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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => WW1 Aircraft Information/Questions => Topic started by: erikr on March 30, 2020, 10:18:02 PM
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Hello everybody!
I want to build a model of Aloy Heldmann's Pfalz which has a serial number of 4117/17. Decal references says its a D.IIIa but the D.IIIa prototype was 4165/17 so I assume that his plane was built before the prototype. Wouldn't that make Heldmann's plane a D.III or did Pfalz sometimes build them out of order? I can't find a photo of the plane to check. Does anyone out there know for sure it was a D.III or D.IIIa? Any help in this matter would be appreciated!
Thanks,
ErikR
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I am checking My references. So far the Osprey Pfalz Aces book says DIIIa. I will continue to look.
RAGIII
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After further review, and thought, I am pretty certain that 4117/17 was a DIII. According to the Data file on the DIII production of the DIIIa started @ 4189/17. I also recall looking into this Myself now. If I recall correctly the text in the Pfalz aces book mentioned Heldman flying DIII D4117/17 and the Profile said DIIIa. I now recall asking about this Myself either here or on the Drome and the answer was DIII. I hope this helps.
RAGIII
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I think there is some confusion, your doubt is good.
For Osprey (and Pheon Decal) is a D.IIIa, in Aerodrome is a D.III.
I've never seen a photo of the original one.
Roberto
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I think there is some confusion, your doubt is good.
For Osprey (and Pheon Decal) is a D.IIIa, in Aerodrome is a D.III.
I've never seen a photo of the original one.
Roberto
I don't know if their is a photo of the original. I think the Profile in the Osprey book was based on an interview with Heldmann.
RAGIII
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Thank you all very much!
I also found out that he flew another Pfalz, a camouflaged D.III, 1395/17.
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Thank you all very much!
I also found out that he flew another Pfalz, a camouflaged D.III, 1395/17.
Yes, an early DIII with Camo 8) There is at least a partial photo of that one.
RAGIII
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Hi!
I check also in "Pfalz Aircraft of WWI" by Jack Herris but no trace of a photo of yours.
There is a photo of 4114/17, clearly a D.III.
Roberto