LVG B.II or C.Ii Photo?

[musec]

Hello All,

Currently on ebay a photograph of a LVG apparently with serial B.797/15 at

Offiziere Bruch FLUGZEUG Kennung B. 797/15 Artillerie Flieger Abt. 205 SELTEN | eBay

The same aircraft is also shown at Leo Müller V

Leo Müller V

Here it is described as an LVG C.I. However C.797/15 is an LVG C.II

Both photos agree that the machine is from AFA 205. However, it appears unusual that B type would be serving with a frontline unit at this date.But the image from ebay does appear to show B.797 - meaning probably a LVG B.II.

Can anyone advise as to whether this machine a LVG B type or C type?

Regards,

Clint

[Flamingo]

Hello Clint

this is a B.II. Wing cut out and rear cockpit aft of cabane rule out the B.I, no gun ring no C-type.

Was Breguet crashfile #813

http://www.theaerodrome.com/forum/ai...-id-813-a.html

[musec]

Hello Joachim,

Thanks for the identification. Not I note on Roger's serial list. Looks like this batch extends past B.794/15. I'll have to check my spread sheet when I get in and see if I have any other LVG B.II serials showing that a karger order than DSA's figures probable.

Still seems strange that a B.II would have been serving with an AFA at this date.

Regards,

Clint

[musec]

Hello Joachim

Having taken the time to look at Roger's site I believe that the figures given by DSA look incomplete. I wouldn't care to speculate where this serial block begins and ends, but it would appear logical that it ends no sooner than B.797/15

Regards,

Clint

[airplane176]

Clint, Joachim,

It looks like it could be a batch of 100 or 125. The previous LVG B.I batch 205-239/15 is for 125.

Roger

[musec]

Hi Both,

Looks more like 100 as the WDF for the Albatros B.II lists B.805/15, though where the LVG B.II block starts and ends will have to wait further information. Personally I've not seen a photo earlier than B.723/15.

Regards,

Clint

[Flamingo]

In the Udet book by Nowarra, Pawlas Publ. is a photo of LVG B.II 715/15.

[musec]

Hello Joachim,

Is this an earlier number :

HISTORY SUPER SELTEN GLAS NEGATIV WK 1 FLIEGER PILOT USW | eBay

I admit to uncertainty, but this looks like it could be B.710/15.

Regards,

Clint

[Flamingo]

Clint

most likely a mirror print, B 710/?? it seems to be on this Rumpler B.I.

Nice shot!

[musec]

Hello All,

Currently on ebay at :

Flieger Flugzeug Paderborn Fliegerschule LVG | eBay

A photo of a LVG B.II (Schul) B.1350/17. I haven't previously seen any photos or other records of LVG B.II from this batch so thought I'd post.

Regards,

Clint