| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 7161/17 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Albatros D-V |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Albatros D-V |
| Aircraft Version: | Albatros D-Va |
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| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Jasta 46 |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | District of Columbia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) |
| Photo Date: | 3 June 2016 |
| Photo by: | Arjun Sarup |
| Photo ID: | 320642 |
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On display at the National Air and Space Museum. The Albatros series suffered from wing failures in prolonged dives. However, it remained a frontline fighter and produced a number of German aces, including Manfred von Richthofen, who scored three-quarters of his 80 victories with the Albatros. This is a late war build that served with Jasta 46 that was formed at Graudenz. It was damaged in combat and was not repaired, eventually finding its way to the USA and was acquired by the Smithsonian. This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 6 January 2021, and has since been viewed 175 times. |