Vintage Aviation Print Pfalz D.III Fighter WWI German Aircraft Flight Colour 59

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Condition: In good condition. Please check our images.

Vintage Aviation Print Pfalz D.III Fighter WWI German Aircraft Flight Colour 59

Distinguished print capturing the Pfalz D.III fighter — a celebrated symbol of Germany’s aerial evolution during the First World War. ✈️

Print: approx. 10 1/4  x 8 inches

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Condition: In good condition. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed

With wheels just inches above the grassy airfield, the Pfalz D.III roars into life, its camouflage blending into the muted skies of a distant past. Feel the tremor of its powerful Mercedes engine and the lift of its broad biplane wings as it leaves the earth, echoing a time when aerial dogfights were won by nerve, machine, and innovation. This dynamic print transports you straight into the frontline of the First World War’s newly emerging battlefield — the sky.

The Pfalz D.III, the first original design by the Pfalz Flugzeugwerke, represented a significant step forward in German fighter development. Though slower to reach production, once introduced it served with distinction, notably within the Bavarian Jastas. Famous pilots like Werner Voss and Paul Baumer achieved considerable success with the type, despite its challenging handling. Powered by either a 160 h.p. or later 175/180 h.p. Mercedes engine, and armed with twin Spandau machine guns, the D.III was celebrated for its robust diving capabilities. This particular print features the Doug Bianchi-built replica, created for film work, and offers collectors an authentic connection to this pivotal chapter in aviation history.

Collecting prints like this honours the technological ingenuity, courage, and spirit that defined the Great War’s aviation pioneers. For collectors, historians, and enthusiasts, this piece is more than a portrayal — it is a reminder of the ingenuity and resilience that shaped early air warfare, preserving a vital link to the bold young airmen who fought over Europe’s skies.