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www.aeroillustrations.com Aero Image Library Aircraft Types: A to D All artwork is supplied for reproduction under licence. Can't find what you're looking for ‐ contact Aero Illustrations, [email protected]. We can create an original illustration to suit your specific requirements. When ordering a drawing please quote the Drawing Code. Albatros Includes the following types and variants built by this manufacturer: D.I ‐ D.Va Series Fighters C.XII Albatros C.XII Albatros C.XII C.XII prototypes German Army Air Service, C.9313/17 C.XII prototypes, German Army Air Service, 1917 Latvia WW1 This was the second of three prototypes. It crashed at Latvia on 10 June 1917, killing the pilot Leutnant Erich Lindemann. Drawing code: ALB12021 Albatros C.XII C.XII German Army Air Service, C.1942/17 C.XII, German Army Air Service, 1918 Germany WW1 This aircraft was operated by a training school. Modification such as the addition of mud guards and the removal of the spinner and axle fairing, were typical of training aircraft. Drawing code: ALB12011 © Juanita Franzi 2011. All artworks are copyright Juanita Franzi and are protected under international copyright law. Artworks may not be reproduced without permission. www.aeroillustrations.com 19/05/2011 Aero Image Library Albatros C.XII Page 2 of 162 [email protected] C.1972/17 C.XII, German Army Air Service, 1918 Bavaria WW1 This aircraft was the personal transportation of Major Stempel, the commander of all Bavarian Flieger‐Ersatz‐Abteilung or training units. Drawing code: ALB12032 Albatros D.I ‐ D.Va Series Fighters Albatros D.I ‐ D.Va Series Fighters Albatros D V German Army Air Service, Jasta 28 D.1154/17 Albatros D V, German Army Air Service, Jasta 28 Aug 1917 France WW1 Flown by Max Von Mueller, an ace with 38 victories. Drawing code: ALD5‐011 Mini plan view showing wing camouflage. Drawing code: ALD5‐01A German Army Air Service, Jasta 4 D.1162/17 Albatros D V, German Army Air Service, Jasta 4 July 1917 France WW1 Aircraft flown by Vzfw Ernst Clausnitzer. Drawing code: ALD5‐021 Mini plan view showing wing camouflage. Drawing code: ALD5‐02A © Juanita Franzi 2011. All artworks are copyright Juanita Franzi and are protected under international copyright law. Artworks may not be reproduced without permission. www.aeroillustrations.com 19/05/2011 Aero Image Library Albatros D.I ‐ D.Va Series Fighters Page 3 of 162 [email protected] Albatros D.I ‐ D.Va Series Fighters Albatros D Va German Army Air Service, D.5390/17 Albatros D Va, German Army Air Service, Dec 1917 France WW1 Aircraft was shot down by an RE 8 of 3 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps on 17 December 1917 Drawing code: ALD5A021 Mini plan view Drawing code: ALD5A02A Mini detail drawing of lower wing underside showing the position of the cross Drawing code: ALD5A02B German Army Air Service, Jasta 40 Albatros D Va, German Army Air Service, Jasta 40 June 1918 France WW1 Flown by Leutnant Helmuth Dilthey. Drawing code: ALD5A031 Mini plan view Drawing code: ALD5A03A German Army Air Service, Jasta 5 Albatros D Va, German Army Air Service, Jasta 5 June 1918 France WW1 Flown by Joachim von Hippel. Black 'Blitz' marking. Drawing code: ALD5A041 © Juanita Franzi 2011. All artworks are copyright Juanita Franzi and are protected under international copyright law. Artworks may not be reproduced without permission. www.aeroillustrations.com 19/05/2011 Aero Image Library Albatros D.I ‐ D.Va Series Fighters Page 4 of 162 [email protected] Mini plan view. Drawing code: ALD5A04A German Army Air Service, Jasta 61 D.5343/17 Albatros D Va, German Army Air Service, Jasta 61 Mid 1918 France WW1 Flown by Vzfw Kurt Jentsch. Serial number was either D.5343/17 or D.7343/17. Drawing code: ALD5A011 Mini plan view. Drawing code: ALD5A01A Arado Includes the following types and variants built by this manufacturer: Ar 234 Blitz (Lightning) Arado Ar 234 Blitz (Lightning) Arado Ar 234 Blitz (Lightning) Ar 234 B‐2 Luftwaffe, KG 76 (9./Kampfgeschwader 76) 140173 F1+MT Ar 234 B‐2, Luftwaffe, KG 76 (9./Kampfgeschwader 76) Feb 1945 Achmer, Germany WW2 (Europe) After a forced landing this Ar 234 became the first to be captured intact by the Allies. Shown in its final scheme with temporary white lacquer sprayed over the original camouflage. Drawing code: AR234012 © Juanita Franzi 2011. All artworks are copyright Juanita Franzi and are protected under international copyright law. Artworks may not be reproduced without permission. www.aeroillustrations.com 19/05/2011 Aero Image LibraryArmstrong Whitworth A.W.41 Albemarle Page 5 of 162 [email protected] Armstrong Whitworth Includes the following types and variants built by this manufacturer: Siskin A.W.41 Albemarle Armstrong Whitworth A.W.41 Albemarle Armstrong Whitworth A.W.41 Albemarle Albemarle ST Mk V Royal Air Force, 297 Squadron V1823 Albemarle ST Mk V, Royal Air Force, 297 Squadron Mid 1944 Brize Norton, UK WW2 (Europe) The Special Transport version of the Albemarle was used for glider towing. The squadron was involved in the D‐Day glider and paratrooper drops. The aircraft had the large back and white D‐Day markings applied to the wings and fuselage. Drawing code: AW41‐011 Armstrong Whitworth A.W.41 Albemarle Scale Drawings , Albemarle Mk I Series 1 & ST Mk V Scale Drawings, , Albemarle Mk I Series 1 & ST Mk V Scale 3‐view drawing of the Albermarle Mk I Series I, with a side view drawing of the ST Mk V. May be arrange to suit specific page layouts. Drawing code: 0914‐00 © Juanita Franzi 2011. All artworks are copyright Juanita Franzi and are protected under international copyright law. Artworks may not be reproduced without permission. www.aeroillustrations.com 19/05/2011 Aero Image Library Armstrong Whitworth Siskin Page 6 of 162 [email protected] Armstrong Whitworth Siskin Armstrong Whitworth Siskin III Royal Air Force, 111 Squadron J7152 III, Royal Air Force, 111 Squadron circa 1926 Duxford, UK 111 Squadron operated the Siskin III from June 1924 until November 1926, at which time the Siskin IIIA entered service. The black bar was the Squadron's marking and the red wheel covers and spinner denoted "A" Flight. Drawing code: SISKN061 (ground attitude) Drawing code: SISKN0612 Armstrong Whitworth Siskin IIIA Royal Air Force, 1 Squadron J9843 F IIIA, Royal Air Force, 1 Squadron circa 1929 Tangmere, UK 1 Squadron operated the Siskin from February 1927 to February 1932. The red fuselage bar was the squadron's identification marking. The aircraft has the red "A" Flight wheel covers and propeller hub. Drawing code: SISKN021 circa 1930 Tangmere, UK Plan view showing the typical size and location of the squadron markings applied to the top wing of the Siskin. The upper wing bar mirrored the fuselage marking, in this case, the red 1 Squadron band. Drawing code: SISKN023 © Juanita Franzi 2011. All artworks are copyright Juanita Franzi and are protected under international copyright law. Artworks may not be reproduced without permission. www.aeroillustrations.com 19/05/2011 Aero Image Library Armstrong Whitworth Siskin Page 7 of 162 [email protected] Royal Air Force, 29 Squadron J8950 IIIA, Royal Air Force, 29 Squadron circa 1929 North Weald, UK 29 Squadron replaced their Gloster Grebes with the Siskin IIIA in January 1928. The red fuselage bar and crosses were the squadron's identification markings. They were repeated between the roundels on the upper surface of the top wing Drawing code: SISKN031 Royal Air Force, 32 Squadron J9338 IIIA, Royal Air Force, 32 Squadron Late 1930 Kenley, UK 32 Squadron operated the Siskin IIIA between April 1928 and January 1931. The blue fuselage bar was the squadron's identification markings and it was also applied between the roundels on the upper surface of the top wing. Drawing code: SISKN051 Royal Air Force, 41 Squadron J8386 X IIIA, Royal Air Force, 41 Squadron 1927 Northolt, UK In May 1924, 41 Squadron became the first unit to operate the Siskin. In March 1927 they reequipped with the Siskin IIIA. J8386, flown by Fg Off Andrews, came fourth in the Sir Philip Sasson Cup, May 1927. Drawing code: SISKN041 Royal Air Force, 43 Squadron J8866 B IIIA, Royal Air Force, 43 Squadron 1930 Tangmere, UK 111 Squadron operated the Siskin from June 1928 until May 1931. This aircraft was flown by the "C" Flight leader Drawing code: SISKN011 © Juanita Franzi 2011. All artworks are copyright Juanita Franzi and are protected under international copyright law. Artworks may not be reproduced without permission. www.aeroillustrations.com 19/05/2011 Aero Image Library Armstrong Whitworth Siskin Page 8 of 162 [email protected] Armstrong Whitworth Siskin Scale Drawings , Siskin IIIA, III, IIIDC Scale Drawings, , Siskin IIIA, III, IIIDC 3‐view scale drawing of the late model Siskin IIIA, with comparison scale side drawings of the early III variant and the 2‐seat IIDC. May be arranged to suit specific page layouts. Drawing code: 0957‐00 Armstrong Whitworth Siskin Other Royal Air Force, Siskin Squadron Colours Other, Royal Air Force, Siskin Squadron Colours Colour page showing examples of the colourful squadron markings applied to RAF Siskins. Drawing code: 0957‐05 © Juanita Franzi 2011. All artworks are copyright Juanita Franzi and are protected under international copyright law. Artworks may not be reproduced without permission. www.aeroillustrations.com 19/05/2011 Aero Image Library Avro Lancaster Page 9 of 162 [email protected] Avro Includes the following types and variants built by this manufacturer: York Vulcan Shackleton Lincoln Lancaster Avro Lancaster Avro Lancaster Prototype Royal Air Force, BT308 Prototype, Royal Air Force, 1941 United Kingdom Prototype was converted from a Manchester airframe.
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