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.

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This was a two seat unarmed scout. It was equipped with one Mercedes D.I line engine rated 100 hp.

 

Technical Information
Dimensions:
Length: 7,6 m Wingspan: 14,48 m
Height: 3,15 m Wing area: 43 m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 600 kg Max. start weight: 800 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 105 km/hr Climbing speed: 60 m/min
Range: 650 km Range: 4 hr
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: One Mercedes D-I rated 100 hp
Crew: Two men
Armament: .

 


This aircraft made a forced landing on April 13, 1915 near Kattendijke. It was extensively tested by Lt. Van Heyst and it entered service in September 1915.
The aircraft, nicknamed "Big Albatross" made an emergency landing twice during its career, the first time in May 1916 and once again in May 1917.
In both cases it could be repaired again.
In 1918 it became, with a new registration as AL2 used as rolling trainer with a large part of the wing removed.

Albatros B.I geïnterneerd op 13 april 1915.
Albatros B.I ïnterned on April 13, 1915.
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Albatros B.I geïnterneerd en daarna door Nederland aangekocht toestel.
Albatros B.I, interned and later bought by the Dutch government.
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Albatros B.I LA12.
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Albatros B.I LA12, ex-521/14, met poserende luitenant vlieger G. A. Koppen.
Albatros B.I, LA12, ex-521/14, with lt G. A. Koppen in front of it.
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Serial Werknr. Bestellnr. Date in service Date out of service Notes
LA12 521/14   13-04-1915  1920  Used as taxy trainer from 1918 and on.

 


Scale 1/72

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  • Ludemann Modellbau
    • Kit Albatros B1: a resin kit

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Scale 1/48

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Scheme Colour name FS number BS number Humbrol XtraColor Vallejo Model Color Vallejo Model Air
Standard #1 Fuselage: Wood + varnish     ~ 100      
metal parts: Light grey            
Wings (and linen parts) Cellite ~3531   121 X105    

Check www.paint4models.com for an extensive conversion table with lots of colour and paint systems.

Albatros BI SMALL
Albatros B.I.

 


Literature.

Van Brik tot Starfighter Hugo Hooftman   1965 La Rivière en Voorhoeve - Zwolle
Nederlandse Militaire Luchtvaart in Beeld; deel 1. Hugo Hooftman pag. 16 1977 Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
KLu Vliegtuigen W. Schoenmaker/Th. Postma Pag. 11 1987 Uitgave: De Alk Alkmaar
Aircraft Archive: Aircraft of World War One; Volume 2.   Pag. 52 - 54 1989 Argus Books; Hempsted
Camouflage en Kentekens J.Greuter e.a.   1997 Bonneville – Bergen (NH)
Air Enthusiast no.80, The Historical Aviation Journal: Unexpected Windfalls Bart van der Klaauw pag. 54 - 59 1999 Key Publishing; Stamford

 

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