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Interesting that Nord Pingouin mean North Penguin which only exist in zoos north of the equator. :)

"The Nord Pingouin (French pronunciation: ​[pɛ̃ɡwɛ̃], Auk) was a French-built, re-engined Messerschmitt Bf 108 produced by SNCAN (Société Nationale de Constructions Aéronautiques du Nord)."
 
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Fokker DR.I, in red. Better known as a Fokker Triplane. On the right, the Sopwith Camel.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fokker_Dr.I

Only 320 were produced during the war, and were considered to be exceptionally maneuverable - but they had a numerous issues that made then unlikely to see large scale production (quality control issues, like the wings coming off, and being slower than contemporary aircraft in level and diving flight). Interestingly enough, the Fokker was built as a response to Sopwith making a triplane. The DR.I was also the aircraft in which the Red Baron was ultimately shot down in.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sopwith_Camel

Considered to be a difficult aircraft to fly, for the inexperienced pilot - she was apparently a very capable craft in the hands of those fortunate enough to survive their first solo flights.
 
Mr Wolverine said:
That is a great photo, please tell us more, I am not well versed with WWI aircraft.
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Photo taken by David Franks
Both aircraft are stationed at Cavanaugh Flight Museum, Addison Airport Texas!

7ECA posted the facts on both "aeroplanes"

Although there are many Flight Museums in North America, if your ever down State side I would recommend a visit to Cole Palen's Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in Red Hook, NY.

There is no other to compare... We went down when I was a teenager and met Cole...WOW!!! This place is crazy! Live WW1 planes cars bike etc...all weekend long!
They put on a very very awesome live show...worth every penny.

 
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