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Fokker F.VIIB-3M Trimotor

FOKKER F.VIIB-3M TRIMOTOR

YEAR AND NUMBER MADE

The first F.Viib-3M was designed for early entry in the Ford Reliability Trial of September 1925 which it
easily one. It is now on display at the Henry ford Museum in Dearborn Michigan

ACQUIRED FROM:

The replica of the “Friendship” on display was built at a cost of $250,000 for the 2009 film “Amelia” in Toronto and sent to Halifax for filming. Upon completion of the filming the replica was disassembled, sent back to Toronto and then shipped to the Centre where it was reassembled by volunteers and film crew members.

POWER

Engine on the original F.Viib-3M was a 220 HP J5 Wright Whirlwind Radial

PRIMARY USE:

Was the most widely used commercial aircraft in the world between 1927 and 1933.

HISTORY:

The real “Friendship” was built in the Netherlands, shipped to New Jersey and purchased by Lt. Commander Richard Byrd in 1928 for use in his planned Arctic expedition. Byrd had the Fokker equipped for long range flight and painted in bright colours to make it visible on the polar flights. However, Byrd had the backing of Henry Ford who encouraged Byrd to use a Ford Tri-Motor instead. Byrd sold the Fokker to the “Mechanical Science Corporation owned by Donald Woodward for $62000, though some sources say he bought after the historic Atlantic Flight.

STORY:

On June 17/18, 1928, Amelia Earhart became the first women to fly the Atlantic, albeit as a passenger in the F.Viib-3m “Friendship” with Wilbur Stutz as pilot and “slim” Gordon as navigator. In 1932, Amelia became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic in a Lockhead Vega.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Honorary ownership of the item for one year: July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021
  • One Year Individual Membership to the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
  • A certificate of honorary ownership
  • Recognition of honorary ownership on display with the aircraft or truck in the museum for the year
  • Opportunity to have your photo taken with or in (where possible) your plane or truck
  • Any donor with a winning bid over $1000 will have their name added to the donor board in the centre's lobby
Organization
Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
Value
$0.00
Starting Bid
$100.00

Item

# Bid Status By Date
1 $150.00 PaulyB

This auction closed on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 9:00:00 PM.

Pickup Instructions

Shortly after winning your bid on any number of the planes included in the auction, you will be contacted by the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre. Detailed instructions regarding how to claim your winnings, along with each of the included perks will be included in this email.

For any auction related questions, please email [email protected]

Closed on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 9:00:00 PM

About Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre

Adventure takes off at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre. This one-of-a-kind and interactive museum is located in the historic waterfront hangar of the Ontario Provincial Air Service, which was instrumental in the development of bush flying and forest fire management in Northern Ontario. Explore 24 aircraft exhibits (some you can enter!) including the original De Havilland Beaver aircraft and the CL-215 waterbomber. Learn about flight in the Children’s Flight Centre with hands-on activities the whole family will enjoy. See a viewing of Wildfires!, our award-wining film about forest fire fighting in the North! Find unique gifts and STEM-themed toys in our gift shop. Get inspired with a guided tour about the development of bushplanes and forest fire management – available daily 10am and 2pm. Get “buggy” with Entomica Insectarium when you select the Adventure Pass admission option. Our Event Centre is perfect for weddings, birthdays, and corporate and social functions. The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre makes an excellent day trip for school field trips and recreational bus tours.