Pfalz D.XII Scout Aircraft : Starboard wheel

Place Oceania: Australia, Victoria, Melbourne
Accession Number RELAWM04805.008
Collection type Technology
Object type Aircraft component
Maker Pfalz Flugzeug Werke GmbH
Place made Germany
Date made c 1918
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Description

The starboard wheel from Pfalz D.XII single engine biplane scout/fighter aircraft, serial no. 2600/18. The wheel assembly consists of a plain steel one-piece rim connected to the hub with steel spokes. The hub is fitted with a bronze bearings for the wheel axle. The paintwork is a green layer at the edges applied over the original medium grey/black. There are no visible distinguishing marks, serials etc.

History / Summary

Unknown.