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' one-of-a-kind replica of the formidable WWI Fokker D.VII biplane, a multi-decade and global team effort, made its debut at EAA AirVenture.
The Experimental-certified aircraft was built by Toenges (a non-pilot) using modern materials with vintage techniques, featuring a non-original De Havilland Gypsy Queen engine and a distinctive, colorful paint scheme.
Piloted to AirVenture by Dewey Davenport, the replica is described as flying like a challenging antique aircraft, requiring significant attention from its pilots.

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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.