The Nieuport 28C-1 at Rhinebeck, in the markings of the famous “Hat in Ring” squadron of the AEF (the 94th Aero Squadron), is a comparatively recent addition, having taken the place of a restored Nieuport 24 bis in the markings of Charles Nungesser.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Nieuport Nieuport-28 - ФранцияFrance - 1917

Palen’s Spad XIII is a 1918 original and is no longer airworthy, although it was flown for a time after Palen acquired it from the Roosevelt Field Museum. It is painted to represent the aircraft used in 1918 by Capt Eddie Rickenbacker.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SPAD S.XIII - ФранцияFrance - 1917

Another view of the Fokker triplane, finished to represent the aircraft used by the “Red Baron”, von Richthofen, although Palen flies it as the “Black Baron” in his regular Sunday afternoon show.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker Dr.I - ГерманияGermany - 1917

The Fokker Dr I triplane used by Palen when he flies as the “Black Baron” is also a replica.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker Dr.I - ГерманияGermany - 1917

The FE 8 at Rhinebeck is an airworthy replica, added only recently to the Palen collection. The Flying Circus is constantly adding new aircraft to its collection as others are retired, sold or “swapped”.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: RAF F.E.8 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1915

The Avro 504K, a regular flier at Rhinebeck, was built in the UK and appeared in the film “Bells of Hell” before being sold to Palen.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Avro 504 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1913

The Fokker D VII used in the Sunday displays at Rhinebeck was originally flown commercially, as a two-seater, by Bert Acosta. It has been restored to fighting configuration and is still powered by its original Mercedes engine.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker D.VII - ГерманияGermany - 1917

The Sopwith Pup at Rhinebeck was built some years ago by Dick King, one of two aero-modelling brothers who are among Palen’s regular helpers.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sopwith Pup - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916