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.

Van Berkel WB - Dutch VanBerkel WBs

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In service with RNlNAS.

The MLD ordered seven examples for this type and the first aircraft made its first flight in 1920.
The delivery of other aircraft took place much later, the last example was transferred to the RNlNAS in 1923.

De VanBerkel WB was mainly used in the Dutch East Indies. The performance of the aircraft was disappointing, so in 1933 these aircraft were withdrawn from use.

Verkenningsvliegtuig Van Berkel WB (1921-1933) op de Mok
Reconnaissance aircraft Van Berkel WB at de Mok
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Van Berkel WB-lange afstandverkenner regnr E-5(1922-1933)
Van Berkel WB, E-5
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Van Berkel WB-lange afstandverkenner regnr E-5(1922-1933)
Van Berkel WB, E-5
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Verkenningsvliegtuig Van Berkel WB (1921-1933) in formatie met v.Berkel WA,s
Van Berkel WB in formation with some VanBerkel WAs
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]

 

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