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[Stig Jarlevik]

Nice one Clint

At face value, no other DH 84 got close to Germany so it seems quite likely
it actually is the former No 64 (OE-FKD) in German hands post 1938.

I have only seen photos of it just before its delivery flight to Austria and then it was painted in some dark colour while it seems quite light here. Repainted or different film perhaps?

I have asked Air Britains Guru if he has any thoughts about it.
Cheers
Stig

[Stig Jarlevik]

Malcolm came back to me and said he had second thoughts about this one being the ex Austrian one.
He mentioned the dark colour worn when delivered, but also what seems to be painted on
the nose of the aircraft.
Anyone handy with computers and can give us some better contrast? It all looks so easy on the Tele....

Due to these facts, he rather thinks it is a Spanish one.
He also suggested either a Turkish or Portuguese connection, but making a choice I would go for Spain myself.

Cheers
Stig

[musec04]

Hi Stig,


I didn't clock the writing on the nose. I don't have the ability to change the contrast either.No doubt that should help to settle the nationality of the aircraft shown.


Just a couple of thoughts,the markings on the tail could be those used by the Fuerzas Aéreas de la República Española.Having said that, both individuals behind the wing - the guy in the black uniform and the one with the arm band do look as though they'd fit in the Third Reich.I don't know much about Spanish uniforms of the thirties though.



Regards,


Clint

[Stig Jarlevik]

Originally Posted by musec04

Hi Stig,

Just a couple of thoughts, the markings on the tail could be those used by the Aviacion Republicana. Having said that, both individuals behind the wing - the guy in the black uniform and the one with the arm band do look as though they'd fit in the Third Reich. I don't know much about Spanish uniforms of the thirties though.

Regards,
Clint

I agree with your points and said so to Malcolm.
Sorry to say, I am not one bit interested in uniforms and things like that, but I guess I have a general idea
"what they are supposed to look like".
But Spain in the 1930s?.....
Can only agree with you, my first impression was also Germany, so could a DH 84 have landed on a German
controlled airfield in Spain?

Cheers
Stig

[musec04]

Hi Stig,


I think we both really need an image manipulation expert.


I'm not going to rule anything out,and clearly arguing against an expert on the DH.84 would be delusional on my part.


As for the uniforms,to me they are party not armed force uniforms.I can't see German party formations being present in Spain.


Just as a thought, do you recognise the aircraft in the third photo. I don't.Is it something that would/would not be seen in either Spain or Germany.


It seems significant to me that the Air Britain lists on the web don't have a German registration for this aircraft,but neither is it said to have been destroyed.


As I said we need help enhancing the photo. Failing that, either another photo showing a German DH.84 or a Flugbuch entry.


Well one can always hope.


Regards,


Clint