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The WW1 modelers' reference library => Markings and Camouflage => Topic started by: Brad Cancian on March 24, 2018, 08:28:16 AM

Title: Jasta 4 pfalz D.III 1397/17
Post by: Brad Cancian on March 24, 2018, 08:28:16 AM

Hi all - I saw this profile online for this Jasta 4 pfalz (1397/17) - unfortunately I don't have the Jack Herris book that is mentioned as a source. Can someone confirm if this aircraft had polka-dots on the horizontal stabiliser / elevators? I imagine it would, given the very similarly marked Albatros D.V which had such markings, and presumably was flown by the same pilot?

Thanks!

Brad C

Title: Re: Jasta 4 pfalz D.III 1397/17
Post by: lcarroll on March 24, 2018, 09:33:04 AM

Brad,
    In the Herris book "Pfalz Aircraft of WWI" the only profile of the aircraft in question is a side one, and the only photo as well. No answer to your question I'm afraid, I'll dig around in the various Pfalz titles I have from Albatros Publications this evening and see if there might be an answer there.
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Jasta 4 pfalz D.III 1397/17
Post by: RAGIII on March 25, 2018, 12:08:56 AM

Although I feel the same as you that it would I can't confirm Also a possibility that the tail color was simply black. I seem to remember 2 photos being posted LONG ago on the Drome. Probably gone now but worth a try.
RAGIII

PS: I see you already asked at the Drome  8)

Title: Re: Jasta 4 pfalz D.III 1397/17
Post by: lcarroll on March 25, 2018, 02:06:46 AM

    I guess that's 3 of us; makes sense that the same application of the markings was used as on the D.V. No further light was shed on the question by a quick glance through all the great books from Ray at Albatros, hopefully someone has more.
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Jasta 4 pfalz D.III 1397/17
Post by: Brad Cancian on March 25, 2018, 04:45:21 PM

Thanks everyone for your insights - looks like there's no direct evidence one way or the other. Just thought I would make sure! 

Cheers,

BC