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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.33

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History

At the end 0f 1914 this type was developed from the FF.29, which was considered to be too lightly armed.

The FF.33 was mainly used for patrol and escort duties.

FF.33:
The original version equipped with a Mercedes D.II engine; Six examples built.
FF.33B:
Version in which pilot and observer were reversely seated. The observer had a machine gun available. Equipped with a 160 hp Maybach. Five examples built
FF.33E:
Main production version, 180 examples built. Equipped with a Benz B.III engine; enlarged floats, the float under the tail was omitted; equipped with radio.
FF.33F:
Fighter-Reconnaissance version with smaller wingspan and fuselage. Five examples were built.
FF.33H:
Aerodynamic improved version of FF.33F; duplicated cabling for steering etcetera. Fifty examples were built.
FF.33J:
Aerodynamic improved version of the FF.33E; equipped with a radio transmitter/receiver.
FF.33L:
Main production version of the fighter reconnaissance version. Improved aerodynamics; one fixed machine gun. 130 examples were built.
FF.33S:
Trainer version with double steering.

 

Technical information FF-33J/S
Dimensions:
Length: 9,59 m Wingspan: 14,1 m
Height: - m Wing area: 43,38 m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 948 kg Max. start weight: 1477 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 136 km/hr Climbing speed: 8 min to 100 m
Cruising speed: - km/hr    
Range: 5,5 hours Service ceiling: - m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: One Benz Bz.III rated 150 hp
Crew: Two men: one aviator plus one observer/air gunner
Armament: -

 

Technical information FF-33L
Dimensions:
Length: 8,93 m Wingspan: 13,3 m
Height: 3,78 m Wing area: 40,54 m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 939 kg Max. start weight: 1415 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 140 km/hr Climbing speed: 126 m/min
Cruising speed: - km/hr    
Range: 450 km Service ceiling: - m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: One Benz Bz.III rated 150 hp
Crew: Two men: one aviator plus one observer/air gunner
Armament: One fixed 7,9 mm Spandau LMG 08/15 machine gun;
One movable 7,9 mm MG 14 Parabellum machine gun

 


August 6 and 7, 1918 two Friedrichshafens FF-33J/S made an emergency landing near Ameland and Texel respectively. These two aircraft were interned with serial V-1 and V-2. FF.33 V-1 was shipped to Netherlands East-Indies on July 5, 1918 , where it arrived on November 26, 1918 and made its first flight in February 1919.

September 24, 1917 a Friedrichshafen FF-33L landed near Wielingen. A torpedo-boat of the Dutch Navy dragged it to Veere, where it was repaired and interned with serial V-3.  

The Friedrichshafen FF-33 pleased very well, so (after the war) an order for the delivery of eighteen aircraft was placed. All were delivered between April 14 and Augustus 1919.

Duits drijvervliegtuig kwam in 1917 terecht op Ameland, werd geïnterneerd en met registratie V-1 door de MLD in gebruik genomen.
German Friediichshafen FF-33J, 931 landed near Ameland in 1917, was interned and entered Dutch service with serial V-1.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Friedrichshafen FF-33J nr V-1 (1917-1925) lichte zeeverkenner. In 1917 als Duitse no 931 geïnterneerd te Ameland
German Friedrichshafen FF-33J, 931 landed near Ameland in 1917, was interned and entered Dutch service with serial V-1.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Friedrichshafen FF-33J nr V-2 (1917-1919) lichte zeeverkenner, in 1917 als Duitse no 1101 geïnterneerd te Texel. Bij het toestel ltz 2 J.W.G. van Hengel
Friedrichshafen FF-33J, serial V-2, interned near Texel in 1917 as German serial 1101.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Friedrichshafen FF-33J nr V-1 (1917-1925) lichte zeeverkenner, in 1917 als Duitse no 931 geïnterneerd te Ameland
German Friediichshafen FF-33J, 931 landed near Ameland in 1917, was interned and entered Dutch service with serial V-1.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Lichte zeeverkenner, verkenningsvliegtuig Friedrichshafen FF-33, V-4, (1918-????), afgeschreven
Light sea scout Friedrichshafen FF-33, V-4.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Lichte zeeverkenner Friederichshafen FF-33L (V-3) (1918-1918). Taxiend bij MVK De Mok
Friederichshafen FF-33L, V-3, taxying near naval air station De Mok.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Zeeverkenner Friedrichshafen FF-33L Reg. V-15, zomer 1921, (1919-1922)
Friedrichshafen FF-33L, serial  V-15, summer 1921.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Lichte zeeverkenner, verkenningsvliegtuig Friedrichshafen FF-33L, V-23, (1918-????), afgeschreven
Friedrichshafen FF-33L, serial V-23.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Zeeverkenner Friedrichshafen FF-33L Reg. V-15, (1919-1922) Watervliegtuig boven MVK De Mok, Texel. Genomen uit een Fokker Verkenner
Friedrichshafen FF-33L Reg. V-15, flying over navl air station De Mok, Texel. [at Beeldbank NIMH
Kpl-Vliegtuigmakers op MVKde Mok, 1919. Vlnr: Zwagerman, Vucht, Dol, J, Flink, A.J. , de Boer, A.H.M., sgt Muller H.G. Het vliegtuig is de Friedrichshafen FF 33L.
Technicians standing near a Friedrichshafen FF 33L, serial V23, at naval air station De Mok, 1919.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Bootsman L.C. Bosdijk (marine vlieger) voor een lichte zeeverkenner de Friedrichshafen FF-33L met registratienummer V.23 op het Marinevliegkamp de Kooy in 1919. Dit vliegtuig maakt op 1 augustus 1919 bij Katwijk een noodlanding op zee en zinkt.
Flying officer L.C. Bosdijk in front of Friedrichshafen FF-33L serial V.23 at naval air station De Kooy,  in 1919.
This aircraft crashed and sunk ion August 1, 1919 near Katwijk.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Lichte zeeverkenner Friederichshafen FF-33L (V-23) (1918-1918).
Friedrichshafen FF-33L, serial V-23.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Lichte zeeverkenner Friederichshafen FF-33L (1918-1918)
Friedrichshafen FF-33L, serial V-3.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Zeeverkenner Friedrichshafen FF-33L Reg. V-21, (1919-04-1925) Tot
Friedrichshafen FF-33L, serial V-21, degraded to taxi trainer, note the cut off wings.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Lichte zeeverkenner Friederichshafen FF-33L (V-22) (1918-1918).
Friedrichshafen FF-33L, serial V-22.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Lichte zeeverkenner Friederichshafen FF-33L (1918-1918)
Friedrichshafen FF-33L.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]

 


Serial
Serial
 German Serial
German Serial
 Constr. nr.
Constr. nr.
 Date in service
Date in service
 Date out of service
Date out of service
 Notes
Notes
Type: Friedrichshafen FF-33J/S
V-1 931   21-08-1917 1925 Detained 06-08-1917, Ameland.
Arrived 26-11-1918 in Netherlands East Indies.
Written off in 1925.
V-2 1101   10-1917 03-10-1919 Detained 07-08-1917 near Texel;
Entered service in October 1917;
Written off after a crash landing.
Type: Friedrichshafen FF-33L
V-3   1581 26-3-1918   Written off
These aircraft were ordered on 15-10-1918 in Germany and entered service in April 1919.
V-15   1383 01-04-1919 21-09-1922  
V-16   1384 04-1919 11-09-1919 Crashed near Schellingwoude
V-17   1385 04-1919 1925  
V-18   1386 17-04-1919 17-10-1919 Crashed in Oosterschelde
V-19   1387 04-1919 1925  
V-20   1388 04-1919 12-06-1919 Sunk after emergency landing near Felixstowe
V-21   1389?? 04-1919 1925 See note V-22
V-22   1389 04-1919 1925 On a photo the tail with Constructionnr.
C/N 1389 is clearly visible.
V-23   1391 23-04-1919 01-08-1919 Sunk after emergency landing near Katwijk
V-24   1392 05-1919 02-08-1919 Accident Buiten IJ
V-25   1393 09-1919 1925  
V-26   1394 09-1919 1925  
V-27   1395 05-1919 1925  
V-28   1396 06-1919 1925  
V-29   1397 06-1919 1925  
V-30   1398 07-1919 1925  
V-31   1399 07-1919 1925  
V-32   1400 07-1919 1925  

 


1/72nd Scale

Kits

  • Sierra Scale Models
    • Kit 72-22: a vacu formed kit of a FF.33E
  • Lüdemann
    • Kit 019: A resin kit of a FF.33L

Modelling add-on

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Decals

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1/48th Scale

Kits

  • Techmod
    • Kit 41101: Friedrichshafen FF-33E

Modelling add-on

  • Part Etchings
    • Set S48153: Detailset Friedrichshafen FF-33E (Techmod)
    • Set S48154: Detailset wheels & undercarriage Friedrichshafen FF-33E Type 1 (Techmod)
    • Set S48155: Detailset wheels & undercarriage Friedrichshafen FF-33E Type 2 (Techmod)

Decals

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Scheme Colour name FS-nummer BS-number Humbrol XtraColor Vallejo Model Color Vallejo Model Air
Friedrichshaffen FF-33J/S
Standard #1 Overall Linen parts doped     121 X105 70.819  
Floats Dark grey     125?? X130??    
Metal parts Light grey   7030??   X257??    
Friedrichshafen FF-33L
Standard #1: Delivery scheme: German Sea camouflage Upper surfaces; fuselage; wings: hexagonal (sides 15 cm) camouflage grey blue            
grey brown            
grey green            
Struts and floats Black     33   70.950  
Friedrichshafen FF-33L: from about 1920 and on
Standard #2 Overall naval grey     129 X137 70.986  
Floats and struts Black     33   70.950  

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. 4 - 1977 Uitgever: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
Nederlandse Marinevliegtuigen Thijs Postma & Nico Geldhof Pag. 8 1978 Uitgever: Omniboek, 's Gravenhage
AVIA: 40e jaargang nummer 1: Foto van Friedrichshafen FF-33 (oranje bol)   Pag. 85 1981 Uitgevers Wyt, Rotterdam
40 Jaar luchtvaart in Indië Gerard Casius & Thijs Postma Pag. 13 1986 Uitgeverij De Alk, Alkmaar
70 Jaar Marine-LuchtvaartDienst Nico Geldhof Pag. 14; 15 - 16 1987 Uitgeverij Eisma b.v., Leeuwarden
Vliegen voor de Vloot; 70 jaar Marineluchtvaartdienst Harm J. Hazewinkel Pag. 10 1987 Uitgever: Rebo Produkties, Sassenheim
Vintage Aviation fotofax German Naval Air Service Alex Imrie Pag. 2 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. 23 2002 Uitgever: Korbee MLD Promotie, Valkenburg

 

Websites.

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