Fokker V.26/2

The Fokker V.26/2 / EV / D-VIII

The V.26/2 was built in April 1918 and had a Le Rhône engine.

This aircraft was first given the type designation EV and later D-VIII by the German army.

The D-VIII/2 saw action in August 1918, but was soon withdrawn due to wing problems.

The "Richthoven Geschwader, Jasta-6" flew the D-VIII (EV). Three aircraft crashed due to wing problems.

The improved version came too late because the armistice was already in effect.

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Ernst Udet (63 victories) in his Fokker D-VIII 238/18
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Members of “Jasta-6” of the “Richthoven Geschwader” on the wing of an EV/D-VIII. Despite this test of strength, the wing was too weak and 3 D-VIIIs crashed. Anthony Fokker is in the lead (see arrow). Lieutenant Neckel (see X) achieved 30 victories in the D-VIII.
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The Fokker EV 138/18 with German registration plates.
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The D-VIII was christened the "flying razor" by the Allies.
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A German D-VIII 697/18
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A rare photo of an EV (D-VII) in the colours of the Polish Army.
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The Fokker V.26/2 / EV / D-VIII

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