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New: 100 years of civil aviation
On October 10, 2019, the new exhibition 100 years of aviation history, which was made possible by The Bankgirolottery, the Mondriaan Fund and KLM, opened. Chronologically, you will be taken through 8 different periods. Each period with its own aircraft, interactive elements and rooms with objects and audiovisual images. Step in, then we will take you on this journey.
The years up to 1903
It all started with the dream of flying, people wanted to take to the air. 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 motorized aircraft managed to fly. The Wright Flyer,the Fokker Spin and the Bleriot are revolutionary aircraft from true pioneers. Back then, people didn't know what they were seeing and flying was an attraction.
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1915 - 1918
In World War I, aircraft suddenly gained a function: they took part in combat. As a result, development was rapid and the aircraft became faster, stronger and also better in every other respect. From this time are the Fokker DR1 and the Nieuport on display at Aviodrome.
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1919 - 1939
With the organization of the ELTA (Eerste Luchtverkeer Tentoonstelling Amsterdam), the "common" people had their first opportunity to admire an airplane up close. KLM was founded, Schiphol Airport began to grow, and passengers, mail and goods were able to move across the earth ever faster and more comfortably. In Aviodrome are from this time the Spyker V.2, Van Berkel WA, DeHavilland DH9, Fokker F.2, Fokker F.7, Fokker F.8 and Douglas DC-3 to see.
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1940 - 1945
At the time of World War II, technological developments were gaining momentum. Where aircraft were part of combat and bombing as an extension of man, they were later used for food drops. The jet engine was also developed in the last war years. The Fokker C.5 and Junkers 52 were used for this purpose and can be seen at Aviodrome.
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1940 - 1960
Aircraft can carry more and more passengers which causes post-war emigrations and rising tourism. Jet aircraft and advanced construction methods ensure that flying is now for the common people. Aircraft from this period include the Tiger Moth, Harvard, Fokker S11 and Lockheed Constellation 749.
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1961 - present
Aviation puts the earth in the palm of everyone's hand. Aircraft are getting bigger values crowds can explore every corner of our world. In addition, airplanes are becoming both quieter and more fuel efficient, and through the use of biofuels and other applications, ever "greener. Aviation continues to evolve itself in terms of speed and environmental friendliness time and again. The aircraft of this era include the Fokker F27 and DeHavilland Dove.
Present - future
Where will the future take us and especially in what ways? Will airplanes become even more energy efficient? Will we be on the other side of the world in just a few hours? Can we vacation in space? Many revolutionaries, adventurers and pioneers have gone before you and now it is up to you. Put your knowledge into practice and design the aircraft of the future!
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