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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.

DeHavilland DH-89B Dominie

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History

The prototype of the DH-89 made its maiden flight on 17 April 1934. The aircraft was initially designated Dragon Six, but soon the name was changed in Dragon Rapide. The aircraft was used as a small airliner before world war two. It could carry six passengers.

When the second world war started, the RAF made several orders and used the Dragon Rapide under the designation DH-89B Dominie for liaison purposes and for navigation training.

 

Technical information
Dimensions:
Length: 10,5 m Wingspan: 14,6 m
Height: 3,1 m Wing area: 32 m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 1460 kg Max. start weight: 2490 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 253 km/u Rate of climb: 264 m/min
Range: 920 km Service ceiling: 5090 m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: Two DeHavilland Gipsy Queen Mk. III rated 210 hp each.
Crew: -
Armament: None

 


In service with 1316 (Allied) Flight RAF and RNlAF.

In service with 1316 (Allied) Flight RAF.

No. 1316 Dutch Communications Flight was raised 7 July 1944 and was stationed at air station Hendon. The flight was equipped with several types of aircraft, among them were four Dominies. The Flight was dismissed in may 1946. Most of the aircraft in use were then handed over to the Dutch Air Force.

De Havilland Dominie met RAF-code CB-L van 1316 (Dutch) Communication Flight.
DeHavilland Dominie with RAF code CB-L of 1316 (Dutch) Communication Flight.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
De Havilland Dominie met RAF-code CB-L van No. 1316 (Dutch) Communication Flight.
DeHavilland Dominie with RAF code CB-L of 1316 (Dutch) Communication Flight.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]

 

In service with RNlAF.

The aircraft were mainly used for transport functions, especially during the period 1946 till 1950, when there were many severe winters, causing several islands could not be accessed across the water.

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DeHavilland DH-89B Dominie, V-3 photographed in 1984 in the Militaire Luchtvaart Museum at Soesterberg.

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DeHavilland DH-89B Dominie, V-3 photographed in 1988 in the Militaire Luchtvaart Museum at Soesterberg.

 

Dominie met registratie V-1, Limburg.
DeHavilland Dh-89B Dominie serialled V-1, Limburg.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
De Havilland Dominie met registratie V-2 Zeeland.
DeHavilland DH-89B Dominie serialled V-2, Zeeland.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
De Havilland Dominie met registratie V-2 Zeeland.
DeHavilland DH-89B Dominie serialled V-2, Zeeland.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Gecamoufleerde Dominie.
Camouflaged Dominie, possibly V-2.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Bovenaanzicht De Havilland Dominie.
Top side view DeHavilland DH-89B Dominie.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
De Havilland Dominie met registratie V-3, Gelderland.
De Havilland Dominie serialled V-3, Gelderland.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
De Havilland Dominie met registratie V-3 Gelderland.
De Havilland Dominie serialled V-3, Gelderland.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]

 


Serial overview 1316 (Allied) Flight RAF and RNlAF.

In the table below, the date in the column "Date in Service" the date the aircraft entered service with 1316 Flight. The column "Date out of service" is the date the aircraft left the 1316 Flight RAF or LSK (RNlAF).

The Dominies  V1 till V-4 has been registered with a civil registration and owned by the Dutch Government between August 1948 and October 1948.

In October the aircraft were entering service with the nr 1 TranVA, LSK (LuchtStrijdKrachten) (TransVA= TranportVliegtuigAfdeling = Transport Aircraft Service). Early December 1952 this unit was renamed in 334 Transport Squadron.

Serial overview 1316 (Allied) Flight RAF.
SerialSquadron-codeConstruction nr.Date in serviceDate out of serviceNotes
HG712     07-07-1943 14-05-1945 Crashed. Withdrawn from use on 17-05-1945
NF868   6739 19-09-1944 15-01-1945 To Dehavilland for repairs
NF869   6740 14-09-1944 23-01-1952 Flew with 1316 (Allied) Flight.
30-8-1948 - 8-10-1948 PH-RAE Dutch government;
Bevame V-3, "Gelderland" RNlAF.
Withdrawn from use.
In december 1968 to the Air Force museum at Soesterberg.
NF870   6741 15-09-1944 07-12-1944 Crashed
NF877   6748 09-1944 28-09-1956 30-08-1948 - 08-10-1948 PH-VNA, Staat der Nederlanden. [Duthc Government]
Became V-1, "Limburg" RNlAF
Withdrawn from use and sold to England
NR731   6819 13-12-1944 23-01-1952 31-06-1946 - 15-05-1946 PH-RAF Ministerie van Verkeer en Energie/RLD; and 04-09-1948 - 22-09-1948 PH-VND "Staat der Nederlanden. [Dutch Government]
Became V-4 RNlAF
Withdrawn from use and sold.
NR796 CB-L 6872 31-05-1945 28-09-1956

03-09-1948 - 22-09-1948 PH-VNB "Staat der Nederlanden" [Duthc Government];
Became V-2, "Zeeland" RNlAF
Withdrawn from use and sold.

 


1/72nd Scale

Kits

  • Aerofile
    • Kit EK72103 / 72101: The Heller scale model of the DH-89. The model is of rather good quality.
  • Airfix
    • Kit 04047: The Heller scale model of the DH-89. The model is of rather good quality.
  • Heller
    • Kit 80345: The model is of rather good quality. [Also released by Tasman and Upgrade]
De Havilland DH 89 Domini AKleijn
A model a DH-89B Dominie, built by Adri Kleijn.

 

Modelling add-on

  • Marti Kuivalainen
    • Set E72032: Detailset Finnish DH89 Dragon Rapide (Heller/Airfix)
  • Tasman
    • Set 263: DH89A Dragon Rapide Canopy (Heller/Airfix)
  • Whirlybits
    • Set 72058: DH89a Dragon Rapide instrument panel, trimwheel and generator props (Airfix / Heller)
    • Set 72073: Detailset includes instrument panel, trimwheel and generator props. Plus decals voor AA toestel
    • Set 72097: Detailset includes instrument panel, trimwheel and generator props. plus decals for BEA toestel
    • Set 72103: Detailset includes instrument panel, trimwheel and generator props. Plus decals voor Railway Air services

Decals

  • FlevoDecal
    • Set FD72-004: set fo several aircraft of no 1 TransVA, e.g. DeHavilland DH-89.

1/48th Scale

Kits

  • Isra Cast
    • Kit 48035: a so called multimedia kit-

Modelling add-on

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    • Set --: --

Decals

  • --
    • Set --: --

 


SchemeColour nameFS numberBS numberHumbrolXtraColorVallejo Model ColorVallejo Model AirHataka
RAF Standard #1 Delivery schemeUpper surfaces Dark Earth   BS:450 29 X002 70.921 71.323 ~206
Dark Green   BS:641 163 X001 70.892 71.324 ~143
Undersides Yellow ~3539 BS:356 154 X106 70.953 71.078 ~066
Upper surfaces lower wings Light green   BS:--- -- X024      
Light Stone   BS:361 250 X029 70.916 71.143 ~237
 
Standard #2Overall Aluminium Dope 17178   191 / 56 X252 70.864 71.062  

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

DeHavilland DH89B Dominie RAF 1 SMALL
DeHavilland DH-89B 1316 Flight RAF .
DeHavilland DH89B Dominie KLU 2 SMALL
DeHavilland DH-89B LSK: Second scheme overall Aluminium dope.

 


Literature.

Nederlandse Militaire Luchtvaart in Beeld. deel 2 Hugo Hooftman Pag. 50; 523 1977 Uitgever: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
Dutch Military Aviation 1945-1978 Paul A. Jackson Pag. 63, 125 1978 Uitgever: Midland Countries Publications, Leicester
Squadrons van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht willem Helfferich Pag. 124 1983 Uitgever: Unieboek b.v., Houten
Dominie Nico Geldhof & Theo Wesselink   1986 Uitgever: Afd. LuchtvaartKennis, 's Gravenhage
Luchtvaartwereld: Werkpaard en Vredesduif Th. Wesselink Pag. 181 - 185 nr 6, juni 1987 Uitgave: Ten Brink, Meppel
KLu Vliegtuigen: De vliegtuigen van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht vanaf 1913 Wim Schoenmaker & Thijs Postma Pag. 94 1987 Uitgeverij De Alk, Alkmaar
Nederlandse Militaire Luchtvaart IV De Havilland D.H.89B Dominie Nico Geldhof   1990 Uitgever: St. Vrienden v.h. Mil. Luchtv. Museum, Soesterberg
Squadrons van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht (derde herzien druk) Willem Helfferich Pag. 207 - 209 1994 Uitgevers Wyt, Rotterdam
Camouflage en Kentekens J.Greuter e.a.   1997 Bonneville – Bergen (NH)

 

Websites.

 

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