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Marine-Fliegerabteilung - Friedrichshafen FF. 31 274
Marine-Fliegerabteilung - Friedrichshafen FF.31 274 pusher float-plane Two FF.31 float-planes were Built for the Marine-Fliegerabteilung, powered by 160hp Maybach IR 6-cylinder water-cooled in-line piston engines; the second FF.31 was serialled 275. (The Marine-Fliegerabteilung was the air arm of the Kaiserliche Marine or Imperial German Navy) Date: 1915
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6 Cylinder Engines Float Plane Friedrichshafen Kaiserliche Piston Powered Pusher Water Cooled Float Planes In Line Maybach
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This evocative photograph captures the sleek lines and innovative design of Marine-Fliegerabteilung (Marine Air Detachment) Friedrichshafen FF.31 274, a pusher float-plane that served in the Imperial German Navy's air arm during World War I. Two of these float-planes were built by the Friedrichshafen shipyard, each powered by a 160hp Maybach IR 6-cylinder water-cooled in-line piston engine. The image showcases the plane's distinctive pusher configuration, with the engine mounted behind the pilot and observer, driving a propeller positioned in front of them. The float-planes were designed for maritime reconnaissance and patrol missions, providing the Kaiserliche Marine with valuable aerial intelligence. With a top speed of approximately 80 km/h (50 mph), these aircraft offered a significant advantage in the vast expanses of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. The second FF.31 float-plane, serialled 275, is believed to be identical in design and specifications. The Marine-Fliegerabteilung was a vital component of the Imperial German Navy, and the FF.31 float-planes represented the cutting edge of aviation technology during this period. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the history of military aviation and the role that the Marine-Fliegerabteilung played in the Imperial German Navy during World War I.
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