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    Default Looking for Jasta 31 paint schemes

    Does anybody know what (if any) paint schemes were used by Jasta 31 pilots?
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    I'll do some digging and see what I can come up with for you.

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    From the Osprey book "Albatros Aces of World War 1 Part 2"



    Albatros D III 2092/16 of Ltn d R Richard Wenzl, Jasta 31, Mars-sous-Bourcq, June 1917

    Wenzl previously flew 2092/16 in a factory finish distinguished only by his usual black and white fuselage band. At some point this same Albatros D III (apparently) was overpainted with a very distinctive mottled and speckled camouflage, which extended at least to the top wing upper surfaces. The colours that are depicted in this artwork are entirely speculative, consisting of a dark greenish mottle over light blue.

    A description from another site on the net:

    "the Albatros's had natural varnish finish on fuselages, mauve and green camouflage to upper wing surfaces and light blue underneath."

    and...

    "The markings used on the Fok. D.VIIs of Jasta 31 were white individual markings of geometric patterns of narrow 150 -200 mm zig-zag, lightning flashes, bands, etc. Apparently the Jastaführer lacked imagination.
    In March 1917, Jasta 31 was equipped with the Alb.D.III and Rol.D.II. In August 1917 Jasta 31, began receiving Alb. D.V machines. In March the Pfalz D.IIIa was added to it's inventory. In May 1918 they had the Alb.D.Va on it's strength. In July 1918, Jasta 31 converted the Fok. D.VII. In September 1918, they received the Pfalz D.XII to supplement their Fok. D.VII inventory."

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    I found another Jasta 31 colour scheme, Albatros D.III, Serial No. D.2090/16, Vfw. Fritz Jacobsen, April 1917:

    From http://riseofflight.com/forum/viewto...p?f=200&t=9044


    Some more info and pictures of his bird can be seen here: http://wwi-cookup.com/albatros/diii/build_diii_cd.html

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    THANK YOU HERR OBERST, WATCHDOG AND GILMOREDK!
    Impressive load of data!
    I've asked for those because of two reasons:
    1. Sylwester Garsztka, Polish ace of Jasta 31,
    2. Albatros D.III repaint contest
    Thanks once more!
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