Breeder in Schwerin from 1-10-1913 to...
Description
Fokker in Schwerin, Germany, from 1 October 1913 to ...., a much-discussed and fascinating subject provided by Mr Marc Dierikx, aviation historian.
How does one become an aircraft manufacturer? In 1910, this was much less a foregone conclusion than today. In any case, back then you had to be considerably less skilled than now. A six-week course was enough to learn 'everything' there was to know in this field. One of those who ended up in aircraft construction this way was Anthony Fokker (1890-1939). In three years, he climbed from complete outsider to renowned pilot and designer, able to commission his own aircraft factory in Schwerin (Mecklenburg, Germany) on 1 October 1913, aged 23. Without World War I, we might not have known about it, but that very war offered Fokker unprecedented opportunities. Between 1914 and 1918, against all odds, he developed into Germany's leading aircraft manufacturer, although there was a curious smell to it. Issues surrounding industrial espionage and industrial patents haunted him throughout his life. Although he relocated to the Netherlands in 1919, aircraft development continued in Schwerin. From a country that officially no longer had an aviation industry, Fokker supplied half of Europe. It wasn't until the mid-1920s that his German company closed down for good. You will hear and see more about how it all came about and how it was possible on 3 September.
Marc Dierikx is also the author of the book 'Dwarswind', a biography of aviation pioneer and founder of a Dutch aircraft factory, Anthony Fokker.
19.00 Reception with coffee and tea
19.30 Opening by ir. Jos Meijer
19.35 Lecture given by Marc Dierikx
20.35 Short break
20.50 Questions
21.20 Networking drinks
Location
KIVI NIRIA building, Prinsessegracht 23,
2514 AP The Hague
Organiser
Business Administration
Defence and Security
Region Amsterdam and 't Gooi
The Hague region
Haarlem region
Leiden region
Region South Holland South
Aerospace Engineering
Name and contact details for information
ir. Jos J. Meijer, tel: 06-13598486 or via the e-mail address below