Remember also when considering photos: Most are of high ranking aces like Georges Guynemer. I figure figures like him would have thier planes kept in the best care possible: And it still looks worn.

Of course, one could argue that only the vets would have a worn looking plane. The new fliers with nice shiny machines would not last long enough to dirty them up!

Take your pick I guess.

Anything from the tail end of the war on the Central Powers side must have been looking pretty banged up when their resources became very scarce.

Probably just the artist having fun with baking textures. At least they will fit in well with the rather depressing look of the front lines.

According to the devs on the forum, allot of these planes will have parts that move and flex realistically. Looking forward to seeing what they come up with.

S!