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Fokker Dr.I: The Story Of The First World War Triplane

Despite being outclassed, the aircraft was feared during the First World War.

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KLM: 5 Fast Facts About The World’s Oldest National Carrier

A quick look at the oldest airline in the world.

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Fokker FVIIB Southern Cross Replica Takes Off At HARS Tarmac Day

The HARS March Tarmac days will see the Southern Cross Replica again in the air and a veteran pilot reunited with his Caribou 234.

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Rekkof: The Company Trying To Restart Production Of Fokker Jetliners

Now known as the Netherlands Aircraft Company, Rekkof was founded with a mission to revive production of Fokker jets.

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Cool: HARS Aviation Museum Flies Fokker F VIIb ‘Southern Cross’ Replica

HARS has turned out a masterpiece with its restoration of the Southern Cross Fokker FVIIB Replica, which had its official launch on December 8, 2023.

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Smithy's Southern Cross Fokker FVIIB Replica Returns To Flight At HARS

After extensive restoration the replica of the Southern Cross flown by Sir Charles Kingsford Smith is back flying at the HARS Museum.

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The Dutch Made Jet: The Story Of The Short Lived Fokker 100

The aircraft can still be spotted across the skies.

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An NLM Fokker F27 Parked at an airport.
Everything You Need To Know About The Fokker F27

The type was in production for more than three decades.

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A Luftwaffe VFW 614 taxiing to the runway.
1970s Jetliner: What Was The VFW 614?

Despite its limited production run, the type was active for almost four decades.

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Fokker To Make A Comeback With Hydrogen Aircraft Program

The goal will be operations of over 1,500 miles without any carbon emissions.

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Which Operators Still Fly The Fokker 70 In 2023?

Just 20 examples of the type remain active today.

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A KLM Fokker 70 flying in the clouds.
30 Years Ago Today The Fokker 70 Made Its First Flight

A history of the Dutch manufacturer's final product.

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27 Years On: The Story Of Fokker's Bankruptcy

Bombardier thought about taking over Fokker but decided against it.

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The Fokker F27’s Historic Role In Domestic Icelandic Aviation

The aircraft played a key role in the country over the years.

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How Unnoticed Frost Downed Turkish Airlines Flight 301 In 1974

The captain of the flight never noticed the frost during his walk-around.

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A Whole Other World: What Was It Like To Fly In The Interwar Period?

Known as the start of the Golden Age of flying, what was travel really like?

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On This Day In 1985 The Fokker 50 Made Its First Flight

The Fokker 50 was designed to be a fuel-efficient regional airliner.

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Domestic Disaster: The Story Of Braathens SAFE Flight 239

The plane was off course when it crashed, killing 40 of the 45 passengers and crew.

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