World War I Biplane Replica Makes First Oshkosh Appearance

The Fokker D.VII was one of the most formidable German aircraft in the sky.

Meg Godlewski

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 01:46 PM ET

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Pilot Dewey Davenport poses with a one-of-a-kind replica of the Fokker D.VII. [Photo: Meg Godlewski]

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Buck Toenges, a non-pilot, dedicated years to building a unique, one-of-a-kind replica of the formidable WWI German Fokker D.VII biplane, now displayed for the first time at EAA AirVenture.
The replica combines modern materials with vintage techniques, incorporating adapted components like a De Havilland Gypsy Queen engine and featuring a distinctive, colorful lozenge-pattern paint scheme.
Flown to AirVenture by pilot Dewey Davenport after completing airworthiness testing, the aircraft is described as flying like an antique, requiring careful attention due to its handling characteristics.

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There is something special about bringing an aircraft to EAA AirVenture for the first time—especially when that aircraft is a one-of-a-kind replica of the Fokker D.VII.

The Fokker D.VII is a German biplane designed in 1918 by Reinhold Platz of the Fokker-Flugzeugwerke. During World War I, it was one of the most formidable German aircraft in the sky and a favorite of Germany’s Aces.