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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => WW1 Aircraft Information/Questions => Topic started by: erikr on May 13, 2020, 03:26:59 AM

Title: Pfalz D.III cowling pictures?
Post by: erikr on May 13, 2020, 03:26:59 AM

Hello everybody!

Does anyone know of any clear pictures showing the gun troughs and cowling contours of the Pfalz D.III.  I cannot seem to find a single clear picture that shows a good view of the cowling panels with the buried guns.

Thanks very much for your help!
ErikR

Title: Re: Pfalz D.III cowling pictures?
Post by: Alexis on May 13, 2020, 09:30:12 AM

This question was asked before and sorry to say that there isn't any really clear photo of this . Best source is Windsock Datafile or Jack Harris books on the subject . Even then still no clear picture . Sorry I could have been more aid to your question .


Terri

Title: Re: Pfalz D.III cowling pictures?
Post by: erikr on May 13, 2020, 10:57:40 PM

Thank you for your quick reply Terri!  That's what I was afraid of.  It seems strange that very few clear component pictures (cowling, cockpit ...) exist of such an important aircraft!

Title: Re: Pfalz D.III cowling pictures?
Post by: Rob_Owens on May 24, 2020, 01:32:10 PM

Why is a dearth of Pfalz D.III detail photos so surprising? In 1917 no one was walking around with a film camera, and most period photos documented people, not airframes. Finally the pics you’re looking for may have been taken, but simply lost to that second world conflagration.
Regards, Rob