What a great surprise it was to come across this excellent video created for the “Fokker 50 Farewell Party” in February of 2010. The video was brilliantly filmed and edited mainly by Nils Volkerts, then a young first officer I had the pleasure of working with on many occasions. I flew the F50 for 14 years with KLM Cityhopper UK from March 1996, the last 8 years having been on a night-stop basis from Amsterdam. I met a lot of fine people during that time and seeing the video again took me right back. If you’re reading this Niels, once again thanks for such a great record of good times on a fine aircraft - and I hope you’re well.
Gott was habe ich es geliebt wenn meine Mama mit mir von Hamburg nach Amsterdam geflogen ist. Immer Fokker 50 und später gelegentlich Fokker 70 und abends zurück selten 737 oder A310... Das WAREN ZEITEN... MAMA HAT ES GELIEBT für KLM zu arbeiten... Die Abgabe an Ogden und die Digitalisierung hat in der Fliegerei Herzen gebrochen, aber so ist der Lauf der Dinge... Wir ehren was war. Danke Fokker 50 für ein volles Logbook und einen Lebensinhalt ❤️
Really gets a little emotional, its the pride that they take in flying and the passion that makes this plane truely beautiful. The music is fine by the way makes you focus on the video not the music...!
My dad is a pilot on the Fokker 50 and works on ”Amapola Flyg AB” in sweden, and i think i have flying with him 50 sectors (i think, or more) And i can say one thing, if you have the chance to fly this beautiful aircraft, TAKE IT. I know this airplane from my long jumpseat experience and it is a beautiful sound! Sorry for my bad english (i am 12 and from sweden)
I can remember being a really small girl and going to pick up my Oma from Bristol airport. She used to fly in and out on the KLM F50. Years later I started going to visit her and flew on them. I am going to miss them very much!
Thanks babe for the thousands of hours of pure fun, hapiness and job satisfaction you gave me..... not to mention all the wonderfull people you introduced me to, the lessons you taught me and the oppotunities you gave me.... I will cherish our memories for the rest of my life!!!
What a cracking video, the way it was shot and put together in respect into probably one of the best fokker's ever built, I had the luxury of one of these on a short klm flight back in the mid 90's operating a short haul flight as a connector and for the first time flying, it didn't dissapoint its just a shame klm are no longer operating these machines anymore.
I've flown in Fokkers (F-50 and F-28/F-70) back in the mid-1990s in the Philippines and Papua New Guinea-Solomon Islands respectively. It was such an era I now miss, thanks to videos like this. Yes! Fokker for Life! When will Rekkof take to the skies?
Super cool video KLM ! Enough to lift my rather somber mood this morning . Sad to you guys retire that magnificent Fokker 50 , though I never board one myself . The last time I ever board a Fokker was an older version Fokker 27 Friendship back during December 1987 ! By the way , may I know what happened to the retired Fokker 27/50 fleet ? Shame to see it mothballed in some aircraft graveyard .
Almost 7 years since this beauty is gone. I can't believe that at the end of this year the Fokker 70 will leave the fleet as well. As a child I have so many memories to these Fokker aircrafts. It makes me a bit sad as well.
We've lost a lot of beautiful planes in a rather short period of time. The Fokker 50, Fokker 70/100, MD-11 and now also the 747. Pretty sad that all those icons are now gone. Only some boring twin engine jets remaining..
@@TB-if7px Thats so true, its so sad of the 747-400. she couldn't even have a normal goodbye. When i was a little kid, i said everytime, Thats the most beautiful plane ever. And now she is gone... Fortunately I am also a 777-300er fan! But damn, thats so sad.
@@markkrumbe5862 I also love the 777 family, as well as I love the 787 family. But none of these come even close to the uniqueness and beauty of planes like the MD-11 and the 747. I get that the Queen had to go, had the opportunity to fly her jumpseat, and it was really noticeable that she was on her last leg, but there will never be a plane that I'll love just as much as her, even though the customer experience on the 777 and 787 is 10 times beter.
@@andyvan5692 Do you know the difference between a turbojet plane and a turboprop plane? They both use turbojet engines but the difference is a conventional turbojet equipped plane creates thrust which pushes the plane while a turboprop plane use a turbojet engine connected to a shaft connected to a reduction gearbox connected to a propeller which produces thrust. So, just because there are no cowl flaps and you see an N2 pressure gauge doesn't alter the fact that this is still a prop plane which uses a jet to turn the prop instead of a reciprocating engine to turn the prop. So, instead of being pedantic, be didactic.
I remember many great flights Gatwick to Eindhoven in the mid 70's. The on board 'flight bites' were great. A couple of rolls with thin meat and cheese, a cake and a miniature of Bols gin with a Bols shot glass which we kept as a souvenir. All issued in a brown paper bag. The service was always friendly and impeccable.A great loss to aviation.
Was in the cockpit of one of these during landing 😬😉 If it is correct all F27 were out of use as cityhopper after 1991. Always thought it was one of those. Great memories, different times.
Sadly PJ-KVI is parked besides Insel Hangar without engines, currently being preserved until both engines comes back from shop visit. KVH has been scraped, KVG and KVK are very active flying the routes of Aruba-Curacao-Bonaire. Good airplanes though.
I will mis this beauty! Unfortunatelty i never got the opportunity to fly one, since my flight was changed to a F70 :(. I booked this flight to fly the F50, and then they put up a F70 :(. Respect for the Fokker 50! It flew important routes for KLM and will be missed!
aer lingus operated this aircraft from 1989 to 1995 and I remember going to edinburgh on it, very fast it cut the time on descent as it didn't have to use the wide range of approach as jets need
My first ever flight was on a KLM Fokker 50 chity hopper. It was exciting to take of, you could feel it flying. Second flight a few hours later was a Jet. I was dissapointed, how boring the take off was.
Keep at it kid. I was like you one day don't let anyone tell you different if you want to fly FLY.! I have the best job ever because I belived I could do it. So Do it kid and one day we'll meet in a pilots lounge.😊.
No wonder it looks old - it was 8 years ago!! But still, very quite sad to see it leave KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Farewell, Fokker 50! 😢 From me, have a safe retirement (even though you already did!! ;)
Ahhh... I Wish I Was A Pilot Sooner, I'm Going On My Checkride Tomorrow... Wish Me Luck! I Will Be Happy To See My easyJet Passengers On My Aircraft Soon! :)
The Q-400 aircraft would be a great replacement for the Fokker 50 at KLM! Hopefully KLM will consider the Q-400 as a great midrange regional airliner to add to KLM's fleet!
Tolles Bildmaterial (und dafür Daumen hoch) aber ich vermisse die Flug(zeug)typischen Geräusche wie die des Fahrwerkes beim Ein- und Ausfahren und die Gespräche, sowie den Funkverkehr ... wenn ich schon die Möglichkeit geboten bekomme auch im Cockpit "dabei" zu sein. Wenn ich Musik hören will, sehe ich VIVA oder MTV.
KLM do you still use the OrangePride livery? I have it on my Flight Simulator and it's awesome!!! Do you plan to paint all of your planes like that in the future?Please tell me you will!!
What a great surprise it was to come across this excellent video created for the “Fokker 50 Farewell Party” in February of 2010. The video was brilliantly filmed and edited mainly by Nils Volkerts, then a young first officer I had the pleasure of working with on many occasions. I flew the F50 for 14 years with KLM Cityhopper UK from March 1996, the last 8 years having been on a night-stop basis from Amsterdam. I met a lot of fine people during that time and seeing the video again took me right back. If you’re reading this Niels, once again thanks for such a great record of good times on a fine aircraft - and I hope you’re well.
Agreed!!!! Brilliantly edited!!!
Gott was habe ich es geliebt wenn meine Mama mit mir von Hamburg nach Amsterdam geflogen ist. Immer Fokker 50 und später gelegentlich Fokker 70 und abends zurück selten 737 oder A310... Das WAREN ZEITEN... MAMA HAT ES GELIEBT für KLM zu arbeiten... Die Abgabe an Ogden und die Digitalisierung hat in der Fliegerei Herzen gebrochen, aber so ist der Lauf der Dinge... Wir ehren was war. Danke Fokker 50 für ein volles Logbook und einen Lebensinhalt ❤️
Really gets a little emotional, its the pride that they take in flying and the passion that makes this plane truely beautiful.
The music is fine by the way makes you focus on the video not the music...!
Loved the fokker 50, flew on them on a couple of occasions. Very quiet comfortable aircraft to fly on. Would love to fly in one again
in panama there is an airline which is flying them and buying more of them this year
My dad is a pilot on the Fokker 50 and works on ”Amapola Flyg AB” in sweden, and i think i have flying with him 50 sectors (i think, or more)
And i can say one thing, if you have the chance to fly this beautiful aircraft, TAKE IT.
I know this airplane from my long jumpseat experience and it is a beautiful sound!
Sorry for my bad english (i am 12 and from sweden)
Wie kijkt in 2019?
Who watches in 2019?
Yes =)
what a messed up
2020
I can remember being a really small girl and going to pick up my Oma from Bristol airport. She used to fly in and out on the KLM F50. Years later I started going to visit her and flew on them. I am going to miss them very much!
One of my favorite planes! Im a prop person
JJ Vlogz same
JJ Vlogz same
Thanks babe for the thousands of hours of pure fun, hapiness and job satisfaction you gave me..... not to mention all the wonderfull people you introduced me to, the lessons you taught me and the oppotunities you gave me.... I will cherish our memories for the rest of my life!!!
What a cracking video, the way it was shot and put together in respect into probably one of the best fokker's ever built, I had the luxury of one of these on a short klm flight back in the mid 90's operating a short haul flight as a connector and for the first time flying, it didn't dissapoint its just a shame klm are no longer operating these machines anymore.
I've flown in Fokkers (F-50 and F-28/F-70) back in the mid-1990s in the Philippines and Papua New Guinea-Solomon Islands respectively. It was such an era I now miss, thanks to videos like this. Yes! Fokker for Life! When will Rekkof take to the skies?
Super cool video KLM ! Enough to lift my rather somber mood this morning . Sad to you guys retire that magnificent Fokker 50 , though I never board one myself .
The last time I ever board a Fokker was an older version Fokker 27 Friendship back during December 1987 !
By the way , may I know what happened to the retired Fokker 27/50 fleet ? Shame to see it mothballed in some aircraft graveyard .
Thank You Niskan40 for recommending my comment ! I hope to be able to board a Fokker 50 very soon .
Veel aan de Fokker 50 gewerkt...motorcooling...oiloutlet...airintake...diffuser. Prachtige film! Ik werk nog bij Fokker. Nu in Hoogeveen.
Wat leuk dit te zien.Ik heb van 1981-1997 in DÜS voor de KLM gewerkt en o.a. ook OPs gedaan voor de F27 en F28...
Almost 7 years since this beauty is gone. I can't believe that at the end of this year the Fokker 70 will leave the fleet as well. As a child I have so many memories to these Fokker aircrafts. It makes me a bit sad as well.
Yeah, me too.
Try 13 years
Excellent coverage. Perfect editing guys! A+++++!
10 jaar geleden, we zijn je niet vergeten! Fokker 50
10 years ago, we didn't forget you!
We've lost a lot of beautiful planes in a rather short period of time. The Fokker 50, Fokker 70/100, MD-11 and now also the 747. Pretty sad that all those icons are now gone. Only some boring twin engine jets remaining..
@@TB-if7px Thats so true, its so sad of the 747-400. she couldn't even have a normal goodbye. When i was a little kid, i said everytime, Thats the most
beautiful plane ever. And now she is gone... Fortunately I am also a 777-300er fan! But damn, thats so sad.
@@markkrumbe5862 I also love the 777 family, as well as I love the 787 family. But none of these come even close to the uniqueness and beauty of planes like the MD-11 and the 747. I get that the Queen had to go, had the opportunity to fly her jumpseat, and it was really noticeable that she was on her last leg, but there will never be a plane that I'll love just as much as her, even though the customer experience on the 777 and 787 is 10 times beter.
Awesome video i love KLM because it shares everything with the media :)
Beautiful airplane. I'd rather fly one of these old Fokkers over a jet ANYDAY. Great vid. Love the music. Fits.
Ray All true!!
notice it IS a jet, no cowl flaps, and if it was not a jet, did you see the N2 pressure gauge?, this is TURBINE speed, sorry, no pistons here!!
@@andyvan5692 Do you know the difference between a turbojet plane and a turboprop plane? They both use turbojet engines but the difference is a conventional turbojet equipped plane creates thrust which pushes the plane while a turboprop plane use a turbojet engine connected to a shaft connected to a reduction gearbox connected to a propeller which produces thrust. So, just because there are no cowl flaps and you see an N2 pressure gauge doesn't alter the fact that this is still a prop plane which uses a jet to turn the prop instead of a reciprocating engine to turn the prop.
So, instead of being pedantic, be didactic.
@@andyvan5692 turboprop is the word you was looking for 😅
@@MrNonaste he wasn't pedantic he was just wrong 😆
Goodbye Fokker 50
I'll never see any plane like Fokker in future... Thank you for being our Airline for 20+ years.
4:34 Bird strike (or near miss =P). Anyway, Amazing Video!
I remember many great flights Gatwick to Eindhoven in the mid 70's. The on board 'flight bites' were great. A couple of rolls with thin meat and cheese, a cake and a miniature of Bols gin with a Bols shot glass which we kept as a souvenir. All issued in a brown paper bag. The service was always friendly and impeccable.A great loss to aviation.
Was in the cockpit of one of these during landing 😬😉
If it is correct all F27 were out of use as cityhopper after 1991. Always thought it was one of those.
Great memories, different times.
Who watched this in 2020
👍🏻
✌
Ik in 2023
2024
Who watched this in 2017
Rohith Augustine me
me Love fokker 50
Rohith Augustine MEEEE
I'm watching in 6726
me
Ook al kijk je deze video 10x hij blijft echt super!
I flew on KLM Fokker 70 Norwich-Amsterdam very great service KLM!
That's it. I have to buy one.
Thecrazeecow same
I already have one
THATS IS $$$ OF DOLARS THAT PLANE IS TOOOOOOO $$$
Theres no way you can buy it especially in 2021 because these aircraft are retired
Sadly PJ-KVI is parked besides Insel Hangar without engines, currently being preserved until both engines comes back from shop visit. KVH has been scraped, KVG and KVK are very active flying the routes of Aruba-Curacao-Bonaire. Good airplanes though.
Most of those aircraft shown in this video still flies today for Inselair as PJ-KVK/KVI/KVG and KVH for spare parts.
I will mis this beauty! Unfortunatelty i never got the opportunity to fly one, since my flight was changed to a F70 :(. I booked this flight to fly the F50, and then they put up a F70 :(.
Respect for the Fokker 50! It flew important routes for KLM and will be missed!
Perfect video....thank's and nice greetings from germany :-)
KLM I love flying with you because you understand customers needs
+Mark Clelland Thank you for the compliment, Mark! We are looking forward to welcome you on board again soon.
+KLM flying to Jfk from GLA on April the 4 cannot wait!!
We wish you a pleasant flight!
Still hits after almost 10 years
Prachtige video, mooi eerbetoon aan deze mooie kist :)!
aer lingus operated this aircraft from 1989 to 1995 and I remember going to edinburgh on it, very fast it cut the time on descent as it didn't have to use the wide range of approach as jets need
Runway 27L is at Heathrow
My first ever flight was on a KLM Fokker 50 chity hopper. It was exciting to take of, you could feel it flying. Second flight a few hours later was a Jet. I was dissapointed, how boring the take off was.
Beste KLM, zouden jullie ook een afscheidsfilmpje kunnen maken over de MD-11 en haar beste momenten?
+Maurits Veen Bedankt voor het doorsturen van je idee, Maurtis. Helaas kunnen we niks beloven.
Ma
Hello KLM i am flying with you in summer i and i cant wait do you allow filming please respond thanks.
hallo iedereen
klm is cool
TH-cam: 'This video had been taken down for copyright music'
Goodbye Fokker 50 we'll miss you....
Great to see these older turboprops...
So sad 😢😢✈✈
Fokker 70's next :(
Hi Ibirdball I subscribed to you and KLM
Done 😢
And it was
Cladcreeper 747 next😭
Maximilian Sepp Already happend now. So sad 😞
10 Jaar geleden. Rust in Vrede Fokker 50
10 Years ago. Rest in Peace Fokker 50
Great video!
I'll miss the Fokker 50!, I wanted to fly the KLM F50, but unfortunately it didn't happend :(.
i did i was very bored unfriendly crew there
Zonde, was een klein leuk en uniek vliegtuigje.. wat gaan de klm piloten van de fokker 50 nu vliegen bij klm?
One beautiful aircraft😍
Mooie video jammer dat dit vliegtuig niet meer in dienst is bij de KLM.
The best prop that i was drive …thank you F50
what a legend! Fokker really knows how to build beautiful aircrafts
a shame the started to disapearred
wathcing this in 2018 by the way :D
Mooi clipje. A real aircraft has a Prop!
I am going to be a pilot. My dream is to be able to fly one of these some day!
Keep at it kid. I was like you one day don't let anyone tell you different if you want to fly FLY.! I have the best job ever because I belived I could do it. So Do it kid and one day we'll meet in a pilots lounge.😊.
Ok I will!
+jd craft Good luck!😀
jd craft me too I'm going to be pilot for KLM in future maybe 2025 or 2027
cool
my favourite aircraft when i was a kid i remember i used to fly it alot
Anyone here in 2024?
GREAT video! It's put together quite nicely! =)
is beautiful aircraft ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Ik vindt dit echt een geweldige video... Hier kan makkelijk een biertje, vrienden en wat vrouwtjes erbij... :)
prachtig vliegtuig✈️
The plane looks so modern ... are they still Boeing produced nowadays ? Fantástico video production,by the way!
i like flight atendants. They're so neautiful
3:01 Is that a parking brakes?
prachtige video!
No wonder it looks old - it was 8 years ago!! But still, very quite sad to see it leave KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Farewell, Fokker 50! 😢 From me, have a safe retirement (even though you already did!! ;)
2021 anyone? 11 Years felt very quick.
Rip Fokker 50 you will always be in our hearts
Ahhh... I Wish I Was A Pilot Sooner, I'm Going On My Checkride Tomorrow... Wish Me Luck! I Will Be Happy To See My easyJet Passengers On My Aircraft Soon! :)
great video.
The Q-400 aircraft would be a great replacement for the Fokker 50 at KLM! Hopefully KLM will consider the Q-400 as a great midrange regional airliner to add to KLM's fleet!
Lovely video
mooie video maar ik vind het echte onzin dat de fokker 50 niet meer mag vliegen!
Why was the Fokker 50 phased out of airline service much earlier than
the De Havilland Canada/Bombardier DHC-8 or even the ATR 42/72 series???
Because fokker went out of business
Is the reason why it's called city hopper is bc it only flew to city to city during that time when it used be in service
@fsxnoob Die gaan gewoon op andere kisten van KLM vliegen zoals de nieuwe ERJ's maar misschien ook wel op andere kisten zoals de 737.
What's the music called at 0:51 ?
Where is the video of farewell to the 747?!
Tolles Bildmaterial (und dafür Daumen hoch) aber ich vermisse die Flug(zeug)typischen Geräusche wie die des Fahrwerkes beim Ein- und Ausfahren und die Gespräche, sowie den Funkverkehr ... wenn ich schon die Möglichkeit geboten bekomme auch im Cockpit "dabei" zu sein. Wenn ich Musik hören will, sehe ich VIVA oder MTV.
Gibt es VIVA noch? MTV spielt doch schon seit Jahren keine Musik mehr 🤣
gelukkig hebben we 70 en 100 nog='(
R.I.P fokker 50
I love video good job continue.
+klm grate video klm love the music
does klm operate a flight to jakarta? just asking.
+Knux Hunter Yes we do, Knux!
***** oh. just like Garuda Indonesia.
+KLM i want to request this Fokker 50 on Aviation empire please.
Knux Hunter yes 3 times a day during the holiday season and 1 time a day every other day of the year
Knux Hunter They did nor sure if they still flying to Jakarta
great video. do you know who bought the fokker 50's from KLM?
Air Antwerp have some ex KLM fokker 50s
I first saw this video on my laptop. It's been twn years since....
I would love to fly the dash 8
Piegaming 222 same which model?
You know this isn‘t th -8
Flew Dash 8 Q400 and Fokker 70 last few years, great planes
@Nigel Downes nope😂😂
NO MUSIC, PLEEEEEEASE, NO MUSIC. >
Turn the volume down then
@@JackJackProductions but plane sound?
@@JackJackProductions respect propeller sounds
1950 airplane :( I’m crying!!!
A mighty airpla e for a great airline. Thank you for the time served. Hopefully, the Fokker 50 will come back in the future.
KLM do you still use the OrangePride livery? I have it on my Flight Simulator and it's awesome!!! Do you plan to paint all of your planes like that in the future?Please tell me you will!!
Mike Tamboury No they wont. it was a Special thing for the Olympic games
Oh well but the Orangepride livery was awesome wish klm would paint all their aircraft like that
really cool!! i say, its really sad to say farewell to a airplane. But cool music i like it!
Love the Fokker!
I will miss the F50 KLM colors :'(
But may 14th going with Cityjet to London with a Fokker 50 :D
Great aircraft, noisy but very reliable...
You shoud run tour flights with an F27 friendship, like Lufthansa and the JU 52
Weer een stuk weg uit de nederlandse nostalgie!!!
I love to see Fokker plane's flying just a piece of Dutch aircraft engineering it's sad to see them retire all of the Fokker plane's
Farewell Fokker F50.
We will miss you.
nice video and music!
Klm do you guys have a flight to mexico city?
CCCCCCCCCCCOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL KLM is one of the oldest airline and i LUV IT
mooie vid