Data Plates Exposed #5: Do 18 D-1

[stephen f. polyak]

Next in the series is a main identification plate from the lovely Dornier Do 18 flying boat. This plate is another "war prize" brought to the U.S.; no other specific information is known - yet. The aircraft, a D-1 reconnaissance model Werk-Nr. 714, was built by Dornier (another Do 18 source was Weser) in 1937. Production of the type ended in 1939 with approximately 150 built. Do 18s would serve the Luftwaffe through 1944.

I would like to thank those who have commented favorably about this series, and those who have provided information about the planes represented.

And I always enjoy hearing from those who have Luftwaffe aircraft data and identification plates; pictures sent to my e-mail address are most welcome. You will always get a reply.