Dutch Modelling and Aviation

In Memoriam

Klaas Willem Jonker
(Wilko)
† April 30, 2018

On Monday, April 30, 2018, Wilko Jonker passed away after a long illness at the age of 58. He leaves behind a wife and two children. The Dutch military aviation and plastic model building were his hobby and on this website he has shared all the knowledge he has gathered about it over the many years. His hobby was able to distract him from the raging disease in his body until the last week of his life. The contacts with other hobbyists were a major support for him.

Caudron G.IV - Dutch Caudrons

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In service with LVA.

In 1915 five examples of this two seat bomber were ordered, but because of the war there were many problems to transport the aircraft to the Netherlands. Because of these problems the aircraft arrived on June 24, 1918.
As they had been stored for a long period of time, a complete overhaul was necessary.

The Caudron G.IV was completely outdated in 1918 and were mainly just for reconnaissance duties.
In 1925 the Caudron G.IV was withdrawn from use.

Wrak van Caudron G.IV reg. C427. Neergestort na botsing met Farman HF19. Bemanning omgekomen: elt.vl. J.P. van Oosten, elt.wnr. B. van Doorn. Met oranje bol.
Wreckage of Caudron G.IV, serial C427, which crashed after colliding with Farman HF19, both crew members were killed.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Caudron G.IV reg. C427. Zijaanzicht rechts.
Side view of Caudron G.IV, serial C427.
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Vooraanzicht Caudron G.IV reg. C427.
Caudron G.IV serial C427.
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