Full scale model off the Fokker D.XXI. The Fokker D.XXI was the first mono-wing fighter design from the Dutch Fokker factory. In fact the plane was designed for use by the Dutch Colonial Air Force, but in the end they rejected the prototype.
In December 1937 the Dutch War Department ordered 36 D.XXI's for the Dutch Air Force. The Fokker D.XXI was the prime Dutch fighter during the 1940 May War. The majority survived the first Luftwaffe strike. Many were able to perform al sorts of low altitude interception and escorting duties during the five days in May 1940. At the end of 5 days fighting the D.XXI had 15 confirmed and 17 probably victories over Bf-109's Bf-110's, Ju-88's, He-111's and Do.17's Against the Ju.52 37 confirmed victories. After After the capitulation the majority of the remaining D-XXI's were destroyed by the Dutch.
Denmark, Finland, Spain and the Netherlands used the Fokker D.XXI.
In December 1937 the Dutch War Department ordered 36 D.XXI's for the Dutch Air Force. The Fokker D.XXI was the prime Dutch fighter during the 1940 May War. The majority survived the first Luftwaffe strike. Many were able to perform al sorts of low altitude interception and escorting duties during the five days in May 1940. At the end of 5 days fighting the D.XXI had 15 confirmed and 17 probably victories over Bf-109's Bf-110's, Ju-88's, He-111's and Do.17's Against the Ju.52 37 confirmed victories. After After the capitulation the majority of the remaining D-XXI's were destroyed by the Dutch.
Denmark, Finland, Spain and the Netherlands used the Fokker D.XXI.
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