FOKKER DR.I DREIDECKER TRIPLANE MODEL RED BARON QUALITY DESKTOP AIRCRAFT DISPLAY

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FOKKER DR.I DREIDECKER TRIPLANE MODEL RED BARON NOW is the chance to own and proudly display one of The Best Museum Quality Model Aircraft! We bring you POWER and STRENGTH in a new design that features a handcrafted desktop model plane loaded with precisely scaled armaments, all in a more compact size! A HIGHLY DETAILED model airplane that boasts its real-life counterpart’s POWERFUL WEAPONS, this is a RARE model that SHOULD be in YOUR collection! This FOKKER DR.I DREIDECKER TRIPLANE RED BARON display model airplane is every bit as powerful as the real thing! It is masterfully sculpted and meticulously handcrafted by highly-experienced Master artists committed to faithfully capturing the glory of one of America ’s greatest strengths and pride. Here’s a FULLY LOADED MODEL that’s definitely MORE THAN THE USUAL at such a LOW PRICE! With Limited Stocks available, you can’t just let this pass! BUY IT NOW! Length: 10" WingSpan: 12.5" Code: PW10068 "IN STOCK AND READY TO SHIP DIRECT FROM OUR CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE" Plane & Weapons series FOKKER DR.I DREIDECKER TRIPLANE MODEL RED BARON features: Excellent, hand-carved and hand-detailed model 3-dimensional work of art by dedicated Master artist-craftsmen Painted panel lines and handcarved control surfaces in precise layout Comes with an elegant, hand-carved finish wood base Comprehensive history plate IN STOCK AND READY TO SHIP DIRECT FROM OUR CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE Perfect for office decor or home display, or as a special gift! Only available from this eBay store! Most information is taken from Wikipedia: Fokker produced two pre-production triplanes, designated F.I, which could be distinguished from production Dr.I aircraft by a slight curve to the tailplane leading edge. These aircraft, serials 102/17 and 103/17, were the only machines to receive the F.I designation.[8] They were sent to Jastas 10 and 11 for combat evaluation, arriving at Markebeeke, Belgium on 28 August 1917. Richthofen first flew 102/17 on 1 September 1917 and shot down two enemy aircraft in the next two days. He reported to the Kogenluft (Kommandierender General der Luftstreitkräfte) that the F.I was superior to the Sopwith Triplane. Richthofen recommended that fighter squadrons be reequipped with the new aircraft as soon as possible. The combat evaluation came to an abrupt conclusion when Oberleutnant Kurt Wolff, Staffelführer of Jasta 11, was shot down in 102/17 on 15 September, and Leutnant Werner Voss, Staffelführer of Jasta 10, was killed in 103/17 on 23 September. The remaining pre-production aircraft, designated Dr.I, were delivered to Jasta 11. Idflieg issued a production order for 100 triplanes in September, followed by an order for 200 in November. These aircraft were identical to the F.I except for the addition of wingtip skids, which proved necessary because the aircraft was tricky to land and prone to ground looping. In October, Fokker began delivering the Dr.I to squadrons within Richthofen's Jagdgeschwader I. Compared to the Albatros and Pfalz fighters, the Dr.I offered exceptional maneuverability. Though the ailerons were not very effective, the rudder and elevator controls were light and powerful. Rapid turns, especially to the right, were facilitated by the triplane's marked directional instability. Vizefeldwebel Franz Hemer of Jasta 6 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." For Questions and Inquiries email us: ebay(at)showcasemodels(dot)com read more

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