United States of America

The Fokker D.VII in the United States of America

The United States where very interested in the Fokker D.VII, and they shipped 142 examples as war booty to the USA. There they were used by the Army Air Service, mainly as a fighter-trainer.

The Fokker D.VII at McCook Field

McCook Field was a research and testing center for the U.S. military. It was named after General Alexander McDowell McCook and was in use between 1917 and 1927. Aircaft tested at McCook field received 'P-registrations'. Also some Fokker D.VII's were sent to the Engineering Division at McCook Field, where they received a ‘P’ registration.

Fokker D.VII ‘7776/18’ at McCook with registration ‘P-108’.

Fokker D.VII's with different engines

The Fokker D.VII was a good testbed for engines. To the Packard engine company a number of D.VII’s were loaned (and some were given to them). In these D.VII’s a number of Packard engines were built and tested. The Hall-Scott engine company received a D.VII from Fokker for testing purposes.

Fokker D.VII with the U.S. Marine Corps

Twelve D.VII’s were transferred to the Navy Marine Corps, but only six have been used. They were registered A5843 to A5848. They were retained as trainers at Quantico, Virginia until 1924.

Civil use in the U.S.

Also, a number were used by civilians.

Fokker D.VII from the Navy Marine Corps (source: Mike West from theaerodrome.com)