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Klaas Willem Jonker
(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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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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