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.29

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History

The Friedrichshafen FF.29 was designed as a light weight biplane on floats. IT was equipped with a Mercedes D.II engine and succeeded the pre war FF-19.

44 Examples were built.
First examples entered operational service in November 1914. It was used for patrols along the coast and also for reconnaissance duties. It was possible to carry a small bomb load.
Noteworthy is the fact that a FF.29 was the first aircraft to be launched from a submarine.
The FF.29A was a version with improved floats and tail.

 

Technical Information
Dimensions:
Length: 10,21 m Wingspan: 16,21 m
Height: - m Wing area: 60 m2
Weights:
Empty weight: - kg Max. start weight: - 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-II rated 120 hp
Crew: Two men; one aviator plus one observer
Armament: Mpme

 


November 21, 1915 a Friedrichshafen FF.29 was interned near Schiermonnikoog and entered service as S-1. It was an unarmed scout trainer.

Due to an emergency landing it was damaged and withdrawn from use in September 1917. The engine was later used for the Friedrichshafen FF-19.

Friedrichshafen FF-29 (1916-1917) lichte zeeverkenner. In 1915 als Duitse no 205 geïnterneerd te Schiermonnikoog
Friedrichshafen FF-29 .
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]

 


SerialGerman Werknr.German Bestellnr.Date in serviceDate out of serviceNotes
S-1 2053   29-08-1916 09-1917 Written off after emergency landing

 


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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. 3 - 1977 Uitgever: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
70 Jaar Marine-LuchtvaartDienst Nico Geldhof Pag. 13 1987 Uitgeverij Eisma b.v., Leeuwarden
Vintage Aviation fotofax German Naval Air Service Imrie, Alex Pag. 18 - 25 1989 Uitgever: Arms and Armour Press, Poole, Dorset
75 Jaar MLD Kamphuis, G.J. Pag. 5 1992 Uitgeverij De Alk, Alkmaar
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. 11 2002 Uitgever: Korbee MLD Promotie, Valkenburg

 

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