PFF Posted 31 August , 2005 Share Posted 31 August , 2005 On website "Different Worlds Pictures of the PASt-WW I" is a collection on online English and German photographs. Under German Photographs -page 5 is a excelent print of a Pilot and observer standing beside wingless aeroplane with "Maltesee" like crosses. The Number on plane is "C4075" If anyone can ID photo-prehaps they can contact websmaster of this website. Webmaster email is <dms@zet.net.co.uk> URL http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/dms/past/ww1index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc2 Posted 1 September , 2005 Share Posted 1 September , 2005 On website "Different Worlds Pictures of the PASt-WW I" is a collection on online English and German photographs. Under German Photographs -page 5 is a excelent print of a Pilot and observer standing beside wingless aeroplane with "Maltesee" like crosses. The Number on plane is "C4075" If anyone can ID photo-prehaps they can contact websmaster of this website. Webmaster email is <dms@zet.net.co.uk> URL http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/dms/past/ww1index.html <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well, the first thing which jumps out at me is the lack of wings (as you note). This means it was either being assembled/disassembled, or could have been used for the initial stages of flight training. Given the lack of any apparent wing attachment points,and no other pieces in the picture, I would guess at the flight training scenario. The tail is pretty distinctive, and I would guess it was some version of the A.E.G., possibly a C.IV or C.II. Hope that helps. Doc2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted 1 September , 2005 Share Posted 1 September , 2005 I think the aeroplane is an Albatros C.III (see the drawing below which shows the inverted V centre section struts and the radiator mounting) with a Benz B.III engine that has force-landed somewhere and has been partly disassembled, perhaps for towing. It looks like the port wings are on the ground on the other side of the fuselage to two soldiers (officers or NCOs?) who are being photographed. The armed soldier on the left may be there to guard the aeroplane until it has been recovered. The photograph below the German machine is interesting. It looks like it was a French two seater aeroplane, as the kepis of the crew are on the ground in the foreground. Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cnock Posted 1 September , 2005 Share Posted 1 September , 2005 Hello, I also think it is an Albatros C.III, especially when You look to the tail section. Regards, Cnock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc2 Posted 2 September , 2005 Share Posted 2 September , 2005 Hello, I also think it is an Albatros C.III, especially when You look to the tail section. Regards, Cnock <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah, I think I stand corrected. I missed the wing in the background. I'll agree with the CIII identification also. Thanks for correcting me. Doc2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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