1925 Fokker F. VII Tri-Motor Airplane at the National Air Tour, Ford Airport, Dearborn, Michigan
THF130171 / 1925 Fokker F. VII Tri-Motor Airplane at the National Air Tour, Ford Airport, Dearborn, Michigan
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Artifact Overview
Dutch aircraft designer Anthony Fokker set himself apart at the Ford-sponsored 1925 National Air Tour. While other manufacturers participated with single-engine airplanes, Fokker entered a tri-motor craft in the competition. Fokker saw great publicity value in the tour and had the "FOKKER" name painted prominently on his airplane. With their increased range and dependability, Fokker Tri-Motors became popular with early airlines.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
04 October 1925
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.1.1660.1289
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 10 in
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