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Albatros D.Va

This Albatros carries markings consisting of old-style eisernes Kreuz (iron cross) insignia on the upper wing and Balkenkreuz (Latin cross) insignia on the fuselage and lower wings. This unusual combination dates the aircraft's capture at some time in April 1918, and illustrates the hectic pace of flight operations, which caused even partially repainted aircraft to be flown in combat.