August 28, 1917

Fokker Triplane first delivery

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Fokker Triplane first delivery

MvR explaining the Fokker F1's combat features to Generalmajor Karl von Lossberg, 4. Armée's Chief of Staff.

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Coordinates 50.816141687498735, 3.2403333562695864

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17GW444 On 28 August 1917, the first Fokker Triplane was delivered to Richthofen's Geschwader. Werner Voss, leader of Jasta 10, flew the machine for the first time. Three days later the Red Baron is seen here explaining the aircraft's performance to Generalmajor Karl Von Lossberg, Chief of Staff to 4. Armee.

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