information. It's much appreciated.
Dan San, thanks a lot for being an inexhaustable source of information.
StephenLawson and Kilian, your pictures are real gems - thank you.
Roadhog and FOKKERJ, thanks for your contribution.
Kofoed

[Dan_San_Abbott]

FokkerJ:
All the Albatros Built in the first order, serial numbers
D.1910/16 to D.2309/16 were painted in the three color upper camouflage of light green, dark olive green and rust brown. Albatros built Ald.D.III, serial nuimber D.600/17 to D.649/17 and D.750/17 to 799/17 were painted light green and dark olive green. Only Albatros built the Alb.D.V, serial numbers D.1000/17 to D.2224/17 were painted dark olive green and lilac/mauve. Serial numbers
D.2225/17 to D.2361/17 were covered with 5 color printed fabric.
Blue skies,
Dan-San

[Breguet]

Don't want to hijack this thread but what about this DIII and pilot. What do we know?

[FOKKERJ]

Hi Breguet, Why do you ask? Do you have a S/N ? All I can give you with this limited information is: Romanian theater wing markings, which consisted of Black triangles on both top and bottom wings[* note: the lower ones appear to be at 45 degrees and the top at 15?], I believe that it is repeated on the top surface as well! Rest of quote: they can be seen to good effect in this photograph.....This comes from Blue Rider Publishing's "Albatros D.III[Oef]", insignia colour guide[with decals].... It should be a series 53 or 153. Give me a S/N, I've got two pilot identifications and two aircraft colour scemes. Good Luck, FOKKERJ