Fokker E.V & D.vIII Question ...

womenfly2 · 30 July 2009, 05:09 AM

Did any Fokker D.vIII (not the E.V) see front-line service and or combat after they were refitted with a new wing?

Cheers,
WF2

I may have this in the incorrect section of the forum, sorry.

Dan_San_Abbott · 30 July 2009, 10:39 AM

Hi Womenfly2:
In a discussion I had with Peter Grosz and also in his articles, he has stated that no Fok.D.VIII machines were issued to any front Jasta. Also I have kept a document where in I logged German aircraft by type and date. This information that is listed is from anysource whatsoever. POW interrogations, diaries, books, biographies, personal interviews of German pilots, etc... There is no listing of any Fok.D.VIII listed with any Jasta or Marine feld Jasta. On 31 October 1918, there were 80 Fok.D.VIII listed as in service, and these most likely were in store with the Amree Flugparken.
Blue Skies Womenfly2,
Dan-San

womenfly2 · 30 July 2009, 11:22 AM

Thank you so much for the info Dan and your time to reply. I knew I could count on your expertise in this field.

Cheers,
WF2