Albatros Gallery

Kaiserliche Marine - Albatros W.4 747

Kaiserliche Marine (Imperial German Navy) - Albatros W.4 747, prototype of the W.4, which was operated by the Marine-Fliegerabteilung from September 1916. A floatplane fighter derived from the landplane Albatros D.I, or D.II with some major modification, such as larger wings and fin, as well as plywood covered tail surfaces. Date: circa 1929

© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans

Operational airfield in World War 1. Diorama

Operational airfield in World War 1. The diorama shows an operational airfield that was typical for 1917-1918. It consist of a colecction of tents and individuallyy painted aircraf. The scene is dominated by Albatros DV biplanes of No. 5. Fighter Squadron and the Fokker Dr. I triplanes of No. 6. Such an airfield could be rapidly dismantled and re-erected. Deutches Museum. Munich. Germany

© Thaliastock / Mary Evans

Albatros D II German fighter plane

Albatros D II German fighter plane, a late production model, serial no. 1076/17, still in operation after 15 April 1918 as it has the angular Balkankreuse, or Greek Cross, in place of the earlier curved Cross symbol. Date: circa 1918

© Hugh W. Cowin Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library

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