Vintage Aviation Print Fokker F.I 102/17 Early WWI German Fighter Aircraft

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

Vintage Aviation Print Fokker F.I 102/17 Early WWI German Fighter Aircraft

Highly collectible aviation print capturing the rare Fokker F.I 102/17 prototype — an evocative piece of early fighter history for true collectors.

Print: approx. 10  x 8 inches

Texts: please see images

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

Imagine yourself soaring through the clouds in the autumn of 1917, the world unfolding beneath you in muted greens and greys. In your hands, the responsive controls of the Fokker F.I 102/17 — a machine that would become a legend. The rush of the open cockpit, the smell of castor oil, and the guttural hum of the rotary engine create an atmosphere thick with daring and invention. Here, captured mid-flight against a dramatic sky, is one of the earliest fighter designs that changed the course of aerial combat during the First World War.

The Fokker F.I 102/17 is a prototype predecessor to the iconic Fokker Dr.1 Triplane, famously flown by Manfred von Richthofen, The Red Baron. Distinguished by subtle design differences, the F.I prototypes showcased exceptional agility and manoeuvrability, laying the groundwork for Germany’s air superiority in late 1917. This specific print highlights the rare and beautifully preserved form of the F.I 102/17, an aircraft that exists today mainly through careful replicas and archival imagery. Rich in provenance and historical resonance, this piece is a must-have for any serious aviation historian or collector.

Collecting original aviation prints like this serves a vital role in preserving the spirit of early aviation history. Each piece acts as a bridge between modern-day enthusiasts and the brave pioneers of flight, allowing their daring achievements to continue inspiring future generations. Owning such historical artefacts is a way of safeguarding not just images, but the living memory of an extraordinary era.