“The Ocean of the Air unites all people”
(Quote by Albert Plesman, founder of KLM)
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1919"E.L.T.A. 1919 1-VIII - 14 - IX"78 Pages of photos of the E.L.T.A. Presented to all volunteers of the E.L.T.A. exhibition
1925"With the compliments of the K.L.M. Royal Dutch Air Service Co."Author/formulator: Royal Dutch Air Service CompanyPictures portrait Holland by air to encourage foreign people to see Holland by air and KLM
1927"Holland-Indie-Holland in storm en zonnebrand"Author: G.A. KoppenMemories of the author of his KLM airmail flight to the Dutch East Indies (and back) in 1927
1930"Over den oceaan, onze oost - west vlucht Europa - Amerika"Author: Evert van DijkA personal travel report of the author (KLM pilot) of the first successful flight from Europe to Amerika (East to West), together with the famous Australian pilot Kingsford Smith
1933"De Vliegende Hollander"Author/formulator: Biscuitfabriek Patria N.V.Picturebook about the Air Route Amsterdam to Batavia (Dutch East Indies) of KLM
1933"We have an aeroplane for every purpose"Author/formulator: KLM airplane sales departmentA catalog of KLM airplanes for sale
1933"Bob en Ben op stap met de K.L.M."Authors: R. Valkhoff and P. MareeStory for childeren. Bob and his friend making a roundtrip (Holland and Belgium) with a KLM Fokker VII in Bob his dreams
1934"Hollanders vliegen"Author: E. RusmanShort overview of the history of the Dutch East Indies KLM flights
1934"In drie dagen naar Australie"Author: K.D. ParmentierThe author, KLM captain on the famous/heroic flight to Australia on the Douglas DC-2 "UIVER", tells about his experiences during this KLM flight (London to Melbourne Race) and after.
1934"Het Uiver album"Authors: A. Viruly and Han HollanderMemorial book of the London-Melbourne Race with special attention for the KLM Douglas DC-2 Uiver
1935"Even naar Indie"Author: E. StartzA flight report of KLM flight to the Dutch East Indies on 26th of July u/I 2nd of August 1934 with the Fokker XVIII PH-AIO "OEHOE" airplane
1938"Smirnoff vertelt"Author: I.W. SmirnoffAutobiography of the famous KLM pilot Iwan Wasiliwitsj Smirnoff
1941"Hilversum riep de reiger"Authors: A.D. Hildebrand and A. VirulyYouth book about a KLM flight from Amsterdam to Capetown by KLM Douglas DC-3 at which a diamond is stolen
1944"KLM's Caribbean decade 1934 - 1944"Author: L.F. BoumanThe story of the operations by KLM in the West Indies since December 1934
1946"De KLM van vandaag"Author: C. van SteenderenAn overview of the reconstruction of KLM short after World War II
1947"Naar breeder vlucht"Author: B. van EysselsteijnAn overview of 25 years of KLM history
1949"We vlogen naar Java"Author: A. VirulyMemories of the author (KLM pilot) of his KLM flight to and from the Dutch East Indies, within the period 1930-1949 (incl. lot of photos)
1949"Vliegende Hollanders"Author: H. van WilvoortPictures of the history and operations of the KLM
1954"De Vliegende Hollander"Author/Formulator: Chr. K. WerkmanMemorial book compiled on the occasion of the sudden death of Albert Plesman (founding father and CEO of KLM)
1954"35 Years KLM"Author/formulator: KLMAn overview of 35 years of KLM history, with facts and figures (including photos)
1954"Dr. Plesman's levenswerk"Author: C.J.J. WiedhaupA brief overview of the history of KLM in response to the death of KLM CEO and founding father Dr. Albert Plesman
1954"We flew to Christchurch"Author: H. ScholteThe KLM story of the AirRace London to Christchurch (New Zealand) in 1953 in which KLM won the handicaprace
1955"Tussen hemel en aarde"Author: W. van VeenendaalMemories of encounters of the author (KLM pilot) during his career in aviation, especially as KLM pilot
1960"Plesman, portret van een luchtreder"Author: A. van KampenBiography of Albert Plesman, founder of KLM and CEO
1960"Straalvliegtuigen bij de K.L.M."Author: Hugo HooftmanTechnical , design and economic aspects of the Douglas DC-8 of KLM that was introduced in 1960
1961"Vrachtvaarders van de wereld"Author: H. van AssumburgInformation about KLM aircrafttypes (freight), handling and costs of airfreight
1963"Amsterdam-Djakarta"Author: A. ZimmermanBrief overview of the exploitation of KLM flights from and to the Dutch East Indies/Indonesia from 1924 u/I 1963
1964"Ze vlogen als vogels"Author: W. van VeenendaalInside view of the flying world of KLM and their KLM pilots, pre world war 2 period
1969"Tribute to another pioneer"Author/producer: Tirion (Amsterdam)Reproductions from the first world atlas published on the 50th anniversary of KLM in 1969
1969"Catalogus van de jubileumtentoonstelling 50 jaar KLM"Author: F. Zandvliet (PR KLM)The catalog of the 50th years anniversary of KLM exhibition held in Utrecht
1972"De KNILM vloog door..."Author: G.J. HagensStories of war operations of the KNILM (subsidiary of KLM in the Dutch East Indies) in the period of 8th of December 1941 u/I 8th of March 1942 ( capitulation of Dutch East Indies)
1977"Vluchtige bedrijvigheden"Author: C.A. DriessenMemories of the author of his years at KLM, 1928 u/I 1961, by writing imaginary letters to his children
1978"Pictorial history of KLM"Author: R. AllenThe history of KLM with a lot of pictures, period 1919 u/I 1978
1979"Leven van de lucht"Author: H. Scholte and A. van OmmenMemorial book of the 50th Anniversary of the Association of KLM pilots
1980"Vliegen naar de Oost"Author: H. RolOverview of the grow and exploitation of KLM flights to the Dutch East Indies, period 1924 - 1935
1980"De KLM-affaires"Author: N. HaasbroekReport of the lawsuit against KLM in the USA
1983"Meegroeien met de vloot"Author/formulator: KLM public relations, Peter OffermanMemorial book of 50 years of KLM health services, 1933 - 1983
1985"Sluipvluchten naar Lissabon"Author: A. van OmmenA tribute to all KLM Douglas DC-3 aircrafts and their crew especially those who flew between Bristol and Lissabon v.v. during World War 2
1985"50 jaar cabinepersoneel"Author/formulator: Willem PietersMemorial book of 50 years of KLM cabin staff, 1935 - 1985
1985"Zaken doen in zeventig landen"Author: Lambert FokkemaTravel stories of the author presented to KLM Flying Dutchman members
1986"Bevlogen jaren"Author: Marc DierikxHistoric/scientific study of the Dutch aviation during interbellum period with special interest for KLM
1988"This is your flight engineer speaking"Authors: G.J. Hagens, C.Roelofs and J. van DrielMemorial book of the 50th Anniversary of the Association of KLM engineers
1989"De eerste avontuurlijke jaren"Author: Rob MegensA brief history of KLM specially made for education purpose
1989"De eerste avontuurlijke jaren junior"Author: Rob MegensA brief history of KLM specially made for kids education purpose
1989"Albert Plesman luchtvaartpionier en visionair"Author: R. de LeeuwBiography and quotes of Albert Plesman, founder of KLM and CEO added with interviews
1989"De wereld van KLM in 24 uur"Author: View of KLM and his KLM employees within 24 hours framed in pictures world wide
1989"Travel tales"Auhtors: Ken Wilkie/Eddy Posthuma de BoerA culmination of series the authors wrote/photographed for the Holland Herald, KLM's inflight magazine
1989"KLM vliegtuigonderhoud sleutel tot kwaliteit"Author/formulator: Secretariaat vliegtuigonderhoudOverview of the world of aircraft maintance of KLM, the past and present
1990"De Douglas DC-5, een kort maar bewogen bestaan"Author: P.C. KokThe developments, history and technical backround of the KLM and KNILM Douglas DC-5
1992"Pompadour, Pompernickel en Pique-Nique"Author/formulator: KLM Catering ServicesKLM dished explained. Presented on the occassion of opening of KLM catering building, one of the biggest kitchen in the world
1994"De wereld van KLM in 1993"Authors: B. Koster and H. BeltmanThe developments of the KLM during the period of 1st of April 1992 u/I 31st of July 1993
1994"KLM in beeld"Authors: G.L.Smit, R.C.J. Wunderink and L. HooglandThe development history of 75 years KLM on the basis of posters, flyers and all kind of promotional material
1994"De toekomst van de herkomst"Author: Felix van de LaarCelebrating the 75th anniversary of KLM, KLM unites people and cultures
1995"Piet Soer en anderen van de oude Indieroute" Author: J.H. Frenken Personal memories of Mr. Frenken (former KLM pilot) of the time with other KLM pilots on route to and from the Dutch East Indies during the thirties.
1995"Anne meets Anne"Author/formulator: KLM public relationsCelebrating the 75th anniversary of KLM, "Bridging the World" by bringing 26 girls named Anne from 26 countries to the Netherlands in occasion of the birthday of Anne Frank on the 12th of June 1995
1995"Dutch life in miniature"Author: K. WilkieOverview of 75 KLM miniature houses and their backround
1996"De wereld van KLM in 1995"Authors: B. Koster and H. BeltmanThe developments of the KLM during 1995
1996"Rimboevliegers"Author: J. Hagens,The civil aviation history of New Guinea (Dutch East Indies), eg. companies like KLM and Kroonduif (subsidiary of KLM), period 1935-1962
1996"Maintenance in motion"Author: Huub SurendonkMemorial book of 75 years of KLM maintenance, 1921 - 1996. Lot of pictures
1997"Waag veel, riskeer niet!"Author: P.L. KoppenBiography of George Alexander Koppen (pilot of KLM), famous for the 1st KLM airmail flight to the Dutch East Indies in 1927
1997"Douglas DC-2"Authors: N. Geldhof and P.C. KokThe History, developments and technical aspects of the Douglas DC-2 with the emphasis on KLM aircrafts (eg. Melbourne Race "UIVER"
1999"Tachtig jaar in foto's"Auhtor/formulator: KLM Corporate CommunicationsOverview with photos of 80 years of KLM history
1999"Blauw in de lucht"Author: Dr. Marc L.J. DierikxThe history of KLM from a point of view decisions made by the board
2000"Cabine...koffie op hoog niveau"Author: Peter SteinmetzMemories/history of 65 years of KLM cabin crew.
2000"London of Berlijn?"Author: Jan HagensThe KLM and her staff during World War II, part 1, period 1939 - 1941
2003"KLM waarheen vliegt gij?"Author: Pieter Klaas JagersmaOverview of the strategy of KLM and especially those of alliances (1986 - 2001)
2003"Inspired by Passion"Author: Jan Paul Schutten, Krikke Special BooksPassion is the drive that seperates success from just good. Handed out to KLM Frequent Flyers
2004"The magic of power"Author: Huub SurendonkOn the occasion of the new KLM engine shop the history of 85 years of KLM engine maintenance
2005"London of Berlijn?"Author: Jan HagensThe KLM and her staff during World War II, part 2, period 1942 - 1945
2005"De Mauritius route"Author: Leo van MaareDue to a boycot to fly over some countries in Asia in 1949 KLM was forced to look for alternatives to fly to the Dutch East Indies. KLM flew over 130 flights v.v. from Mauritius to Batavia (more than 5000KM over water)
2005"Mensenbedrijf"Author: A gift to all active and retired staff of KLM full of history stories of 85 years of KLM
2005"Pictures of the spirit"Author: Full of contributions of KLM staff, representing the Blue Feeling of KLM
2008"IK"Author/formulator: KLMWhat are the ambitions of KLM and what you mean for KLM
2009"House No. 90"Author: Bonnie Parren, Limoen ProductiesA tribute to the KLM Houses Collection
2009"KLM Engineering & Maintenance"Author/formulator: Josta RuttenMemorial book of 90 years of KLM Engineering & Maintenance with a lot of pictures
2012"Geen dag is hier hetzelfde"Auhtors/formulators: 31Volts, Marc Fonteijn and Marcel ZwiersStories of and from staff members of KLM passenger servces
2013"Sterkte verhalen voor bij de borrel"Author: Mark ZegelingAll stories/secrets behind the real houses which KLM use as a model for there famous Business Class present
2014"The last KLM MCDonnell Douglas Farewell..."Author/formulator: Charley ValetteMemorial book on the occassion of the last KLM MCDonnell Douglas aircraft (MD11) leaving the KLM with lot of stories of KLM staff
2019"Met KLM de wereld rond"Author: Ron WunderinkOn the occasion of KLM 100 years anniversary the author describe KLM stories of staff (he worked close to 8 of 12 CEO's)
2019"Welcome aboard! Een eeuw KLMAuthors: Bram Bouwens and Frido Ogier100 year Anniversary of KLM, history, stories and a lot of pictures