AM-AP010 - Fokker Triplane (Red Baron), Medium Size

Large model of the plane flown by the famous Red Baron. During the Great War air combat became the stuff legends were made of. The names and exploits of ace fighters were household names and newspapers printed the latest results of air duels between the German and Allied air forces.

Rate of climb and general agility were essential in these aerial combats. After the Sopwith Tri-plane the Luftwaffe had Fokker design and build their own tri-plane, code named DR-1. Possibly the most famous fighting ace of the Great War was Baron Von Richthofen, who led Jagdeskader N° 1. He was nicknamed the Red Baron, after the color of the fighter planes he personally flew. The Red Baron was extremely pleased with the Fokker Tri-plane and he managed to increase his duel victories by several before being shot down himself.

Fokker Tri-Plane Details
• Delicate silk cloth fabric stretched over a lightweight wood frame
• Detailed wing rigging comes pre-assembled
Leather Seat
• Laminated rotating wood propeller
• Detailed engine cover - riveted parts and struts
• Hand fitted spoke wheels
• Hand made, hand finished.
• Color - red, ivory with the black German insignia.
• Materials are wood, cloth and metal
• Designed to be hung from the ceiling
• Size Inches 32 inch wingspan, 26 inches long, 14 inches tall. This is a Medium Sized Model

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