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32002 Fokker Dr.Is of Jagdgeschwader Nr II
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Jasta 12
1 Ltn. Hermann Becker, Serial & werke nr unknown. Toulis, March 1918.
2 Ltn Paul Hoffmann 436/17 wn 2061. Toulis, March 1918.
3 Hptm Adolf von Tutschek 404/17 wn 1988. Toulis, March 1918.
4 Pilot , serial and wn unknown. Toulis, March 1918.
5 Pilot , serial and wn unknown. Balatre, April 1918.
6 Oblt Paul Blumenbach, 217/17 wn 1936. Balatre, April 1918.
7 Hans Besser serial & wn unknown. Les Mesnil, June 1918.
Jasta 13
8 Ltn Hans Pippart.
Jasta 15
9 Ltn Claus von Waldow 412/17 wn 1996. Autremencourt, March 1918.
10 Pilot, serial and wn not known.
11 Ltn Hans Muller Serial & wn unknown. Autremencourt, March 1918.
Jasta 19
12 Ltn Walter Gottsch, Staffelfuhrer. 202/17 wn 1921. Cuirieux, February 1918.
13 Pilot unknown. 167/17 wn 1879. Cuirieux, February 1918.
14 Ltn Arthur Rahn. 433/17 wn 2058. Balatre, April 1918.
15 Ltn Hans Korner. 503/17 wn 2130. Bonneuil-Ferme, April 1918.
16 Ltn Hans Pippart, staffelfuhrer. 471/17 wn 2097. Bonneuil-Ferme, April 1918.
17 Pilot not known. Serial 417/17 wn 2001. Bonneuil-ferme, April 1918.
1 Ltn. Hermann Becker, Serial & werke nr unknown. Toulis, March 1918.
2 Ltn Paul Hoffmann 436/17 wn 2061. Toulis, March 1918.
3 Hptm Adolf von Tutschek 404/17 wn 1988. Toulis, March 1918.
4 Pilot , serial and wn unknown. Toulis, March 1918.
5 Pilot , serial and wn unknown. Balatre, April 1918.
6 Oblt Paul Blumenbach, 217/17 wn 1936. Balatre, April 1918.
7 Hans Besser serial & wn unknown. Les Mesnil, June 1918.
Jasta 13
8 Ltn Hans Pippart.
Jasta 15
9 Ltn Claus von Waldow 412/17 wn 1996. Autremencourt, March 1918.
10 Pilot, serial and wn not known.
11 Ltn Hans Muller Serial & wn unknown. Autremencourt, March 1918.
Jasta 19
12 Ltn Walter Gottsch, Staffelfuhrer. 202/17 wn 1921. Cuirieux, February 1918.
13 Pilot unknown. 167/17 wn 1879. Cuirieux, February 1918.
14 Ltn Arthur Rahn. 433/17 wn 2058. Balatre, April 1918.
15 Ltn Hans Korner. 503/17 wn 2130. Bonneuil-Ferme, April 1918.
16 Ltn Hans Pippart, staffelfuhrer. 471/17 wn 2097. Bonneuil-Ferme, April 1918.
17 Pilot not known. Serial 417/17 wn 2001. Bonneuil-ferme, April 1918.
References for 32002:
Listed are the principle works consulted when creating these decals. There are many other books and articles on the subject!
Acknowledgements
As always, nothing here produced – decals, artwork or text - could have been possible without the work carried out by the authors of the works listed above.
In particular I’d like to single out the work of Greg VanWyngarden for his research and excellent writing but perhaps most of all for bringing together the work of so many others in the field and making the sum of their work the greater as a result. I would also wish to thank Dan San Abbott for his personal help and encouragement and as always, Ray Rimell for his catalytic influence – without which we modellers of First World War subjects would be all the worse off!
This decal sheet was originally going to be for a number of prominent DrI aces, but as research into possible subjects went on, it became clear that the aircraft of JGII could form the subject of a sheet in their own right. The number of identified machines continually increased and the planned A5 sized sheet in 48th scale quickly doubled to A4. It is my fond belief that there are few other individual Dr.I aircraft of the unit currently identified. (I am bracing myself for the WWI modelling/historical community to disprove this statement...). I’m more confident in saying that no more could have been fitted onto the sheets! These comments apply to the 1/72nd and 1/48th scale sheets, of course. The 1/32nd sheet necessarily covers fewer machines.
The amount of photographic and written evidence identifying individual aircraft varies enormously; some are clearly seen in a number of different photographs and others are but vaguely glimpsed in a single, poor-quality print. In the latter case I have been forced to make some reasoned guesses regarding colours and in some cases, shapes. In addition, underside photographs are rare and whether the various bands and insignia were extended to the underside of particular aircraft is therefore in doubt. Here I have erred on the cautious side and only extended the decal beneath the fuselage where I can be reasonably sure that it was so.
Finally, WWI aircraft markings in general and those of the German Luftstreitkrafte in particular, are subjects fraught with controversy. I hope that I have avoided too many errors and not taken too many liberties with the information available to me. There will, as always, be those who know more and better than I. Any corrections and constructive criticisms are welcomed!
Listed are the principle works consulted when creating these decals. There are many other books and articles on the subject!
- Fokker Dr.I Jagdstaffeln by Greg VanWyngarden. Albatros Productions March 2007. ‘The’ colours and markings reference for the Dr.I and one which has been our constant companion when designing this sheet. Thoroughly recommended.
- Fokker Dr.I Windsock Datafile Special by R.L Rimell. Albatros Productions 1991. A great photographic and colour reference, some of the details of the plans have since been superseded by corrected ones included in the previous listed publication above.
- Jagdgeschwader Nr II. Geschwader ‘Berthold’ by Greg VanWyngarden. Osprey Publishing 2005. An in-depth work on the entire unit history. A fascinating read with great insight into the leading personalities and actions.
- The Fokker Triplane by Alex Imrie. Arms and Armour Press 1992. Written by one of the giants of WWI aviation history and research. Still a highly regarded reference.
- Fokker Dr.I Triplane, A world War One Legend by Paul Leaman. Air War Classics (Ian Allen Ltd) 2003. A beautifully produced study. Quite breathtaking in its depth and breadth of detail.
- The Jasta Pilots detailed listings and histories August 1916 – November 1918 by Norman Franks, Frank Bailey and Rick Duiven. Grub Street 1996. The title says it all! The pilots listed all scored four victories or less, for the rest see below.
- Above the Lines a complete record of the fighter aces of the German Air Service, Naval Air Service and Flanders Marine Corps, 1914-1918 by Norman L R Franks, Frank W Bailey & Russell Guest. Grub Street,1993.
Acknowledgements
As always, nothing here produced – decals, artwork or text - could have been possible without the work carried out by the authors of the works listed above.
In particular I’d like to single out the work of Greg VanWyngarden for his research and excellent writing but perhaps most of all for bringing together the work of so many others in the field and making the sum of their work the greater as a result. I would also wish to thank Dan San Abbott for his personal help and encouragement and as always, Ray Rimell for his catalytic influence – without which we modellers of First World War subjects would be all the worse off!
This decal sheet was originally going to be for a number of prominent DrI aces, but as research into possible subjects went on, it became clear that the aircraft of JGII could form the subject of a sheet in their own right. The number of identified machines continually increased and the planned A5 sized sheet in 48th scale quickly doubled to A4. It is my fond belief that there are few other individual Dr.I aircraft of the unit currently identified. (I am bracing myself for the WWI modelling/historical community to disprove this statement...). I’m more confident in saying that no more could have been fitted onto the sheets! These comments apply to the 1/72nd and 1/48th scale sheets, of course. The 1/32nd sheet necessarily covers fewer machines.
The amount of photographic and written evidence identifying individual aircraft varies enormously; some are clearly seen in a number of different photographs and others are but vaguely glimpsed in a single, poor-quality print. In the latter case I have been forced to make some reasoned guesses regarding colours and in some cases, shapes. In addition, underside photographs are rare and whether the various bands and insignia were extended to the underside of particular aircraft is therefore in doubt. Here I have erred on the cautious side and only extended the decal beneath the fuselage where I can be reasonably sure that it was so.
Finally, WWI aircraft markings in general and those of the German Luftstreitkrafte in particular, are subjects fraught with controversy. I hope that I have avoided too many errors and not taken too many liberties with the information available to me. There will, as always, be those who know more and better than I. Any corrections and constructive criticisms are welcomed!
