Bulgarian National Roundel

[Von Banfield]

The Bulgarian Tsardom possessed a small air force, which is one reason perhaps for there being so little information in terms of national colours/markings. I have seen Bulgarian aircraft left, for the most part, in German markings, albeit with names written in Bulgarian painted onto the fuselage sides; however, I am curious whether or not they ever used a roundel in Bulgarian national colours. I read an article in Bulgarian (with the help of a translator) about Bulgarian markings as they prepared to join the fray, this shows the use of a strange square-shaped marking on some training aircraft in late 1915/late 1916, however this makes no mention of roundels. I would love to get the forum's input. Thanks for your time.

[Volker_Nemsch]

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... a part of the needed answers can be found here:

https://www.theaerodrome.com/forum/s...=23234&garpg=2

Give it a try.

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[MikeMeech]

Originally Posted by Von Banfield

The Bulgarian Tsardom possessed a small air force, which is one reason perhaps for there being so little information in terms of national colours/markings. I have seen Bulgarian aircraft left, for the most part, in German markings, albeit with names written in Bulgarian painted onto the fuselage sides; however, I am curious whether or not they ever used a roundel in Bulgarian national colours. I read an article in Bulgarian (with the help of a translator) about Bulgarian markings as they prepared to join the fray, this shows the use of a strange square-shaped marking on some training aircraft in late 1915/late 1916, however this makes no mention of roundels. I would love to get the forum's input. Thanks for your time.

Hi
'Russian Aviatioin Colours 1909-1922 Volume 1 Early Years' by Khairulin & Stepanov, page 151, has some pages reproduced from a German aircraft recognition document that shows national markings of 1916, this includes the black 'St. Andrews' cross on white background for Bulgaria. However, the book 'The Air Component of the Kingdom of Bulgaria in the Great War' by Dimitar Nedialkov, contains many photos of aircraft and none appear to have this marking, just variations of 'German' national markings as the war progressed. I have another edition (copy) of a German aircraft recognition manual and the national markings page does not have Bulgaria included.

Mike

[Von Banfield]

I feel kind of stupid for putting this in the wrong sub category, sorry all. Bulgaria and Ottoman Empire are overall quite forgotten even within the Great War aviation community, so I thought it might be interesting to look into Bulgarian markings. What did you think of the article? Thanks for the responses and the book recommendation from Mike.

[jaba-the-hunt]

I have about 20 Bulgarian who were trained in the German Navy to either pilot or observer.
I have a couple of German airplanes that were given to the Bulgarion to form the first navy aviation station.

Same for Ottoman stuff and airplanes.

KR
Alex