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Siemens-Schuckert Werke GmbH

Aircraft Germany 27 Min Read

Siemens-Schuckert D.III Serial: 8341/17. Seen here is D.III 8341/17 in ex-works finish of stained fuselage, natural metal cowl and five-colour lozenge on wings, rudder and elevators. The wing lozenge was applied at 45° to the leading edge. The interplane struts were also wrapped in lozenge fabric, possibly as protection against the wood splintering. Siemens-Schuckert type G (R.I) Serial: G.32/15 (R.1/15).…

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