British Sopwith Triplane
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1917 British Sopwith Triplane Folk Art home made c.1950/60s Silver painted wood with wooden propeller and wheels also movable , Some repairs to spokes otherwise in good to fair condition, minor scratches. Size- 57cm long x 47.5 cm wide x 27.5 cm high Background History In the Spring of 1917, a new type of fighter began to appear alongside the traditional biplane types. The British Sopwith Triplane, although under-armed, boasted an astonishing rate of climb and excellent manoeuvrability giving it a real edge over the Albatros D.III. As a result, German aeroplane designers embarked on producing their own triplane but only one, that from Fokker, was to achieve production, service and legendary status – the Dr.I. One of the very first examples of the Fokker Triplane was flown at the Front by Leutnant Werner Voss, second only to von Richthofen in number of victories.
Size
Size- 57cm long x 47.5 cm wide x 27.5 cm high
Condition
Silver painted wood with wooden propeller and wheels also movable ,
Some repairs to spokes otherwise in good to fair condition, minor scratches.
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