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  1. 08-13-2013 05:29 #1

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    When it is a Roland DVI...

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/1611816...ry_photo_pool/

    I have just pointed it out to the author. I am Whipper_snapper!
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    It is even coded on the side of the plane!!!!
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    Yes. It is on Wikipedia as an Albatros DIV but when I looked at the file (I am a Wiki editor) it noted that the identity of the aeroplane is now disputed.
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    Way to set'em straight Warspite!
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    The distinctive clinker-built construction and "Rol D.VI a 5 0 2 3 /18 on the side would seem to be dead giveaways...
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    Nice one Barry.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 'Warspite' View Post
    When it is a Roland DVI...

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/1611816...ry_photo_pool/

    I have just pointed it out to the author. I am Whipper_snapper!
    Yes, and it was pointed out to him/her 2 days earlier by Wooway1.
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