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Model Power 1:48 Planes 6433 Fokker Dr.1 Triplane Diecast Model Luftstreitkrafte, Oswald Boelcke 1:48 Scale     Length     Width Fokker Dr.1 Triplane     4.75"     6" The Fokker Triplane will always be remembered by the general public and noted German pilot aces, as the favorite warbird of World War I. This airplane was designed for dogfighting, so it was engineered for quick climbing and for tight turning. One of the top twelve scoring German Aces of WWI, Capt Boelcke, at the start of the war in 1914, flew in France with his brother Wilhelm as his observer, by November 1915 he had received the Iron Cross, both 1st and 2nd Class and the prestigious Knight's Cross with Swords. He wrote a report on air combat that was so original, he got the name "Father of Air Fighting Tactics". In july 1915 Capt Boelcke was recalled to France and given the command of Jaste. One of the pilots he chose was Manfred von Richtofen soon to become the famous "Red Baron". Model Power 1:48 Planes The Model Power "1:48" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Model Power "1:48" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Permanently extended landing gear with rotating wheels. Detailed pilot figures. [See more Model Power 1:48 Planes products] Fokker Dr.1 Triplane Designed in response to the highly manoeuvrable Sopwith Triplane, the Dr1 was first flown in 1917.[See more Fokker Dr.1 Triplane products]