Photo Voisin

[Stig Jarlevik]

Well Clint

It is either that or an LAS (with a so called raised engine)
Aeronautique Militaire called both type III.

Cheers
Stig

[musec04]

Ok


That I didn't know, the both called Type III.I suppose I should go and reread French Aircraft of World War One. That though will have to wait till tomorrow, though definitely hoping Halberstadt Vol.1 arrives early tomorrow. In whicch case my day is filled.


Regards,


Clint

[musec04]

Hello,


Currently on ebay is a photo of a crashed Voisin, possibly V.600 on the German side of the lines at:


https://www.ebay.de/itm/X4577-Foto-W...AAAOSwADZe5ej3


Regards,


Clint

[musec04]

Hello,


Currently on ebay is a photo of a Voisin Type 3 LA V.215 at:


https://www.ebay.fr/itm/Aviation-Avi...oAAOSw0dZd8W~2


Regards,


Clint

[musec04]

Hello,


Currently on ebay is a photo of a Voisin type 5 LAS V.1354 at:


https://www.ebay.com/itm/FRENCH-SOLD...0AAOSwW1FeytWq



Regards,


Clint

[Stig Jarlevik]

Hi Clint

In my books, this is still a Type III and if it thus is a LA or LAS is beyond me.
However the placing of the digits makes me think it could have something to do with Italy.....

The individuals look a bit non-Gallic to me. What do you think?

Cheers
Stig

[musec04]

Hi Stig,


Yes, funny but I had exactly the same two thoughts as yourself. The serial would fit for an Italian Voisin although I have none higher than 1333 in that batch and the first Caudron G.3 at 1358, and, I hate to stereotype, but those guys do look Italian.However, one reservation, the placing of the serial number. Yes it is on the body of the aircraft, but the serial on the few Italian Voisin I've seen has been larger and more prominently placed.Also as you'll recall from the Farman thread on this board, while unusual, serial numbers on the nacelles of French pusher aircraft are not unknown. Oh and another thought, and I'm writing this without having checked. Did the Italians use Hotchkiss machine guns. Well, I think I've avoided commiting myself one way or the other.


Regards,


Clint