# Fokker Dr. 1: Germany's Famed Triplane in World War I - Hardcover

by **Mark C. Wilkins** (Author)

The Dr. 1 was born from experiments in cantilever monoplanes and the excellent combat record of the Sopwith triplane, which appeared at the western front at the end of 1916.

-   Only 320 Fokker Dr.1s were built, yet their imprint on aviation history was and is far reaching and enduring--perhaps due to those who flew them.
-   Baron Manfred von Richthofen and his brother Lothar, as well as Werner Voss, Ernst Udet, and many others, all flew the triplane, helping burnish their image in collective memory.
-   This book highlights the design and construction of the legendary Dr. 1, as well as showcasing many flying replicas and where they can be found.
-   Also included are selected museums from around the world where Dr. 1s can currently be seen.

Author Mark Wilkins is a historian and lecturer specializing in aviation and maritime history and is a contributor to _Aviation History_ and _Air & Space_ magazines and is the historical consultant for a documentary on WWI aviation.

### Author Biography

Mark Wilkins is a historian, author, and lecturer specializing in aviation and maritime history. He is currently a curator at the Calvert Marine Museum, has been director and curator for two museums, and has worked for the Smithsonian Institution. Mark is a contributor to Aviation History and Air & Space magazines and is the historical consultant for a new documentary on WWI aviation.

**Number of Pages:** 112

**Dimensions:** 0.7 x 9.2 x 9.1 IN

**Publication Date:** June 28, 2020

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- **Price:** 19.99 USD
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