Josef Jacobs Dr1 , Jasta 7

11 July 2005, 09:14 PM

Does anyone have a 3d or data file of the correct scheme of Josef Jacob's Dr.1 470/17. Greatly Appreciated..

Dan_San_Abbott · 12 July 2005, 11:30 AM

Feared in combat:
Ltn. Jacobs' Fok.DR.I 470/17 was painted all black with white crosses on the wings and fuselage and a white rudder with a black cross. Cat.No.Js7-11.
Blue skies,
Dan-San

12 July 2005, 01:14 PM

Thanks Dan for the confirmation.

StephenLawson · 16 July 2005, 09:34 AM

Ltn. Jacobs flew two triplanes Dr.I types 450/17 and 470/17. when Jacobs had his "god of the north wind" applied to his Fokker D.VII 450/17 was undergoing repair. It was repainted with all white crosses. 470/17 always bore the four right angles framed in opposition denoting the cross on the black surfaces.

StephenLawson · 16 July 2005, 09:44 AM

Here is the photo of 470/17 after the destruction of 450/17 on 3 Oct 1918. When originally published in C&C USA it was mismarked.

At left with back to camera is Haupt. Milch, at right Ltn. Jacobs

PeterL · 16 July 2005, 10:14 AM

A couple of Stephen's Tripes may serve to illustrate. More here

Dan_San_Abbott · 17 July 2005, 07:00 PM

StephenLawson:
I am not convinced yet, I have reread Bill Puglisi's article in C&C Vol.6,No.4, I would have to see more specific data. The translation, "crosses framed in white." is not conclusive, If the translation were, "Black crosses framed in white." I would be in full agreement.
Blue skies,
Dan

StephenLawson · 18 July 2005, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan_San_Abbott

StephenLawson:
I am not convinced yet, I have reread Bill Puglisi's article in C&C Vol.6,No.4, I would have to see more specific data. The translation, "crosses framed in white." is not conclusive, If the translation were, "Black crosses framed in white." I would be in full agreement.
Blue skies, Dan

Fair enough Dan I'll send the copies we spoke of. All the best dear friend.