The Fokker Dr.I Dreidecker is arguably the most recognisable fighter of the First World War. Developed in 1917 in response to the success of the British Sopwith Triplane, it was slower than most of its contemporaries but offered exceptional climb rate and a remarkably tight turning radius. Only 320 were built, and none survive — the last original example, displayed in a Berlin museum, was destroyed in a bombing raid during the Second World War.
This replica was built by Dean Husted in Hicksville, Ohio, in 1980 — his first aircraft, constructed in his father's barn. Husted flew it for two years before it passed through several owners and eventually came to Planes of Fame. It is painted in a scheme closely based on that of Manfred von Richthofen, the "Red Baron," who achieved 19 of his 80 aerial victories in the Dr.I and was killed flying one on 21 April 1918. Out of respect, the Australian Army gave him a burial with full military honours.