| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | W-9 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fokker C.XI |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fokker C.XI |
| Aircraft Version: | Fokker C.XI-W |
| C/n (msn): | 5427 |
| Operator Titles: | Netherlands - Navy |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | Groningen / Paterswoldsemeer [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 1936 to 1938 |
| Photo from: | Kas van Zonneveld Collection |
| Photo ID: | 220421 |
| Photo Comment |
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With W-14 on the left and W-3 in the background. The MLD (Marine Luchtvaart Dienst) acquired 15 aircraft between 1935 and 1938. All aircraft served in the Netherlands and the Netherlands East Indies, except for W-3 and W-9 (which only saw action in the Netherlands). W-3 was destroyed on May 12, 1940 and W-9 was destroyed on April 13, 1940. W-14 managed to ecape to Great Britain on May 13, 1940 and was subsequently shipped to the NEI in August 1940. Many thanks to Wiendeld for this photo! This photo was added on 4 March 2020, and has since been viewed 470 times. |