Turbulent Skies (Vliegende Hollanders) is an epic Dutch drama series about the early days of civil aviation in the Netherlands. At its core are two towering historical figures: idealist Albert Plesman and opportunist Anthony Fokker, whose fates are deeply intertwined. During the turbulent interwar years, and despite their many differences, the two succeed in laying the foundations for Dutch civil aviation, just as Europe heads toward another world war.

Blending original archive footage with newly filmed material, the series creates the sensation of stepping directly into history. Moments feel as though they’ve been pulled from the past and brought vividly to life.

For the main title sequence, we collaborated closely with Vliegende Hollanders editor Peter Alderliesten (NCE) who selected and assembled all footage. Planet X Title Design developed the visual treatment, crafting both the typography and the overall title design.

For international audiences, the series is titled Turbulent Skies. We adapted the original Dutch title design to match this version.

(For reference, “Vliegende Hollanders” translates literally as “Flying Dutchmen”)