AIRCRAFT COLOURS AND MARKINGS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR ERA

Junkers J.I


Note the cross on the underside of the upper wing of 119/17. This was carried as an additional recognition aid on the J.I until the summer of 1918
Intially the J.I was in dark green topsides with light blue undersurfaces. Later a a mottle of mauve or lilac was applied.

 

 

 

 


Junkers J.I 119/17

Fl.Abt A 217
Early 1918
Source: Junkers J.I Datafile


Junkers J.I 587/17

Fl.Abt A 263
Late Summer 1918
Source: Junkers J.I Datafile