This is a mid-70s replica built by Palen and friends; she originally had a period Mercedes engine, but that was soon replaced with a Ranger engine after the crankshaft failed.  Still, it's a wonderful reproduction; a symphony in steel, plywood, and canvas. This type of fighter was also one of the most popular and successful of WWI... despite his association with the Fokker Dr.1, Von Richtofen, the "Red Baron," scored most of his many kills in Albatros airplanes, and was killed in one.
Here she is on the flight line, pre-show.


This high-zoom shot shows off the simple starter mechanism of such an aircraft...



Here she is trundling along in preparation for takeoff into the wind.



Seemed that every time these planes were aloft, the light went all to hell. but this is a nice view of the sinister silhouette of a prowling bird of prey... this beast makes a great sound in passing, also, because that wood monocoque fuselage resonates with the engine vibrations.


An excellent landing, especially with no forward view to speak of!

Now I'm really jealous.

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No. He was killed in the Dr.1.

Yup, that would be my favorite at
Rhinebeck also.

Seeing all your great pics really increasd my anticipation for my planned  visit to Rhinebeck in Sept.
I usually try to go there on the RC model weekend they have every Sept.
Vintage full scale and RC aircraft !  It doesn't get much better than that!