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History

The Piper L4 Cub basically originates from the Taylor E3 Taylor, which was built by Taylor Aircraft in 1930. W.T. Piper was the main investor in the Taylor factory and became the owner after the bankruptcy of Taylor Aircraft.
In 1936 the design was significantly modified by W. Jamouneau, creating a new type, which was designated as Piper J-2. Between 1936 and 1938 1200 examples were produced.

In 1938, the factory was burned to the ground entirely and a new one was built in Lock Haven. There Taylor Aircraft started building the J-3, an improved version of the J-2.
The J-3 could be fitted with different engines, the J=3C for example had a Continental A engine.

With the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939, a initially civilian training program was set up in the USA, where the Piper J-3 was used. Between 1939 and 1940, then were more than 3000 Piper J-3s built.
In 1941 a military version was released, called Piper O-59, in 1942 changed to L-4 and NE (US Navy designation). This hardly differed from the original civilian J-3.

The L-4 Grasshopper had a canopy with more glass panes in order to improve visibility.
Over 5400 examples were built, including 250 NE-1 and NE-2 for the US Navy.
All L-4 versions had a tandem cockpit and were, like the Taylor Craft L2 and Aeronca L-3 referred to as Grasshopper.
During the war the L-4 was used for a variety of tasks such as reconnaissance, light transport, artillery reconnaissance and also for medical transport (medevac)
After the war, many aircraft were sold as surplus, but many were still used in military service.

Versions.

J-3:

original version with a Continental A-40, A-40-2 or A-40-3 engine rated 28 kW.

J3C-40 :

Version built from July 1938 with a Continental A-40-4 or A-40-5 rated 30 kW.

J3C-50 :

Version built from July 1938 with a Continental A-50-1 or A-40-2 up to A-40 -9 rated 37 kW.

J3C-50S with an optional float kit.

J3C-65 :

Version built from July 1939 with a Continental A-65-1, A-65-3, 6, 7, 8, 8F, 9 or 14 rated 48 kW or a Continental A-65-14, A-75-8, A-75-8-9 or A-75-12 rated 56 kW or a Continental A-85-8 or C-85-12 rated 63 kW or a Continental A-90-8F rated 67 kW.

J3C-65S: with an optional float kit.
YO-59: Four examples of the J3C-65 for test and evaluation purposes for US Army.
O-59:: Production version for USAAC; later designated as L-4
O-59A: improved USAAC version with a Continental O-170-3 rated 48 kW; later designated as L-4A.
L-4B: as L-4A, but without radio.
L-4H: as L-4B, but with improved equipment and fixed pitch propeller.
L-4J: as L-4H with variable pitch propeller.
NE-1: US Navy designation of the J3C-65 with double steering; 230 examples built.
NE-2: NE-1 with minor changes of equipment, 20 examples built.

J3F-50 :

Version built from July 1938 with a Franklin 4AC-150 Series 50 rated 37 kW.

J3F-50S: with an optional float kit.

J3F-60 :

Version built from April 1940 with a Franklin 4AC-150 Series A engine rated 48 kW or a Franklin 4AC-171 rated 45 kW.

J3F-60S: with an optional float kit

J3F-65 :

Version built from Augustus 1940 with a Franklin 4AC-176-B2 or a Franklin 4AC-176-BA2 rated 48 kW.

De J3F-65S: with an optional float kit.
L-4D: designation of five examples of the J3F-65 for the USAAC

J3L :

built form September 1938 and equipped with a Lycoming O-145-A1 engine rated 37 kW or a Lycoming O-145-A2 or A3 engine rated 41 kW.

J3L-S: with an optional float kit.

J3L-65 :

built from May 1940 equipped with a Lycoming O-145-B1, B2 or B3 rated 48 kW.

J3L-65S: with an optional float kit.
L-4C: designation of eight examples of the J3L-65, initially referred to as UC-83A.

J3P :

Version with a Lenape LM-3-50 or Lenape AR-3-160 rated 37 kW.

J-3R :

Version with slotted flaps and a Lenape LM-3-65 rated 48 kW.

J-3X :

version built in 1944 with a cantilever wing and a Continental A-65-8 rated 48 kW

Commandre :

French version of the J-3 Cub

TG-8 :

Three seat glider version for training purposes, 250 examples built.

LNP: US Navy designation of three TG-8s.

Technical information
Dimensions:
Length:	6,83 m	Wingspan:	10,74 m
Height:	2,03 m	Wing area:	- m²
Weights:
Empty weight:	345 kg	Max. start weight:	550 kg
Performances:
Max. speed:	140 km/hr	Climbing speed:	- m/min
Cruising speed:	121 km/hr
Range:	354 km	Service ceiling:	3500 m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type:	One Continental O-170-3 rated 65 hp
Crew:	-
Armament:	None

After the Second World War, the former Dutch East Indies were (temporarily) governed by the British government.

Just in December 1945 put the first Dutch troops entered officially Dutch-Indian soil.

In the course of the year was a need for a liaison and also to support the KNIL (NEi Army) and 17 squadron was established.

At that time, four ex Japanese biplanes, obtained from the RAF, were used for reconnaissance purposes.

The first three Piper Cubs were purchased in September 1945 by F/O Captain Schoof for use as a sports aircraft for freed KNIL soldiers who stayed in a camp in Manila in the Philippines. The new aircraft were declared surplus and were obtained from a dump. The devices kept their American serials.

In early November 1945, the aircraft plus a fourth example were shipped to Balikpapan on Borneo with the intention to be further forwarded to Tjililitan Java, to support the 1st Infantry Battalion of the KNIL. However, the British wanted still not authorize the transfer of (military) equipment to West Java.

In late November, the four Japanese biplanes were obtained from the RAF to carry out explorations.

So the Pipers remained in storage. In December 1945, the infantry battalions II and IV and a battalion of marines were disembarked in Batavia. The four Pipers were intended to support this group.

Early March 1946 the brigade arrived to occupy Bali and Lombok. They took two temporarily registered as PC-3 and PC-4 Pipers with them. These were taken over from the detachment of 17 VARWA squadron which had received them late August 1946. The other two Pipers, temporarily registered as PC-1 and PC-2 were sent to Batavia to replace the Japanese aircraft based at Tjililitan. These aircraft arrived there in February 1946 and were for the Base Operations and late August they were used by the A patrol of 17 VARWA squadron.

On July 20, 1946 the official registration of the aircraft became PC0-1 to PC0-4, according to the (pre-war) registration system of the ML-KNIL. PC meant Piper Cub and 0 for unarmed training aircraft.

On August 16 it was changed in PC0-001 to PC0-004 and in late August again in PC4-001 to PC4-004 where 4 was military aid plane (army co-operation).

In May 1946 the BPM bought a five Piper Cubs, but initially had no pilots and maintenance technicians available. The Pipers were therefore loan to the NEIAF from late July 1946 until the end of December.

Piper L-4 Cub, PH-UCS, as R345, photographed at the Open Day Dutch Air Force, July 1994 at air base Leeuwarden.

These aircraft PK-SAA to PK-SAE received no ML-registration, but just the last letter of the civil registration (small) on the tip of the tail. Four aircraft went to the A-patrol and the fifth went to the detachment on Andir

The four devices on Tjililitan went in September 1946 on the VOS (Pre-training school), This took care for the selection of trainee pilots for ML-KNIl (NEIAF) from September 26, 1946 and on.

December 31, a new loan agreement for one year was agreed. In April 1947 it was agreed that the ML-KNIL (NEIAF) would take over the aircraft at the end of the loan period and would deliver five new aircraft to the BPM.

In July 1947, the five (former) BPM Pipers recieved the registrations R-329 to R-333.

In June 1946, 24 new aircraft were acquired from the US in Leyte, Philippines, including 30 radios, and initial stock parts. These arrived on 24 August in Surabaya, where four planes were unloaded, the remaining aircraft were sent to Batavia.

In April 1947 another 46 US aircraft were obtained, including five aircraft for BPM. These arrived on June 7, 1947 in Batavia. The most aircraft were transferred to Tjililitan. These Pipers were registered as R-335 to R-380.

1st Serial	Tweede Serial	Derde Serial	Vierde Serial	Vijfde Serial	Constr.nr.	US Fisc. year nr	Date in service	Date out of service	Notes
1st series aircraft
PC0-1	PC0-001	PC4-001	PC-001	R-301	13542	45-4802	09-1945	1950	To Auris
PC0-2	PC0-002	PC4-002	PC-002	R-302	13538	45-4798	09-1945	01-03-1950	To Auris
PC0-3	PC0-003	PC4-003	PC-003	R-303	-		09-1945	30-11-1946	Written off Medan
PC0-4	PC0-004	PC4-004	PC-004	R-304	-		11-1945	01-07-1947	Written off te Bali

Serial	2^nd Serial	Constr.nr.	US Fisc. Year no.	Date in service	Date out of service	Notes
Second series aircraft; on loan from BPM (later taken over)
A	R-329	13320	45-4580	08-1946	01-03-1950	PK-SAA; To Auris
B	R-330	13307	45-4567	08-1945	10-06-1950	PK-SAB; To Auris
C	R-331	13295	45-4555	08-1946	1950	PK-SAC; To Auris
D	R-332	13294	45-4554	08-1946	10-04-1950	PK-SAD; To Auris
E	R-333	13311	45-4571	08-1946	04-1950	PK-SAE; To Auris

Serial Serial	2^nd Serial 2^nd Serial	Constr. nr. Constr. nr.	US Fiscal Year nr. US Fiscal Year nr.	Date in service Date in service	Date out of service Date out of service	Notes Notes
Third series aircraft: bought in June 1946; Arrived on August 25 at Batavia.
PC4-005	R-305	13424	45-4684	25-08-1946	1950	To Auris
PC4-006	R-306	13460	45-4720	25-08-1946	10-06-1950	To Auris
PC4-007	R-307	13425	45-4685	25-08-1946	10-06-1950	To Auris
PC4-007	R-308	13418	45-4678	25-08-1946	10-06-1950	To Auris
PC4-009	R-309	13422	45-4682	25-08-1946	04-1950	To Auris
PC4-010	-	-	-	25-08-1946	15-01-1947	Written off Cianjur
PC4-011	-	-	-	25-08-1946	03-1947	Written off
PC4-012	R-312	13466	45-4726	25-08-1946	1950	To Auris
PC4-013	R-313	13358	45-4618	25-08-1946	04-1950	To Auris
PC4-014	R-314	13474	45-4734	25-08-1946	04-1950	To Auris
PC4-015	R-315	13411	45-4671	25-08-1946	1950	To Auris
PC4-016	R-316	13456	45-4716	25-08-1946	1950	To Auris
PC4-017	R-317	13454	45-4714	25-08-1946	10-06-1950	To Auris
PC4-018	R-318	13362	45-4622	25-08-1946	1950	To Auris
PC4-019	R-319	13440	45-4700	25-08-1946	1950	To Auris
PC4-020	-	-	-	25-08-1946	31-3-1947	Written off West-Java
PC4-021	R-321	13337	45-4597	25-08-1946	1950	To Auris
PC4-022	R-322	13433	45-4693	25-08-1946	04-01-1949	Written off
PC4-023	R-323	13432	45-4692	25-08-1946	23-09-1947	Written off Tandjung Balei
PC4-024	R-324	13412	45-4672	25-08-1946	1950	To Auris
PC4-025	R-325	13449	45-4709	25-08-1946	04-1950	To Auris
PC4-026	R-326	13459	45-4719	25-08-1946	1950	To Auris
PC4-027	-	13467	45-4727	28-08-1946	21-07-1947	Written off Bandoeng
PC4-028	R-328	13464	45-4724	28-08-1946	10-06-1950	To Auris

Serial Serial	Constr. nr. Constr. nr.	US Fiscal Year nr. US Fiscal Year nr.	Date in service Date in service	Date out of service Date out of service	Notes Notes
Fourht series aircraft bought in April 1947 and arrived on June 7, 1947 at Batavia.
R-335	13754	45-5014	07-06-1947	1950	To Auris
R-336	13755	45-5015	07-06-1947	12-05-1950	To Auris
R-337	13756	45-5016	07-06-1947	1950	To Auris
R-338	13757	45-5017	07-06-1947	07-11-1947	Written off
R-330	13761	45-5021	07-06-1947	21-01-1949	Written off
R-340	13762	45-5022	07-06-1947	1950	To Auris
R-341	13763	45-5023	07-06-1947	1950	To Auris
R-342	13764	45-5024	07-06-1947	1950	To Auris
R-343	13765	45-5025	07-06-1947	01-03-1950	To Auris
R-344	13766	45-5026	07-06-1947	10-06-1950	To Auris
R-345	13767	45-5027	07-06-1947	01-03-1950	To Auris
R-346	13768	45-5028	07-06-1947	01-07-1948	As PK-SAF to aviation club Batavia
R-347	13769	45-5029	07-06-1947	1950	To Auris
R-348	13770	45-5030	07-06-1947	05-1948	Written off Medan
R-349	13771	45-5031	07-06-1947	1950	To Auris
R-350	13772	45-5032	07-06-1947	12-05-1950	To Auris
R-351	13773	45-5033	07-06-1947	1950	To Auris
R-352	13774	45-5034	07-06-1947	1950	To Auris
R-353	13777	45-5037	07-06-1947	22-10-1949	Written off
R-354	13778	45-5038	07-06-1947	1950	To Auris
R-355	13779	45-5039	07-06-1947	1950	To Auris
R-356	13785	45-5045	07-06-1947	03-05-1948	Written off
R-357	13787	45-5047	07-06-1947	10-06-1950	To Auris
R-358	13789	45-5049	07-06-1947	1950	To Auris
R-369	13794	45-5054	07-06-1947	1950	To Auris
R-360	13796	45-5056	07-06-1947	28-10-1949	Written off
R-361	13797	45-5057	07-06-1947	1950	To Auris
R-362	13799	45-5059	07-06-1947	04-1950	To Auris
R-363	13802	45-5062	07-06-1947	1950	To Auris
R-364	13806	45-5066	07-06-1947	1950	To Auris
R-365	13808	45-5068	07-06-1947	1950	To Auris
R-366	13809	45-5069	07-06-1947	1950	To Auris
R-367	13810	45-5070	07-06-1947	03-02-1950	To Auris
R-368	13812	45-5072	07-06-1947	1950	To Auris
R-369	13815	45-5075	07-06-1947	04-1950	To Auris
R-370	13816	45-5076	07-06-1947	01-07-1948	As PK-SAF to aviation club Batavia
R-371	13817	45-5077	07-06-1947	20-06-1950	To Auris
R-372	13818	45-5078	07-06-1947	1950	To Auris
R-373	13819	45-5079	07-06-1947	13-05-1950	To Auris
R-374	13821	45-5081	07-06-1947	1950	To Auris
R-375	13823	45-5083	07-06-1947	1950	To Auris
R-376	13856	45-5116	07-06-1947	1950	To Auris
R-377	13861	45-5121	07-06-1947	1950	To Auris
R-378	13868	45-5128	07-06-1947	1950	To Auris
R-379	13883	45-5143	07-06-1947	1950	To Auris
R-380	13886	45-5146	07-06-1947	10-06-1950	To Auris

1/72nd Scale

Kits

Kovozávody Prostejov
- Kit 3146: Piper L4H Cub (wheels)
- Kit 3147: Piper L4H with Floats
- Kit 20.031: Piper L4H Cub (Wheels)
- Kit M7240: Piper L4A/B Cub (USAAF) [new mould by AZ Model]
- Kit M7243: Piper L4H/J Cub (French AF, RAAF, AURI, ML-KNIL) [new mould by AZ Model]
Mastercraft
- Kit 3146: Same kit as KP: Piper L4H Cub (Wheels version)

Modelling add-on

Kovozávody Prostejov
- Set EX006: Piper L4/K68 Cub Mask for Canopy and wheels (KP)
Peewit
- Set M72021: Piper L-4 Canopy masking (Kovozávody Prostejov)

Decals

Dutch Decal
- Set 72022: A decal set for several aircraft such as Piper L-4 Cub: R-371/R-345.
- Set 72067: Decals aircraft such as Fokker C.X; Lockheed Loestar; C-47 Dakota; Piper L4J; North American B-25 C, B-25J en B-25G Mitchell; Mitsubishi Ki-57 Topsy; Beech At-11 Kansan

1/48th Scale

Kits

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- Kit --: --

Modelling add-on

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Decals

Dutch Decal
- Set 72022: A decal set for several aircraft such as Piper L-4 Cub: R-371/R-345.

Scheme		Colour name	FS-nummer	Humbrol	XtraColor	Vallejo Model Color
Standard #1	Upper surfaces	Olive drab		66	X112 ANA 613	70.887
	Spots	mediumgreen		149	X114 Medium green	70.895
	Undersides	Grey	~6173	156?	X132	70.992

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

Scheme 1: Piper L-4 Cub.
The first scheme, overall (weathered) olive drab and neutral grey undersides with white rudder and, in red the aircraft number. Applied on e.g. PC-003 and PC-004.

Scheme 2: Piper L-4 Cub.
The second scheme, overall (weathered) olive drab and neutral grey undersides with flag with white border as national markings; serials on the vertical tail. Most aircraft had medium green spots on wings and tail (just like the US aircraft).

Scheme 3: Piper L-4 Cub.
The third scheme, overall (weathered) olive drab and neutral grey undersides with flag with white border as national markings; new serials on the vertical tail. Most aircraft had medium green spots on wings and tail (just like the US aircraft).

Scheme 4: Piper L-4 Cub.
The fourth scheme, overall olive drab and neutral grey undersides with Dutch roundel as national markings and serial in white on the fuselage. (The aircraft seem to be overhauled and completely repainted, obivous no green spots were re-applied.)

Scheme 5: Piper L-4 Cub.
This scheme, which is identical to the previous paint scheme 4. Note the white wing tips, applied on aircraft of 17 VARWA, so it could be recognized easily by the Dutch fighter pilots

Literature.

Army Co-operation bij de Militaire Luchtvaart in Indië 1946 - 1950	P.C. Boer		2004	Sectie Luchtmachthistorie - 's Gravenhage
Camouflage en Kentekens	J.Greuter e.a.		1997	Bonneville – Bergen (NH)
Militaire Luchtvaart in Nederlandsch-Indië in beeld Deel 2	Hugo Hooftman	Pag. 133 - 142	1981	Uitgever: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel

Websites.

Special thanks to M.T.A. Schep for the information which helped me a lot to produce and correct my initial colour schemes.

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History

Text about the development.

Versions.

Text about version.

Technical information Piper L-18C Super Cub
Dimensions:
Length:	6,88 m	Wing span:	10,74 m
Height:	- m	Wing area:	- m²
Weights:
Empty Weight:	381 kg	Max. start weight:	794 kg
Performance:
Cruising speed:	- km/u	Max. speed:	180 km/u
Climbing speed:	- m/min
Service ceiling:	4572 m	Range:	740 km
Miscellaneous:
Crew:	Two men
Engine type:	One Lycoming Continental C-90 rated 90 hp
Notes:	Piper PA-18-95

Technical information Piper L-21A Super Cub
Dimensions:
Length:	6,8 m	Wing span:	10,7 m
Height:	1,9 m	Wing area:	16,6 m²
Weights:
Empty Weight:	430 kg	Max. start weight:	716 kg
Performance:
Cruising speed:	185 km/u	Max. speed:	198 km/u
Climbing speed:	- m/min
Service ceiling:	6598 m	Range:	1238 km
Miscellaneous:
Crew:	Two men
Engine type:	One Lycoming Continental O-290-D rated 125 hp
Notes:	Piper PA-18-125

Technical information Piper L-21B Super Cub
Dimensions:
Length:	6,8 m	Wing span:	10,7 m
Height:	1,9 m	Wing area:	16,6 m²
Weights:
Empty Weight:	430 kg	Max. start weight:	793 kg
Performance:
Cruising speed:	- km/u	Max. speed:	185 km/u
Climbing speed:	- m/min
Service ceiling	- m	Range:	742 km
Miscellaneous:
Crew:	Two men
Engine type:	One Lycoming Continental O-320 rated 150 hp
Notes:	Piper PA-18-135

The Piper Super Cubs entered service during the fifties and replaced the Auster Mk. III, which was used for Army Observation and Liaison tasks.
The Pipers entered service with Squadron 298, 299 and 300 of Groep Lichte vliegtuigen (GPLV = Group Light Aircraft of the Duthc Army).

Also the type was used to train pilots for their 'Klein Militair Brevet' (elementary training). The training aircraft had an orange day-glo engine nacelle.
Further the Pipers were use by so called "maandvliegers" (monthly pilots), mainly staff officers who wanted to maintain their flying skills.

Piper Super Cub, R-122 from SKHV, photographed August 2002 at Airshow Lelystad..

Piper Super Cub, R-177 from SKHV, photographed August 2002 at Airshow Lelystad.

On Thunderstreaks.com you can find some photo's of aircraft of squadron no 300, such as the Piper Super Cub.

Ongelukkige neuslanding door een Piper Super Cub.

Nose stand of a Piper L-18C Super Cub.
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Belly landing of a Piper L-18C. [p Beeldbank NIMH]

Piper Super Cub, registratie 5G-71, gefotografeerd op 22 december 1955.

Piper L-18C Super Cub, serial 5G-71, December 22, 1955.
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Geel beschilderde Super Cub (registratie 8A-31).

Yellow L-18C Super Cub (serial 8A-31).
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Super Cub, registratie 8A-66, rijdend over het platform.

L-18C Super Cub, serial 8A-66, taxiing on the platform.
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Air-to-air opname van Super Cub (registratie 8A-85) in schuin/achteraanzicht.

L-18C Super Cub (serial 8A-85)
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Boven- voor- en zijaanzicht van taxiënde Piper Super Cub R-165.

Taxiing Piper Super Cub R-165.
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Monteurs aan het werk aan de Piper Super Cub, R-126.

Mechanic working with Piper Super Cub, R-126.
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Monteur controleert de motor van een Piper Super Cub.

Mechanic checks the engine of a Piper Super Cub.
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Piper L21-A Super cub.
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Piper L21-A Super Cub
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Het instrumentenpaneel van een Piper Super Cub.

The instrument panel of a Piper Super Cub.
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Serial overview Piper L-18C, Piper L-21A en Piper L-21B Super Cub

Serial overview Piper L-18C Super Cub

Serial Serial	Fiscal Year nr. Fiscal Year nr.	Constr. nr. Constr. nr.	Notes notes
R-30	52-2427	18-2027	Written off
R-31	52-2428	18-2028	Written off
R-32	52-2429	18-2029	Written off
R-33	52-2430	18-2030	To Germany as D-EMAD
R-34	52-2431	18-2031	To Germany as D-ELIH
R-35	52-2432	18-2032	To Germany as D-ENWO
R-36	52-2433	18-2033	To Germany as D-ENLC
R-37	52-2434	18-2034	To Germany as D-EMOR
R-38	52-2435	18-2035
R-39	52-2437	18-2037	To Germany as D-EMAM
R-40	52-2445	18-2045	Type L-18C-PI; became PH-WJK, later to England as G-BAFV
R-41	52-2449	18-2049	Became LX-AIT
R-42	52-2451	18-2051	Type L-18C-PI; Became LN-KCO
R-43	52-2436	18-2036	Type L-18C-PI; Became PH-NLF
R-44	52-2450	18-2050	Type L-18C-PI; To Germany as D-EMKE
R-45	52-2452	18-2052	Type L-18C-PI; Became PH-NLB, later OO-SPE, later to England as G-AXLZ
R-46	52-2438	18-2038	Type L-18C-PI; Became LN-KCP
R-47	52-2439	18-2039	Written off
R-48	52-2442	18-2042	Became LN-KCR
R-49	52-2443	18-2043	To Germany as D-EMOD
R-50	52-2446	18-2046	Became PH-JWK
R-51	52-2447	18-2047	Became PH-NLE, later to England as G-AXGA
R-52	52-2448	18-2048	Type L-18C-PI; To Germany as D-EMVY
R-53	52-2460	18-2060	Became OO-SPG
R-54	52-2461	18-2061	Became LN-KCS
R-55	52-2466	18-2066	Type L-18C-PI; To Germany as D-ENWI
R-56	52-2467	18-2067	Written off
R-57	52-2468	18-2068	Written off
R-58	52-2469	18-2069	Became LN-KCT
R-59	52-2470	18-2070	Became OO-SPH
R-60	52-2471	18-2071	Written off
R-61	52-2472	18-2072	To Germany as D-ENAN
R-62	52-2473	18-2073	Became PH-GAL
R-63	52-2474	18-2074	Written off
R-64	52-2475	18-2075	To France as F-BNLR
R-65	52-2476	18-2076	Type L-18C-PI; Became PH-WAN, OO-WAN, PH-WAN
R-66	52-2441	18-2041	Type L-18C-PI; To Germany as D-ENAS
R-67	52-2444	18-2044	Became PH-NLG
R-68	52-2453	18-2053	Became LN-KCU, later PH-LUF
R-69	52-2454	18-2054	Type L-18C-PI; Became LN-KCV
R-70	52-2455	18-2055	Type L-18C-PI; Became OO-SPF
R-71	52-2456	18-2056	To Germany as D-ENAW
R-72	52-2457	18-2057	Type L-18C-PI; Became PH-NLD
R-73	52-2458	18-2058	Became PH-JKB
R-74	52-2459	18-2059	Type L-18C-PI; Became LN-KCW
R-75	52-2440	18-2040	To France as F-BNLQ
R-76	52-2462	18-2062	Type L-18C-PI; Became LN-KCX
R-77	52-2463	18-2063	Written off
R-78	52-2464	18-2064	Written off
R-79	52-2465	18-2065	Type L-18C-PI; Became PH-CWA
R-80	53-4778	18-3178	ex OL-L104; Written off
R-81	53-4779	18-3179	ex OL-L105; Became PH-ALM
R-82	53-4780	18-3180	ex OL-L106; Became PH-VCU
R-83	53-4781	18-3181	Type L-18C-PI; ex OL-L107; Became PH-VCV
R-84	53-4782	18-3182	ex OL-L108; To Germany as D-ECQA
R-85	53-4783	18-3183	ex OL-L109; Became PH-JFF, later PH-VCU
R-86	53-4784	18-3184	ex OL-L1 10; To Germany as D-EDVO
R-87	53-4785	18-3185	ex OL-L1 11; Preserved
R-88	53-4786	18-3186	ex OL-L1 12; Became PH-WAL, latr PH-VCW

Serial overview Piper L-21A Super Cub

Serial Serial	Fiscal Year nr. Fiscal Year nr.	Constr. nr. Constr. nr.	Date out of service Date out of service	Notes notes
R 206	51-15658	18-1658		Used for spare parts
R-201	51-15685	18-1685	1969	To Germany as D-EETT
R-202	51-15681	18-1681	1969	To Germany as D-EEWO
R-203	51-15683	18-1683	1969	To PH-KAW
R-204	51-15687	18-1687	1969	To PH-GAI
R-205	51-15686	18-1686	1969	To PH-VCX
R-207	51-15672	18-1672		Written off
R-208	51-15673	18-1673	1969	Became PH-GAV
R-209	51-15674	18-1674	1969	Written off
R-210	51-15678	18-1678	1969	To Germany as D-EGJN
R-211	51-15679	18-1679		Written off
R-212	51-15680	18-1680	1969	Became OO-VZL
R-213	51-15682	18-1682		Preserved for museum
R-214	51-15684	18-1684	1969	Became PH-KAZ
R-215	51-15690	18-1690	26-10-1966	Written off
R-216	51-15691	18-1691	1969	Became PH-GAT
R-217	51-15692	18-1692	1969	Became PH-LUC
R-218	51-15693	18-1693		Written off

Serial overview Piper L-21B Super Cub

Serial Serial	Fiscal Year nr. Fiscal Year nr.	Constr. nr. Constr. nr.	Date out of service Date out of service	Notes notes
R-101	54-2329	18-3529		Written off
R-102	54-2330	18-3530		Written off
R-103	54-2331	18-3531		Type L-21B-PI
R-104	54-2332	18-3532
R-105	54-2333	18-3533
R-106	54-2334	18-3534
R-107	54-2335	18-3535		Type L-21B-PI; Became PH-DKE
R-108	54-2336	18-3536
R-109	54-2337	18-3537		Became PH-GAZ
R-110	54-2338	18-3538	09-08-1973	Written off
R-111	54-2401	18-3801
R-112	54-2402	18-3602		Type L-21B-PI; Became PH-DKC
R-113	54-2403	18-3803		To Belgium as LB-01
R-114	54-2404	18-3804		Stored
R-115	54-2405	18-3805		Stored
R-116	54-2406	18-3806
R-117	54-2407	18-3807		Stored
R-118	54-2408	18-3808		To Belgium as LB-02
R-119	54-2409	18-3809	20-07-1969	Written off
R-120	54-2410	18-3810		Stored
R-121	54-241 1	18-3811	07-07-1967	Written off
R-122	54-2412	18-3812
R-123	54-2413	18-3813
R-124	54-2414	18-3814		Became PH-APA
R-125	54-2415	18-3815		Written off
R-126	54-2416	18-3816		Stored
R-127	54-2417	18-3817		Became PH-DKB
R-128	54-2418	18-3818
R-129	54-2419	18-3819
R-130	54-2420	18-3820		Type L-21B-PI; Stored
R-131	54-2421	18-3821		Stored
R-132	54-2422	18-3822		Stored
R-133	54-2423	18-3823
R-134	54-2424	18-3824		Became PH-WAC, PH-USA
R-135	54-2425	18-3825		Became OO-TAN
R-136	54-2426	18-3826		Stored
R-137	54-2427	18-3827	18-07-1974	Written off
R-138	54-2428	18-3828		Type L-21B-PI; Stored
R-139	54-2429	18-3829
R-140	54-2430	18-3830		Temporarily used as PH-VCH; to MLD
R-149	54-2439	18-3839		Temporarily used as PH-RDM; Stored
R-150	54-2440	18-3840		Stored
R-151	54-2441	18-3841		Became PH-GER
R-152	54-2442	18-3842		To Belgium as LB-03
R-153	54^2443	18-3843		To Belgium as LB-04
R-154	54-2444	18-3844		To Belgium as LB-05
R-155	54-2445	18-3845		Became OO-TAN
R-156	54-2446	18-3846		Type L-21B-PI; to MLD; Became later PH-DKF
R-157	54-2447	18-3847		Type L-21B-PI; Became PH-GAX
R-158	54-2448	18-3848		Stored
R-159	54-2449	18-3849		Stored
R-160	54-2450	18-3850		Stored
R-161	54-2451	18-3851		Stored
R-162	54-2452	18-3852		Became PH-WDR, later PH-LET
R-163	54-2453	18-3853		Type L-21B-PI; Became PH-LET
R-164	54-2454	18-3854		Became PH-DKA
R-165	54-2455	18-3855		Temporarily used as PH-CWA; Stored
R-166	54-2456	18-3856		Became PH-AVE
R-167	54-2457	18-3857		Type L-21B-PI; Became PH-DKG
R-168	54-2458	18-3858	08-01-1961	Written off
R-169	54-2459	18-3659		Became PH-ZCT
R-170	54-2460	18-3660		Became PH-WAS
R-171	54-2461	18-3661		Became PH-JEB
R-172	54-2462	18-3662		Stored
R-173	54-2463	18-3663		Became PH-DKH
R-174	54-2464	18-3664		To Belgium as LB-06
R-175	54-2465	18-3665		Currently in use as PH-ZCR at private air strip at Slootdorp
R-176	54-2466	18-3666		Became PH-TIN
R-177	54-2467	18-3667		Stored
R-178	54-2468	18-3668		Became PH-VHO
R-179	54-2469	18-3669		Became PH-WDT
R-180	54-2470	18-3670	10-06-1966	Written off
R-181	54-2471	18-3671	02-07-1975	Written off; Became PH-GAU
R-182	54-2472	18-3672		Stored
R-183	54-2473	18-3673		Stored
R-184	54-2474	18-3674		Stored
R-185	54-2475	18-3675		Written off
R-186	54-2476	18-3676		Stored

1/72nd Scale

Kits

Airmodel
- Kit AM034: A vacu formed model of a Piper PA-18/L-18 Super Cub (it is said it looks more like a Piper Cub though)
BroPlan
- Kit MS84: Piper L-21 Super Cub (Swedish AF)
- Kit MS82: Piper L-18C Super Cub (Danish AF, Norway AF, Luftwaffe, KLu)
Czechmaster
- Kit 173: A resin kit of a Piper L18C Super Cub

A model of a Piper Super Cub, the CMK kit, built by Adri Kleijn.

Modelling add-on

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Decals

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Scale 1/48

Kits

Minicraft
- Kit 11611: Piper Super Cub
- Kit 11650: Piper L21 Super Cub (USArmy, Luftwaffe)

Modelling add-on

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Decals

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Scheme		Colour name	BS number	Humbrol	XtraColor	Vallejo Model Color	Vallejo Model Air
Standard #1: squadron-serials	Overall	Yellow	BS:356	154	X213	70.953	71.078

Standard #2: Camouflage pattern varies.	Overall	Khaki	BS:450	29	X002	70.921
Standard #2: Camouflage pattern varies.	Overall	Dark Green		116	X116	70.893	71.016

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

Colour scheme Piper L-18 Super Cub 298 squadron.

Colour scheme Piper L-18 Super Cub.
Much variation in the applied camouflage pattern occurs.
Shown is the pattern according tot official drawings.

Colour scheme Piper L-21 Super Cub.

Colour scheme Piper L-21 Super Cub.

Colour scheme Piper L-21 Super Cub.

Colour scheme Piper L-21 Super Cub.

Piper PA18 135-SuperCub-4-Display-60jrKLu-1973-SMALL

Colour scheme Piper L-21 Super Cub 60 Years RNlAF in 1973.

Literature.

Van Brik tot Starfighter	H. Hooftman		1965	La Rivière en Voorhoeve - Zwolle
Dutch Military Aviation 1945-1978	Paul A. Jackson	Pag. 96; 106; 113	1978	Uitgever: Midland Countries Publications, Leicester
Nederlandse Militaire Luchtvaart in Beeld. deel 2	Hugo Hooftman	Pag. 118 - 123	1978	Uitgever: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
Squadrons van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht	Willem Helfferich	Pag. 57 - 58; 63	1983	Uitgever: Unieboek b.v., Houten
KLu Vliegtuigen: De vliegtuigen van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht vanaf 1913	Wim Schoenmaker & Thijs Postma	Pag. 114	1987	Uitgeverij De Alk, Alkmaar
Van Luchtvaartafdeling tot Koninklijke Luchtmacht 75 jaar Militaire Luchtvaart in Nederland	Koos van de Berg	Pag. 50	1988	Uitgever: Rebo Produkties, Sassenheim
Squadrons van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht (derde herzien druk)	Willem Helfferich	Pag. 33	1994	Uitgevers Wyt, Rotterdam
Camouflage en Kentekens	J.Greuter e.a.		1997	Bonneville – Bergen (NH)

Websites.

Special thanks to mr P. Patist for the corrections regarding R-123.

Details: Published: 23 June 2011; Created: 23 June 2011; Last Updated: 14 March 2017; Hits: 13228

History

The Pilatus PC-7 is based on the Pilatus P-3 and the first prototype, actually a P-3 of which the Lycoming engine was replaced by a P & W PT6A-20 turboprop, made its first flight in April 1966.
The program was seriously delayed by a crash and just in 1975 a second prototype, also a converted P-3, made its maiden flight.
There were all kinds of modifications, such as a new wing with integrated fuel tanks, a modified tail and a tear drop cockpit.

In August 1978 the first production exampled rolled out and by the end of the year, the type received its Swiss type certification.
Soon the delivery of the PC-7 to both civilian and military users followed.
The PC-7 Mk. II is actually a development of the PC-9, and adapted to the smaller of the turboprop PC-7. Goal was reducing the cost of operation and maintenance.

Versions.

PC-7:: two seat basic trainer with one Pratt & Whitney PT6A-25A rated 410 kW
PC-7 Mk II:: a development for the SAAF, based on the airframe and avionics of the PC-9, the wing of the PC-7 and one& Pratt & Whitney PT6A-25C rated 522 kW. In fact it is a hybrid of the PC-7 and the PC-9.
NCPC-7:: an upgraded version, developed for the Swiss air force and equipped with a glass cockpit and new avionics.

Technical information
Dimensions:
Length:	9,78 m	Wingspan:	10,4 m
Height:	3,21 m	Wing area:	16,3 m²
Weights:
Empty weight:	1670 kg	Max. start weight:	2700 kg
Performances:
Max. speed:	500 km/hr	Climbing speed:	- m/min
Cruising speed:	412 km/hr
Range:	1050 km	Service ceiling:	10060 m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type:	One Pratt & Whitney PT-6A-25A rated 650 hp
Crew:	One instructor plus one pupil
Armament:	None

Since 1989 the Royal Netherlands Air Force operates thirteen Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainers for the flying training at Woensdrecht at the EMVO (Elementary Military Flying School). At first ten aircraft were bought, since 1997 three additional aircraft were bought added.
Since 1995 a standard Pilatus PC-7 is used for display purposes at several events both in the Netherlands and abroad. The team uses two smoke pods under the wings.
It uses two aircraft, one operational demonstration aircraft plus one spare.

Pilatus L-02, photographed at de Open Day Dutch Air Force, July 1997 at airbase Gilze-Rijen.

Pilatus L-02, photographed at de Open Day Dutch Air Force, July 1997 at airbase Gilze-Rijen.

Pilatus L-10, photographed at de Open Day Dutch Air Force, July 1998 at airbase Leeuwarden.

In 2006 the aircraft had a new paint scheme overall gloss black with yellow markings applied. The black colour was because of an improved visibility in the air.

Pilatus PC-7 L-1 in het nieuwe kleurenschema

Pilatus L-01 in the new paint scheme, photographed at de Open Day Dutch Air Force, June 2006 at airbase Leeuwarden.

A walk-around of the PC-7; photographed at de Open Day Dutch Air Force, June 2009 at airbase Volkel.

Walk Around Pilatus PC-7, L12, KLu Zwart 2009

Serial Serial	Constr. nr. Constr. nr.	Date in service Date in service	Notes notes
L-01	538	26-01-1989	Was HB-HCM
L-02	539	26-01-1989	Was HB-HLV
L-03	540	27-01-1989	Was HB-HLW
L-04	541	27-01-1989	Was HB-HLX
L-05	542	09-03-1989	Was HB-HLY
L-06	543	09-03-1989	Was HB-HLZ
L-07	544	22-05-1989	Was HB-HAN
L-08	545	18-06-1989	Was HB-HAP
L-09	546	10-08-1989	Was HB-HAQ
L-10	547	14-09-1989	Was HB-HAR
L-11	610	11-07-1997
L-12	611	11-07-1997
L-13	612	11-07-1997

1/72nd Scale

Kits

Aeroclub
- Kit K022 / K026: Short run kit Pilatus PC7 (KLu, Mexican AF, Chilean Navy) / Pilatus PC7 (Swiss AF,Burma AF, Bolivia AF)
Planet
- Kit 195: A resin kit for a Pilatus PC7 Turbo Trainer; Kit contains vacu canopy and decals for Dutch and Swiss aircraft The smoke pods of the Dutch Demoplanes are also included
Scaleworx Resin models
- Kit 72-10: Pilatus PC7 Mk.II Astra (SAAF) [note: This model is NOT suited for a Dutch version of the PC-7!]
Spinner Models
- Kit XX: Pilatus PC7 Mk.II Astra (SAAF) [note: This model is not suited for a Dutch version of the PC-7!]

A model of a Pilatus PC-7 Turbotrainer, built by Adri Kleijn.

Modelling add-on

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Decals

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1/48th Scale

Kits

Anáhuac Models
- Kit 1: PC-7 Pilatus (resin)

Modelling add-on

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Decals

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Since about 2007 the PC-7 has an new overall black colour scheme. This scheme was first applied to Pilatus L-01 in 2004.
This colour scheme is chosen because of flight safety. Research has shown that a black silhouette shows a better visibility against the sky than the earlier colour scheme of yellow and red.

Scheme		Colour name	BS-number	RAL	Humbrol	XtraColor	Vallejo Model Color	Vallejo Model Air
Standard #1: Delivery scheme	Overall	Yellow		1023	69	X108		71.002
Standard #1: Delivery scheme	parts	Red		3020	174	X014	70.909
parts	White		9010	130
New scheme from about 2004
Standard #2	Overall	Black		9005	33		70.950
Standard #2	parts	Yellow		1023	69	X108		71.002

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

Pilatus PC-7 in the delivery scheme

Pilatus PC-7 in the second scheme of overall black, applied from about 2004 (at least Pilatus L-01 had this scheme applied) .

Pilatus PC-7 in the current definitive scheme of overall black, somewhat different from the original second colour scheme.

Literature.

Luchtvaartwereld; 5e jaargang nummer 9: De Pilatus PC-7 Turbotrainer.	Hans Heerkens	Pag. 112 - 115	1988	Uitgeverij Ten Brink, Meppel
Luchtvaartwereld; 6e jaargang nummer 3: Pilatus PC-7		Pag. 69 -	1989	Uitgeverij Ten Brink, Meppel
Squadrons van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht (derde herzien druk)	Willem Helfferich	Pag. 55 - 56	1994	Uitgevers Wyt, Rotterdam
Camouflage en Kentekens	J.Greuter e.a.		1997	Bonneville – Bergen (NH)

Websites.

Details: Published: 22 June 2011; Created: 22 June 2011; Last Updated: 20 April 2017; Hits: 10604

History

Pfalz Flugzeugwerke had only experience in license building of e.g. 20 Roland D.I and 200 Roland D.II fighters, when it started to develop the Pfalz D.III

November 1916 Rudolph Gehringer a designer of Flugzeugbau Friedrichshafen GmbH was hired. He designed Pfalz D.III, which was released in April 1917. The aircraft had a plywood monocoque fuselage, expensive and labour intensive to produce, but a smooth and strong construction.

IDFLieg ordered to end the production of the Roland D.II and to built the rest of the order of 70 aircraft as Pfalz D.III. After extensive tests several modifications were added, such as enlarged rudder and balanced ailerons.

A second order for 300 aircraft was received in June 1917.

The aircraft proofed to be better than the Roland D.III, but less than the Albatros D.III and D.V. Complaints were the weak engine, heavy controls, low speed and low rate of climb. Further the armament was covered in the fuselage, so the pilot was hardly able to fix problems with the guns. Advantage was the strength of the aircraft.

The Pfalz D.IIIa introduced some improvements. The armament was placed more upwards, the horizontal stabilizer was enlarged, the wings of the lower wing were clipped and it was equipped with a more powerful Mercedes D.III. Pfalz built 260 examples of the D.III and 750 examples of the Pfalz D.IIIa.

Technical information
Dimensions:
Length:	7,1 m	Wingspan:	9,4 m
Height:	2,67 m	Wing area:	22,17 m²
Weights:
Empty weight:	725 kg	Max. start weight:	905 kg
Performances:
Max. speed:	185 km/hr	Climbing speed:	3,25 min to 1000 m
Cruising speed:	- km/hr
Range:	2,5 hour	Service ceiling:	5180 m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type:	One Mercedes D-IIIa rated 180 hp
Crew:	One aviator
Armament:	Two fixed, forward firing 7,9 mm Spandau LMG 08/15 machine guns

An example of this type serialled 1306/18, airman Gefr. Heinz Kleineberg. landed on June 12, 1918 near Schoondijke. It was interned as PF225.

Pfalz D.IIIa met reg. 1306/18 landde op 12 juni 1918 bij Schoondijke. Vlieger Gefr. Heinz Kleineberg. Ned. registratie PF225. Met toeschouwers en bewaking.

Pfalz D.IIIa with serial 1306/18
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]

Pfalz D.IIIa met reg. PF225, ex 1306/18, op Soesterberg.

Pfalz D.IIIa with Dutch serial PF225, ex 1306/18, at Soesterberg.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]

Pfalz D.IIIa serial PF225, ex 1306/18, at Soesterberg.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]

Pfalz D.IIIa PF225.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]

Serial	Werknr.	Bestellnr.	Date in service	Date out of service	Notes
PF225		1306/18	12-06-1918

1/72nd Scale

Kits

Encore
- Kit 72001: Re-release of the Roden Pfalz DIIIa with different decals.
- Kit 72004: Blue max, Re-release of the Roden Pfalz DIIIa with different decals
MAC Automodelle
- Kit 72032: Pfalz DIIIa
Roden
- Kit 015: Pfalz DIIIa

Modelling add-on

Eduard
- Set E48-324: Detailset Pfalz DIIIa (Eduard)
Part Etchings
- Set S72-156: Pfalz DIIIa

Decals

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1/48th Scale

Kits

Eduard
- Kit 4816: Pfalz D.IIIa

Modelling add-on

Eduard
- Set E48-324: Detailset Pfalz DIIIa (Eduard)
Part Etchings
- Set S72-156: Pfalz DIIIa
Master, reality in Miniature
- Set AM-48-036: German WW I machine gun Parabellum LGM14 (1x)
- Set AM-48-035: German WW I machine gun Spandau LMG 08/15 (2pcs)
LF Models
- Set FP4801: Hand made wooden prop Axial
- Set P4803: Hand made wooden prop Wien Jaray
- Set P4802: Hand made wooden prop Wotan
Vector resin
- Set 48018: Mercedes Benz DIII/DIIIa

Decals

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At Forum World War I (Dutch) it is said this Pfalz was overall brown with a white rudder.
At Beeldbank NIMH an rear view can be found of this aircraft. The wings don't seem to have lozenge pattern applied, though some pattern is is visible on the wings.

Scheme		Colour name	Humbrol	XtraColor	Vallejo Model Color
Standard #1	Wings	Lozenge?
	Upper surfaces	Bronwn?	160	X619	70.984
	Undersides	Light grey

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

Pfalz D.IIIa: brown fuselage; lozenge on top of the wings.

Literature.

Nederlandse Militaire Luchtvaart in Beeld. deel 1.	Hugo Hooftman	Pag. 22	1977	Uitgever: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
KLu Vliegtuigen: De vliegtuigen van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht vanaf 1913	Wim Schoenmaker & Thijs Postma	Pag. 17	1987	Uitgeverij De Alk, Alkmaar
Van Luchtvaartafdeling tot Koninklijke Luchtmacht 75 jaar Militaire Luchtvaart in Nederland	Koos van de Berg	Pag. 10	1987	Uitgever: Rebo Produkties, Sassenheim
Aircraft Archive Aircraft of World War One; Volume 1.		Pag. 82 - 83	1989	Uitgever: Argus Books, Hempsted
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

Websites.

Details: Published: 15 June 2011; Created: 15 June 2011; Last Updated: 03 November 2017; Hits: 9128

History

When the aircraft factory NVI went bankrupt in 1924, the staff and property were taken over by furniture factory Pander and housed in Dutch Aircraft Factory H. Pander & Zonen.
The Holland H2 design, derived from the Carley C.12 was further developed and released as Pander D. This was a small single shoulder wing monoplane with a three-cylinder Anzani engine of 30 hp.
The Pander D was sleeker, had a rounder hull and revised wings.
The wooden wing was one piece with two main girders. The monocoque hull consisted of triplex.
The Pander D made its First flight on November 16, 1924, and was shown for the first time in public at the 1925 air show at Paris.

In the end ten examples were built. Six of them for the civil market and two examples for the Dutch Navy and two examples for the NEIAF.

Technical information
Dimensions:
Length:	4,95 m	Wingspan:	8 m
Height:	1,65 m	Wing area:	10,80 m²
Weights:
Empty weight:	190 kg	Max. start weight:	305 kg
Performances:
Max. speed:	130 km/hr	Climbing speed:	- m/min
Cruising speed:	90 km/hr
Range:	- km	Service ceiling:	- m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type:	One Anzani 25 rated 25 hp
Crew:	One aviator
Armament:	None

In service with RNlNAS and NEIAF.

Both de Dutch Navy as het NEIAF ordered two exampes of the Pander D. These were intended as an inexpensive way to maintain the flying skills. They were mostly used to make pleasure flights.

Serial	Constr. nr.	Date in service	Date out of service	Notes
In service with RNlNAS.
P-1	14	15-07-1925	1-1-1927	1927 withdrawn from use
P-2	15	15-07-1925	17-01-1927	Used from RNAS De Mok Crashed near De Kooy
In service with NEIAF
P.501	16	02-11-1925	04-1931	Initial serial also P.1; Scrapped.
P.502	19	02-11-1925	03-1929	Initial serial also P.2. Crashed Kalidjati.

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Scheme		Colour name	FS number	WEM	Humbrol	XtraColor	Vallejo Model Color	Vallejo Model Air
Pander D RNlNAS and NEIAF
Standard #1	Overall	Khaki		AC D04	29? / 155?	x2? /x251?	70.921? / 70.887

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

Literature.

AVIA: 32e jaargang nummer 6: Lezers schrijven: De Panders in Nederlands-Indië	F. Zandvliet	Pag. 222	1973	Uitgevers Wyt, Rotterdam
Nederlandse Marinevliegtuigen	Thijs Postma & Nico Geldhof	Pag. 16; 19	1978	Uitgever: Omniboek, 's Gravenhage
Militaire Luchtvaart in Nederlandsch-Indië in beeld. Deel 1	Hugo Hooftman	Pag. 67	1978	Uitgever: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
Zestig jaar Marineluchtvaartdienst in Beeld.	Hugo Hooftman	Pag. 22 -	1977	Uitgever: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
Pander Type D Een Aviodome publicatie	W.C.J. van Westerop	Pag.	1979	Uitgever: Aviodome, Amsterdam
De Nederlandse Vliegtuigen: Alle vliegtuigen ooit in Nederland ontworpen en gebouwd	Theo Wesselink & Thijs Postma	Pag. 57	1982	Uitgever: Romen Luchtvaart, Haarlem
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. 42 - 43	2002	Uitgever: Korbee MLD Promotie, Valkenburg

Websites.

Wikipedia NL: Pander

Percival Proctor P.31 Mk.III and P.34 Mk.IV