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Old 26 January 2010, 12:57 PM   #3
Varese2002
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The problem with this name is that it is more a signature then a proper handwriting in the old German school (Sütterlin) or the newer style of German writing.

At least the first name is Hans but the family name is very difficult, my best estimation is that it is Lohn, so Hans Lohn.

The date is given coded as 2/6.17, what is June 2, 1917.

I think the man in the leather jacket is the pilot and the other one (Hans Lohn ?) is the observer (he is probably the officer). Some more information can be got from the plane in the background, which is one of the numerous C-type biplanes (radiator built in the upper wing).

Perhaps others on the Forum can have a look at the name ?

Kees
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