Fokker D VII (OAW) Ltn. Kurt Monnington, Jasta 18, Montingen, August 1918. The D.VII was the Deutsche Luftstreitkrfte's most capable fighter and one of the finest fighting aeroplanes of WWI. With ample power and exceptional low speed performance, the D. VII proved to be a massive thorn in the side of Allied air superiority. While not as streamlined as an Albatros D.Va nor as menacing looking as a Fokker Dr.1, it proved to be a thoroughbred fighting machine, respected and feared by Allied airmen. In August 1918 alone, Fokker D.VIIs accounted for 565 Allied aircraft destroyed. Manufacturing was conducted by Fokker at Schwerin, Albatros at Johannisthal, and Osterdeutsche Albatros Werke (OAW) in Poland. Luftstreitkrfte aircraft were typically brightly coloured with highly distinctive markings, mainly to aid combat recognition, but also as an expression of their pilot's confidence and fighting prowess. Jasta 18 were known as the 'Red Noses' and most of the fighters had the black raven insignia on either side of their fuselage. Kurt Monnington also had a skull and crossbones on his aircraft, and ended the war with eight confirmed victories. Highly detailed diecast model, with rotating propeller, pilot figure, and display stand. Approx. 15cm x 18.5cm (6" x 7.25").