First flight of the new Dutch Fokker D.XXI

[Marcel]

They finally did it, after building for 10 year. Top that, you modellers



So this is obviously a replica of the 229, famous for the miraculous escape of Sgt. Roos on May 10th 1940. THe original has been found in the '90ies and is the only original wreckage of the Dutch Fokker D.XXI's known at the moment. This was the first flight. I really hope to be able to see this great piece of art next year at the Oostwold airshow.

The build of this aircraft was a private venture by Jack van Egmond and his son and some volunteers. Quite an amazing feat.

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Well done!

 

[Snautzer01]

Ultimate coolness

 

[vikingBerserker]

Fricken awesome!!!!!

 

[Wurger]

 

[buffnut453]

That's just fantastic. Incredible work and devotion to make it happen.

 

[Crimea_River]

Great news. Hopefully the owner will keep it flying responsibly.

 

[rochie]

Brilliant, will do my best to get to Oostwold next year

 

[GrauGeist]

This is great to see, Marcel!

I also understand that Mr. van Egmond used some original D.XXI parts in the construction, too.

 

[Capt. Vick]

Sweet! Was surprised not to see a fire extinguisher anywhere at the start-up.

 

[Marcel]

Brilliant, will do my best to get to Oostwold next year

That would be great. And then we'll combine it with a visit to the Ginkelse Heide.

 

[Marcel]

This is great to see, Marcel!

I also understand that Mr. van Egmond used some original D.XXI parts in the construction, too.

Yes, I believe that mostly instruments. While working on it, they also brought back and relearned some old build techniques. The engine is not a Mercury unfortunately, for various reasons. But it's close enough and it sure looks like the real thing.

 

[GrauGeist]

I agree, she is a beauty!

Now, we need an airworthy G.I

 

[Marcel]

I agree, she is a beauty!

Now, we need an airworthy G.I

Working on it. We just need a million euro or so. Donations are appreciated

 

[GrauGeist]

Working on it. We just need a million euro or so. Donations are appreciated

As much as I admire Fokker's aircraft, if I had 1m Euro collecting dust, I'd be pursuing an He280 build!

 

[Marcel]

As much as I admire Fokker's aircraft, if I had 1m Euro collecting dust, I'd be pursuing an He280 build!

Oh, the youth nowadays, only flashy and fast ….

 

[tomo pauk]

Yes, I believe that mostly instruments. While working on it, they also brought back and relearned some old build techniques. The engine is not a Mercury unfortunately, for various reasons. But it's close enough and it sure looks like the real thing.

Marcel - do you know what engines in used there?

 

[Marcel]

Marcel - do you know what engines in used there?

It's a Wright Cyclone R1820-52 I believe.

 

[Airframes]

Absolutely fantastic !
I've always liked this little fighter, ever since building a "Frog" model of it back in the mid 1960's. There's now no excuse for getting to Oostwold next year !!

 

[Gnomey]

Very cool!!