Czech Master Resin CMR72-218

Martin-Baker Ejection Seat Mk.3, Hawker Hunter, Canberra,Vampire, Victor, Vulcan Gloster Javelin Valiant.Full Colour 3D Seat Belt decals.

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de Havilland DH.115 Vampire Trainer. Vampire DecalVampire DecalMC48006 / MC72006Vampire InstructionsVampire InstructionsVampire InstructionsDownload PDF Download PDF Download PDF Download PDF Michel BerardMichel Berard Kits: 1/72 Heller / Airfix / CMR 1/48 Classic AirframesBasel 2006 - by Michel BerardMk 1Mk 1Mk 1line upPrisi booklet DH.100 Vampire / DH.115 Vampire Trainer The jet age dawned for Switzerland in the summer of 1946. For test and evaluation purposes, the KTA (Weapons Procurement Agency) ordered 3 DH.100 Mk.1 'Vampires' from de Havilland in England. J-1001 was handed over at the de Havilland plant in Hatfield on July 27th 1946. The service life of this aircraft was relatively short and ended only 7 days later when it was written off during a take off accident on August 2nd. Not to be discouraged however, the Government ordered 75 DH.100 Mk.6 'Vampires' at the end of 1948. These aircraft were to be built by de Havilland, while a further batch of 100 Vampires were to be built under license in Switzerland. Deliveries from Hatfield started on May 5th 1949. The aircraft were flown to Switzerland by de Havilland company pilots and in particular by John Cunningham, who at that time, was the company's chief pilot. For the delivery flights, small British registrations were painted next to the Swiss serial numbers which could quickly be removed in Switzerland. The aircraft were painted according to Swiss specifications and already carried service markings in French and German. 'Operation Snowball' took place on February 8th 1950. John Cunningham carried a pair of skis attached on top of the tail booms. For the delivery flight, J-1048 had the title 'Operation Snowball' painted on the engine cowling. A total of 75 DH.100 Mk.6 Vampires were flown into Switzerland serialled J-1005 - J-1079. In the meantime, the manufacturing lines for the license built DH.100's were being set up in Emmen, Altenrhein and Buochs. 100 Vampires (J-1101 to J-1200) were delivered to the Swiss Air Force between 1951 and 1953. The Goblin Engines were however still built in the UK and most of them were flown in by Swiss Junkers Ju-52s. In 1953, F+W Emmen (in co-operation with de Havilland) built 3 DH.115 Mk.11 Vampire Trainers (U-1001 - U-1003). Three years later, an additional batch of 7 Vampire trainers (U-1004 - U1010) were produced and on this occasion the Mk.55s were equipped with Martin-Baker Mk3 ejection seats. In 1957 however, these aircraft were re-serialled U-1201 - U-1210. By 1967, a total of 39 DH.115 Mk.55 were being flown by the Air Force, the last 9 of them being surplus RAF aircraft.

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Dassault-Mirage 2000N n°353 125-AM "100 years EC 2/4 La Fayette" (Ramex Delta 2016) The squadron "La Fayette" was born in 1916 to welcome the American volunteer pilots, eager to lend their support to France during the conflict of the First World War. It is thus named in honor of the Marquis de La Fayette, French hero of the United States Independence. At the end of the conflict the squadron was retired, with a total of 199 confirmed victories. From 1939 to 1945, the squadron was reformed within the Fighter Group GC 2/5 "La Fayette" And finally in 1947, the Fighter Squadron EC2 / 4 "La Fayette" reformed in French Air Force, flying with P-47D, Vampire, F-84F, Mirage IIIE then on Mirage 2000N since 1989 on the air base BA116 of Luxeuil until 2011, then on the air base BA125 of Istres. She will converted on Rafale soon. On the same time, in 2007 a team of two Mirage 2000N from the squadron EC3/4 "Limousin", based in Istres, presents an impressive tactical demonstration on Airshows in France and Europe. Named "RAMEX DELTA", the team became one of the French Air Force ambassadors, alongside of the Patrouille de France, Cartouches dorees, Rafale Solo... In 2011 when the EC3 / 4 "Limousin" was retired, The "RAMEX DELTA" continue the shows with the squadron EC2/4 "La Fayette" until July 2016. It is indeed in 2016, when the EC 2/4 "La Fayette" celebrates Centenary and its next conversion on Rafale, that the famous team "Ramex Delta" completes its last season. Steering wheel particularly on the Mirage 2000N n°353 specially painted for the 100th anniversary of the "La Fayette". Original decoration by Regis Rocca. Decals realized in collaboration with Patrice Olivier - Editions Aeropix'ailes.

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de Havilland Vampire T.55 Overseas Operators Part 2 (7) R Australian Navy XG766 VT724 Nowra, NSW 1950s; Swiss Air Force U-1215 MFS 88 Emmem 1990; Rhodesian Air Force 2400 2 Sqn in 1968 and 1972 with different national insignia; Lebanon Air Force L154 1970; Chilean Air Force J-04 Grupo 7 Los Cerrilos 1953 High speed silver; J-305 (ex WZ512) Grupo 8 Cerro Moreno 1973 Brown/Sand/Blue. For NEW Airfix de Havilland Vampire T.11 kit.

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de Havilland Vampire Overseas Users (8) RCAF 17038 VC-ACO 402 (City of Winnipeg) Sqn early 1950s; Royal Norwegian Air Force P42459 PH-X 336 Sqn Silver; V0209 ZK-L 337 Sqn early 1950s Dk Green/approx PRU Blue; No 210 AX-A 1 Sqn SAAF 1951; NZ5751 75 Sqn RNZAF Tauranga 1960s; 5-10 F.5 Sqn R. Swedish Air Force Ljungbyhed 1956; 28179 Red F-18 R.Swedish Air Force Olive gree/blue Swedish colours; VZ221 4-LF EC.22/4 'Lafayette' French Air Force 1950s; 10090/Y EC 2/7 'Nice' 1950s Khaki/Lt Blue Grey. All High Speed Silver unless otherwise mentioned. [de Havilland Vampire FB.5]

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