The Golden Triumvirate

L/E of 250 Giclee Prints on Paper
S/N by the Artist
Image Size: 25" x 15"

Plane Type: Albatros DV

One of the highest scoring German units of WWI was Jasta 5, with over 250 victories to its credit. Three of its most notable pilots – Ltn d R Fritz Rumey, Ltn d R Josef Mai and Ltn d R Otto Könnecke – gained such a reputation that they acquired the nickname “The Golden Triumvirate.” Between them, these three non-commissioned officers scored 110 victories by the war’s end.Jasta 5 was based at several different aerodromes during the war, however, the unit is usually associated with with the Boistrancourt aerodrome, shown here. Pictured from front to back are: Ltn d R Josef Mai, 30 victories; Ltn d R Otto Könnecke, 35 victories; Ltn d R Fritz Rumey, 45 victories. PLANE JUNKIE - The Golden Triumvirate by Russell Smith (Albatros DV)