The Iconic
Fokker Tri Plane Model
Red Baron
Model Dimensions: Wing Span: 18 1/2: Lgth: 16 1/4″ Ht: 9″
The Fokker Triplane saw widespread service in the spring of 1918 during WW I. It became famous as the aircraft in which Manfred von Richthofen gained his last 17 victories (plus two earlier ones in the Fokker F.I prototype in September 1917), and in which he was killed on 21 April 1918. The plane was referred to as the “Red Baron” because of his combat exploits.
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One of it’s pilots said, “The triplane was my favorite fighting machine because it had such wonderful flying qualities. I could let myself stunt – looping and rolling – and could avoid an enemy by diving with perfect safety. The triplane had to be given up because although it was very maneuverable, it was no longer fast enough.”