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Text about the development.

Versions.

Text about versions.

 

Technical information Douglas A-20A (18 sq NEIAF)
Dimensions:
Length: 14,48 m Wingspan: 18,69 m
Height: 5,36 m Wing area: 43,11 m2
Weights:
Empty weight: - kg Max. start weight: - kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 515 km/hr Rate of climb: 610 m/min
Cruising speed: 439 km/hr    
Range: 845 km Service ceiling: 7468 m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: Two Wright Cyclone R-2600-11 rated 1600 each.
Crew: -
Armament: Seven 7.7 mm machine guns (four fixed forward firing machine guns; two movable in dorsal turret; one in ventral turret; Maximum of 907 kg bombs.

 

Technical information Douglas DB-7B Boston III (RNlNAS = MLD)
Dimensions:
Length: 14,48 m Wingspan: 18,68 m
Height: 5,36 m Wing area: 43,11 m2
Weights:
Empty weight: - kg Max. start weight: 9217 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 515 km/hr Rate of climb: 610 m/min
Cruising speed: 451 km/hr    
Range: 844 km Service ceiling: 7468 m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: Two Wright Cyclone R-2600 A5B rated 1600 each.
Crew: -
Armament: -

 

Technical information Douglas DB-7C (A-20C)-2-DO Boston III (RNlNAS = MLD)
Dimensions:
Length: 14,42 m Wingspan: 18,68 m
Height: 5,36 m Wing area: 43,11 m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 6945 kg Max. start weight: 9752 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 552 km/hr Rate of climb: - m/min
Cruising speed: 439 km/hr    
Range: 3701 km Service ceiling: 7468 m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: Two Wright Cyclone R-1820-84B rated 1525 hp each.
Crew: -
Armament: -

 

In service with RNlNAS and NEIAF

In service with RNLNAS.

Late 1941, 48 Douglas DB-7B Boston torpedo bombers were ordered. Due to the rapid Japanese advance they could not be delivered on time.

Given the urgency the U.S. government decided to assign a number of 32 Douglas DB-7B Boston IIIs attack bombers from a running production order for the RAF to the Dutch navy.
Six aircraft were shipped and arrived on February 27, 1942 in the port of Tjilatjap.
The aircraft were unloaded on the quay and there was started with the assembly. Early March was the first plane ready, a second one was in an advanced stage, when the first bombing of Tjalatjap occurred.
Both aircraft escaped from the bombing and on March 5 one aircraft succeeded to start and to fly to Tasikmala. After another raid, the situation had become untenable and the Dutch had to retreat. At least one DB-7B fell in Japanese hands.

The other aircraft were still on their way and were directed to Australia and handed over to the RAAF.

In service with NEIAF.

In April 1942 the 18th Squadron NEIAF was established.
it was equipped with the already arrived North American B-25C Mitchells N5-132, N5-134, N5-135, N5-151 and N5-161. (see the article North American B-25 Mitchell of the NEIAF.). Due to lack of parts, tools, etc., the combat readiness of the squadron was very low. The USAAC was eager to take over the five Mitchells and suggested to exchange them with Douglas A-20 Bostons. The NEIAF considered this type less suited for the task of no 18 squadron NEI because of their shorter range and bomb load, so the NEIAF did not agree with this proposal

Nevertheless rather unexpected the first of a total of about fourteen Douglas A-20As arrived on 7 June 1942. On June 12, 1942 arrived the next three A-20As and the rest shortly thereafter.
On June 16, the first aircraft, registrations 40-077, 40-101 and 10-082 were already flown back to Brisbane. On June 18 a fourth A-20A with registration 40-155, was returned to 22 Squadron, RAAF at Richmond. On June 23, the remaining ten aircraft were handed over to 22 Squadron RAAF.

The Douglas A-20A Boston has been in use for about two weeks by no 18 Squadron NEIAF. There were a few flights made by the Dutch crews, such as Lt. Hagers.

 Further information about these aircraft is very welcome!

 

Serial overview RNlNAS and NEIAF.

Serial overview RNlNAS (=MLD)
SerialRAF-serialConstruction nr.Date in serviceDate out of serviceNotes
D-66 AL891       Delivered 04-1942 in Australia. To RAAF, 22 Squadron, A28-9/DU-K.
D-70 AL895       Delivered 29-03-1942 in Australia. To RAAF, 22 Squadron, A28-5/DU-F.
. . . . .  

 

Serial overview NEIAF
SerialUS-Fisc. Year-nr.Construction-nr.Date in serviceDate out of serviceNotes
- 40-077/45    - 15-06-1942 On 15-06-1942 returned to 5th AIr Force, 89th BS(Lt), 3rd BG(lt) "Baby Dumpling".
To RAAF 15 ARD on 05-11-1943. RAAF-serial A28-36. To 22 Squadron on 09-02-1944.
To 10 RSU 07-06-1944 for engine-exchange. On 02-08-1944 returned to 15 ARD. 18-04-1945 dismantled for spare parts.
See also Pacific Wrecks
 - 40-082/15    - 16-06-1942 See also Pacific Wrecks
 - 40-101/22 "Old Man Mose"    - 16-06-1942 See also Pacific Wrecks
 - 40-155    - 18-06-1942 See also Pacific Wrecks
 -          

 

1/72nd Scale

Kits

  • High Planes Models
    • Kit 72056: Model of a Douglas A20A Havoc & Boston MKIII
  • MPM
    • Kit 72557: Model  of a Douglas A20B Havoc MTO
    • Kit 72559: Boston Mk.III RAF And SAAF Service
    • Kit 72575: DB-7C Captured Boston

Modelling add-on

  • Armory
    • Set AW72301: Douglas A20A Boston Wheel set (early)
    • Set AW72302: Douglas A20C Boston Wheel set (Mid)
  • Eduard
    • Set 72-500: Douglas A-20B exterior (designed to be used with MPM kits)
    • Set 73-367 /SS 367: Douglas A-20B (self adhesive) (designed to be used with Special Hobby kits)
    • Set CX-266: Paint Mask Douglas A-20B Havoc (designed to be used with Italeri and MPM kits)
    • Set E72-500: Detailset Douglas A20B Exterior (MPM)
    • Set big7246: Detailset Douglas A20G Havoc (MPM)
    • Set E73-308: Detailset Douglas A20G Havoc Interior self adhesive (MPM)
    • Set E72-480: Detailset Douglas A20G Havoc Interior (MPM)
  • MPM
    • Set 72003: Detail set Douglas A-20B Havoc (designed to be used with MPM kits) )

Decals

  • FlevoDecals
    • Set FD72-023: Royal Netherlands Navy over the Dutch East Indies 1939-1942: Do24; PBY5; Ryan STM and Douglas DB7

1/48th Scale

Kits

  • AMD/ERTL
    • Kit 8694: Douglas A-20B/C Havoc
  • Italeri
    • Kit 2656: Douglas A-20B / Boston III (same as AMD kit)
    • Kit 2724: Douglas P-70 A/S (same as AMD kit with extra parts)
  • Revell
    • Kit A4598: Douglas A-20 G/J Havoc (als AMD kit with extra parts)

Modelling add-on

  • Airwaves
    • Set C48076: Detailset Douglas A20/DB7
  • Armory
    • Set AW48307: Douglas A20C Boston Wheel set (Mid) (AMT/Italeri)
    • Set AW48306: Douglas A20A Boston Wheel set (early) (AMT/Italeri)
  • Cutting Edge
    • Set BM48006: Douglas A20 Boston/Havoc Wheel Hub Masks (TD48059)
  • Eduard
    • Set E48-127: Detailset Douglas A20G (Exterior)
    • Set E48-151: Detailset Douglas A20B/C Havoc
    • Set E48-126: Detailset Douglas A20G (Interior)
  • Model Design Constru
    • Set CV001: Douglas A20B Boston Turbinlite
    • Set CV002: Douglas A20B Boston with Boulton Paul 12 gun nose
    • Set CV003: Douglas A20B Boston Night Intruder
    • Set CV004: Douglas A20B Boston Bulged Tyres
  • Red Roo
    • Set M48129: Douglas DB7 & A20 Tropical cowlings (also Dutch Navy)
    • Set M48128: Douglas DB7 & A20 Hedgehog exhausts
  • Scale Aircraft Conversions
    • Set 48030: Douglas A20 Havoc/Boston Landing Gear (AMT,Italeri,Revell)
  • Squadron
    • Set SQ09550: Canopies Douglas A20G Havoc Canopy & Turret
  • True Details
    • Set 48059: Douglas A20 Boston/Havoc Wheel & Raft set
  • Vector resin
    • Set DS48062: Douglas A20 moving Surfaces

Decals

  • FlevoDecals
    • Set FD48-016: Royal Netherlands Navy over the Dutch East Indies 1939-1942: Do24; PBY5; Ryan STM en Douglas DB7

The Douglas A-20As of the 18th Squadron NEI were directly from the USAAC and had the USAAC standard paint scheme for that period.
It is not certain whether the aircraft were equipped with Dutch markings (given the very short period this is unlikely).

SchemeColour nameFS numberBS-numberHumbrolXtraColorVallejo Model ColorVallejo Model AirHataka
Douglas DB-7B Boston III: RAF Temperate Land Scheme: Dark Green & Dark Earth in a camouflage pattern for aircraft with a wing span smaller than 75 feet; Sky on lower surfaces.
RAF StandardUpper surfaces Dark Earth   BS:450 29 X002 70.921 71.323 ~206
Dark Green   BS:641 163 X001 70.892 71.324 ~016
Lower surfaces Sky   BS:210 90 X007   71.302 ~026
 Douglas A-20 (delivered to 18 squadron NEI RAAF)
Standard #1 USAAC-schemeUppersides US Olive Drab 41 ~4088   66 X111/X112/X113 70.887 71.016 ~004
US Dark Green 42 (spots) ~4092   149 X114 70.895 71.124 ~019
Undersides US Neutral Grey 43 ~6173   Mix: 1*156 + 1*34 (176) X133/X207 70.992 71.051 ~033

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

Literature.

Cockpit nummer 5, 1972 jaargang 13, oktober 1972: MLD-special: Geheimzinnige Bostons Hugo Hooftman Pag.: 181 1972 COCKPIT-uitgeverij, Bennekom
AVIA; 33e jaargang nummer 5: De Bostons van de Marine. Nico Geldhof Pag. 128 - 130 1974 Uitgevers Wyt, Rotterdam
Zestig jaar Marineluchtvaartdienst in Beeld Hugo Hooftman Pag. 65 1977 Uitgever: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
Aircraft Number 56 A-20 Havoc in action. Jim Mesko Pag. 17 - 19 1983 Uitgever: Squadron/Signal Publications Inc., Carrolton, Texas<
Squadrons van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht (derde herzien druk Willem Helfferich Pag. 85 1994 Uitgevers Wyt, Rotterdam
Camouflage en Kentekens J.Greuter e.a. 1997 Bonneville – Bergen (NH)

Websites.

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In March 1931 a Fokker F-10A of TWA crashed due to a wing fracture.
This accident meant that all aircraft with a wooden wing should be inspected thoroughly. The result was that many aircraft had to be withdrawn from use within a year, so the airline companies had to look for a replacement.

TWA ordered sixty Boeing 247 aircraft. Boeing, however, was very busy with an order for United Airlines, largely owned by Boeing itself.
TWA asked several other aircraft manufacturers for a design and quotation based on a specification for a, preferably all-metal,three-engined airliner.

Douglas, however, presented a twin-engine all-metal aircraft for twelve passengers. TWA ordered under certain conditions an example of this Douglas DC-1.
The DC-1 made the first flight in July 1933 and was delivered in December of the same year.
This aircraft really surpassed all expectations, so TWA ordered a series of twenty machines, designated as DC-2.

It was 60 cm longer than the DC-1 and could carry fourteen passengers.The first DC-2 made its first flight in May 1934 and was soon delivered to TWA.

In 1933 Fokker acquired the licensing and sales rights of the DC-2 for the whole of Europe and later also for the DC-3 and eventually sold 39 DC-2's and 65 DC-3'sin Europe. Fokker never built any of example of these types. 18 DC-2's and 25 DC-3's were sold to the KLM.

Eventually, 193 DC-2's were built, often adapted to customer's wishes and often equipped with different engines.

 

Technical information
Dimensions:
Length: 19,1 m Wingspan: 25,9 m
Height: 4,8 m Wing area: - m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 5650 kg Max. start weight: 8420 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 338 km/u Rate of climb: - m/min
Range: 1750 km Service ceiling: 6930 m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: Twee Wright Cyclone SGR-1820 F-3 van 700 pk
Crew: -
Armament: None

 

Dutch Communication Flight RAF.

The solely aircraft used in Dutch military service, was before the second world war in use with KLM as PH-ALE. During the Second World War is was, though still KLM owned, used by BOAC as G-AGBH and had RAF camouflage applied. The crew were KLM employees.

At the end of the war the aircraft was hired for a while by the Dutch Government from KLM and used with 1316 Dutch Communications Flight.

 

Serial RAF Serial Construction nr. Date in service Date out of service Type Notes
NL203   1584  1945  1945 Douglas DC-2-115L  

 

1/72nd Scale

Kits

Modelling add-on

  • FlightPath
    • Set 72-027: Douglas DC2/DC3 Wright Cyclone Engines (Ex DB)
  • Red Roo
    • Set 72113: Douglas DC2/DC3 Wright Cyclone Engines.
  • D.B Productions
    • Set XX: 2x Douglas DC2/DC3 Wright Cyclone Engines.

Decals

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1/48th Scale

Kits

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Modelling add-on

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Decals

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The DC-2 in KLM service was overall bare metal with serials in black.
During the second world war the aircraft had a camouflage pattern of dark green and dark earth on the upper sides and bare metal under sides applied. 

Scheme Colour name FS number BS-number Humbrol XtraColor Vallejo Model Color Vallejo Model AirHataka
Standard #1 BOAC Upper surfaces Dark Green   BS:641 163 X001 70.892 71.324 ~016
Dark Earth   BS:450 29 X002 70.921 71.323 ~206
lower Surfaces Aluminium Dope          71.062  

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

Douglas DC2 1-SMALL
Paint scheme as the Douglas DC-2 of 1316 flght might have looked like.
It is reconstructed with some photos and paint schemes of the BOAC DC-3.

 

Literature.

Nederlandse Vliegtuig-Encyclopedie No. 3 Fokker-Douglas DC-2 Hugo Hooftman P 1977 COCKPIT-uitgeverij, Bennekom
Dutch Military Aviation 1945-1978 Paul A. Jackson Pag. 126 1978 Uitgever: Midland Countries Publications, Leicester
AVIA; 42e jaargang nummer 11: DC-De geschiedenis van de Douglas-verkeersvliegtuigen. Bart van der Klaauw Pag. 384 - 387 1983 Uitgevers Wyt, Rotterdam
Luchtvaartwereld; 1e jaargang nummer 2: Douglas DC-2, deel 2 Harm J. Hazewinkel Pag. 59 - 62 1984 Uitgeverij Ten Brink, Meppel
Luchtvaartwereld; 1e jaargang nummer 1: Douglas DC-2, deel 1 Harm J. Hazewinkel Pag. 19 - 21 1984 Uitgeverij Ten Brink, Meppel
AVIA; 43e jaargang nummer 1: Luchtvloot van plastic: De DC-2 Uiver Hans Loeber Pag. 60 - 62 1984 Uitgevers Wyt, Rotterdam
AVIA; 43e jaargang nummer 1: De Douglas DC-2: een revolutionair vliegtuig   Pag. 47 - 49 1984 Uitgevers Wyt, Rotterdam
Dakota DC-3/C-47's onder Nederlandse vlag Wesselink, Theo & Thijs Postma   1985 Uitgeverij De Alk, Alkmaar
Camouflage en Kentekens J.Greuter e.a.   1997 Bonneville – Bergen (NH)
Modelbouw in Plastic jaargang 27, nummer 3: DC-2 Erwin Stam Pag. 24 - 26 1998 Uitgever: I.P.M.S. Nederland, Nederland

 

Websites.

 

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See for information about the Dornier Do-24.

D-AGLP was the prototype of the Do-24K and built for the Dutch navy.

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Versions.

Text about versions.

 

Technical information Dornier Do-24K-1
Dimensions:
Length: 21,95 m Wingspan: 27 m
Height: 5,75 m Wing area: 60,6 m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 7965 kg Max. start weight: 13 500 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 305 km/hr Climbing speed: - m/min
Cruising speed: 220 km/hr    
Range: 2450 km Service ceiling: 5600 m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: Three Wright Cyclone GR-1820 F-52 rated 875 hp each
Crew: Six men
Armament: First twelve machines: Three Colt-Browning 7.7 mm machine guns
Next twelve machines: Idem plus max. of 600 kg bombs
Third series: Idem, plus max. 1200 kg bombs.

 

Technical information Dornier Do-24K2
Dimensions:
Length: 21,95 m Wingspan: 27 m
Height: 5,75 m Wing area: 60,6 m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 7965 kg Max. start weight: 14 500 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 315 km/hr Climbing speed: - m/min
Cruising speed: 220 km/hr    
Range: 2450 km Service ceiling: 5600 m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: Three Wright Cyclone GR-1820 G105 rated 1100 hp each
Crew: Six men
Armament: Two 7.9 mm MG 15 machine guns; One 20 mm Solothurn gun; 1500 kg bombs

 

Information about Dutch aircraft.

N93 02 14

(Former Spanish) Dornier Do-24T-3, as Do-24K-1 X-24 in 1993 photographed in the Military Aviation useum at Soesterberg.

N93 02 15

(Former Spanish) Dornier Do-24T-3, as Do-24K-1 X-24 in 1993 photographed in the Military Aviation useum at Soesterberg.

 

Maritieme patrouillevliegboot Donnier DO-24K-1, X-1 (1937-1942), verloren gegaan bij Broome
Dornier Do-24K-1, X-1, lost at Broome.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Maritieme patrouillevliegboot Donnier DO-24K-1, X-2 (1938-1941), verongelukt bij MVKM
Dornier DO-24K-1, X-2, crashed at NAS Morokrembangan
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Maritieme patrouillevliegboot Donnier DO-24K-1, X-13 (1938-1942), verloren gegaan bij Roti. Scheveningen 03-09-1938
DO-24K-1, X-13, lost at Roti.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Dornier Do-24K-1 maritieme patrouillevliegboot X-30 (1939-1942)
Dornier Do-24K-1 X-30
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Dornier Do-24K-1 maritieme patrouillevliegboot X-1 (1937-1942)
Do-24K-1, X-1, lost at Broome, March 1942.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Dornier Do-24K-1, X-6
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Dornier Do-24K-1 X-4
Dornier Do-24K nr. X-36
Dornier Do-24K-1
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Dornier Do-24K-1, X-30.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Dornier Do-24K-2 X-24 in Australia.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Dornier Do-24K-1, X-35.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Dornier Do-24K-1 nr. X-24 on the slipway at Rose Bay, Sidney, Australia.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Dornier Do-24K-1 nr. X-24, "Ouwe Lobbes" in Australia [Note the Dutch flag on the fuselage applied form the end of February 1942 ]
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Nava air station Morokrembangan/Soerabaja in 1941 side view of a  Dornier Do-24K of the flying school.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Dornier Do-24K-1, X 1, bij Aviolanda
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Dornier Do-24K-1, X-2.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
A Do-24k-1 with mecano's
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]

 

Photos of the interior.

Dornier Do-24K-1: The interior.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Dornier Do-24K-1: The interior.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Dornier Do-24K-1: The interior.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Dornier Do-24K-1: The interior.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Dornier DO-24K-1: The interior.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Dornier Do-24K-1. The cockpit
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Dornier Do-24K-1: The compartment in the bow.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Dornier Do-24K-1. The cockpit
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Dornier Do-24K-1: Interior.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Dornier Do-24K-1. The radio.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Dornier Do-24K-1. Instrument panel of the mecano.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Dornier Do-24K-1. The second sleep compartment.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Dornier Do-24K-1. Interior; the mid turret.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Dornier Do-24K-1, the tailsection.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Sleeping room.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]

 

Dornier Do-24K

 

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Serial
Serial
 Constr. nr.
Constr. nr.
 Date in service
Date in service
 Date out of service
Date out of service
 Notes
Notes
Ordering date: 03-08-1936. Built by Dornier, Friedrichshafen
X-1 761 03-07-1937 03-03-1942 Lost at Broome
X-2 762 01-1938 24-04-1941 Entering service in January 1938. Lost near Naval Air station Morokrembangan
X-3 763 01-1938 03-03-1942 Assembled at Altenrhein. Entering service in January 1938. Lost at Broome (Bombardment).
Ordering date: 03-08-1936. Built at Altenrhein.
X-4 764 14-03-1938 13-11-1941 Lost at Naval Air station Morokrembangan
X-5 765 18-03-1938 29-04-1942 To RAAF, became A49-1, out of service 20-12-1944
X-6 766 03-1938 03-02-1942 March 1938 entering service. Destroyed during bombing of Naval Air station Morokrembangan
Ordering date: 22-07-1937. Built at Altenrhein.
X-7 767 04-05-1938 29-04-1942 To RAAF, became A49-2, out of service 20-12-1944
X-8 768 05-1938 29-04-1942 Entering service in may 1938. To RAAF, became A49-3, out of service 20-12-1944
X-9 769 05-1938 29-04-1942 Entering service in may 1938. To RAAF, became A49-4, out of service 20-12-1944
X-10 770 14-07-1938 29-04-1942 To RAAF, became A49-5, lost on 11-03-1944.
X-11 771 19-07-1938 26-12-1941 Destroyed at Lake Tondano.
X-12 772 08-09-1938 26-12-1941 Destroyed at Lake Tondano
X-13 773 09-1938 07-02-1942 First Do-24k equipped with a quick-firer canon
Lost near Roti
X-14 774 1938 22-01-1942 Entered serice in 1938. Lost in Balikpapan bay
X-15 775 1938 29-12-1941 Entered serice in 1938. lost in South Chinese Sea.
X-16 776 1938 01-03-1942 Entered serice in 1938. Destroyed during bombing of naval air station Palembang
X-17 777 12-1938 25-02-1942 Entered serice in 1938. Shot down near Noord-wachter
X-18 778 16-01-1939 24-02-1942 Shot down near Noord-wachter
Ordering date: 30-05-1938. Built at Altenrhein.
X-19 779 31-01-1939 25-01-1942 Lost near Menari
X-20 780 14-02-1939 03-03-1942 Lost at Broome
X-21 781 03-03-1939 24-01-1942 Lost near Bali
X-22 783 20-03-1939 08-01-1942 Written off Naval Air station Morokrembangan
X-23 784 21-04-1939 03-03-1942 Lost at Broome (bombing)
X-24 785 05-05-1939 10-1943 To RAAF in October 1943; became A49-6, out of service 20-12-44
Ordering date: 13-01-1939. Built at Altenrhein.
X-25 695 24-05-1939 26-12-1941 Destroyed at lake Tondano
X-26 696 07-06-1939 26-12-1941 Destroyed at lake Tondano
X-27 697 18-07-1939 23-12-1941 Emergency landing near Taroena
X-28 698 23-08-1939 03-03-1942 Lost at Broome (bombing).
X-29 699 25-09-1939 11-02-1942 Emergency landing near Naval Air station Morokrembangan
Ordering date : 13-04-1938. Built by combination of Aviolanda/De Schelde.
X-30 67 07-07-1939 03-02-1942 Destroyed due to bombardment of Naval Air station Morokrembangan
X-31 68 29-08-1939 05-02-1942 Destroyed due to bombardment of Naval Air station Morokrembangan
X-32 69 28-09-1939 07-02-1942 Sunk near Roti
X-33 70 20-11-1939 05-02-1942 Destroyed due to bombardment of Naval Air station Morokrembangan
X-34 71 11-12-1939 17-12-1941 Emergency landing near North of Borneo
X-35 72 06-03-1940 08-02-1942 Burned and lost near Koepang (Roti)
X-36 73 08-03-1940 03-03-1942 Destroyed South of Broome
Do-24 K-2; Ordering date: 13-01-1939, built at Altenrhein.
X-37 700 06-12-1939 03-02-1942 Lost due to bombardment of Naval Air station Morokrembangan??.
Ordered on 10-02-1938, but not delivered were X-38 t/m X-48; to be built by Aviolanda/De Schelde and X-49 t/m X-61, ordered on 07-06-1939.

 

1/72nd Scale

Kits

  • Italeri
    • Kit 122: Dornier Do.24T Reconnaissance Seaplane
    • Kit 1323: Dornier Do24T: upgraded kit with reviewed moulds and extra details in plastic and photo etch.
  • Revell
    • Kit 04362: Dornier Do.24T Reconnaissance Seaplane (same as (old) Italeri kit)

Modelling add-on

  • Aims Decals
    • Set pe72004: Detailset Dornier Do24T (Interior)
    • Set pe72003: Detailset Dornier Do24T (Exterior)
  • Eduard
    • Set XS213: Express Mask Dornier Do24T (Italeri)
  • Goffy Model
    • Set 7225: Dornier Do24T Interior set (Revell/Italeri)
    • Set 7226: Dornier Do24T Engine set (Revell/Italeri) (
  • Korat Models
    • Set c7205: Dornier Do24 Transport carriage
  • Squadron Signal
    • Set 9173: Canopies Dornier Do24T

Decals

  • Dutch Decal
    • Set 72004: Decal set for several Dutch naval aircraft e.g. Dornier Do-24K X-12 RLM-02/RLM-01.
    • Set 72023: Decal setfor several Dutch naval aircraft e.g. Dornier Do-24K-1, X-14 en X-24 with orange triangle.
    • Set 72035: Decal set with orange triangles for several Dutch naval aircraft such as Do-24 X-35 (large); X-13 (small).
  • DKdecals
    • Set 72005: Decal set for both Dutch as Australian Dornier Do-24K, X-24 and PBY-5 Catalina, Y-45.
  • Flevo Decals
    • FD72-032: Royal Netherlands Navy over The Dutch East Indies 1939-1942: Decals for e.g. Do-24 in six different versions.

1/48th Scale

Kits

  • Special Hobby
    • Kit 48076 Model of a Dornier Do.24T
  • Fonderie Miniature
    • Kit 6014 Model of aDornier Do.24T

Modelling add-on

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Decals

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The first 18 Do-24Ks were delivered in whart was called the A Ikarol scheme; The top was Hollandgrau 103/2, also called RLMGrau 103/2 or Holland Grey. The bottom was entirely Silber 111/s (aluminum dope)

From 1938 and on the Fokker C.XIVw, Fokker T.viii and alsothe Dornier Do-24K received a revised color scheme, Ikarol B scheme; the upperside of the fuselage, wings and horizontal tails were fully painted in HollandGrau (Holland grey); The underside was Hollandgrau Hell (light Holland grey). Hollandgrau (dunkel), was also known as Fokker Grey; RLMgrau 02, Holland Grey or dark gray.

In the course of 1940 the remaining Do-24Ks were painted in similar colors as ordered PBY-5 Catalina flying boats: the top was dark blue-gray and the underside milk-white.
The American paint manufacturer was DuPont and used the numbers Dark Blue Gray DuPont 17-19459 respectively Milk White DuPont 17-021 [Source: Camouflageen Kentekens Badges by JHN Greuter et al.]

Scheme Colour name FS-number RLM Humbrol XtraColor Vallejo Model Color Vallejo Model Air
Delivery Scheme Do-24K-1: X-1 till X-18
Standard #1 Undersides Silver dope     191 / 56 X216 70.864 71.062
Upper surfaces Hollandgrau 103/2   RLM02 92 X201 70.886 71.044
Interior Hollandgrau 103/2   RLM02 92 X201 70.886 71.044
Colour scheme Dornier Do-24 K-1, X-19 and on; and Do-24K-2
Standard #2 Upper surfaces Dark Holland Grey   RLM02 92 X201 / X409 70.886 71.020
Undersides Light Holland Grey     129 X137 70.986  
Last colour scheme Dornier Do-24 K-1 and Do-24K-2
Standard #3 Upper Srufaces Dark Blue Grey abt. 35042 77 X008 70.898 71.091
Undersides Milky White     90 (+ white) X007 (+ white)   71.103 (+ white)

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

Dornier Do24K1-1A-SMALL
Delivery scheme of first twelve Dornier Do-24k1, no 20 mm canon.
Dornier Do24K1-1A-SMALL
Delivery scheme Dornier Do-24k1 (X-13 and on), with 20 mm canon.
Dornier Do24K1-1A-SMALL
Second scheme of first twelve Dornier Do-24k1, rudder painted over.
Dornier Do24K1-1A-SMALL
Second scheme Dornier Do-24K1 (X-13 and on), rudder painted over.
Dornier Do24K1-1A-SMALL
Third scheme of first twelve Dornier Do-24K1, with orange triangles and rudder.
Dornier Do24K1-1A-SMALL
Third scheme Dornier Do-24K1 (X-13 and on), with orange triangles and rudder.
Dornier Do24K1-1A-SMALL
Fourth scheme of first twelve Dornier Do-24K1, applied in NEI.
Dornier Do24K1-1A-SMALL
Fourth scheme Dornier Do-24K1 (X-13 and on), applied in NEI.  [Aviolanda never applied this colours on the Dutch Dornier].
Dornier Do24K1-1A-SMALL
Fifth scheme of first twelve Dornier Do-24K1, no triangle op uppersides of wings; smaller triangle on fuselage and rudder painted over.
Dornier Do24K1-1A-SMALL
Fifth scheme Dornier Do-24k1 (X-13 and on): no triangle op uppersides of wings; smaller triangle on fuselage and rudder painted over.
Dornier Do24K1-1A-SMALL
Sixth scheme of first twelve Dornier Do-24K1: orange triangles replaced by Dutch Flag.
Dornier Do24K1-1A-SMALL
Sixth scheme Dornier Do-24k1 (X-13 and on): orange triangles replaced by Dutch Flag.

 

Literature.

AVIA; 33e jaargang nummer 6: Vliegtuig-Informatie: Dornier Do-24 Thijs Postma & F. Zandvliet Pag. 172 - 173 1974 Uitgevers Wyt, Rotterdam
AVIA; 33e jaargang nummer 8: Lezers schrijven: Dornier Do-24   Pag. 226 1974 Uitgevers Wyt, Rotterdam
Zestig jaar Marineluchtvaartdienst in Beeld.: Hugo Hooftman & Pag. 60 - 63 1977 Uitgever: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
Nederlandse Marinevliegtuigen: Thijs Postma & Nico Geldhof Pag. 26, 43 1978 Uitgever: Omniboek, 's Gravenhage
Verkennen en Bewaken Dornier Do-24K vliegboten van de Marineluchtvaartdienst: Nico Geldhof   1979 Uitgever: Afdeling Maritieme Historie van Min.v.Def., 's Gravenhage
Air Enthusiast 21: The cosmopolitan Dornier; Green, William & Swanborough, Gordon Pag. 9 - 20 1983 Uitgever: Pilot Press Ltd., Bromley, Kent
Nederlandse vliegtuigen naar buitenlands ontwerp: Theo Wesselink& PThijs Postma Pag. 42 - 53 1984 Uitgever: Romen Luchtvaart, Haarlem
40 Jaar luchtvaart in Indië: Gerard Casius & PThijs Postma Pag. 53 - 56; 68 - 69 1986 Uitgever: Uitgeverij De Alk, Alkmaar
Vliegen voor de Vloot 70 jaar Marineluchtvaartdienst: Harm J. Hazewinkel & Pag. 26 - 28 1987 Uitgever: Rebo Produkties, Sassenheim
70 Jaar Marine-LuchtvaartDienst: Nico Geldhof & Pag. 44 - 50 1987 Uitgeverij Eisma b.v., Leeuwarden
Van Aviolanda tot Fokker: Wijngaarden, P. van & Pag. 47 - 64 1987 Uitgever: De Klaroen, Alblasserdam
Dornier Do 24 Herinneringen aan een legendarische vliegboot: P. van Wijngaarden & P. Staal Pag. 22 - 51 1992 Uitgever: Bonneville, Bergen nh
Vliegtuigsquadrons 320 en 321 50 jaar: P. Staal & Ron van Basten Pag. 37 1993 Uitgever: Afdeling Maritieme Historie van Min.v.Def., 's Gravenhage
Camouflage en Kentekens J.Greuter e.a.   1997 Bonneville – Bergen (NH)
85 JAAR Marineluchtvaartdienst in beeld Van Farman tot NH 90 Helikopter: Peter Korbee & Pag. 58 - 59 2002 Uitgever: Korbee MLD Promotie, Valkenburg

 

Websites.

 

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History

The Dornier Wal, one of the most famous German flying boats of the time, made ​​its first flight on 6 November 1922. The Wal, designed by Claude Dornier, was a development of the Dornier Gs.1 from 1921.
To avoid problems with the Treaty of Versailles [Germany was not allowed to build aircraft] the Wal was built in Italy by Costruzioni Meccaniche Aeronautiche SA. This company was specially created to built the Wal.
A special feature was that it was built entirely of Duraluminum, further it featured 'stummels', a sort of stabilization on both sides of the hull, developed by Claude Dornier, and in addition it had a monoplane configuration.
One of the first orders came from Spain for six aircraft. That land also acquired a license for production by  CASA in Madrid.
Shortly afterwards the Japanese Kawasaki also obtained a license for the construction of the Dornier Wal, later followed by Aviolanda Papendrecht, The Netherlands and also for the American Dornier plant in the United States
Until 1931 the typet was built in both military and civilian variants in Pisa, Italy.

In 1925, four flying boats were taken over by a German airline Aero Lloyd for the line Danzig - Stockholm and Danzig -  Berlin; the aircraft were flown by Swedish and Italian crews. A year later, the aircraft were taken over by Lufthansa, which used them also for transatlantic mail flights.
The Norwegian polar explorer Amundsen also used the Dornier Wal for ​​his North Pole expedition.

The Wal could be equipped with a variety of engines, depending on the choice of the client, who had to ensure that the desired engines were delivered at the Dornier factory for installation.

Hence a variety of models and performance arose. As the engines became bigger and stronger, Dornier had often to make adjustments to the construction because of the increased power.
The first Wal could carry a load of 1000 kg, the version that Amundsen used could carry 4000 kg.

Eventually, some three hundred aircraft were built in twenty variants.
The designations for the latter types were 8-ton or 10-ton Wal (their weight). In 1933 the 8-ton Military Wal was designated Dornier Wall 33 and later as Do-15.
A further development of the Wal was the Dornier Do-18.
The fourteen tons Do Superwal with four engines, built in 1928, was a passenger aircraft for twenty passengers.

 

Technical information
Dimensions:
Length: 17,4 m Wingspan: 22,53 m
Height: 5,2 m Wing area: 96 m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 4000 kg Max. start weight: 7000 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 180 km/hr Rate of climb: - m/min
Cruising speed: 150 km/hr    
Range: 2100 km Service ceiling: - m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: Two Rolls Royce Eagle rated 350 hp each or two Lorraine-Dietrich rated 450 hp each
Crew: Five men
Armament: Two machine guns

 

Technical information: Dornier Wal F
Dimensions:
Length: 17,4 m Wingspan: 27 m
Height: 5,63 m Wing area: 96 m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 4000 kg Max. start weight: 7000 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 180 km/hr Rate of climb: - m/min
Cruising speed: 150 km/hr    
Range: 2100 km Service ceiling: - m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: Two Lorraine-Courlis rated 600 hp each
Crew: Five men
Armament: Two machine guns

 

Information about Dutch aircraft.

 

Dornier Wal D2.  entered service May 1926, out of service January 1935 here at NAS Morokrembangan.
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Dornier Wal D2.
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tDornier Wal D1 at NAS Morokrembangan, Netherlands East Indies.
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Dornier Wal D5.
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Results of an accident with Dornier Wal D-2 At NAS Morokrembangan in 1934.
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Results of an accident with  Dornier Wal D-2 at NAS Morokrembangan in 1934.
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Dornier Wal D-23 at NAS "De Mok", Texel.
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Dornier Wal D-24 in a hangar at NAS Morokrembangan (Soerabaja) in 1934.
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Dornier Wal D22.
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Dornier Wal D19.
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Formation  of three Dornier Wals.
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Dornier Wal D-21.
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Dornier Wal D23.
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Dornier Wal D-8 in aircraft dock I at NAS Morokrembangan.
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A Dornier Wal.
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Dornier Wal D21 at NAS "De Mok",Texel.
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Dornier Wal D-7 and D-15.
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Dornier Wal  D-26.
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Dornier Wal D-24 with bombs.
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Dornier Wal D9; entered service on June 15, 1928, written of in April 1939 at NAS Morokrembangan.
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A Dornier Wal, regarding the tail one of the first six aircraft D-1 till D-6.
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Dornier Wal F serial D41.
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Nacelle of Courliss engines of a Dornier Wal F.
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Dornier Wal F (serial D41, 1931-1942).
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Dornier Wal F, D-43 (1932-1942) - developed and built by Aviolanda Papendrecht.
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Dornier Wal

 

 

Serial
Serial
 Constr. nr.
Constr. nr.
 Date in service
Date in service
 Date out of service
Date out of service
 Notes
Notes
Ordered at S.A.I. Costruzione Mechaniche Aeronautiche, Marina di Pisa, Italy.
Ordering date 04-02-1926. Equipped with Lorraine Dietrich engines
D-1 60 05-1926 05-1939 Entered service May 1926;
Written off May 1939 at Naval Air station Morokrembangan.
D-2 61 05-1926 01-1935  
D-3 62 07-1926 05-1939  
D-4 63 07-1926 05-1939  
D-5 64 08-1926 05-1939  
D-6 74/1 04-11-1927 24-08-1928  
D-7 75/2 13-01-1928 05-1939  
D-8 76/3 02-02-1928 01-1935  
D-9 4 15-06-1928 04-1939  
Ordered at Aviolanda,Papendrecht on 30-12-1926.
Equipped with Lorraine Dietrich engines.
D-10 5 28-03-1928 27-12-1937 Crashed near Ambon.
D-11 6 05-05-1928 03-1940 Written off March 1940, Naval Air station Morokrembangan
D-12 7 16-05-1928 01-1939 Written off January 1939, Naval Air station Morokrembangan
D-13 8 15-06-1928 02-1939 Written off February 1939, Naval Air station Morokrembangan
D-14 9 20-08-1928 03-1940 Written off March 1940, Naval Air station Morokrembangan
D-15 10 26-07-1928 09-1939 Written off September 1939, Naval Air station Morokrembangan
D-16 11 20-08-1928 03-1940 Written off March 1940, Naval Air station Morokrembangan
D-17 12 10-09-1928 07-1939 Written off July 1939, Naval Air station Morokrembangan.
D-18 13 08-10-1928 01-1939 Written off January 1939, Naval Air station Morokrembangan
D-19 14 13-11-1928 11-1939 Written off November 1939, Naval Air station Morokrembangan
D-20 15 07-12-1928 01-1940 Written off 1940, Naval Air station Morokrembangan
D-21 16 21-03-1929 08-1939 Written off Augustus 1939, Naval Air station Morokrembangan.
D-22 17 21-03-1929 02-05-1929 Crashed near Basrah.
D-23 18 21-03-1929 20-05-1929 Destroyed by fire Naval Air station Palembang
Ordered at Aviolanda, Papendrecht on 19-12-1928.
D-24 19 04-06-1929 01-1939 Written off January 1939, Naval Air station Morokrembangan
D-25 20 04-06-1929 03-1940 Written off Naval Air station Morokrembangan
D-26 21 05-07-1929 14-04-1932 Crashed near Soerabaja.
D-27 22 13-08-1929 01-1940 Written off 1940, Naval Air station Morokrembangan
D-28 23 13-08-1929 03-1940 Written off Naval Air station Morokrembangan.
D-29 24 01-10-1929 01-1939 Written off Naval Air station Morokrembangan.
D-30 25 25-10-1929 01-1940 Written off 1940, Naval Air station Morokrembangan
D-31 26 07-11-1929 03-1940 Written off March 1940, Naval Air station Morokrembangan
D-32 27 19-12-1929 07-1939 Written off July 1940, Naval Air station Morokrembangan
D-33 28 25-03-1930 03-1939 Written off March 1939, Naval Air station Morokrembangan
D-34 29 20-05-1930 01-1940 Written off 1940, Naval Air station Morokrembangan
D-35 30 13-01-1931 01-1939 Used as test aircraft for new engines for Dornier Wal F.
Written of January 1939 at Naval Air station Morokrembangan
D-36 31 01-10-1930 14-08-1939 Crashed near Mapia.
D-37 32 14-11-1930 1940 Written off 1940, Naval Air station Morokrembangan.
D-38 33 16-02-1931 1940 Written off 1940, Naval Air station Morokrembangan.
D-39 34 22-07-1931 01-1939 Written off January 1939 Naval Air station Morokrembangan.
D-40 35 26-07-1931 01-1939 Written off January 1939 Naval Air station Morokrembangan.
Dornier Do-15 Wal F;
This was an improved version of the Dornier Wal, the wing span was enlarged to 27 m and a hull was added.
Built at Aviolanda, Papendrecht. Used exclusively in the Netherlands East Indies
D-41 36 25-08-1931 03-02-1942 Ordered on 07-06-1930.
Written off Naval Air station Morokrembangan.
Ordered on 18-12-1930
D-42 37 05-07-1932 1940 Written off Naval Air station Morokrembangan
D-43 38 05-07-1932 03-02-1942 Shot down near Soerabaja.
D-44 39 15-09-1932 03-03-1942 Destroyed during evacuation of Naval Air station Morokrembangan
D-45 40 01-10-1932 05-02-1942 Entered service in October 1932;
Out of service af bombing of Naval Air station Morokrembangan.
D-46 41 02-11-1932 05-02-1942 Destroyed during bombardment of Naval Air station Morokrembangan

 

1/72nd Scale

Kits

  • Airmodel
    • Kit 147: A vacu formed kit of a Dornier Wal, Version unknown.
  • Huma
    • Kit 6000: Dornier Do J Wal (Versions A,B,D,E) (for Dutch version a conversion of wings and fuselage is necessary)

Modelling add-on

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Decals

  • Dutch Decal
    • Set 72026: decal set for several aiircraft such as Dornier Wal F D-41

1/48th Scale

Kits

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Modelling add-on

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Decals

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 .

Scheme Colour name FS number BS-number Humbrol XtraColor Vallejo Model Color Vallejo Model Air
Standard #1: Delivery scheme: Overall Sea grey ~6440   129 X137 70.986  
Underside fuselage Black ~7038   33   70.950 71057
Wings Aluminium ~7178   191 / 56 X216 70.864 71.062

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

Dornier Wal RR 1 SMALL
Dornier Wal (Pisa Wal), delivery scheme, with Rolls Royce Eagle engines.
Dornier Wal RR 1 SMALL
Dornier Wal (Pisa Wal) with Rolls Royce Eagle engines.

 

Dornier Wal RR 1 SMALL
Dornier Wal (Aviolanda), delivery scheme, equipped with Lorraine Dietrichengines.
Dornier Wal LD 5 SMALL
Dornier Wal (Aviolanda) with different position of the serial on the fuselage.
Dornier Wal RR 1 SMALL
Dornier Wal (Aviolanda) with Lorraine Dietrich engines.
Note the modiefied roundels on the wings..
Dornier Wal RR 1 SMALL
Dornier Wal (Aviolanda) D-39 overall light blue experimental schem.
D-35, equiped with Lorraine Courlis engines also had these colours applied.
Note the modiefied roundels on the wings.
Dornier Wal LD 4 SMALL
Dornier Wal (Aviolanda) overall olijfgreen with orange triangles.

 

DDornier_Wal-LC-1 SMALL
Dornier Wal (Aviolanda) D-41 improved versions with modified fuselage, wings and Lorraine Courlis engines.
Dornier_Wal-LC-2 SMALL
Dornier Wal (Aviolanda) D-42 overall olijfgreen with orange triangles.

 

Literature.

Zestig jaar Marineluchtvaartdienst in Beeld. Hugo Hooftman Pag. 32 - 33 1977 Uitgever: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
Nederlandse Marinevliegtuigen Thijs Postma & Nico Geldhof Pag. 24 1978 Uitgever: Omniboek, 's Gravenhage
Luchtvaartwereld; 1e jaargang nummer 3: Marinevleugels onder de koperen ploert" Deel 2 Nico Geldhof Pag. 82 - 85 1984 Uitgeverij Ten Brink, Meppel
Luchtvaartwereld; 1e jaargang nummer 2: Marinevleugels onder de koperen ploert" Nico Geldhof Pag. 54 - 58 1984 Uitgeverij Ten Brink, Meppel
Nederlandse vliegtuigen naar buitenlands ontwerp Theo Wesselink & Thijs Postma Pag. 31 - 40 1984 Uitgever: Romen Luchtvaart, Haarlem
40 Jaar luchtvaart in Indië Gerard Casius & Thijs Postma Pag. 16; 53 1986 Uitgeverij De Alk, Alkmaar
Dornier Wal Vliegboot Michiel van der Mey Pag. 33 - 73 1986 Uitgever: Van der Mey, Kleve
Van Aviolanda tot Fokker P. van Wijngaarden Pag. 19 - 32 1987 Uitgever: De Klaroen, Alblasserdam
Vliegen voor de Vloot 70 jaar Marineluchtvaartdienst Harm J. Hazewinkel Pag. 14 - 15 1987 Uitgever: Rebo Produkties, Sassenheim
70 Jaar Marine-LuchtvaartDienst Nico Geldhof Pag. 28 1987 Uitgeverij Eisma b.v., Leeuwarden
Luchtvaart; 10e jaargang nummer 7/8: Dornier Wal D-22 van de MLD: een pechvogel   Pag. 280 1993 Uitgeverij Ten Brink, Meppel
Camouflage en Kentekens J.Greuter e.a.   1997 Bonneville – Bergen (NH)
85 JAAR Marineluchtvaartdienst in beeld: Van Farman tot NH 90 Helikopter Peter Korbee Pag. 46 - 47 2002 Uitgever: Korbee MLD Promotie, Valkenburg
Een herinnering aan de Nederlandse zeevliegers De Dornier Wal vliegboot: het eerste maritieme patrouillevliegtuig der Koninklijke Marine Michiel van der Mey   2005 Uitgever: Van der Mey, Kleve

 

Websites.

 

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Douglas developed the DC-4 in response to requests from Eastern and United Airlines, after the failed DC-4E, which proved too complicated and uneconomical.

Before the type entered production World War Two broke out and all contracts were taken over by the USAF, designating the aircraft as C-54; US Navy gave it the designation R5D.

The first C-54 made ​​its first flight on 14 February 1942. 1163 Examples were built between 1942 and 1946. After the war a further 79 DC-4s were built.

After the war the type was developed into the larger DC-6 and DC-7.

 

Versions.

At  this website you may find an overview of DC-4 and C-54 variants.

 

Technical information
Dimensions:
Length: 28,2 m Wingspan: 35,8 m
Height: 8,38 m Wing area: 136 m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 17 660 kg Max. start weight: 33 000 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 442 km/hr Rate of climb: - m/min
Cruising speed: 310 km/hr    
Range: 6400 km Service ceiling: 6800 m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: Four Pratt & Whitney R-2000-9 rated 1450 hp each. (type of engine installed may vary)
Crew: -
Armament: None

 

In service with NGAT (Netherlands Governent Air Transport) and NEIAF.

In service with Netherlands Government Air Transport.

The NGAT was in fact the successor of no. 1316 (Dutch Communications) Flight. Autumn 1945 fourteen C-54s were acquired from the USAF by the Dutch Government.

These aircraft were completely overhauled and modified for transport of 28 passengers and 2000 kg freight.

Initially the orange triangle was applied as national insignia and also "military" serials were added. The aircraft were property of the Dutch Government and flown by KLM crew. One of the reasons was that in those days it was forbidden for civil aircraft to use several (military) airfields along the route to Netherlands East Indies. Spring 1947 the situation has changed and the aircraft were officially handed over to the KLM and received a civil KLM colour scheme and also civil registrations.

See also the site of Herman Dekker for more information about this subject.

Douglas C-54 Skymaster in Nederlands-Indië in de kleuren van Netherlands Government Air Transport (omgezet in KLM in 1945).
Douglas C-54 Skymaster in Netherlands East-indies in the colours of te Netherlands Government Air Transport.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Staart van een Douglas C-54 Skymaster in de kleuren van Netherlands Government Air Transport (omgezet in KLM in 1945) tijdens onderhoud in de open lucht. Met oranje driehoeken.
Tail of a Douglas C-54 Skymaster in Netherlands East-indies in the colours of the Netherlands Government Air Transport during maintenance .
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Douglas C-54 Skymaster in Nederlands-Indië in de kleuren van Netherlands Government Air Transport (omgezet in KLM in 1945). Met oranje driehoeken.
Douglas C-54 Skymaster in Netherlands East-indies in the colours of the Netherlands Government Air Transport.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]

 

In service with NEIAF.

The four Skymasters arrived in November 1946 and entered service with no 19 squadron NEIAF. The aircraft flew mainly for NIGAT, Netherlands-Indies Government Air Transport.
The aircraft were meant for exploitation by the KNILM (Koninklijke Nederlands-Indische Luchtvaart Maatschappij).
As this came to nothing, the aircraft were sold to KLM in August

Douglas C-54 Skymaster van het 19e Squadron.
Douglas C-54 Skymaster of squadron 19, NEIAF.
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Serial overview NGAT and NEIAF

Serial overview NGAT

Serial
Serial
 US Fiscal Year nr.
US Fiscal Year nr.
 Constr.nr.
Constr.nr.
 Date in service
Date in service
 Date out of service
Date out of service
 Notes
Notes
All aircraft were in use with no 1316 Flight RAF
NL300 41-37303 3094     To KLM as PH-TAB
NL301 42-72275 10380     To KLM as PH-TAC
NL302 42-72274 10379     To KLM as PH-TAD
NL303 42-72316 10421     To KLM as PH-TAA
NL304 41-37290 3081     To KLM as PH-TAF
NL305 42-72315 10420     To KLM as PH-TAG
NL306 41-37277 3067     1316 Dutch Communication Flight. Burned on 5-11-1946
NL307 42-72287 10392     To KLM as PH-TAH
NL308 41-37288 3079     To KLM as PH-TAI
NL309 42-107445 7464     To KLM as PH-TAK
NL310 42-72270 10375     To KLM as PH-TAL
NL311 42-72286 10391     To KLM as PH-TAM
NL312 41-37293 3084     To KLM as PH-TAN
NL313 41-37308 3099     To KLM as PH-TAO
NL314 42-72271 10376     To KLM as PH-TBS
NL315 42-72272 10377     To KLM as PH-TBU
NL316 42-72207 10312     To KLM as PH-TCD
NL350 42-107436 7544     It is uncertain wether this serial was actually used. After the war (19-2-1946) to KLM as PH-TCP (ntu), became PJ-ALW

 

Serial overview NEIAF.

Serial US-Fisc. Year-nr. Constr.nr. Date in service Date out fo service Notes
DT-994     11-1946 08-1947  
DT-995     11-1946 08-1947  
DT-996     11-1946 08-1947  
DT-997     11-1946 08-1947  

 

1/72nd Scale

Kits

  • Mach2
    • GP034: Douglas DC4/C54 Skymaster (PanAm, USAAF, US Navy)
  • Revell
    • 04877: Douglas C-54 Skymaster

Modelling add-on

  • Harald Hensel
    • Set 72007: Corrected DC4/C54 Engine set (MACH2)
  • Aeroclub
    • Set P084: 2x Hamilton Standard 3 bld 13`6'' diam prop (C54,DC4)
  • Red Roo
    • Set 72148: DC4 Canopy and astrodome (MACH 2)
  • Eduard
    • Set E73-530: Detailset C54 Skymaster Cargo Interior (Revell)
    • Set E73-529 / SS529: Detailset C54 Skymaster Interior Self adhesive (Revell)
    • Set E72-605: Detailset C54 Exterior (Revell)

Decals

  • Dutch Decal
    • Set 72079: Dutch Flags (B25 Mitchell, C54, Lockheed L12 (NEIAAF), B24 Liberator, Catalina, D24 (MLD), Do24 (RAAF))
    • Set DC723: Douglas C54/DC-4, (Neth Government Air Transport, KLM, KNILM)
  • FlevoDecals
    • Set FD72-003: Netherlands East Indies KNIL 1942-1947 part 1 (Hurricane, C47, C54, P40N, B25 Mitchell)

1/48th Scale

Kits

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Modelling add-on

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Decals

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The Skymasters were overall bare metal.

 

Scheme Colour name FS number BS number Humbrol XtraColor WEM Vallejo Model Color Vallejo Model Air
Standard #1 Overall bare metal            

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

Douglas C54_Skymaster-MLKNIL-SMALL
Douglas C-54 Skymaster: DT-997 no 19 Squadron NEIAF
Douglas C54_Skymaster-NGAT-SMALL
Douglas C-54 Skymaster: Netherlands Government Air Transport.

 

Literature.

Dutch Military Aviation 1945-1978 Paul A. Jackson pag. 126 1978 Uitgever: Midland Countries Publications, Leicester
Nederlandse Vliegtuig-Encyclopedie No. 14 Douglas Skymaster en DC-4 Hugo Hooftman   1982 COCKPIT-uitgeverij, Bennekom
Luchtvaartwereld; jaargang 1, nummer 7: Luchtvaartwereld Vliegtuigdossier nr. 8 Douglas DC-4 Skymaster Harm J. Hazewinkel pag. 38 - 39 1982 Uitgever: Geromy, Maarssen
AVIA; 43e jaargang nummer 1: DC - De geschiedenis van de Douglas-verkeersvliegtuigen. Bart van der Klaauw Pag. 54 - 57 1984 Uitgevers Wyt, Rotterdam
Luchtvaartwereld; 4e jaargang nummer 7/8: Skymasters voor de vliegende Hollander Nico Geldhof pag. 215 - 219 1987 Uitgeverij Ten Brink, Meppel
Luchtvaartwereld; 4e jaargang nummer 9: Skymasters voor de vliegende Hollander Nico Geldhof pag. 245 - 251 1987 Uitgeverij Ten Brink, Meppel
Squadrons van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht (derde herzien druk) Willem Helfferich pag. 22 1994 Uitgevers Wyt, Rotterdam
Camouflage en Kentekens J.Greuter e.a.   1997 Bonneville – Bergen (NH)

 

Websites.

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