{"product_id":"fokker-dr-1-by-schiffer-publishing","title":"Fokker Dr. 1 by Schiffer Publishing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFulfilled by our friends at Schiffer Publishing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis book presents the evolution and development of perhaps the most iconic German fighter of WWI—the Fokker Dr. 1 triplane or “Dreidecker.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square;\"\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eOnly 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. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eBaron 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. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eThis book highlights the design and construction of the legendary Dr. 1, as well as showcasing many flying replicas and where they can be found. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eAlso included are selected museums from around the world where Dr. 1s can currently be seen. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor Mark Wilkins is a historian and lecturer specializing in aviation and maritime history and is a contributor to \u003cem\u003eAviation History\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAir \u0026amp; Space\u003c\/em\u003e magazines and is the historical consultant for a documentary on WWI aviation.\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \r\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square;\"\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eOnly 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. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eBaron 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. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eThis book highlights the design and construction of the legendary Dr. 1, as well as showcasing many flying replicas and where they can be found. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eAlso included are selected museums from around the world where Dr. 1s can currently be seen. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor Mark Wilkins is a historian and lecturer specializing in aviation and maritime history and is a contributor to \u003cem\u003eAviation History\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAir \u0026amp; Space\u003c\/em\u003e magazines and is the historical consultant for a documentary on WWI aviation.\u003c\/p\u003e History of the famed Fokker Dr. 1 triplanes during WWI \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of the famed Fokker Dr. 1 triplanes during WWI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManfred von Richthofen and his brother Lothar, Werner Voss, Ernst Udet, and many others all flew the triplane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany archival images as well as full-color images of Dr. 1s being built and flown today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e[AuthorName]By Mark C. Wilkins[\/AuthorName][AuthorBio]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 \u003cem\u003eAviation History\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAir \u0026amp; Space\u003c\/em\u003e magazines and is the historical consultant for a new documentary on WWI aviation.[\/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]143 color and b\/w photos[\/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][\/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Germany's Famed Triplane in World War I[\/SubTitle][ColorPattern]143 color and b\/w photos[\/ColorPattern]","brand":"VYSN","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":42650492600414,"sku":"carro-15781968","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/6555\/6830\/files\/9780764359682.jpg?v=1776285569","url":"https:\/\/impossible-girls-2.myshopify.com\/products\/fokker-dr-1-by-schiffer-publishing","provider":"Impossible girl's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}