Junkers W 34

An unidentified Junkers W 34 hi of the Luftdienst, photographed during the war (as evidenced by the mobile camouflage netting in the background, bottom left).

The aircraft displays the inscription "Ruth" below the cockpit, and the Typenschild [identification plate] can just be recognized on the fuselage, in front of the wing root. Also very evident are the venturi tube on the side of the fuselage and the large Peilrahmen [direction finder loop] on top of the fuselage. Detail enlargement of the photo reveals the faint Luftdienst emblem.

This W 34 seems to be camouflaged in a single shade of green (the RLM 65 on the underside being obscured in the shadow), with what appears to be a darker NACA cowling and propeller blades in RLM 70. Exact date and location currently unknown. (German Aviation 1919-1945 collection)

Klemm Kl 32

Klemm Kl 32 touring/liaison/courier aircraft, powered by a Siemens-Halske/Bramo Sh 14 radial engine. Aircraft was operated by the Luftdienst, as evidenced by the triangular Luftdienst emblem (see detail enlargement).

Aerodynamic fairings around main wheels have been removed. Of note is that the hangar floor appears to have been made from wood instead of the more common concrete. Exact date and location unknown. (German Aviation 1919-1945 collection)

[Entry amended January 31, 2020]