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23 October 2009, 12:50 PM

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Ruy

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Unknown bomber...

This aircraft crashed over allied territory near the front line during WWI.

Any idea of the type of it?

Thanks in advance

Regards

Rui

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23 October 2009, 01:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Brez Scout Pilot Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 412	Looks like a Friedrichshafen.

23 October 2009, 01:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ransom E. Olds Scout Pilot Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 486	It's a Friedrichshafen with a bunch of rubberneckers blocking the view of the empennage. Ransom

23 October 2009, 01:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ruy Observer Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 42	Thanks ! So most probably a Friedrichshafen G.III ? Once again, thanks ! Ruy

23 October 2009, 05:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ransom E. Olds Scout Pilot Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 486	Ruy: Yes, it appears to be one of the subtypes of the Friedrichshafen G.III, and it seems the plane is in the process of being disassembled after its crash--the engine cowling and radiator have been removed, and the wings outboard of the engine appear to have been removed. It's an interesting pic. Ransom

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