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(Wilko)
† April 30, 2018

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

This website will be maintained by different people for as long as possible, so that other enthusiasts can continue to benefit from extensive content.

VanMeel

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History

Marinus van Meel, who worked for Verwey and Lugard at Soesterberg, built his first aircraft in 1912. This was based upon theFarman.

In 1913 he built a second one, an improved version, called Brik.

 

Technical information
Dimensions:
Length: - m Wingspan: - m
Height: -m Wing area: - m2
Weights:
Empty weight: - kg Max. start weight: - kg
Performances:
Max. speed: - km/hr Climbing speed: - m/min
Cruising speed: - km/hr    
Range: - km Service ceiling: - m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: -
Crew: One aviator
Armament: None

 


 

The, in 1913 established Luchtvaarafdeeling, LVA, (aviation department of the Dutch Army) hired the Brik from Van Meel for testing. Later this aircraft was bought and became the first aircraft of the LVA.

In 1914 a second Brik was bought, which was taken over in June 1914 . This type was an enlarged version of the first Brik.

 

Door Marinus van Meel gebouwde Farman-kopie. Zijn eerste toestel. Gebruikt voor oefening van militaire vliegers in 1912.
The first aircraft built by Van Meel and use for testing during 1912 by the military.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Brik, 2e door Marinus van Meel gebouwd vliegtuig. 1e vliegtuig van de LVA, reg. LA1. Hier met naar voren geplaatst hoogteroer.
Brik, the second aircraft built by Marinus van Meel.
The first aircraft of the LVA, serial. LA1. . [at Beeldbank NIMH}
Versteegh in de Brik van Van Meel.
Versteegh in the Brik, La1
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Brik, 2e door Marinus van Meel gebouwd vliegtuig. 1e vliegtuig van de LVA, reg. LA1. In de fabriek met monteurs. Met naar voren geplaatst hoogteroer.
Brik, in the "factory: with some mechanics Note the elevator at the front of the aircraft.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Start anno 1913. Tweede Brik, derde door Van Meel gebouwd vliegtuig. Niet bij de LVA in dienst geweest Hier zonder rompgondel. Van Meel start eind augustus 1913 voor een vlucht naar Milligen.
Start anno 1913. The second Brik, the third aircraft built by Van Meel.
It didn't enter Dutch mlitary service.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Eerste deelname aan de legeroefening op 22 en 23 september 1913 met de door M. van Meel ontworpen tweede Brik op het landingsterrein te Lochem. Staande voor het toestel: links W.C.J. Versteegh en rechts H.G. van Steyn.
First army practice on September 22 and 23, 1913 with the second Brik, here with a fuselage, near Lochem.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]

 


SerialConstruction nr.Date in serviceDate out of serviceNotes
LA1   1913 1915 Known as Brik; Written off in 1915
LA5   06-1914   Two seater, known as "Grote" VanMeel (Large VanMeel)

 


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SchemeColor nameFS numberBS-numberHumbrolXtraColorVallejo Model ColorVallejo Model Air
Standard #1Overall Clear doped Linen     121 X105 70.819 71.028
Wooden parts Farnish            

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

 


Literature.

Van Brik tot Starfighter H. Hooftman   1965 La Rivière en Voorhoeve - Zwolle
Nederlandse Militaire Luchtvaart in Beeld. deel 1. Hugo Hooftman Pag. 20 - 43 1977 Uitgever: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
KLu Vliegtuigen: De vliegtuigen van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht vanaf 1913 Wim Schoenmaker & Thijs Postma Pag. 16 1987 Uitgeverij De Alk, Alkmaar
Camouflage en Kentekens J.Greuter e.a.   1997 Bonneville – Bergen (NH)

 

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