The first Fokker F VIIa was H-NACT and it was preserved but lost by German bombing during the war. This H-NACT is c/n 5054 which was previously OY-ASE, SE-ASE, OY-DED, CH-158 and is seen on its way to be displayed in the Aviodome Museum at Schiphol in December 1956. Developments of the F.VIIa were the 3-engined F VIIa/3m and F VIIb/3m.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker F.VII / C-2 / F.XIV - НидерландыNetherlands - 1924

C/n 4900 was the first F VIIa/3m and became Cdr Richard Byrd's aircraft on his claimed North Pole flight 9.5.26 for which he was credited as the first for seventy years until in 1996 evidence in his diary proved that he came no nearer to the Pole than 150 miles. The aircraft is on display in the Dearborn Museum.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker F.VII / C-2 / F.XIV - НидерландыNetherlands - 1924

A historic photograph depicting the Fokker prototype F II airliner and the V40 single-seater being shown off together, possibly at Amsterdam in 1920. The F II cabin door is open and a short ladder is positioned to allow entry, while the tail of the V40 is raised to demonstrate its light weight and to simulate its flying attitude.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker F.I / F.II - НидерландыNetherlands - 1919Fokker V40 - ГерманияGermany - 1918

The second production F II H-NABD in its initial form with the BMW III engine and circular nose radiator, propeller hub below the centre line and exhausts on the underside. The underwing strut is visible but so close to the fuselage as to be hardly noticeable.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker F.I / F.II - НидерландыNetherlands - 1919

The ELTA Exhibition building was taken over as the Fokker factory in 1920. The assembly shop is shown with ex-military aircraft being overhauled for civil sales. On the right is the first production F II H-NABC.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker F.I / F.II - НидерландыNetherlands - 1919

The first production F II in passenger service carrying registration H-NABC, wearing the KLM badge and fitted with 185 hp Siddeley Puma engine with exhaust collector manifold above the engine and 'chimney" exhaust pipe.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker F.I / F.II - НидерландыNetherlands - 1919

Deruluft's F.III RR2 before conversion to a parasol monoplane.
This flight shot of RR2 shows the short nose and wide fuselage of the F III and the tapered tailplane and wing with elephant ear ailerons projecting. The registration appears on the fuselage, both wings, both elevators and the rudder!

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker F.III - НидерландыNetherlands - 1921

Fokker-Grulich F III T-DOFF with Puma engine. It came onto the British register as G-AALC but crashed on take-off at Croydon on 10.9.29. Another, G-AARG ex T-DOFC flew briefly but was withdrawn from service 1.2.30.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker F.III - НидерландыNetherlands - 1921

An early model F III H-NABK with BMW III engine. Note the cutout in the wing leading edge on the right side for the pilot's cockpit. Compare with the next photo showing an aircraft of the same mark and model in head-on view.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker F.III - НидерландыNetherlands - 1921

A revealing head-on view of a BMW III powered F III showing the occupied pilot's cockpit with the occupant seated on the right side of the in-line engine. Note exhaust outlets underneath and double wheels to stop the aircraft sinking in soft ground.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker F.III - НидерландыNetherlands - 1921

Deruluft's F.III RR2 after conversion to a parasol monoplane.
Fokker-Grulich F III RR2 with Rolls-Royce Eagle engine. This posed photograph shows the pilot seated behind the vee-12 engine and the large space-filling windscreen. The cabin door is open with fixed steps for entry and ground handling can be achieved by one man with the aircraft tail on a trolley.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker F.III - НидерландыNetherlands - 1921

The Fokker-Grulich F.III RR2 after modification to become the Grulich V2 with BMW IV and vertical fin.
The F IIIs were hard wearing and survived many updates, engine changes and modifications in service. Deruluft's Fokker-Grulich F III RR2 is seen after modification with a BMW IV engine and the addition of a fin fillet.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker F.III - НидерландыNetherlands - 1921

Victor Gaunt, whose album provided the Fokker photograph, was no doubt interested in the Fokker wood wing from his work on the Phoenix Cork wood-structured flying boat. N87 is shown, reengined with 450 hp Napier Lion engines.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Phoenix Cork / P.5 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1918

Phoenix was taken over by English Electric who continued building the Cork, renamed Kingston. A wood hull is seen during construction, with covering strips being wound over the hull framework.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Phoenix Cork / P.5 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1918

Change was heralded by one of the five English Electric Kingstons, N9712, with an experimental metal hull, but the E.E. aircraft department closed down in 1926. Victor Gaunt joined Westland Aircraft and became well known as Experimental Manager.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Phoenix Cork / P.5 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1918

The Fokker V40 light single seater with 35 hp Anzani engine, built for the sporting private owner but there was no postwar market. The pilot in front is probably Adolf Plage who made the first flight and that of the V45 F II prototype.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker V40 - ГерманияGermany - 1918