ANTHONY (TONY) Fokker grew up in Haarlem, in North Holland, a young man entranced by the feats of the Wright Brothers. Soon, he was flying his own versions of early aircraft. In 1911, having trained in Germany in building and flying planes, he became a national celebrity by flying his Spin ("Spider") around the tower of Haarlem's Saint Bavo Church in 1911.
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