This 1917 Red Baron Fokker Triplane DR-1 425/17 is perhaps the most famous fighter of all time. The triplane number 425/17 was the last mount of the Red Baron, Rittmeister Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen, the top-scoring ace of World War 1 with 80 confirmed kills. This replica model is handcrafted in iron frame with a scale of 1:30. This Red Baron Fokker Triplane DR-1 model comes with intricate details such as a propeller, wings, and landing wheels. They are beautifully painted with the authentic WWI paint and symbols. A must have for the collector and enthusiast!
• 100% iron frame • Metal wheels • Metal, gold painted propeller • Wheels roll • Propeller spins • Decaled insignia • Landing gear and missiles are securely welded on
History
In early 1917, the British Sopwith Triplane began flying in combat, so the German High Command requested that a triplane be developed for their use. Many concepts were tried in an effort to produce aircraft that outperformed the enemy. Several companies entered the competition; the contract was awarded to Anthony Fokker, a Dutch aircraft designer who had been building aircraft in Germany from before the war. While not as fast as contemporary fighters, the Fokker Triplane had a reputation as a great dogfighter due to its great climbing and turning ability. Although over 300 were built, no original Fokker Triplanes are left in existence; the last was destroyed in WWII bombings of Berlin. This aircraft is painted in the colors of Manfred von Richtofen, the famous “Red Baron,� who achieved 19 of his last 80 victories in the triplane. On von Richtofen’s last day, the front lines had been in flux, and he found himself chasing a Sopwith Camel at low level over enemy territory. Although there are many stories about his death, it is generally accepted that he was killed by one bullet from the ground.