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100 years of civil aviation
Walk through the world of aviation history in eight different eras, with a special focus on Dutch aviation history. Each era begins with an explanation of the period in question, displays special objects from that period, and allows you to learn more about the technology behind aviation in an interactive way.
The years leading up to 1903
It all began with the dream of flying; people wanted to take to the skies. Flying machines of all shapes and types were created with varying degrees of success. This period revolves around the dreamers, the entrepreneurs and the revolutionaries.
1903 - 1914
The first motorised aeroplanes succeeded in flying. The Wright Flyer, the Fokker Spin and the Bleriot were revolutionary aircraft built by true pioneers. At the time, people did not know what they were seeing, and flying was an attraction.
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1915 - 1918
The opportunities to industrial development
In World War I, airplanes suddenly gained a function: they took part in battle. As a result, development was rapid and the aircraft became faster, stronger and also better in every other respect. The most famous Dutch aircraft manufacturer Anthony Fokker emerged during these years. From this time are the Fokker DR1 and the Nieuport can be admired in Aviation Museum Aviodrome.
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1919 -1939
The birth of civil aviation
With the organization of the ELTA (Eerste Luchtverkeer Tentoonstelling Amsterdam), the "common" people got the opportunity to admire an aircraft up close for the first time. KLM was founded, Schiphol Airport began to grow, and passengers, mail and goods were able to move across the earth ever more quickly and comfortably. A period in which many flights were made for the first time. The first intercontinental flight in 1924 was made by a Fokker F VII A made and can be admired in Aviation Museum Aviodrome. Also from this time are the Spyker V.2, Van Berkel WA, De Havilland DH9, Fokker F.2, Fokker F.7 and Douglas DC-3 on display.
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1940 - 1945
Devastation and destruction
At the time of World War II, technological developments were gaining momentum. Where planes were part of battles and bombings as an extension of man, they were later used for food drops. The Fokker C.5 and Junkers 52 were used for this purpose and can be seen at Aviation Museum Aviodrome. Also, the jet engine was developed in the last war years, in the jet engine exhibition you will discover more about that.
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1946 - 1960
Improvement and modernization
Aircraft could carry more and more passengers helped by the post-war wave of emigration. Later, this also causes rising tourism. Jet aircraft and advanced construction methods ensure that flying becomes available to more and more people during these years. Aircraft from this period include the Tiger Moth, Harvard, Fokker S11 and Lockheed Constellation 749.
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1960 - present
Globalization and mass tourism
Aviation allows everyone to have the earth in the palm of their hand. The aircraft become larger, allowing crowds to explore every corner of our world. This period also sees more resistance to flying and an increasing focus on safety of both aircraft and passenger screening. Within are from this time include the Fokker F27 and De Havilland Dove are on display. At the outdoor exhibition, icons such as the DC-4 and Boeing 747.
The Future
On the road to tomorrow
Where will the future take us and especially in what way? Will aircraft become even more energy efficient? Will we be on the other side of the world in just a few hours? Will we be able to vacation in space? Will we have flying cars? Or will we go back in time and fly small electric airplanes before technical development takes us further. Or was flying is of the previous century and stops the dream that had been around for centuries? Many revolutionaries, adventurers and pioneers went before you and now it's up to you. How do you envision the future of aviation?
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