(taken
from: "Die deutschen Marineflieger", Motorbuch Verlag)
The
Dornier Do 228 is the newest Airplane in German Naval Service. And
though only small in numbers, it symbolizes the changing role of
the German Navy.
It was introduced in 1991 as a supplement to the existing two Do
28D-2 OU of MFG 5. These elderly aircraft seved in the role of environment
patrol in both North- and Baltic-Sea. Only a single Do 228-212 LM
was in use with MFG 5 and carried the registration 57+01.
In
september 1994 all fixed-wing aircraft of MFG 5 were handed over
to MFG 3 "Graf Zeppelin" based at Nordholz. After retirement of
the Do 28, the german Navy had a lack of transport capabilities.
The gap was closed in 1996 with the arrival of two Do 288-212 LT
(Lufttransport), which were registrated as 57+02 and 57+03.
A fourth aircraft followed in 1998, this time a second oil-hunter,
registrated 57+04. This particular aircraft had improved engines
and navigation systems. 
(taken
from: unknown Internet source)
The
Do 228-212 LM variants carry a large assortment of very sophisticated
electronics, in order to detect maritime pollution. Systems include
SLAR (Side Looking Airborne Radar), Infrared, Laser- and Ultraviolett
Sensors, Microwaveradiometers, and a system to take aerial samples
while flying. Furthermore, the aircrafts position can be traced
on a digitized map. Aircraft's crew consists of three-man.
The transport version can carry up to 20 passengers and has a two-man
crew. 
(taken
from: "Die deutschen Marineflieger", Motorbuch Verlag)
