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Klaas Willem Jonker
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† 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.

Fairey Barracuda Mk. II/III

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Technical Information Fairey Barracuda Mk. II
Dimensions:
Length: 12,12 m Wingspan: 14,98 m
Height: 4,6 m Wing area: 34,09 m2
Weight:
Leeggewicht: 4907 kg Max. start weight: 6463 kg
Performance:
Max. speed: 366 km/hr Climbing speed: - m/min
Cruising speed: 276 km/hr    
Range: 1103 km Service ceiling: 6585 m
Miscellaneous:
Enginetype: One Rolls Royce Merlin 32 rated 1640 hp
Crew: Three men
Armament: Two 7.7 mm (0.303 inch) Vickers K machine-guns; maximum bomb load 735 kg, One torpedo; mines depth bombs.

 

Technical Information Fairey Barracuda Mk. III
This model was the ASW version of the Mk. II and equipped with radar.
Dimensions:
Length: 12,12 m Wingspan: 14,98 m
Height: 4,6 m Wing area: 34,09 m2
Weight:
Empty weight: 4907 kg Max. start weight: 6463 kg
Performance:
Max. speed: 366 km/hr Climbing speed: - m/min
Cruising speed: 276 km/hr    
Range: 1103 km Service Ceiling: 6585 m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: One Rolls Royce Merlin 32 rated 1640 hp
Crew: Three men
Armament: Two 7.7 mm (0.303 inch) Vickers K machine-guns; maximum bomb load 735 kg, One torpedo; mines; depth bombs.

 


All aircraft were built by Boulton Paul. During the period of June 1945 till February 1946 nr 860 Squadron used this aircraft type, which where available from no 822 squadron. The aircraft were mainly used for training purposes. In the end it was decided to use the Fairey Firefly.

 


Serial overview RNlNAS.

Serial
Serial
Constr. nr.
Constr. nr.
Date in service
Date in service
Date out of service
Date out of service
Opmerkingen
Notes
Fairey Barracuda Mk.I
MD958   06-1945 15-02-1946  
Fairey Barracuda Mk.II
DR334   06-1945 15-02-1946  
MD818   06-1945 15-02-1946  
MD819   06-1945 15-02-1946  
MD918   06-1945 15-02-1946  
MD924   06-1945 15-02-1946  
MD945   06-1945 15-02-1946  
ME185   06-1945 15-02-1946  
ME189   06-1945 15-02-1946  
ME236   06-1945 15-02-1946  
Fairey Barracuda Mk.III
RJ773   06-1945 15-02-1946  
RJ902   06-1945 15-02-1946  
RJ907   06-1945 15-02-1946  
RJ914   06-1945 15-02-1946  
ME204   06-1945 15-02-1946  
ME230   06-1945 15-02-1946  
ME231   16-1945 15-02-1946  
ME104   06-1945 15-02-1946  
ME105   06-1945 15-02-1946  
ME131   06-1945 15-02-1946  
ME181   06-1945 15-02-1946  
DR334   06-1945 15-02-1946  
MD818   06-1945 15-02-1946  
MD819   06-1945 15-02-1946  
MD918   06-1945 15-02-1946  
MD924   06-1945 15-02-1946  
MD945   06-1945 15-02-1946  
MD958   06-1945 15-02-1946  
ME104   06-1945 15-02-1946  
ME105   06-1945 15-02-1946  
ME131   06-1945 15-02-1946  
ME181   06-1945 15-02-1946  
ME185   06-1945 15-02-1946  
ME189   06-1945 15-02-1946  
ME204   06-1945 15-02-1946  
ME230   06-1945 15-02-1946  
ME231   06-1945 15-02-1946  
ME236   06-1945 15-02-1946  
RJ773   06-1945 15-02-1946  
RJ902   06-1945 15-02-1946  
RJ907   06-1945 15-02-1946  
RJ914   06-1945 15-02-1946  

 


1/72nd Scale

Kits

  • Ark Models
    • Kit 72010: Fairey Barracuda Mk.II Torpedo plane.
  • Novo
    • Kit XX: Fairey Barracuda (ex FROG)
  • Plastyk
    • Kit S-122: Fairey Barracuda MK2
  • Special Hobby
    • Kit SH72060: Fairey Barracuda Mk III with ASW Radar M X)

 

A model of a Fairey Barracuda, built by Peter Banis.

Fairey Barracuda PBanis 1 Fairey Barracuda PBanis 2 Fairey Barracuda PBanis 3 Fairey Barracuda PBanis 4

 

Modelling add-on

  • Airwaves
    • Set SC72131: Barracuda Wing Fold (MPM)
    • Set SC72225: Fairey Barracuda Cockpit Detail Set
  • Aeroclub
    • Set V124: Fairey Barracuda Detail Set
  • Falcon
    • Set VAX19: FAA Canopies (Barracuda, Firefly, Sea Fury, Sea Hawk, Gannet,)
  • LF Models
    • Set XX: Resin conversion Fairey Barracuda Mk.III

Decals

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    • Set --: --

1/48th Scale

Kits

  • Special Hobby
    • Kit 48028: Fairey Barracuda MKII/III "hi-tech version"
    • Kit 48021: Fairey Barracuda Mk.II
    • Kit 48069: Fairey Barracuda MK5 "High-Tech"

Modelling add-on

  • Brengun Model Accessories
    • Set L48045: Barracuda MKV Detail set (Special Hobby)
    • Set L48023: Fairey Barracuda MKII/III Complete detail set
    • Set L48041: Fairey Barracuda MKII Wheels (2 types)

Decals

  • --
    • Set --: --.

 


As known for now, the Barracudas didn't had any Dutch markings applied. The aircraft had the standard FAA colours and camouflage pattern applied.

SchemeColour nameFS numberBS numberHumbrolXtraColorVallejo ModelColorVallejo ModelAirHataka
Standard FAA schemeUpper surfaces Dark Slate Grey     102 X025 70.892 71.092 ~202
Extra Dark Sea Grey ~6099 BS:640 123 / 106 X-5 / X-376 70.866 71.110 ~140
Undersides Sky - BS:210 90 X004 / X130 - 71.302 ~026

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

 


Literature.

Dutch Military Aviation 1945-1978 Paul A. Jackson Pag. 125 1978 Uitgever: Midland Countries Publications, Leicester
Zestig jaar Marineluchtvaartdienst in Beeld. Hugo Hooftman Pag. 90 1977 Uitgever: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
70 Jaar Marine-LuchtvaartDienst Nico Geldhof Pag. 97 1987 Uitgeverij Eisma b.v., Leeuwarden
85 JAAR Marineluchtvaartdienst in beeld Van Farman tot NH 90 Helikopter Peter Korbee Pag. 84 - 85 2002 Uitgever: Korbee MLD Promotie, Valkenburg
ISO file 1 Barracuda Cunningham, John     Uitgever: ISO Publications, London

 

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