[WWI] Instrument dial faces?

[Lance Krieg]

Tom asks:

"Are the faces white with black lettering or black with white lettering
for allied aircraft?"

And Ernie gave sensible advice.  However, it isn't quite that simple...

Most instruments on both sides were white-faced, but there were plenty
of exceptions.  In particular, the British had many black-faced
instruments, especially later in the war when instrument board lighting
and night flying became more common.

Because instruments were (generally) made by specialty firms and
incorporated into airframes by the contractor, it is difficult to be too
dogmatic.  I suggest taking a look at the Memorial Flight web page,
which has a number of closeups of recreated cockpits for a good
selection of French, German, and British instruments.

If you have a specific cockpit in mind, post that query and someone will
likely turn up a useable photo.

Lance