Re: Hermann Goering's DVII
Erik Pilawskii (xopowo@u.washington.edu)
Sun, 27 Nov 1994 12:05:23 -0800 (PST)
> Hello all,
> I was wondering what kind of crosses Goering's Fokker DVII had? I saw an
> Airfix or something that had his markings and could kick myself for not paying
> more attention. I know that it is white overall with a weight label under the
> cockpit, but the photo I have doesn't show any crosses that you can see.
> Any help will be appreciated.
> Jeff (jhamblen@delphi.com)
Jeff,
I think it'd be petty safe to assume that it had the standard late-war
'simple' black cross. Since it was on a white background it isn't necessary
to know whether it was outlined or not-- you couldn't see it. I have,
oddly enough, beautiful color plates of his D.III and D.V; but no D.VII.
Poop.
Erik
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