The Fokker D.XXI took to the sky for the first time on March 27, 1936. Â It was a relatively inexpensive and highly maneuverable fighter; a low-wing monoplane with steel tube fuselage and wooden cantilevered wings. Â It was designed by Erich Schatzki for the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army Air Force, and was later used by the Finns. Â Its compact size made it well suited for dogfights. Â Indeed, several Finnish pilot became flying aces at the helm.
Today In Aviation History: March 27,1936
Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
