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Royal Netherlands East Indies Army Airforce

Militaire Luchtvaart van het Koninklijk & Nederlands-Indisch Leger

Royal Netherlands & East Indies Army Airforce

Our Naval Range Aircraft Scales

Our aircraft for our Naval Ranges are mounted in two scales. We chose to do 1/1800 as this ties in with the largest of our naval miniatures, and other than the individually mounted aircraft these are all mounted on opaque lozenges.

You will see on Base Options which base types are available. Take care to choose your base type when placing an order.

The 1/1200 aircraft came about as the result of trialling our proprietary ‘wing links’ and at a slightly larger scale that look small enough for the game being played and yet large enough that you can actually paint them. Most aircraft in the WW2 ranges are in fours, linked by the wings, although the bombers are in pairs and others are individually mounted.

Brewster B-339D Buffalo

Fighter Plane

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£3.00

F

WWII-KM-FP01

The Brewster B339D Buffalo served with the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army Air Force during the early stages of World War II. Although maneuverable, it was under-armed and outclassed by Japanese fighters. Many were lost in intense aerial combat defending the Dutch East Indies.

Curtiss Hawk 75A-7

Fighter Plane

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£3.00

F

WWII-KM-FP02

The Curtiss Hawk 75A-7 served with the Dutch in the East Indies during World War II. Robust and agile, it performed well against early Japanese aircraft. Despite limited numbers and outdated technology, Dutch pilots used it effectively in defensive actions before being overwhelmed.

Curtiss P-40 Warhawk

Fighter Plane

1/1800

1/1200

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£2.00

£3.00

F

WWII-KM-FP03

The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk was deployed in limited numbers by the Dutch in the East Indies during World War II. Arriving late, it saw minimal combat. Though rugged and powerful, its impact was small due to logistical issues and the rapid Japanese advance across the region.

Curtiss-Wright CW-21B Demon

Fighter Plane

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£3.00

F

WWII-KM-FP04

The Curtiss-Wright CW-21B Demon served with the Dutch in the East Indies as an interceptor before and during World War II. Light and fast, it excelled in climb rate but lacked armor and firepower. Despite brave efforts, it was ultimately outmatched by superior Japanese aircraft.

Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIB

Fighter Plane

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£3.00

F

WWII-KM-FP05

The Hawker Hurricane saw limited service with the Dutch in the East Indies during World War II. Arriving shortly before the Japanese invasion, only a few were operational. Though reliable and heavily armed, their small numbers and late deployment limited their effectiveness in the region’s defence.

Koolhoven FK.51

Reconnaissance Plane

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£3.00

R or F

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The Koolhoven F.K.51 served as a basic trainer and light reconnaissance aircraft in Dutch East Indies service before and during World War II. Though outdated and unarmed, it was widely used for pilot training. A few were pressed into secondary roles during the Japanese invasion.

Fokker C.X

Reconnaissance/ Light Bomber

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£3.00

R, B or F

WWII-KM-RB01

The Fokker C.X, a biplane reconnaissance and light bomber, was used by the Dutch in the East Indies during the early stages of World War II. Though rugged, it was outdated and slow. Employed for scouting and limited bombing, it suffered heavy losses against modern Japanese aircraft.

Lockheed Hudson

Reconnaissance/ Light Bomber

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£3.00

R or B

WWII-KM-RLB01

The Lockheed Hudson was deployed by the DEI during World War II for maritime reconnaissance and bombing missions. Its long range and twin-engine design made it an effective tool against Japanese naval forces. However, its performance was limited by the overwhelming Japanese air superiority.

Lockheed Hudson

Utility/ Transport

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£3.00

U

WWII-KM-U01

Despite its strengths, the Hudson suffered significant losses as the Japanese forces advanced rapidly through the region. Dutch crews used the aircraft for defensive strikes and reconnaissance, but its slower speed and vulnerability to more advanced enemy fighters led to its eventual decline.

Glenn-Martin 139 WH-2

Medium Bomber

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£2.00

B or R

WWII-KM-MB01

The Glenn-Martin 139 WH2 was a twin-engine reconnaissance and medium bomber used by the Dutch in the East Indies during World War II. Primarily deployed for reconnaissance and anti-shipping missions, it was vulnerable to Japanese fighters, leading to heavy losses once hostilities escalated.

Glenn-Martin 166 WH-3

Medium bomber

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£3.00

B or R

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The WH3, a more advanced version of the WH2, was also used by the DEI. It performed bombing and reconnaissance tasks, but like its predecessor, it struggled against superior Japanese aircraft. Despite its rugged design, the WH3 was soon outclassed during the Japanese invasion.

Fokker T-IVa

Seaplane

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£3.00

B, R or T

WWII-KM-SP01

The Fokker T.IVa seaplane served with the Dutch Navy in the East Indies for maritime patrol and reconnaissance. Designed in the 1920s, it was obsolete by World War II. Despite its long range, it was slow and vulnerable, and saw limited success during the Japanese invasion.

Dornier Do-24K

Seaplane

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£3.00

B or R

WWII-KM-SP02

The Dornier Do-24K seaplane served with the Dutch in the East Indies during World War II, primarily for maritime reconnaissance and transport. Though robust and versatile, its slow speed and limited armament made it vulnerable to Japanese aircraft, and most were eventually lost in combat.

Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina

Seaplane

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£3.00

B, R or T

WWII-KM-SP03

The Consolidated PBY Catalina seaplane served in the Dutch East Indies during World War II, primarily for reconnaissance, anti-submarine warfare, and transport. Its long range and versatility made it valuable, but despite its durability, many were lost due to the overwhelming Japanese air superiority .