The Netherlands Air Force was born on the 1. July 1913. On the 16. April
1910 an order to built up a separate formation of the armed forces
called the "Luftvaarafdeling" was released by queen Wilhelmina. The
first aircraft were four "Brik" leased by the owner Marinus van Meel to
the armed forces. From there on the air force developed to a strong
force now being a real factor within the NATO-forces. The authors show
the development and todays state with supreme pictures.
