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In Memoriam

Klaas Willem Jonker
(Wilko)
† April 30, 2018

On Monday 30 April 2018, Wilko Jonker died after a long illness at the age of 58. He leaves behind a wife and two children. The Dutch military aviation and plastic modeling were his hobby and on this website he shared all the knowledge he has collected over the years. His hobby has been able to distract him from the persistent disease in his body until the last week of his life. The contacts with other hobbyists were a major support for him.

This website will be maintained by different people for as long as possible, so that other enthusiasts can continue to benefit from extensive content.

Supermarine Spitfire Mk. XIV

History

Text about the development.

Versions.

Text about version.

 

Technical information
Dimensions:
Length: 9,95 m Wingspan: 11,23 m
Height: 3,85 m Wing area: - m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 2993 kg Max. start weight: 3855 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 720 km/hr Rate of climb: - m/min
Range: - km Service ceiling: 13 563 m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: One Rolls Royce Griffon 65 rated 2050 hp
Crew: One aviator
Armament: Four 7.7 mm wing mounted machine-guns plus two wing mounted 20 mm canons; 454 kg bombs

 

IMG 7154

Supermarine Spitfire Mk. XIV photographed early September 2011 at the Duxford air show.

 


Information about Dutch aircraft.

Verongelukte Spitfire op het vliegveld Schijndel.
A crashed Spitfire XIV at air base Schijndel.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
F/O R.F. Burgwal en ander personeel van 322 sqn aan en op een Spitfire.
F/O R.F. Burgwal and other personnel of squadron 322 on and near a Spitfire XIV.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Prins Bernhard in de cockpit van een Spitfire F.Mk.XIVc met Van Eendenburg als instructeur op Hartford Bridge tijdens bezoek van Prins Bernhard aan het 322 Sqn.
Prins Bernhard in the cockpit of a Spitfire F.Mk.XIVc with Van Eendenburg as instructor at Hartford Bridge during a visit of HRH Prins Bernhard.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]

 


Below you can find an overview of Spitfires Mk.XIV which have been in use with no 322 (Dutch) squadron RAF.

Serial
Serial
Squadron Code
Squadron Code
Constr. nr.
Constr. nr.
Date in service
Date in service
Date out of service
Date out of service
Notes
notes
NH586     01-03-1944 01-8-1944  
NH653     29-03-1944 03-10-1944  
NH655     26-03-1944 09-05-1944  
NH656     01-05-1944 06-06-1944  
NH658     06-04-1944 10-07-1944  
NH659     07-04-1944 28-08-1944  
NH661     16-05-1944 27-06-1944  
NH686 VL-M   01-03-1944 01-08-1944  
NH687         Accident May 1944
NH690     27-04-1944 09-11-1944  
NH691     12-06-1944 05-03-1945  
NH692     01-03-1944 08-09-1944  
NH693     09-07-1944 07-10-1944  
NH694     01-03-1944 16-01-1945  
NH696     10-06-1944 09-08-1944  
NH699 VL-R   03-05-1944 09-08-1944  
NH700 VL-B   01-03-1944 01-04-1944 Type: Spitfire F.Mk. XIVc; Van Hamel;
NH702     12-03-1944 05-09-1944  
NH704     19-03-1944 19-03-1944  
NH708     23-03-1944 13-05-1944  
NH709     20-03-1944 08-09-1944  
NH711     22-06-1944 09-08-1944  
NH713     03-04-1944 18-08-1944  
NH714     07-04-1944 01-01-1945  
NH715     30-06-1944 04-08-1944  
NH716     07-05-1944 29-08-1944  
NH718     20-06-1944 09-08-1944   
PL139          
PL288       01-09-1944  
RB141 VL-L   01-03-1944 01-08-1944 Roovers; Missed in action
RB147 VL-G   22-03-1944 11-06-1944  
RB158     20-03-1944 29-08-1944  
RB160 VL-A   01-03-1944 01-08-1944  
RB168     03-04-1944 11-09-1944  
RB171     27-03-1944 10-08-1944  
RB180          
RB184 VL-B   06-04-1944 30-05-1944  
RB186     25-03-1944 28-09-1944  
RB189     28-04-1944 12-09-1944  
RK840 VL-M   01-08-1944 01-11-1944 Possibly a Spitfire Mk. IXB??
RK891          
RK904          
RM616          
RM622  3W-   28-06-1944 28-08-1944   
RM648  3W-   17-07-1944 28-08-1944  
RM655  3W-   05-08-1944 09-08-1944  
RM671     26-06-1944 09-08-1944  
RM672 VL-A / 3W-   07-06-1944 04-10-1944  
RM676     17-07-1944 28-09-1944  
RM678 VL-Q; 3W-Q   22-06-1944 12-07-1944 Spitfire VL-Q flew five sorties to intercept V1s on June 29, 1944 and was flown by F/sgt W de Vries.
At 21.40 u he took off from West Malling.
At 22.10 u a V1 was intercepted, which exploded..
The aircraft was hit by own FLAK in the starboard aileron.
Also bullet holes were found in the starboard wing, engine cowling and fuselage and necessitated an emergency landing at Kingsnorth.
F/sgt W de Vries was unharmed.
RM696     05-08-1944 09-08-1944  
RM700     05-08-1944 09-08-1944  
RM736          
RM736          
RM738     05-08-1944 03-10-1944  
RM740 3W-W1   04-08-1944 09-08-1944 Possibly a Spitfire Mk. XVIe??
RM741     04-08-1944 09-08-1944  
RM747     05-08-1944 09-08-1944  
RM748     05-08-1944 09-08-1944  
RM750     05-08-1944 09-08-1944  
RM751     05-08-1944 09-08-1944  
RM753     05-08-1944 09-08-1944  
RM755     05-08-1944 09-08-1944  
RM756     05-08-1944 09-08-1944  

 


1/72nd Scale

Kits

  • Academy
    • Kit 2130: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XIV
  • ARK Models
    • Kit 72012: Supermarine Spitfire MKXIV vs V1 Flying Bomb (ex FROG)
  • Fujimi
    • Kit 72001: Spitfire FR14e "Fighter Recon"
    • Kit 72002/C10: Spitfire Mk.XIVc
    • Kit 72003/C12: Spitfire F Mk.I4e "Belgian Escadrille"
    • Kit 72005: Spitfire FR14e "RAF Germany"
    • Kit 72006: Spitfire F14e "Red Lion"
    • Kit 74008: Spitfire F14e "Red Lion"
    • Kit 72170: Spitfire MKXIVc "" Air race"
  • FROG / Novo
    • Kit F194: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XIV & V1
  • Ocidental
    • Kit 0222: Supermarine Spitfire MKXIVe
  • Plastyk
    • Kit S-123: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XIV & V1 (ex Frog/Novo)
  • Sword
    • Kit 72095: Spitfire Mk.XIVC/E
    • Kit 72096: Spitfire Mk.XIVC/E Bubbletop

 

A model of a Supermarine Spitfire XIV, built by Peter Banis.

Supermarine Spitfire MkXIV PBanis 1 Supermarine Spitfire MkXIV PBanis 2 Supermarine Spitfire MkXIV PBanis 3

 

Supermarine Spitfire LFMkXIVc MN649 322Sqn West Malling 1944 AKleijn
A model of a Supermarine Spitfire XIV, built by Adri Kleijn

 

Modelling add-on

  • Aeroclub Models
    • Set V073: Spitfire tropical filter
    • Set V075: Spitfire Glycol tank
    • Set V133: Griffon Exhausts
    • Set C001: Spitfire/Seafire
    • Set E051: Rolls Royce Merlin II (Spitfire,Hurricane,Defiant)
    • Set E053: Rolls Royce Merlin 29 (Late Spitfire, Seafire)
    • Set E054: Rolls Royce Merlin 61 (Late Spitfire,Mustang,Mosq)
    • Set V018: Baloon wielen WO2, 4 slot type(Spitfire), 9mm
    • Set V036: Spitfire Link type landinggestel
    • Set P037: Spitfire 5 Bladed Type for Griffon Engine Spitfire
    • Set P044: Rotol 4 bladed Prop (Spitfire/Seafire)
    • Set G037: Spitfire Gun Fairings
    • Set SPITFIRE Mk.14: Spitfire Mk.XIV
  • Aires
    • Set 7011: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XIV Cockpit Detail Set
    • Set 7071: Rolls Royce Merlin 22 (Mosquito, Spitfire)
  • Armycast
    • Set 72007: Spitfire MKXIV cockpit set (Academy)
    • Set 72009: Spitfire MKXIV Gunbay set (Academy)
    • Set 72008: Spitfire MKXIV Engine set (Academy)
  • Airwaves
    • Set SC72120: Spitfire `C` Wing
    • Set SC7220: Spitfire Tropical Filter
    • Set SC7221: Spitfire Small Slipper Tank
    • Set SC7222: Spitfire Large Slipper Tank
    • Set SC7270: Spitfire Flying Surfaces
    • Set AC7217: Detailset Spitfire/Seafire
    • Set AC7276: Detailset Supermarine Spitfire Flaps
    • Set SC7273: Spitfire Wheels (5 Spokes)
    • Set SC72103: Spitfire Fish Tail Exhaust
    • Set SC7230: Griffon Spitfire Nose & Spinner
  • Brigade Models
    • Set BKC7206: Spitfire T9 Conversion with Irish and Dutch markings (Hasegawa)
  • Eduard
    • Set E72-197: Detailset Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XIV
    • Set EX72037: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XIV (Academy)
  • Extra Tech
    • Set 72037 : Supermarine Spitfire MKXIV (Academy)
  • Falcon
    • Set VAX41: Spitfire special (Canopies From prototype to MK47)
  • Jays Model Kits
    • Set 0310: Spitfire MKXIV Canopy (2x)
  • LF Models
    • Set y: Merlin 8-22 (Spitfire Hurricane,Lancaster,Halifax,Mosquito)
  • Moria Aranid
    • Set x: Spirfire Mk.V-XVI detail set
  • Part Etchings
    • Set S72-030: Spitfire MKXIV (Academy)
  • Pavla
    • Set U7212: Upgrade set for Spitfire all versions
  • Red Roo
    • Set RRR72112: Spitfire Front end acc. pack
  • Resin Art Simple
    • Set T7311: Supermarine Spitfire MKXIV wheels & exhaust (Academy)
  • Res-im Resin Improvements
    • Set 7213: Spitfire MKXIV Tail Control Surfaces (Academy)
  • Squadron Signal
    • Set SQ09157: Canopies Spitfire Mk.XIV/MKXVI
  • True Details
    • Set 72040: Spitfire MKXIV & Later Wheel Set
  • Yahu Models
    • Set YMA7278: Instrument Panel Spitfire MkXIV (Sword)

Decals

  • Dutch Decal
    • Set 72014: Spitfire Mk. V .IX, XIV, XVI, 322 sqn. RAF WWII. Liberator 321 Sqn RAF. Hellcat FAA. Typhoon Nederland 1944. Mosquito NFXIII 488 Sqn.
    • Set 72055: Fairey Firefly Mk.I. Barracuda 860 Sqn. Spitfire 322 sqn. RAF WWII.
  • FlevoDecal
    • Set FD72-006: Spitfire's 322 Dutch RAF Squadron (Mk.IIa, Mk.IXb, Mk.XVIc & Mk.XVIe)

1/48th Scale

Kits

  • Academy
    • Kit 2161 / 12211: Spitfire FR Mk.XIVe (low back)
    • Kit 2157 / 12274: Spitfire Mk.XIVc
  • Eduard
    • Kit 1198: Spitfire MK.XIV Dual combo
  • Kitech
    • Kit 08m-3312H: Spitfire MKXIV

Modelling add-on

  • Aires
    • Set 4462 : Spitfire MKXIV Cockpit Detail set (Tamiya)
    • .
  • Armycast
    • Set 72007: Spitfire MKXIV cockpit set (Academy)
    • Set 72009: Spitfire MKXIV Gunbay set (Academy)
    • Set 72008: Spitfire MKXIV Engine set (Academy)
  • Eduard
    • Set FE366: Detailset Spitfire MKIXc/XIVe (Airfix)
    • Set E48-446: Detailset Spitfire MKXIVC (Academy)
    • Set E48-447: Detailset Spitfire MKXIVC Flaps (Academy)
    • Set E49-083: Detailset Spitfire MKXIV Seatbelts FABRIC (Eduard)
    • Set XF079 : Express Mask Spitfire MKXIV (Academy)
  • Extra Tech
    • Set 72037 : Supermarine Spitfire MKXIV (Academy)
  • Falcon
    • Set VAX41: Spitfire special (Canopies From prototype to MK47)
    • Set XX: Conversion set Supermarine Spitfire MkXIV
  • Part Etchings
    • Set S48019: Spitfire MKXIVc Interior (Academy)
    • Set S48022: Spitfire MKXIVc Exterior (Academy
  • Resin Art Simple
    • Set T4901: Supermarine Spitfire MKXIV wheels & exhaust (Academy)
  • Scale Aircraft Conversions
    • Set 48205: Spitfire MKXIV LAnding Gear (Academy)
  • Squadron Signal
    • Set SQ09626: Spitfire MKXIV
    • Set SQ09586: Canopies Spitfire MKXIVc
  • True Details
    • Set 48535: Spitfire MKXIV Cockpit set (Academy/Hobbycraft)

Decals

  • Dutch Decal
    • Set 48007: Spitfires V. IX,XVI ,XIV RAF 322 (Dutch)Sqn. Typhoon RCAF 438 Sqn.Eindhoven ‘45. Hellcat FAA 800 Sqn
    • Set 48036: Hudson 320 sqn. RAF. Spitfire 322 sqn. RAF WWII
  • FlevoDecal
    • Set FD48-006: Spitfire's 322 Dutch RAF Squadron (Mk.IIa, Mk.IXb, Mk.XVIc & Mk.XVIe)

 


SchemeColour nameFS numberBS numberHumbrolXtraColorVallejo Model ColorVallejo Model AirHataka
RAF StandardUpper surfaces Dark Green   BS:641 163 X001 70.892 71.324 ~016
Ocean Grey ~6152 - 106 X006 70.869 71.273 ~032
Lower surfaces Sea grey medium   BS:637 165 / 126? X003 70.870? 71.307 ~034

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

Supermarine Spitfire MkXIV-1-SMALL
A Spitfire Mk XIVC of 322 (Dutch) Squadron RAF.
Supermarine Spitfire MkXIV-1-SMALL
A Spitfire Mk XIVC of 322 (Dutch) Squadron RAF summer 1944.

 


Literature.

Dutch Military Aviation 1945-1978 Paul A. Jackson pag. 124 1978 Uitgever Midland Countries Publications, Leicester
Aircraft Number 39: Spitfire in action Jerry Scutts   1980 Uitgever Squadron/Signal Publications Inc., Carrolton, Texas
Luchtvaartwereld; 3e jaargang nummer 3: Spitfire: Mitchells meesterwerk Theo Wesselink Pag. 93 -95 1986 Uitgeverij Ten Brink, Meppel
Dutch Spitfires: History Details. Harry, van der Meer   1986 Uitgever Airnieuws; Rotterdam
Dutch Spitfires: A technical study. Harry, van der Meer & Theo Melchers   1988 Uitgever Repro Holland b.v., Alphen aan de Rijn
Camouflage en Kentekens J.Greuter e.a.   1997 Bonneville – Bergen (NH)
Spitfire 70: The A-Z of Mitchells wonder Dave Willis & Andrew Thomas pag. 61 - 64 2006 Uitgever Key Publishing, Stamford

 

Websites.

Special thanks to mr. B. de Vries for the information about Spitfire VL-Q