Dutch Modelling and Aviation

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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.

Friedrichshafen FF.19

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In 1913 the German Navy was looking for a seaworthy seaplane and demanded several manufacturers to develop such an aircraft.

The required seaworthiness implied a structurally strong aircraft, while at the same time wish for a good performance required a rather light plane. Flugzeugbau Friedrichshafen GmbH (FF) developed the Friedrichshafen FF 19, which fulfilled the wishes of the German navy.

 

Technical information
Dimensions:
Length: 10,4 m Wingspan: 15,3 m
Height: - m Wing area: 48 m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 860 kg Max. start weight: 1160 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 100 km/hr Climbing speed: - m/min
Cruising speed: - km/hr    
Range: - km Service ceiling: - m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: One Mercedes D-I rated 100 hp
Crew: Two men
Armament: -

 


August 14, 1914 a Friedrichshafen FF-19 made an emergency landing near the isle Schiermonnikoog and was interned. It was the first interned aircraft for the Dutch Navy.

It received the serial R-1. It was withdrawn from use in November 1919.

Friedrichshafen FF-19 (1914-1919.) lesvliegtuig. In 1914 als Duitse no. 28 geïnterneerd te Schiermonnikoog
Friedrichshafen FF-19 interned in 1914.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Lesvliegtuig # Schoolvliegtuig # Lichte zeeverkenner Friedrichshafen FF-19, R-1, (1914-1919), 05-11-1919 afgeschreven
Friedrichshafen FF-19, R-1.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]

 


SerialWerknr.Bestellnr.Date in serviceDate out of serviceNotes
R-1 28   17-08-1914 05-11-1919 Written off, under repair since 21-08-1917

 


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SchemeColour nameFS-numberBS-numberHumbrolXtraColorVallejo Model ColorVallejo Model Air
Standard #1Overall Clear doped linen     121 X105 70.819 71.028
Metal parts Grey     162??      

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

 


Literature.

Zestig jaar Marineluchtvaartdienst in Beeld. Hugo Hooftman Pag. 6 - 1977 Uitgever: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
75 Jaar MLD Kamphuis, G.J. Pag. 4 1992 Uitgeverij De Alk, Alkmaar
70 Jaar Marine-LuchtvaartDienst Nico Geldhof Pag. 9 1987 Uitgeverij Eisma b.v., Leeuwarden
Vintage Aviation fotofax German Naval Air Service Alex Imrie Pag. 12 - 14 1989 Uitgever: Arms and Armour Press, Poole, Dorset
Camouflage en Kentekens J.Greuter e.a.   1997 Bonneville – Bergen (NH)
Air Enthusiast no.80 The Historical Aviation Journal: Unexpected Windfalls Bart van der Klaauw Pag. 54 - 59 1999 Uitgever: Key Publishing, Stamford
85 Jaar Marineluchtvaartdienst in beeld Van Farman tot NH 90 Helikopter Peter Korbee Pag. 10 2002 Uitgever: Korbee MLD Promotie, Valkenburg

 

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