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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 15, 2007 20:48:02 GMT 12
Having gained a new found interest in Fokker Triplanes since the weekend, I wondered if someone might be able to answer a few questions:
First up, can anyone list the names of the six known pilots and which were their aircraft in the collection. Well five, as I know which was Manfred Von Rictofen's. Whislt filming it was difficult to put the names being mentioned by commentators to colour schemes.
Secondly, it was said some have been repainted for the show. Which ones, and what schemes did they have before (any photos? Original pilot details?)
Thirdly, who were the pilots and of which aircraft on the weekend please?
I looked up Jasta 11 and discovered that they usually patrolled in groups of six aircraft or so, so what we saw was pretty accurate. Any more would be bending history. :-)
What suadron does the colour scheme of the SE5A belong to by the way?
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Post by xr6turbo1 on Apr 15, 2007 21:14:45 GMT 12
Have a look on the Classic Fighters website in the WW1 aircraft section as there is some good info there. In Fact Ive written some stories on the sort of stuff you are after so once the stories have been run I could probably put the scripts on this site for you  Good to see you have a new found interest in the WW1 aircraft, its a fascinating subject |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 15, 2007 21:21:08 GMT 12
Thanks Gavin. Let us know when your articles are published as I think I'm probably not the only new convert. I'm certainly looking forward to seeing them.
I'm about to watch the first bit of The Aviator again with the WWI stuff, and then i might watch Flyboys again... with a whole new appreciation...
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Post by Peter Lewis on Apr 21, 2007 23:28:25 GMT 12
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Post by Peter Lewis on May 2, 2007 22:12:56 GMT 12
anyone?
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 2, 2007 22:27:18 GMT 12
Sorry Peter, I'm still flumixed about the ZK registrations too. I'm awaiting Gavin's article which will make everything clear.
My understanding is that the Red Baron plane is FOK. And Gavin Trethewey told me last week he flew ZK-JOB. So if you can work out which one he was in, that pins one down. He was flying Monhicke's plane. That's all I know.
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Post by Bruce on May 2, 2007 23:28:26 GMT 12
I've just been watching "Blue Max" on DVD. Great story and great flying sequences, but could have done with a few more of these triplanes!
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 3, 2007 0:18:38 GMT 12
Bruce, where did you get that? I'd love to see it someday. Is it in the local video shop or did you buy it?
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Post by xr6turbo1 on May 3, 2007 7:26:53 GMT 12
I got mine off Trade Me, they show up there quite often, great movie alright |
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Post by Bruce on May 3, 2007 8:25:58 GMT 12
Dave, United Video has it (when I give it back...)  |
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Post by Peter Lewis on May 31, 2007 8:09:04 GMT 12
Thanks Gavin for the info on the Fokker identities. Your double-page spread in 'Aviation News' is most informative, as well. Puts the whole thing on permanent record.
Sequence above, for those out of the loop is:
ZK-FOK
ZK-JOB
ZK-FOT
ZK-FOC
ZK-JOK
ZK-JOG
ZK-JOC
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Post by p40fanatic on May 31, 2007 19:34:58 GMT 12
Hehe...my copy of that fantastic film came from Cash Converters. Best $5 I've ever spent! Great pics, Peter!
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Post by beagle on May 31, 2007 21:59:00 GMT 12
Please forgive my ignorance guys, but are those 7 aircraft based at Omaka full time or spread around the country.
Would they be owned by 7 different people or just say 3-4.
they look fantastic.
Much more exciting schemes than standard matt green or grey.
Can ya imagine the skyhawks painted up like that.
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