Jasta 18

[alanthevet]

Would anybody have an idea of the Albatros markings for Ltn W Kleffel and/or Ltn R Runge from Jasta 18 around the 2nd October 1917?

I know that Obltn R Berthold was commanding the Jasta at that time and have seen a pictue of his 'winged sword' marking.

I am a bit short of information on markings for other Jasta 18 pilots however.

All contributions welcome.

Alan

[Regulus 1]

Alan,

Still hard to answer I think. Early 1918 Red cowling and dark blue fuselages. There seems to be a lot of discussion on the tail, but certainly part of it was also blue. Rudder in white. Possibly in a number of cases blue wings also.

Concerning personal markings you best take contact with Dan-San Abbott I think.

Best from Johan

[Borden Battery]

Try these two Great War websites as noted in the CEF Study Group list of Recommended Sites:

*Jasta Boelcke - German Squadron of the Great War June 2005

This is a very detailed and very high quality website is features and detail beyond what an abstract can outline. The pages of Jasta Boelcke are devoted to Hauptmann (Captain) Oswald Boelcke and his famous Jasta 2. It was Boelcke who realized that the German Air Forces had to get organized in squadrons (Jagdstaffeln) if they wanted to fight effectively against the enemy. Also it was Boelcke who wrote down his tactics and experiences in a document called "The Dicta Boelcke" - a set of guidelines being still followed today by the pilots of modern jetfighter squadrons. On this site you will find historical accurate information about Oswald Boelcke and his Jasta as well as stories about other German Aces and pictures of aircraft on display at various museums. Highly recommended as one of the premier Great War websites.

http://jastaboelcke.de/

Cross & Cockade International June 2005

Cross & Cockade International (CCI) is the First World War Aviation Historical Society with around 1,500 members in 25 countries all over the world. It publishes a quarterly, 72-page journal with an article index back to 1970. There is a detailed research databases on a wide range of items including aircraft and engine serial numbers. There is also a discussion group.

http://www.crossandcockade.com/main.htm