Nieuport 11 and Spijker M.VII For The Aviodrome Museum

here is a picture from the Aviodrome (Lelystad, Holland/The Netherlands) showing the Nieuport 11's wing and the engine in place. ( Image by Geoff Jones)
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here is a picture from the Aviodrome (Lelystad, Holland/The Netherlands) showing the Nieuport 11's wing and the engine in place. ( Image by Geoff Jones)
here is a picture from the Aviodrome (Lelystad, Holland/The
Netherlands) showing the Nieuport 11’s wing and the engine in place. ( Image by Geoff Jones)

The Aviodrome in Holland is getting ready to unveil a new exhibit dedicated to World War One. The museum is creating a diorama which will include a replica Spijker V.II 2-seat biplane and a Nieuport 11. The Spijker (pronounced Spyker) was an indigenous Dutch design, although the famous automobile manufacturer built very few of them. The original two-seater variant had a 80hp Thulin engine. However, the aluminium tubes, spoked wheels and other components evident, suggest the replica may be originating from an Airdrome Airplanes kit.

A replica Nieuport 11 is the other arrival at Lelystad, acquired from the Louwman Collection (the National Automobile Museum in The Hague). Interestingly, this aircraft was also on display for a period at the Autotron in Rosmalen according to Bob Ogden’s Museum’s book. Along with the Spijker and a Fokker Dr1 triplane replica already with the Aviodrome, the Neuport 11 will form the new WWI display. 

Here is a picture, taken in Hangar 2 at the Aviodrome, showing the initial phases of construction of a Spyker M.VII replica for the new World War One exhibition at the museum. ( Image by Geoff Jones)
Here is a picture, taken in Hangar 2 at the Aviodrome, showing the dissembled Nieuport 11 ( Image by Geoff Jones)

On another note, the Aviodrome is also organising a Planes & Trucks Fly-In for 16/17 August. For more information visit Aviodrome.nl.

Moreno-Aguiari

Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.

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Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.

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