The Fokker C.V: Norway's Unsung Hero of WWII

In this video, we dive into the fascinating story of the Fokker C.V, an aircraft that played a crucial role in the Norwegian Army Air Service during the early stages of World War II. From its design and specifications to its operational history, we’ll explore how the C.V and its variants contributed to reconnaissance, light bombing, and fighter missions. The Fokker C.V proved its worth, particularly during the Battle of Narvik, where it carried out vital operations under intense combat conditions.

Join us as we break down the history, impact, and heroism of the Fokker C.V and its pilots during one of WWII’s most challenging early campaigns.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - History
02:00 - Specifications (Engine Differences ecv.)
03:47 - C.V-E
04:32 - C.V-D
06:23 - Ju52's at Hartvikvatnet
08:40 - Fokker C.V's at Sola
09:16 - He111 encounter at Leigastind
10:09 - Outtro

Sources:
https://www.luftfartsmuseum.no/milita....
https://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fokker_C.V
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fokker_C.V
https://www.flyfabrikken.no/fokker-cv/
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Meyer, Fredrik "Hærens og Marinens Flyvåpen 1912-1945"
Hauge, Andreas "Kampene i Norge 1940 Bind 1"