Fokker Dr.I - Germany

Fokker Dr.I - Germany

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Although slower and unable to match the combat altitude of the Sopwith Camel, the Fokker DR.-I triplane had an excellent rate of climb and could match the Camel for maneuverability. For two months the pilots of Jagdgeschwader Nr. 1, the Richthofen 'Flying Circus', demonstrated its capabilities.

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"Last Word" by Artist James Dietz

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Fokker Dr.I - Germany
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Although slower and unable to match the combat altitude of the Sopwith Camel, the Fokker DR.-I triplane had an excellent rate of climb and could match the Camel for maneuverability. For two months the pilots of Jagdgeschwader Nr. 1, the Richthofen 'Flying Circus', demonstrated its capabilities.
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"Last Word" by Artist James Dietz
© The Aviation History On-line Museum 2006 All rights reserved.