Fokker Dr I Aces of World War 1

Undoubtedly the most famous fighter type to see service on either side during World War 1, the Fokker Dr I was a revelation when it entered service on the western front in 1917. Manfred von Richthofen's JG 1 'circus' was the first Jasta to completely re-equip with the new fighter, and in the skilled hands of its numerous aces the Dr I proved a formidable opponent. The Dr I remained in service on the Western Front until replaced by the superior Fokker D VII in May 1918. Just weeks prior to that, however, Germany's leading ace, the great 'Red Baron', had been killed at the controls of a Dr I.

About the author

Norman Franks is one of the world's leading authorities on World War 1 fighter aviation, having published some of the seminal works on the subject. He has written volume 32 ‘Albatros Aces of World War I’ and 33 ‘Nieuport Aces of World War I’ in 2000 and co-authored volume 40 ‘Fokker Dr I Aces of World War I’ in 2001.

Summary

The revolutionary triplane design adopted by Fokker was inspired by Sopwith's Triplane. Here, the Dr I is examined in detail, including 40 profiles along with scrap views and planforms of a remarkable craft which saw the "Red Baron" killed at the controls.

Product details

• Authors: Norman Franks, Greg VanWyngarden
• Assisted by: Harry Dempsey (Illustration), Dempsey Harry (Illustration)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.08.2001
• EAN: 9781841762234
• ISBN: 978-1-84176-223-4
• No. of pages: 96
• Dimensions: 184 mm x 248 mm x 7 mm
• Weight: 368 g
• Illustrations: 100 b/w; 40 col
• Series: Osprey Aircraft of the Aces S.; Aircraft Of The Aces; Aircraft of the Aces (Osprey); Osprey Aircraft of the Aces S.
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; Europäische Geschichte, Militärfahrzeuge, 1910 bis 1919 n. Chr., Geschichte allgemein und Weltgeschichte, European History, First World War, HISTORY / Europe / General, HISTORY / Military / Special Forces, Military vehicles, Air forces & warfare, Warfare & defence, Special and elite forces, c 1914 to c 1918 (World War One period), HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / World War I, HISTORY / Military / Vehicles / General