Fokker DR-1 Triplane (Dridecker) replica, Colorado Springs, 1969


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Fokker DR-1 Triplane (Dridecker) replica, Colorado Springs, 1969

Edited by David Barth January 2016. Photos were taken by David Barth.

Fokker DR-1 Triplane (Dridecker) replica, Colorado Springs, 1969
Fokker DR-1 Triplane (Dridecker) replica, Colorado Springs, 1969.
In the summer of 1969 this replica of a WWI German Fokker DR-1 was seen at the Colorado Springs airport. It was powered by a Warner Scarab engine. Present was recreational ice Skater and head of the informal "Flying Circus" skating club, Ray Friese. The pilot was on a movie promotional tour, flying the plane, owned by Tallmantz Aviation.

Fokker DR-1 Triplane (Dridecker) replica, Colorado Springs, 1969
Fokker DR-1 Triplane (Dridecker) replica, Colorado Springs, 1969.


Fokker DR-1 Triplane (Dridecker) replica, Colorado Springs, 1969
Fokker DR-1 Triplane (Dridecker) replica, Colorado Springs, 1969.
Ray Friese wearing the DR-1 pilot's coat.


Fokker DR-1 Triplane (Dridecker) replica, Colorado Springs, 1969
Fokker DR-1 Triplane (Dridecker) replica, Colorado Springs, 1969.


Fokker DR-1 Triplane (Dridecker) replica, Colorado Springs, 1969
Fokker DR-1 Triplane (Dridecker) replica, Colorado Springs, 1969.


Fokker DR-1 Triplane (Dridecker) replica, Colorado Springs, 1969
Fokker DR-1 Triplane (Dridecker) replica, Colorado Springs, 1969.


Fokker DR-1 Triplane (Dridecker) replica, Colorado Springs, 1969
Fokker DR-1 Triplane (Dridecker) replica, Colorado Springs, 1969.
DC-3 in the background.