Vintage Aviation Print Fokker Dr.1 Triplane WWI German Fighter Replica 1971

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Category: Collectables:Transportation Collectables:Aeronautica:Military:Photos/ Prints
Condition: In good condition. Please check our images.

Vintage Aviation Print Fokker Dr.1 Triplane WWI German Fighter Replica 1971

Highly collectible 1971 aviation print capturing the legendary Fokker Dr.1 Triplane — a treasured piece for historians, collectors, and aviation enthusiasts.

Print: approx. 10 1/4  x 8 inches

Texts: please see images

Condition: In good condition. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed

Step back into the vivid, perilous skies of the Western Front, autumn of 1917. You are soaring above the battlefield, the crisp air whipping around you, the rhythmic hum of the Oberursel UR.II engine pulsing through the aircraft’s frame. Beneath your hands, the controls of the agile Fokker Dr.1 Triplane — a machine renowned for its razor-sharp manoeuvrability — respond instantly, ready to engage in the deadly ballet of World War I dogfighting. The scene captures the romance, the danger, and the relentless innovation that defined the early days of air combat.

This historically important Fokker Dr.1 Triplane was the brainchild of Reinhold Platz, developed as an original conception rather than an adaptation of previous designs. While relatively few Dr.1s were built, the aircraft achieved legendary status thanks to pilots like Manfred von Richthofen (The Red Baron) and Werner Voss. Powered by a Le Rhone or 110 h.p. Oberursel UR.II engine, it achieved speeds up to 103 mph at 13,000 ft. Though the Triplane initially faced setbacks with structural failures, improvements ensured it remained a fierce presence until the summer of 1918. This print features a replica fitted with an original engine, beautifully captured by James Gilbert and notably illustrated in his book “The Great Planes.”

Collecting such pieces is not merely about ownership; it is an act of preservation, a connection to the courage, brilliance, and history that shaped our world. Safeguarding vintage aviation prints like this ensures the spirit of early flight, and the stories of the men and machines that pioneered it, endure for future generations. Whether for your personal archive or a thoughtful gift, this print is a tangible link to the bravery and innovation of a remarkable era.