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.

Fokker A.1 (M.8) - Dutch Fokker M.8

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One example of this aircraft, a Fokker A.I (M.8) A20/16, which was in use at the (German) Fokker flying school, registered S.20, landed September 8, 1916 near Roosteren. Being revised, it made it first flight in Dutch service on September 21, 1916, registered LA-34.

February 22, 1917 it was bought for RM 10.000,-  .

March 24, 1917 it was heavily damaged at Air base Soesterberg by lt. Duinker.

 

Fokker A (M.8) A20/16, WNr. 97, op Soesterberg. Geïnterneerd 8 sept.1916 te Roosteren. Later reg. LA34.
Fokker A (M.8) A20/16, WNr. 97 with German markings, at Soesterberg.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Fokker A (M.8) LA34, op Soesterberg.
Fokker A (M.8) LA34 with Dutch markings, at Soesterberg.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Fokker A (M.8) LA34, op Soesterberg. Ongeval in de start op 24 maart 1917. Elt.vl. J.C.G. Duinker (in de cockpit). Met oranje bollen.
Fokker A (M.8) LA34 after an take off accident on March 24,, 1917 with Elt.vl. J.C.G. Duinker (in the cockpit).
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Fokker A (M.8) LA34, op Soesterberg. Detail motor.
Fokker A (M.8) LA34, at Soesterberg.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]

 

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