Penerbangan Amsterdam–Batavia 1924 | Kedatangan Fokker F.VII di Cililitan (Restorasi 4K)

This video presents a restored excerpt of the historic landing of the first aircraft that connected the Netherlands with the Dutch East Indies (Indonesia). The mission marked an important milestone in the early history of long-distance civil aviation. Event Details: Departure Date: October 1, 1924 (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol). Arrival Date: November 24, 1924 (Cililitan Airfield). Travel Duration: 55 days (including delays for engine repairs in Plovdiv, then known as Philippopel). Aircraft: Fokker F.VII (Registration: H-NACC), named “Nieuw Amsterdam”. Engine: Rolls‑Royce Eagle IX (360 hp). Flight Crew: Jan Thomassen à Thuessink van der Hoop (Pilot & Mission Commander) Hendrik van Weerden Poelman (Lieutenant Aviator / Co-pilot) Pieter van den Broeke (Mechanic) Historical Context: In this footage, the aircraft lands at Cililitan Airfield, now the site of Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport. The crew is welcomed by enthusiastic crowds and officially received by Dirk Fock. The success of this mission demonstrated that an air route between Europe and Southeast Asia was possible, paving the way for the opening of regular flights by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines in 1930. Restoration Notes: The original footage has undergone quality enhancement (upscaling), frame stabilization, and colorization to present a clearer visual experience for educational purposes while preserving the authenticity of the archival material. Original Archive: Nederlands Instituut voor Beeld en Geluid / Willy Mullens / Haghefilm.