Triplane Collection

1st Aeronautical Exhibition - Crystal Palace 1868
The first Aeronautical Exhibition, Crystal Palace, 1868, showing the Stringfellow Triplane model and other exhibits. Altogether no fewer than 77 exhibits were collected together, including engines

Standard production Sopwith triplane, WW1
A standard production single-seater Sopwith triplane on an airfield during the First World War. Date: 1916-1918

Fokker DR-1 V-3 Triplane
German Airforce Luftwaffe Fokker Dr-1 V-3 Triplane Prototype Parked Date: 1910s

Ricci R6 Triplane at an exhibition

British Sopwith triplane on airfield, WW1
A British single-seater Sopwith triplane on an airfield during the First World War. Date: 1916-1918

Fokker Dr I with Pfalz D III in background
Fokker Dr I German fighter triplane with a Pfalz D III in the background. The Fokkers pilot prepares for takeoff, with a mechanic ready to swing the propeller and two more in attendance

British Sopwith triplane crash, Passchendaele, WW1
A British Sopwith triplane brought down in flames at Passchendaele, Flanders, during the First World War. Date: 23 August 1917

Fokker triplane of Baron Manfred von Richthofen, WW1
A Fokker triplane of Baron Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (1892-1918), also known as the Red Baron, legendary German fighter pilot during the First World War

Caproni Ca-48
Men Standing by Ladder with Woman Sitting in the Passenger Cabin of a Caproni Ca-48 Parked with Hangar Behind Date: 1920s

A Caproni triplane, Italy, early 1900s

Caproni triplane aeroplane, Italy

Roe Triplane

Roe Triplane early 1900s

Roe IV Triplane replica G-ARSG, at RAF St. Mawgan. Date: 1966

An air liner of the future (colour litho)
3096850 An air liner of the future (colour litho) by Tennant, C. Dudley (1867-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: An air liner of the future)

Santa Claus in a plane on a Christmas postcard
Three children at a window, watching Santa Claus in a plane (rather than the usual sleigh) on a Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Avro Triplane IV replica G-ARSG, of the Shuttleworth Trust at Old Warden, Beds. Date: circa 1968

XNBL-1 AS64215 main undercarriage bungee shock absorber
Main undercarriage unit bungee shock absorber of Engineering Division XNBL-1 AS64215, (also known as The Barling Bomber and Witteman-Lewis XNBL-1 and McCook Field Project P-303)

Engineering Division XNBL-1 AS64215 forward fuselage
Forward fuselage of Engineering Division XNBL-1 AS64215, (also known as The Barling Bomber and Witteman-Lewis XNBL-1 and McCook Field Project P-303)

Engineering Division XNBL-1 AS64215, (also known as The Barling Bomber and Witteman-Lewis XNBL-1 and McCook Field Project P-303), during manufacture at Witteman-Lewis Co

Engineering Division XNBL-1 AS64215 main undercarriage
Main undercarriage unit of Engineering Division XNBL-1 AS64215, (also known as The Barling Bomber and Witteman-Lewis XNBL-1 and McCook Field Project P-303), during manufacture at Witteman-Lewis Co

Roe IV Triplane replica - G-ARSG
Roe IV Triplane replica G-ARSG at Old Warden in company with Bristol F.2b Fighter D8096. Date: 1966

Avro Triplane
A V Roe Flying and Sitting in the Cockpit of Avro Triplane at Blackpool Date: 1910

Fokker DR-1 Triplane
Hauptman Wilheim Reinhard of Jasta 6 with Soldiers and Wreckage of German Airforce Luftwaffe Fokker Dr-1 Triplane Date: 1910s

A British triplane flying boat, c1918 (1919). Artist: RAF photographer
A British triplane flying boat, c1918 (1919). The manufacture and development of flying boat aircraft accelerated rapidly during World War I

Photograph of Alliott Verdon Roes triplane
Photograph of Alliott Verdon Roe (1877-1958) a pioneer English pilot and aircraft manufacturer, with his triplane. Dated 20th Century

Pioneering aircraft

A V Roe flying his Roe III Triplane (35hp JAP engine)
A.V. Roe flying his Roe III Triplane (35hp JAP engine) with ailerons fitted to the top wing. 1910. Date: 1910

Italian Caproni Ca. 4 bomber plane, WW1
The Italian Caproni Ca.4 heavy bomber plane, used during the First World War and later. It was a three-engine twin-boom triplane constructed in wood and covered with fabric

Adolf Ritter von Tutschek, German air ace, WW1
Hauptmann (Captain) Adolf Ritter von Tutschek (1891-1918), German soldier turned aviator, air ace (with 27 victories). Seen here in his Fokker triplane at Foulis near Laon, northern France

Types of British Aircraft -- The Sopwith Triplane. 1914-1918

Triplane Glider 1922
At a gliding contest near Clermont Ferrand, France, aviator Sardier is towed into the air in his Clement triplane Date: 1922

Voisin, Gabriel, designer pilot and manufacturer with his 1915 Voisin triplane bomber

Voisin Triplane Bomber had three crew and four engines Here seen in its original form, November 1915

Voisin Triplane Bomber Seen with a modified nose having open front gunner and pilot cockpits

Voisin Triplane Bomber shown in final 1916 form Only two built

Sopwith Triplane front, (on the ground)

Sopwith Triplane following on the heels of the Pup, the Triplane was aimed at providing the maximum agility and did

Sopwith Triplane single-seat fighter, serial no. N500, completed on 28 May 1916. Evaluated in northern France by RNAS pilots, who were impressed by its rate of climb

Sopwith Hispano -Suiza Triplane of which only two were built

Sopwith Hispano -Suiza Triplane-built and flown closely after the smaller Triplane in 1916, it never went into poroduction

Pfalz Dr I German fighter triplane, first flown in autumn 1917. Date: circa 1917-1918

Lohner Triplane single seat fighter

KOMTA passenger triplane, 1922 1924

Fokker F Dr I German triplane fighter, serial no. 102/17, with von Richthofen seated in the cockpit, chatting with fellow-pilots of his fighter wing, JG I. Date: circa 1917-1918

Fokker DrI produced to counter the Sopwith Triplane, it initially had fatal weak wing

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The triplane, a marvel of aviation history, made its debut at the 1st Aeronautical Exhibition held in Crystal Palace in 1868. Little did anyone know that this unique aircraft design would leave an indelible mark on the world of flight. During World War I, the standard production Sopwith triplane took to the skies, showcasing its exceptional maneuverability and agility. Its three wings became synonymous with British air superiority. One cannot mention triplanes without acknowledging the iconic Fokker Dr I. With its distinctive red color and Pfalz D III in the background, this German masterpiece struck fear into enemy pilots' hearts during WWI. Continuing Fokker's legacy was the DR-1 V-3 Triplane - a true engineering marvel that pushed boundaries and set new standards for aerial combat. The sleek lines and unmatched performance made it a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield. Baron Manfred von Richthofen himself favored the Fokker DR-1 Triplane, earning him his infamous title as "The Red Baron. " This legendary pilot soared through the skies with unparalleled skill and precision. Not limited to Europe alone, Italy also contributed to triplane innovation with their Caproni models. The Caproni triplanes showcased Italian craftsmanship and ingenuity during early 1900s exhibitions, leaving spectators awestruck by their beauty and functionality. However, not all tales involving triplanes were filled with triumph. Tragedy struck when a British Sopwith triplane crashed during battle at Passchendaele in WWI. It serves as a reminder of both bravery and sacrifice exhibited by those who dared take flight amidst war-torn skies. Though time has passed since these historic moments unfolded before our eyes, we can still appreciate these magnificent flying machines today.