DR 1 Dreidecker 152/17 flown by Manfred von Richthofen Jasta 11 JG 1 "Flying Circus Prints
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Manfred von Richthofen, the renowned Red Baron, flew the DR1 Dreidecker for a total of 16 kills including his final 16 victories and was flying one when he was killed. In all, he flew at least 8 DR1’s including 152/17 depicted here.
152/17 is shown shortly after it’s delivery to the squadron with her “early” Red Baron scheme with red covering the top of the upper wing, the aft fuselage, the cowling, and the canvas outer wheel covering. She would later be painted all red, but von Richthofen did not score any victories in that paint scheme.
She was a standard production Dreidecker with the “late” shortened aileron counterbalance horns. 152/17 survived the war and was displayed for years in a German museum but was destroyed near the end of WW2 after she was moved for protection from the Allied bombings. No definitive record exists of her final disposition, but it’s suspected she was scrapped and burned for firewood by someone guarding against the cold of winter.
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Images are reduced fidelity for copyright protection.
Manfred von Richthofen, the renowned Red Baron, flew the DR1 Dreidecker for a total of 16 kills including his final 16 victories and was flying one when he was killed. In all, he flew at least 8 DR1’s including 152/17 depicted here.
152/17 is shown shortly after it’s delivery to the squadron with her “early” Red Baron scheme with red covering the top of the upper wing, the aft fuselage, the cowling, and the canvas outer wheel covering. She would later be painted all red, but von Richthofen did not score any victories in that paint scheme.
She was a standard production Dreidecker with the “late” shortened aileron counterbalance horns. 152/17 survived the war and was displayed for years in a German museum but was destroyed near the end of WW2 after she was moved for protection from the Allied bombings. No definitive record exists of her final disposition, but it’s suspected she was scrapped and burned for firewood by someone guarding against the cold of winter.
This print can be customized with different configurations. Please contact us if you are interested in a personalized version.