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North-American P-51B/C Mustang part 1 - Europe. The Bastards behind the enemy lines and in foreign services Catalog no. 200-D72030 During the Slovak National Uprising (SNP) against the Germans, WWII in Central Europe on September 17, 1944, two American B-17s (483rd FG, 5th USAAF) arrived in Zvolen, at that time part of the Slovak state - that is, deep in the German rear, from Italy, accompanied by 41 P-51 fighters from the 52nd FG and 306th FW. They landed a six-member American OSS intelligence mission and evacuated 12 downed American pilots. At the same time, they brought military equipment, including 60mm Bazooka anti-tank rocket launchers a.o. Two Mustangs were damaged in Slovakia during the operation behind the German enemy line. The decal sheet contain 3 markings: - Mustang P-51C-10NT, s/n 43-25101, 52.FG, 5.FS, por. Alexander F. Watkins, Italy, September 1944, abadoned at Tri Duby airfield behind the German enemy line during the SNP. - Mustang P-51B-5-NA, s/n 43-6583, 52.FG, 4.FS, kpt. James "Tim" Tyler, Italy, September 1944, crashed at Tri Duby airfield behind the German enemy line during the SNP - piloted by Ethan A. Smith. - Mustang P-51C-7NT, s/n 42-103565, 332.FG, 301.FS, "Marcia Dear" flown by Lincoln T. Hudson, 1945-03-23 crash near Old?isov, Czechoslowakia - in occupation by German occupation WWII.

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Junkers Ju-88A Part 2 (15) V4+AD Stab III/KG1 Russia; V4+HU/17 10/KG1 Russia; 5K+GN 5/KG 3 France 1940; 5K+AA CO KG 3 Russia 1942; 5K+BP 6/KG3; GK+KK 2/KG3; 5K+WT 9/KG3 Blitz Russia 1942/3; 4D+AB Stab 1/KG30 Norway; A6+HH 1/KG30 Maj Werner Baumbach with ship kill markings on fin Norway; 4D+MN 5/KG30 Norway 1941; 4D+CH 1/KG30; 4D+DC Stab II/KG30 both Holland 1940; 1T+BS Stab III/KG26 Italy 1943; 1H+KT 9/KG26; 1H+VH 1/KG26 both Norway 1944; 5K+BP 6/KG3 Russia 1942

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Re-printed! Heinkel He-111 collection Part 3. (8) B3+BL 1/KG54; +F KG55 with mission marks along fuselage, black undersurface, both Battle of Britain; 1H+BB Stab 1 KG26 Norway 1942; 1H+GP 8/KG26 Italy 1943; A1+AC II Gruppe Stab KG53 Russia 1943; NI+JE Scheppegruppe 4 Eastern Front overall white uppersurfaces; A1+KM 4/KG53 Russia 1944 RLM 76 `clouds', black undersurface; TM+KI glider tug Ukraine 1943; All standard RLM 70/71/76 except as noted

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Westland Lynx in Worldwide Service Part 1 Westland Lynx AH.7, XZ221 'J', 654 Squadron AAC Op Granby/Desert Storm 1991 (Desert camouflage scheme) Westland Lynx AH.7, XZ221, 664 Squadron AAC, UNPROFOR Bosnia 1995 (White UN scheme) Westland Lynx AH.7, XZ221, 664 Squadron, 9 Regiment AAC, SFOR Bosnia 1998 Westland Lynx AH.7, XZ646 of 667 Squadron AAC, IFOR Bosnia 1996 Westland Lynx AH.9A, ZG915 of 9 Regiment AAC Dishforth 2016 Westland Lynx AH.7, XZ612 of 847 NAS, Royal Marines, Op Telic 2003 Westland Lynx HAS.3, XZ231 '23' of 222 Squadron Pakistani Naval Air Arm 1997 Westland Sea Lynx Mk.88A, 83+02 of MFG 5, German Navy 2015 (special nose markings) Westland Sea Lynx Mk.88A, 83_05 of MFG-3 'Graf Zeppelin', German Navy in UN Markings 2006 Westland Sea Lynx Mk.21A, N-4011 of 1st Reconnaissance and Attack Helicopter Squadron, (HA1) of Brazilian Navy 2012 (With UN Markings of Lebanon 2012) Westland Sea Lynx Mk.99, 91-0707 of 62 Air Group Rotary Wing, 627 Helicopter Squadron, South Korean Navy 2003 Westland Sea Lynx 300 Mk.64, 194 of 22 Squadron South African Navy 2016 Westland Sea Lynx 300 Mk.11, M501-5 of 501 Squadron, Malaysian Navy 2013 Westland Sea Lynx Mk.95, 19202 'No Regrets' of Portuguese Navy 2008 (Nose art) Westland Sea Lynx Mk.95, 19204, Portuguese Navy 2010 (Nose art) Westland Lynx HAS.4, 276 of 31F, French Navy 2006 (two tone grey camouflage scheme) Westland Lynx HMA-8, XZ691 of 815 NAS H.M.S. Gloucester Op Telic 2003 Westland Lynx HAS.3GM, XZ230, '335/CF' aboard H.M.S. Cardiff Op Granby/Desert Storm 1991 Westland Lynx HAS.3GM, XZ720 '410/GC' aboard MHS Gloucester Op Granby/Desert Storm 1991

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Intruder Sandbox - USN/USMC Grumman A-6E Intruders in Libya Strikes & Desert Storm 8 Marking Options Included: VA-34 Blue Blasters (2 options) - USS America, Operations Prairie Fire & El Dorado Canyon (1986) VA-55 Warhorses - USS Coral Sea, Operations Prairie Fire & El Dorado Canyon (1986) VA-85 Black Falcons - USS Saratoga, Operation Prairie Fire (1986) VA-35 Black Panthers (2 options) - USS Saratoga, Operation Desert Storm (1991) VMA(AW)-533 Hawks (2 options) - Sheikh Isa Air Base (Bahrain), Operation Desert Storm (1991) Decals also included for crew helmets, fuel tanks, tailhooks, formation lights, ejection seats, VA-35 MERs, & VA-55 special ordnance markings.

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Punchers & Tigers - USN Grumman A-6E Intruders in the Cold War & Desert Storm. This 1/72 decal sheet covers the low visibility marking period of two Navy A-6 Intruder squadrons - VA-65 Tigers and VA-75 Sunday Punchers, with coverage spanning from the 1980s into Operation Desert Storm in 1991. For Fujimi 1/72 A-6E TRAM Intruder 6 Marking Options Included: 1, VA-65 Tigers (4 options) 2, USS Dwight D Eisenhower (1981/82) 3, USS Theodore Roosevelt (Desert Storm 1991) - special camouflage scheme, CAG scheme, and standard scheme. 4, VA-75 Sunday Punchers (2 options) 5, USS John F. Kennedy (1989-90) 6, USS John F. Kennedy (Desert Storm 1991) Decals also included for fuel tanks, tailhooks, formation lights, and ejection seats.

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RCAF Catalinas - 413 Squadron RCAF Overseas Catalinas: The 'Saviour of Ceylon' and Beyond Catalina Mk.I, IB, & VIB aircraft of 413 and 422 Squadrons - Small series screen-printed production - Available in 1/72 (AOD72013) and 1/48 (AOD48013) scale versions - Decals to model up to 3 (if subjects featuring each variant of national markings are chosen) of 5 photo-documented subjects plus the markings to model 2 other significant-action aircraft, including S/L Leonard Birchall's 'Saviour of Ceylon' sortie Mk.I and a Boeing Canada-built Mk.IVB, based on carefully interpreted graphic reconstructions. - Ten 8.5 x 11 in. pages of illustrated documentation* *Black and white laser prints are supplied in the package, and a high resolution, home/office-printable, colour PDF version is made available via email after purchase (automatically sent for direct-purchase customers). Documentation includes decal placement and comprehensive painting instructions for all subject aircraft variations, in addition to illustrated articles (notes pages with photos and/or scale illustrations) on: - Catalina Mk.I / Mk.IB wing centre-section (unique hardpoint structure to RAFspecification); - Catalina Mk.IVB wing centre-section (PBY structure with RAF-specific armament mods); - RAF-specific ordnance loadouts; - Defensive armament variations, illustrating differences between marques; - ASV.II radar aerials progressive variations. - per-aircraft details other RAF-specific configuration variations such as ASV radar aerials, r/t w/t aerial installations, DF loops, exhausts, etc. Aircraft covered in this set: - Catalina Mk.I W8427 / QL-G, Sullom Voe, Scotland 1941-'42 / Koggala, Ceylon, 1942-43 S/L Birchall's usual aircraft complete with 'bomb-slinging Canadian Cat' nose art. Flown to Ceylon by the Squadron OC, W/C Plant, and crew. - Catalina Mk.IB FP103 / DG-A (422 Squadron) UK & USSR, force landed in the Shetlands during a storm encountered while enroute home from northern USSR, September1942 - Catalina Mk.I W8412 / B (' Coeur De Lion' inscription nose art), Koggala, 1942-43 an example of an early Mk.I aircraft refinished with mid-1942 era markings in Ceylon - Catalina Mk.IB FP306 / D, Koggala, 1942-43 a Mk.IB in original factory finish and fitted with the full radar suite. - Catalina Mk.IB FP182 / G, Koggala, early/mid 1944-43 a Mk.IB in field-modified 'mostly white' ASW finish and fitted with the full radar suite. SEAC style national markings. - Catalina Mk.I AJ155 / QL-A, Koggala, 4 April 1942 The 'Saviour of Ceylon 'sortie aircraft graphic reconstruction based on other 413 Sqn attrition replacement aircraft received prior to the move from UK to Ceylon. - Catalina Mk.IVB JX276 / Z, Koggala, early / mid 1944 graphic reconstruction of a Canadian-built Mk.IVB as delivered to the squadron while in Ceylon. SEAC style national markings.

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Messerschmitt Bf-109G-6 and G-14 Part 1 This sheet features 7 interesting Gustavs with a wide array of colors and markings. Thoroughly researched by Anders Hjortsberg, who also created the stunning profile artwork, these are the culmination of years of research, and represent the latest thinking in color and markings. This sheet features full color instructions, 2 full sets of stencils and enough national markings to do at least 2 aircraft. Bf-109G-6. White Chevron of III./JG 1 flown by Friedrich Eberle at Eelde. October 1943 Bf-109G-6. Black 10 of IV./JG 54, Dorpat, Russia, early 1944. Bf-109G-6. << + - of II./JG 11, flown by Gunther Specht, Germany. February 1944 Bf-109G-6. Yellow 6, of 9./JG 3, Normandy, July 1944 Bf-109G-14. White 21 of Franz Wienhusen, Gruppenkommandeur IV./JG 4, autumn 1944. Bf-109G-6. Blau 62 of JG 110, Finow, Germany. Early spring 1945 Bf-109G-6. Gelbe 20 of 3./EKG(J), Ansbach, Germany. March 1945

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Kamov Ka-27 Helix family. Fantastic decal with markings for 62 different Ka-27, Ka-28 and Ka-29 in service with Russia, Soviet Navy, Ukraine, Indian Navy, Yugoslavia, China, Heliswiss Switzerland, Sth Korea etc., with stencil data and in a wide variety of camouflage schemes.

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Sukhoi Su-24M in Syria. Decal with opportunity make 15 marking scheme of Sukhoi Su-24M aircraft from Aviation Group of Russian VKS in Syria. Decal consist RuAF insignias, board numbers and registration codes and writing and mission marks. Also in set include selfadhesive masks for imitate masking patches over insignia, which used in first days of RuAF compaign in Syria. Attention! In this decal set not include stencil for aircraft and external armament, please use our decal 72-041 "Su-24 family full stencil". Including one standard size decal sheet, one sheet of selfadhesive masks and two-pages instruction.

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Sukhoi Su-34 Decal with opportunity make all known at now days Su-34s - prototypes and all Su-34s from the Russian Air Force, include aircraft from RuAF group in Syria with mission markings. Full stencil set for one aircraft and fill complect of external armament. Including two big size decals sheet, two small size decal sheet, 8-pages big size instruction and 1 pages small size instruction.

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Yakovlev Yak-130 'Mitten' Decal for all known Yak-130s from Russian, Belarusian, Algerian, Myanmar and Bangladesh Air Force. Full stencil set for one aircraft (in any marking scheme), all possibile external armament, also included pyrotechnic cords for canopy of aircraft.

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Lavochkin La-9/La-11 USUALLY £16.99. TEMPORARILY HALF PRICE!!! Decal with opportunity make 29 marking variations of La-9 and La-11 family aircraft's all types, from next AF's: USSR, China, North Korea, Romania and Indonesia. 4 sets of full stencil for La-9(11) aircfat included. Including one big size decals and 5-pages instruction A3-size instruction.

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Re-printed! Lockheed EC-121 Warning Star Part 2: Our second EC-121 sheet provides four more options, two from USAF and two from US Navy. Based on the sleek and very successful Lockheed Super Constellation airliner, EC-121 was the backbone of the USAF early warning/electronic warfare fleet during a critical period of the Cold War. Our new two-set series of EC-121 decals provide brand-new marking options for the Heller EC-121 kit. Our second EC-121 sheet features the following aircraft: EC-121R 67-21498, USAF 553rd Recon Wing (camouflaged "Batcat"), 1970 EC-121D 53-0536, USAF 551st AEW, 1968 WV-2 BuNo 141325, U.S. Navy VW-13, 1962 WV-2 BuNo 131388 "Planner One", U.S. Navy NADU, 1961

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Re-printed! Martin P5M-2 (SP-5B) Marlin This decal sheet provides new marking options for the Hasegawa kit of the P5M-2, the last flying boat operated by the U.S. Navy. The following aircraft are featured: SP-5B BuNo. 135505, VP-45, U.S. Navy SP-5B BuNo. 135539, VP-48, U.S. Navy SP-5B BuNo. 1355482, VP-48, U.S. Navy SP-5B BuNo. 135527, VP-49, U.S. Navy SP-5B BuNo. 137931, VP-31, U.S. Navy SP-5B "27F-4", Flotille 27, French Navy SP-5B "440", Flotille 27, French Navy

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Grumman F9F8-T/TF-9J "Twogar" Multiple marking options for US Navy's F9F8-T two-seat Cougars. Designed for the Sword kit. A twin-seat development of the US Navy's F9F Cougar, the F9F8-T / TF-9J "Twogar" served the U.S. Navy for many years as a carrier-capable jet trainer. With the recent release of the Sword kit, we finally have a modern kit of this important type in 1/72 scale. Our latest sheet provides markings for 6 different U.S. Navy training squadrons. The options on this decal sheet are: TF-9J Cougar BuNo. 147287 , VT-4, US Navy TF-9J Cougar BuNo. 147366 , VT-22, US Navy TF-9J Cougar BuNo. 147300 , VT-23, US Navy TF-9J Cougar BuNo. 147356 , VT-24, US Navy TF-9J Cougar BuNo. 147345 , VT-25, US Navy TF-9J Cougar BuNo. 147299 , VT-26, US Navy

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North-American B-45 Tornado This new decal sheet provides accurate and complete markings for the recent Valom kit of the B-45 Tornado, the first jet bomber of USAF. Our decals correct the many accuracy issues in the kit sheet and provide options for three squadrons attached to the 47th BW based at the UK during the 1950s. The options on this sheet are: B-45A Tornado 47-057, USAF 84th Bomb Sqn, 1952 B-45A Tornado 47-065, USAF 85th Bomb Sqn, 1952 B-45A Tornado 47-090, USAF 86th Bomb Sqn, 1954

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Curtiss C-46 Commando.The C-46 Commando was the unsung hero of the China-Burma-India theater during the WWII - many American pilots flew the Commando "over the Hump" to provide critical support to the US war effort. This new 1/72 scale sheet provides a variety of accurate markings for this very important type. Both WWII and postwar options are provided, along with Air America example and a R5C-1 from the US Navy. We also include an accurate and full set of Curtiss factory serial number digits that were specific to the C-46. While this set was designed with the Valom kit in mind, it will also work with the Williams Bros kit. The options on this decal sheet are: C-46 44-77916 with sharkmouth, Dinjan(India), USAAF (WWII) C-46 44-77519 "Operation Varsity", USAAF (WWII) C-46 42-101230 "Penny", USAAF (WWII) C-46 42-96779, USAAF (WWII) C-46 42-107351, USAAF (WWII) C-46 42-96688, USAAF (WWII) R5C-1 BuNo. 39507, US Navy (Blue Angels support aircraft) C-46 44-77952, Troop Carrier Command, USAF C-46 44-78334, 437th TCW, USAF C-46 44-77592, 437th TCW, USAF C-46 44-77715, Pennsylvania ANG C-46 44-77687, Rhode Island ANG C-46 44-77592, 437th TCW, USAF C-46 "B-858" Air America Accurate stencilling and national insignia to build any one of the options is included. All of the sheets in this set were professionally screen printed by Cartograf in Italy.

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Lockheed F-117A Stealth Fighter This 1/72 scale sheet for the F-117A features a comprehensive selection of options covering the entire service history of this important aircraft. In addition to examples attached to every operating unit in Holloman during the 2000s, we provide markings for 6 aircraft that flew in Desert Storm; each with unique bomb bay artwork and accurate crew names. Markings for "Vega 31", the only F-117 to be lost in action, are also included. The options on this decal sheet are: F-117A 80-0788, 49th FW commander's jet, 2007 F-117A 86-0839, 49th OG commander's jet, 2006 F-117A 82-0806, 7th FS, "Vega 31" - the F-117 shot down over Yugoslavia 1999 F-117A 84-0811, 410th FLTS, Edwards AFB, 2007 F-117A 81-10797, 7th FS commander's jet, Holloman AFB, 2006 F-117A 82-0800, 8th FS commander's jet, Holloman AFB, 2007 F-117A 84-0809, 9th FS commander's jet, Holloman AFB, 2007 F-117A 86-0837, 7th FS, Holloman AFB, 2006 F-117A 88-0842, 8th FS, Holloman AFB, 2003 F-117A 86-0823, 9th FS, Holloman AFB, 2007 F-117A 82-0803 "Unexpected Guest", 416th TFS, 1991 F-117A 85-0814 "Final Verdict", 416th TFS, 1991 F-117A 85-0834 "Necromancer", 416th TFS, 1991 F-117A 85-0825 "Mad Max", 416th TFS, 1991 F-117A 88-0841 "Mystic Warrior", 416th TFS, 1991 F-117A 86-0821 "Sneak Attack", 416th TFS, 1991

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General-Dynamics F-111E Aardvark This 1/72 scale decal sheet features markings for RAF Upper Heyford based F-111E Aardvarks of the 20 TFW. Many of these aircraft were adorned with unique nose art, although we included markings for two line jets from the late 1970s/early 1980s with white tail numbers and hi-visibility unit insignia. Designed for the Hasegawa kit, although we believe it should work on other 1/72 kits without any issue. The options on this decal sheet are: F-111E 68-0020 "My Lucky Blonde" F-111E 67-0120 "The Chief" F-111E 68-0055 "Heartbreaker" F-111E 68-0040 "The Other Woman" F-111E 68-0064 "6000 Hours" F-111E 68-0077 "June Nite" F-111E 68-0022 F-111E 68-0042

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US Navy Douglas The second sheet in our new A-1 Skyraider series covers the "Spad" in Navy service during the Vietnam War. We provide markings for ten (10) US Navy Skyraiders from various units flown from several carriers. The options on this decal sheet are: A-1J BuNo. 142031 flown by Lt. Dieter Dengler, VA-145, USS Ranger A-1H BuNo. 135326, VA-176, USS Intrepid A-1J BuNo. 142070 "North Vietnamese Crop Duster", VA-25, USS Coral Sea A-1H BuNo. 135294, VA-25, USS Midway A-1J BuNo. 142051, VA-152, USS Oriskany A-1H BuNo. 134570, VA-52, USS Ticonderoga A-1J BuNo. 142059 "Puff The Magic Dragon", VA-25, USS Intrepid A-1H BuNo. 139755, VA-196, USS Bon Homme Richard A-1H BuNo. 139731, VA-115, USS Midway Bonus: EA-1F BuNo. 132591, VAW-33, USS Intrepid (not shown in profiles below)

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USAF Republic F-105B/F-105D Thunderchief Multiple marking options for USAF F-105B/D Thunderchiefs. Peg" program. The F-105 Thunderchief, affectionately known as the "Thud," held a prominent position in the USAF fleet from the late 1950s through the 1980s. With its robust design and remarkable strike capabilities, the F-105 played a vital role in various combat scenarios and strategic missions, leaving an indelible mark on aviation history. Renowned for its rugged appearance and impressive payload capacity, the F-105 was primarily utilized for ground attack missions, particularly during the tumultuous years of the Vietnam War. Its ability to carry a substantial array of munitions made it a go-to choice for delivering precision strikes on enemy targets. In many ways, the F-105 symbolized the USAF's dedication to maintaining air superiority and effective tactical operations during a pivotal period in global conflicts. This comprehensive 1/72 scale decal set showcases an assortment of sixteen (16) distinct marking options that pay homage to the Cold War era F-105B/D Thunderchiefs employed by active duty units, as well as the select few Guard units entrusted with operating this iconic aircraft. The sixteen options on this decal sheet are: YF-105B 54-0102 F-105B 57-5830, New Jersey ANG F-105B 57-0787, New Jersey ANG F-105D 58-1158, 4th TFW F-105D 60-0496, 36th TFW F-105D 61-0106, 49th TFW F-105D 62-4234 F-105D 58-1168 "Betty's Boy" F-105D 62-4338 "Alice's Joy" (Lt Col Jack Broughton's jet) F-105D 61-0159 "Have Gun Will Travel / Honeypot II" F-105D 61-0041, District of Columbia ANG F-105D Thunderstick II 60-0471 (with Luftwaffe "zap") F-105D Thunderstick II 61-0074 F-105D Thunderstick II 61-0096 F-105D 62-0299 F-105D 62-0301 "My Karma" Accurate stencilling and national insignia to build any one of the options is included. All of the sheets in this set were professionally screen printed by Cartograf in Italy.

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USAF Lockheed-Martin F-16D Viper Multiple marking options for USAF Lockheed-Martin F-16D twin-seat Vipers. The F-16D, the twin-seat version of the F-16C, has been a mainstay in the United States Air Force (USAF) and air forces of allied nations since the 1980s, showcasing exceptional performance and adaptability. With a blend of swift maneuverability, innovative design, and multifunctional capabilities, the F-16D has excelled in both air-to-air engagements and precision ground strikes. This comprehensive decal set is designed to fit the Hasegawa kits and features seven marking choices for the USAF F-16D Vipers, representing both the hard-hitting active duty wings and the distinguished Guard units that have flown this remarkable machine. One of the options is the special 30th anniversary desert camouflage scheme for 90-0778, the aircraft flown by Lt.Col. Gary "Nordo" North during the mission when he shot down an Iraqi MiG-25 Foxbat in 1992 The seven options on this decal sheet are: F-16D Block 42 90-0778 MiG-25 killer - 30th anniversary special scheme F-16D Block 40 89-2178 510 FS, Aviano AB F-16D Block 52 92-3924 157 FS, South Carolina ANG F-16D Block 52 92-3925 157 FS, South Carolina ANG F-16D Block 30 87-0365 182 FS, Texas ANG F-16D Block 42 90-0793 309 FS, Luke AFB F-16D Block 50 90-0846 148 FW, Minnesota ANG

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APRIL RELEASE!!! Lockheed F-104 "Test & Drone Zippers" Embark on a journey back to a pivotal era in U.S. Air Force (USAF) history with Caracal's latest 1/72 scale decal set for the F-104 Starfighter, showcasing its less commonly celebrated but equally fascinating roles as a high-speed test aircraft, aerospace trainer, and an unmanned drone! The F-104 Starfighter, with its distinctive slender fuselage and supersonic capabilities, was not only a frontline interceptor but also played a critical role in advancing aeronautical science and flight technologies during its service from the late 1950s through the early 1970s. The missions flown by these "Zippers" were crucial in the development of technologies that shaped the future of aviation and aerial combat, marking the F-104 as a versatile and invaluable asset beyond its combat duties. Featuring seventeen (17) carefully selected and historically accurate marking options, this 1/72 scale set highlights the F-104's involvement in experimental programs, high-speed testing, and its transition into a remotely piloted target drone. We also included markings for NF-104 and JF-104 aerospace trainers. Each option tells a story of innovation, risk, and technological advancement, capturing the essence of an era where the Starfighter was at the forefront of aerospace experimentation. The marking options on this decal sheet are: F-104A 56-0757, US Navy - China Lake F-104A 56-0740, US Navy - China Lake QF-104A 55-2957 QF-104A 56-0741 QF-104A 56-0737 QF-104A 56-0735 F-104A 55-2966, ARDC - Edwards AFB F-104A 55-2965, ARDC - Edwards AFB F-104A 55-2971, ARDC - Edwards AFB F-104D 57-1314, ARDC - Edwards AFB F-104D 57-1315, ARDC - Edwards AFB F-104A "Queenie" 55-2969 F-104A 56-0734, NASA NF-104A 56-0756 NF-104A 56-0760 NF-104A 56-0762 JF-104 55-2961, NASA

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Vought F4U-1 Corsairs White 29 BuNo 17684 VF-17 Jan 31 1944 Pilot: Lt.(jg) Ira "Ike" Kepford. This is the second aircraft flown by the 16 victory ace, but the first to be numbered "29". White 3 BuNo Unknown VF-17 Feb 1944 Pilot: Lt.(jg) James "Big Jim" Streig. He flew two tours with VF-17 and is credited with 5.5 confirmed victories. L.A. City Limits BuNo Unknown VF-17 Mar 1944 Pilot: Lt.(jg) Doris C. "Chico" Freeman. He would claim two victories with VF-17 and an additional seven with VF-84. NZ5248 BuNo 56455 No. 21 Squadron RNZAF May 1945 Pilot unknown. This is one of at least three Corsairs marked with the "Enraged duck", it saw service with a number of different RNZAF squadrons.

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Lockheed P-38F/G Lightning - "Lightning Strike" Our ninth decal set is entitled 'Lightning Strike' and includes markings for three P-38s: - P-38G-13-LO, s/n 43-2204, 'Beautiful Lass', flown by Lt. John G. 'Jump' O'Neill of 9th FS / 49th FG, Dobodura, New Guinea, late October 1943. - P-38F-1-LO, s/n 41-7578, 'Marjorie Ann', possibly flown by Maj. Richard Ira 'Dick' Bong during his war bond tours, USA, late summer 1944. - P-38G-15-LO, s/n 43-2475, 'Babe', as flown by Lt. Edgar L. Yarberry of 48th FS / 14th FG, El Bathan, Tunisia, second half of June 1943, and as flown by Lt. George P. Brown of 96th FS / 82nd FG, Italy, autumn 1943. The two P-38Gs feature sexy nose art, whilst the P-38F sports a rather unusual finish. 'Babe' and 'Marjorie Ann' have never been reproduced in decal form before, whilst our depiction of 'Beautiful Lass' is a result of a careful study of the available photo material and differs from all previous interpretations. Decals include bonus markings carried by 'Babe' during its later service with the 82nd FG. Illustrations were created by Andrzej Sadlo. This decal sheet was printed by industry leader, Cartograf of Italy, which ensures top printing quality and ease of application. It is complemented by instructions that differ from the plain market standard. Each subject is presented on an A4-sized sheet, with large side aircraft profiles printed on the front, and the remaining artwork, photos of the actual aircraft and all necessary information laid out on the rear side. This way you not only get some cool decals for your model kit, but also attractive posters to adorn your man cave, at the same time!

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Eastern Front Fighters vol.2 - Yak-1b - Bf-110 - Bf-109 Our thirteenth decal set is entitled "Eastern Front Fighters vol.2" and contains markings for three different fighter aircraft operating in the East during World War II: - Yakovlev Yak-1b, coded 'Red 22' of 562nd IAP / 318th IAD PVO, Moscow area, USSR, 1943. - Messerschmitt Bf-110E-2 trop, WNr. 4018, coded S9+GP, flown by Oblt. Gunther Tonne, Kapitan of 6./SKG 210, Orel, USSR, December 1941. - Messerschmitt Bf-109F-4 trop, WNr. 10098 (probable), flown by Obstlt. Gunther Lutzow, Kommodore of JG 3, southern sector of the Eastern front, USSR, May 1942. Illustrations were created by Janusz Swiatlon and Anders Hjortsberg. None of these marking options have previously been reproduced in decal form. Period photos of two depicted aircraft are included in the instructions.

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Grumman Hellcat. sized for the Eduard kits. 'Colors and Markings of US Navy F6F Hellcats Part 2'. This set options for 12 F6F-5 Hellcats in the Glossy Sea Blue scheme: - F6F-5 VF-7, USS HANCOCK 1944 "White 17" - F6F-5 VF-9, USS YORKTOWN, 1945 "White 9" - F6F-5 VF-11, USS HORNET, 1944 "White 9" -F6F-5 VBF-12, USS RANDOLPH, 1945 "White 32" -F6F-5 VF-20, USS ENTERPRISE, 1944 "White 69" -F6F-5 VF-27, USS PRINCETON, 1944 "White 1" -F6F-5 VF-28, USS MONTEREY, 1944 "White 18" -F6F-5 VF-31, USS LEXINGTON, 1944 "White 99" -F6F-5 VF-45, USS SAN JACINTO, 1945 "White 24" -F6F-5 VF-22, USS COWPENS, 1945 "White 12" -F6F-5 VF-82, USS BENNINGTON, 1945 "White 74" -F6F-5 VF-83, USS ESSEX, 1945 "White 129"

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German Aerial Identification / Recognition Flags (WWII) crosses and swastikas. Aerial markers (as ground identifiers at times) used on all fronts in 3 common sizes. Smaller ones are often used on turret bins or across the rear deck of smaller panzers and on the front of softskin AFVs, while the large ones were used on engine decks medium panzers. Also included is the balkenkreuz variety. To be used wholesale or partial on soft medium like tissue, thin paper, thin foil or any suitable substrate. For those familar with the rolled 2-part epoxy putty technique, the partial 2-part markers will be useful. All flags are based on documented measurements.

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Camouflage & Markings Normandy Campaign Part 2: U.S. and German forces volume 3 written and compiled by Mark Healey

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Combat Colours No.8 - An illustrated guide to the colour schemes and markings of the Supermarine Spitfire in WWII volume 1: Merlin-Engined Marks (Mk.I to Mk.XVI)

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Boeing B-17F/B-17G Flying Fortress 303rd BG Nose Art (9) GN-YP/C 'Miss Lace': BN-I/C 'Daddy's Delight'; PU-K/C 'Iza-Vailable' GN-V/C 'Lucious Lady'; BN-T/C 'Duchess' Daughter'; BN-J/C 'Sweet La Rhonda'; VK-H 'Two Beauts'; PU-K/C 'Iza Vailable Too'; VK-G/C 'Old Faithful'. Individual aircraft markings only.

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Hawker Hurricane. Hawker Hurricane Mk. I/Trop, Z4434, operated by the Groupe Bretagne, Forces A��½riennes Fran��½aises Libres (FAFL), North Africa, 1942. Hawker Hurricane Mk. IIb/Trop, Z5664, operated by 2-VI-G IV,KNIL-LVA, Kalidjati, Java, Dutch East Indies, 1942. Hawker Hurricane Mk. IIc/Trop, 2-13, operated by the Imperial Iranian Air Force, Doshan Teppeh AB, 1947. Hawker Hurricane Mk. IIc/Trop, 2-32, operated by the Imperial Iranian Air Force, Doshan Teppeh AB, 1947. (Aircraft has been modified as a two-seat trainer). Hawker Hurricane Mk. IIc/Trop, HL988, operated by the T��½rk Hava Kuvvetleri (Turkish Air Force), Middle East, 1942. Note overpainted original RAF markings. Hawker Hurricane Mk. I, HC456, flown by Capt. Heikki Kalaja, 1/LeLv 30, Ilmavoimat (Finnish Air Force), Utti, July 1941. Hawker Hurricane Mk. IIc, MP+B/624, operated by the Esquadrilha MP, For��½a A��½rea Portuguesa (Portuguese Air Force), Sintra AB, Portugal, 1950's. Hawker Hurricane Mk. I, 2��½, flown by Adj. stag. av. Eugen (Evghenie) Camen-cianu, Escadrila 53, Grupul 5 V��½nAÆ'toare, For...£ele Aeriene Regale ale Rom��½niei (Royal Romanian Air Force), Mamaia, June 1941. Hawker Hurricane Mk. IIb, Z3227, operated by the 769th IAP, 122nd IAD, PVO, Poduzhemye airfield, March 1942.

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Lockheed P-38 Lightning's of the Pacific (Late War) Set One This sheet includes markings to complete a selection of four P 38L Lightnings of the 8th and 18th Fighter Groups based in the Pacific, late war period. P-38J 'Windy City Ruthie' 380th FS, 8th FG P-38L 44-25133 'Pecks Bad Girl V' 36th FS 8th FG P-38L 44-26302 'Hazel' 413 44th FS 18th FG Philippines. P-38L 44-25161 N 'Wishful-thinking' 36th FS 8th FG Le Shima 1945

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North-American B-25B Mitchells Doolittle Raid, USS Hornet, and April 18th 1942. This sheet includes markings to complete all 16 of the aircraft which took part in the audacious 'Doolittle Raid'

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U.S. Navy & Marine markings, mid to late war period This sheet contains generic decals for most single-engine aircraft operated by the U.S. Navy & Marines from the mid to late war period. A few specific aircraft are included but the aim is to provide a wide range of decals to decorate aircraft not normally represented by kit suppliers or to customise markings based on personal preference or reference. 'Rising Sun' kill markings are also included. 1. Grumman F2A-3 Brewster Buffalo, Cpt. Humburg, Battle of Midway, 1942 2. F4F-4 Wildcat, VMF-121 USMC, Guadalcanal 3. F4F-4 Wildcat, Yorktown 4. SBD-4 Douglas Dauntless, Battle of Midway, 1942 5. Chance Vought Corsair F4U-1 6. Chance Vought Corsair F4U-1A 7. Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat 8. Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat, Lt Carl Brown Jnr 1944

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Luftwaffe Fighter Unit Emblems Stab/JG 1- Emblem of the Stabsschwarm of Oberstleutnant Carl Schumacher. The eagle looks over the Heligoland. 1939- 1940. Bf-109E. JG 1 - Derived from the Schumacher Emblem, eagle launched from a bow. 1940 -1943. Bf-109G. JG 1 'Oesau' - New Geschwader emblem introduced by Walter Oesau in September 1943. 1943 - 1945. Bf-109G, Focke-Wulf Fw-190A. I./JG 1 - The 'Crusaders cross of Jesau' based on the emblem of the town in East Prussia. 1940. Focke-Wulf Fw-190A. I.JG 1 (later) - Emblem originated from JG 77 and was used on the He162. 1945. 2./JG 1 Based on the trademark of the Sun insurance company, it was used in many subtle versions and usually appeared alongside the name of the pilot's wife or sweetheart ! 1941. Bf-109E. 3./JG 1 A Lion Rampant holding a number '3' it was introduced in late 1944, and was only seen on one He162.

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Luftwaffe im Focus 27 Schulflugzeuge / Training Aircraft D.520, I./JG 107, 1943 é Schulflugzeuge / Training Aircraft Maschinen der Flugzeugfuhrerschule C 7 Aircraft of Flugzeugfuhrerschule C 7 é Fotos mit Geschichte / Photos with a Story Die wahre Geschichte des "Lowen"-Emblems von Hptm. Bar bei der I./JG 77 The Real Story of Hptm. Bar's Lion Emblem, I./JG 77 é Aufklarer / Reconnaissance Aircraft Me-262A-1a/U3, 2./NAGr. 6, 1945 é Personliche Embleme / Personal Emblems "Lili Marleen" geht auf Reisen (Ju 52) "Lili Marleen" Goes on the Road é Maschine im Focus / Aircraft in Focus Die II./StG. 2 im Einsatz vor Stalingrad im Spatsommer 1942 Embleme und Markierungspraktiken an den Stukas der "Bamberger-Reiter"-Gruppe é II./StG. 2 in Action at Stalingrad in Late Summer 1942 Emblems and Marking Practices of the Stukas of the Bamberger-Reiter Gruppe é Dokumente / Documents Nachturlaubskarte Overnight Pass é Schicksale / Fates Woruber meist geschwiegen wird . . . Das Jagdfliegerschicksal von Eichenlaubtrager Hptm. Fritz Geishardt é Something usually kept quiet The Fate of Fighter Pilot and Holder of the Oak Leaves Hptm. Fritz Geishardt é Ungewohnliches / Unusual Treffen fernab der Heimat Reunion far from Home é Unbekannte Embleme / Unknown Emblems Die Eulen-Staffel - 2.(H)/13 - und ihr Emblem The Owl Staffel 2.(H)/13 and Its Emblem é Wasserflugzeuge / Seaplanes Norwegen, gefahrliches Terrain fur Seeflieger Norway, Dangerous Terrain for Seaplanes

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Luftwaffe im Focus Edition No 31. 50 pages, 56 photos - thereof 3 in colour, 6 colour graphics, 4 coloured emblems, 4 coloured documents, 3 coloured maps, reader's forum Aircraft in Focus: An Me 410 of ZG 26 with Wave Mirror Camouflage Unknown Emblems: It Really Did Exist " Luftgaukommando Moskau Scenery: First Photos of the Ju 252 of "Kommando Gotz" (1944) Background: The Operational Flying Clasp and Staffel Markings of III./KG 1 " 1940-1942 Unusual: The Ju 52 for Night Operations! Photos with a Story: The First Fallen of "Kommando Nowotny" Last Photos of Major Walter Nowotny Color Photos: Wave Mirror Camouflage on a He 111 of KG 27 Scenery: Spa Time" Before a Mission over England (KGr. 606) Personal Emblems: Only the "Finest" For the Enemy! (KG 26) Tails: The Tail of Priller's Bf-109, For Once in Its True Colours (JG 26) Reconnaissance Aircraft: What Is That? Unidentified Equipment under the Wing of a Bf 110 As well as additional informations about the articels: "II./StG. 2 in Action at Stalingrad in Late Summer 1942" (LIF 27) and "Kurierstaffel (trop) Afrika " The Unit with many Names" (LIF 30) and photos of Messerschmitt Bf-109and Fw 58.

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Lockheed T-33 Thunderbird colours and markings. With its roots in the successful Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star jet fighter, the Lockheed T-33, popularly known as the T-Bird, became the USAF's standard advanced trainer of the 1950s. Almost 5,700 T-33As were built for the USAF and USN, of which more than 1,000 were transferred to NATO Allies and others to a number of smaller air forces worldwide, and the aircraft were also licence-built in Canada and Japan. The type's operational service spanned well over 40 years, thus reaching an amazing record in longevity. The 'Dozen Set' line of handbooks is aimed especially at scale modellers. Each title describes twelve particular aeroplanes, documented by period photos, and also brings useful detailed shots which can be utilised in finishing the models. The publication has 28 pages, including a total of 49 overall and detailed photographs, 12 pages with colour camouflage schemes and their description. Text in English. A comprehensive decal sheet is added for modellers' convenience. Following aircraft are depicted on each decal sheet: U.S. Air Force (2x), U.S. Navy (1x), U.S. Marine Corps (1x), Royal Canadian Air Force (1x), Canadian Armed Forces (1x), Japanese Ar Self Defence Force (1x), Luftwaffe (1x), Royal Netherlands Air Force (1x), Belgian Air Force (1x), French Air Force (1x) and Spanish Air Force (1x).

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Re-released! Fairey Swordfish Colour and Markings with decals (13) The Swordfish biplane " the legendary 'Stringbag' " was designed in 1934 to meet the Air Ministry's requirement for an aeroplane in the Torpedo-Spotter-Reconnaissance (TSR) category. Produced in substantial numbers by the Fairey and Blackburn companies, it became a real workhorse of the Fleet Air Arm fulfilling search and anti-shipping roles, destroying enemy surface vessels and U-Boats and carrying out escort duties with convoys. By 1944 almost 2,400 Swordfish had been completed. The publication has 28 pages, including a total of 44 overall and detailed photographs, 13 pages with colour camouflage schemes and their description. Text in English. A comprehensive decal sheet is added for modellers' convenience. Size of the 1/48th scale decal sheet.250x200 mm. This edition also includes a bonus " an extra decal option, the thirteenth in a dozen, while additional colour profiles are also included to cover another aeroplane. Detailed information about stencil decal placement can be found on our website (www.4pluspublications.com) as a result of our extensive research. Following aircraft are depicted on each decal sheet: Fleet Air Arm (11x), Royal Air Force (1x) and Royal Canadian Navy (1x). K6009/912 822 NAS H.M.S. Furious 1938; L7672/A4F 820 NAS H.M.S. Ark Royal 1939; L9720/4A 820 NAS H.M.S. Ark Royal 1941; P4084/Y8L 765 NAS RNAS Lee-on-Solent 1940 on floats; V4448/B 833 NAS Op Torch Gibraltar 1942 in US markings; HS645/B 824 NAS H.M.S. Striker 1944; NF243/S 816 NAS RNAS St Merryn 1944; NE951/S1 S Flt 860(Dutch) NAS MAC-Ship MV Gadila 1944; LS225/B4 836 NAS MAC-Ship Empire MacAlpine 1943; NF343 NH-Q 119 Sqn RAF Bircham Newton 1945; NR944 RCN RCAF Shearwater Nova Scotia 1946; NF399 912/AO Stn Flt RNAS Arbroath 1948; LS454 733 NAS Brit East Indies Fleet, RNAS Trincomalee 1946. 1) Fleet Air Arm - Mk.I 2) Fleet Air Arm - Mk.I 3) Fleet Air Arm - Mk.I 4) Fleet Air Arm - Mk.I floatplane 5) Fleet Air Arm - Mk.I 6) Fleet Air Arm - Mk.II 7) Fleet Air Arm - Mk.II 8) Fleet Air Arm - Mk.II 9) Fleet Air Arm - Mk.II 10) Royal Air Force - Mk.III 11) Royal Canadian Navy - Mk.III 12) Fleet Air Arm - Mk.III 13) Fleet Air Arm - Mk.II

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Messerschmitt Me-210/Me-410B-2/U4/Me-410A-1/U-2 & U4 colours and markings. Designed in accordance with the 'Zerstorer' (heavy fighter-bomber) concept just prior WWII, the Me 210 was, however, a failure in terms of flying characteristics. Following extensive modifications, its successor, the Me 410 Hornisse (Hornet), was produced in substantial numbers and many variants and saw operational service in Italy and North Africa, and over Germany and Central Europe. The improved Me 210 was also licence-built in Hungary. The publication has 28 pages, including a total of 49 overall and detailed photographs, 12 pages with colour camouflage schemes and their description. Text in English. A comprehensive decal sheet is added for modellers' convenience. Following aircraft are depicted on each decal sheet: Luftwaffe (7x), Royal Hungarian Air Force (1x), Royal Air Force (2x), Soviet Air Force (1x) and Imperial Japanese Army Air Force (1x). Messerschmitt Me-410 Hornisse

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Russian Aviation Colours 1909-1922. Volume 3 Red Stars. WAS £40.00. NOW BEING CLEARED!! SAVE 1/3RD!!! The third volume of the Russian Aviation Colours series. Books describe the history of the little-known emblems and distinctive markings of Russian military aviation from its early origins up to the Russian exit from World War One. The authors have managed to collect, and in some cases partially reconstruct, most emblems and signs used in Russia during this period by military aviation units. The collected material is presented in a clear and attractive form - colour plates, reconstructed logos, and original photographs from public and private archives. This profusely illustrated book covers all the aircraft used, with brief details of their service use and comprehensive details of the colours and markings they carried. Besides the many photographs, full colour profiles illustrate the markings applied. Detailed colour notes and precise descriptions and illustration of national markings over the period complete a book that will be invaluable to aircraft enthusiasts, historians and modellers. Vol 3 describes aircraft used by early Soviet aviation.

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Warpaint volume 2 Colours and Markings of British Army Vehicles 1903-2003 by Dick Taylor. 978 8389450 92 0

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Dassault-Mirage III/V (Spotlight On No.19) JP Vieira. This book is the latest in a new reference series for aircraft modellers called "Spotlight On" and presents detailed colour illustrations of the iconic Mirage III and 5, a French Cold War-era jet fighter aircraft. It was the first Western European combat aircraft to exceed Mach 2 in horizontal flight. The book contains 40 colour plan and profile views of the camouflage, colours and markings, including examples not only in French service, but also a variety of foreign users, including Israel.

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CONSOLIDATED PB4Y-1/1P LIBERATOR by Steve Ginter 241-pages, 4-color cover images, 72 drawings, and 511 b&w photos. The Navy's acquisition of the B-24D as a long range patrol bomber/sub hunter (PB4Y-1) and as a long range photo recon platform (PB4Y-1P) marked a major shift in patrol doctrine and the eventual end to the flying boat patrol plane. The Navy Liberators became a one ship strike forces as they roamed thousands of miles on sector searches and destroyed over a 1,000 ships and hundreds of aircraft. The original under-gunned early B-24Ds were up-gunned with bow turrets from Consolidated, ERCO, MPC, and Emerson and with Sperry ball turrets in their bellys when search radar was not fitted. The B-24Ds were replaced with B-24Js, B-24Ls, and B-24Ms all designated PB4Y-1/1Ps. The PB4Y-1P photo planes were used to map and surveil Japanese strongholds before invasions and discover new airfields and fleet movements. No mission was too far or too dangerous. It was in a remote control PB4Y-1 flying bomb that Joe Kennedy was killed over England. After the war, photo squadrons continued to operate the photo version into the early 1050s. The book covers all engineering details and structures and covers all the PB4Y-1 squadron's historys and most combat operations. 13-pages of modeling options are also provided.

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FROM BATS TO RANGERS A Pictorial History of Electronic Countermeasures Squadron Two (ECMRON-2) Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron Two (VQ-2) by Angelo Romano and AMHC (AW) John D. Herndon, USN, Ret. This Pictorial History of US Navy's Electronic Countermeasures Squadron Two (ECMRON-2 or VQ-2), later designated Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron Two (FAIRECONRON TWO or VQ-2) by Angelo Romano and AMHC (AW) John D. Herndon, USN, Ret. is the second title of the new U.S. Navy SQUADRON HISTORIES by GINTER BOOKS. The photo coverage of the history of the Electric Bats, also known as the Rangers, is comprehensive, both in terms of photography and in terms of historical content. Much of the squadron's mission was top secret, as were many of its cold war missions, but the authors were able to utilize official (declassified) documents and first-hand accounts to write this book. For completeness, it is also a history of the U.S. Navy Electronic Intelligence gathering activities going back to WWII, beginning with the creation of the Cast Mike (Counter Measures) Project in 1942 and the deployment of early XARD receivers aboard aircraft like the Consolidated PBY Catalina and PB4Y Liberator. After WWII, the Navy started to use the Privateers as dedicated ELINT platforms and assigned them to two special units operating jointly with the National Security Group. One of these units, designated Port Lyautey Patrol Unit (NPU), was based at Naval Air Activities Port Lyautey, in French Morocco. It was first assigned modified PB4Y-1s and later, the Martin P4M-1Q Mercator. The NPU teamed with the Naval Security Group's Naval Communications Unit 32 George (NCU32G), which provided the ELINT equipment installed on board and the crew to operate them, mostly for covert operations around Europe and the Mediterranean. When the NPU reached its full complement of four P4M-1Qs, the unit and NCU32G, needed to have an administrative identity for budgetary and logistics purposes. Airborne Early Warning Squadron TWO (VW-2), based at NAS Patuxent River, was therefore selected to be its "mother" squadron. On 1 May 1953, NPU Port Lyautey became VW-2 Detachment A (or DET ABLE). In 1955, the Navy decided to establish a dedicated squadron for the unique mission rather than continue with a detachment: Electronic Countermeasures Squadron TWO (ECMRON TWO) was established on 1 Sep 1955. ECMRON TWO was assigned the alphanumeric designation "VQ-2". Its mission was to conduct electronic-search in support of fleet operations to obtain adequate and timely information on enemy radar, communications, and other emissions in support of fleet operations. The Squadron inherited the P4M-1Qs from VW-2 DET A and acquired a Lockheed P2V Neptune for utility purposes. On 1 Jan 1960, EMCRON TWO was redesignated Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron TWO (FAIRECONRON TWO) but still retained the alphanumeric designation "VQ-2". In 1956, VQ-2 received its first Douglas A3D-1Q Skywarrior, followed in 1957 by one A3D-1. In 1958, the Squadron received the Lockheed P2V-5F Neptune to augment the P4M-1Qs. The more capable A3D-2Q/EA-3B arrived in 1959 followed by the big Lockheed WV-2Q/EC-121M Constellation in 1960. The first Lockheed EP-3E ARIES arrived in 1971 and the squadron continued to fly this aircraft until disestablishment in 2012. The VQ-2 history and all worldwide events surrounding it are very well described and documented. This 242-page book contains 180 B&W and 444 color photos, most never published before. Thirty-seven superbly detailed aircraft color profiles show the evolution of the color schemes and markings and the different aircraft types and sub-types, providing very useful information for the benefit of both modelers and aviation historians. The inclusion of many squadron patches completes this masterpiece. THE AUTHORS Angelo Romano Angelo has authored six books: Wings from Coral Sea (Golden Wing Publications, 1986), Naval Fighters (Osprey, 1990), Naval Air Weapons Meet 1956-1959 (Model Publishing, 2006), First and Foremost - An illustrated History of Carrier Air Wing One - CVW-1 Part One 1934-1957 (Model Publishing, 2006), CVW-1 Part Two 1957-1973 (Model Publishing, 2008), and Black Knights Rule! (BKR) - A Pictorial History of VBF-718 / VF-68A / VF-837 / VF-154 / VFA-154 - 1946-2013 (Ginter Books, 2014). John D. Herndon AMHC (AW) Retired U.S. Navy John joined the U.S. Navy in 1978, Assigned to VQ-2 a total of 13 years E-1 to E-7, deployed to six Aircraft carriers in support of the EA-3B aircraft. Additionally deployed to locations all around the world in support of the EP-3E aircraft, Maintenance Control, Aircraft Division and Detachment Leading Chief Petty Officer. Retired out of VQ-2 his last tour which ended in 2000, went on to civilian life, employers ATA and American Airlines and finally the FAA as an Aviation Safety Inspector, currently the Boeing 787 Fleet Program Manager overseeing United Airlines safety compliance. Very involved over the years in collecting VQ-2 information/ history, assisted in raising funds and restoring a VQ-2 EA-3B Aircraft in Fort Worth Texas Ranger 15 BuNo 146453.

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World Class DIAMONDBACKS. A Pictorial History of Strike Fighter Squadron 102 (VFA-102) by Angelo Romano US NAVY SQUADRON HISTORIES No. 306 ISBN-13: 978-1-7349727-3-3 Soft bound (NF306) Originally designated Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102), the DIAMONDBACKS of Strike Fighter Squadron 102 (VFA-102) were established on 1 Jul 1955 in Jacksonville, Florida. The first aircraft to carry the distinctive DIAMONDBACK markings was the McDonnell F2H Banshee, a twin-engine fighter-bomber with four 20mm internal cannons. The DIAMONDBACKS' inaugural deployment took place on-board the USS RANDOLPH (CV-15), in July 1956. After this deployment, the squadron transitioned to the Douglas F4D-1 Skyray. In 1960, the DIAMONDBACKS moved to NAS Oceana, Virginia, and transitioned to the McDonnell Douglas F-4B Phantom II. This marked the beginning of a 20-year association with the Phantom. In Jun 1981, the DIAMONDBACKS bade farewell to the Phantom and transitioned to the Grumman F-14A Tomcat. The Tomcat's design provided the pilot and RIO with a formidable air-to-air radar and weapons system. The long-range AWG-9 radar and its multiple track, multiple launch capable AIM-54 Phoenix missile system, AIM-7 Sparrow and AIM-9 Sidewindermissiles, and the six-barrelled 20mm cannon, comprised the Tomcat's weapons suite. With the addition to the Tomcat of the Tactical Air Reconnaissance Pod System (TARPS) in 1982, the DIAMONDBACKS added the tactical aerial photo reconnaissance mission to their traditional fighter role. In 1992, VF-102 and the Tomcat entered the critical air-to-ground mission area, thus solidifying the DIAMONDBACKS' role as a strike fighter squadron, and leading the way into the 21st century. In 1994, the DIAMONDBACKS transitioned to the re-engined F-14B and, with the installation of the Low Altitude Navigation Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) pod in 1998, they added the precision strike mission to their capabilities. In 2002, VF-102 was assigned to Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Pacific and transferred to NAS Lemoore, California to transition to the Navy's newest strike fighter, the Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet. In March 2002, the DIAMONDBACKS were redesignated Strike Fighter Squadron 102 (VFA-102). After completion of the transition to the Super Hornet, VFA-102 moved across the Pacific to Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, to join Carrier Air Wing FIVE (CVW-5), the Navy's only forward deployed air wing and part of the Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF). Since then, the DIAMONDBACKS were assigned respectively to the following FDNF carriers: USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73), and USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76). Pages: 284 Size: 8.5 X 11 (inches) Format: Soft bound Illustrations: 741 color and 124 B&W photos, 52 color profiles, 82 patches Publisher: Ginter Books

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LTV A-7E Corsair USS J.F. KENNEDY VA-72 BLUE HAWKS OPERATION DESERT STORM Decals includes 3 VA-72 aces planes with more than 20 missions each The classic 400 (with the desert camo) and 2 on overall gray with high vis squadrons markings

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Family of 'Hawks' of Sikorsky MH-60, Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron Two, 'Fleet Angels' , Naval Air Station (NAS) Norfolk, Virginia, June 2008: overall Light Ghost Gray with a Gloss Blue and Red tail SH-60B, Helicopter Squadron Light (HSL) 49 'Scorpions' , NAS Nord Island, San Diego, CA: Light Ghost Gray with a Flat Red tail SH-60B, HSL-51 'Warlords' , NAF Atsugi, Japan: Light Ghost Gray with a Flat Red tail finished with some awesome Samuri markings MH-60S, HSC-25 'Island Knights' , Guam: Light Ghost Gray with a Medium Blue tail UH-60, U.S. Army, Desert Storm: mainly overall Sand with some Olive Drab UH-60A, U.S. Army, 101st Airborne 'Midnight Blue' , Desert Storm: overall Olive Drab UH-60A, U.S. Army, 101st Airborne 'Infidel II' , Desert Storm: overall Olive Drab MH-60G, U.S.A.F., Armed Special Operations and Combat Rescue: Medium Gunship Gray, Light Green and Dark Green UH-60A, U.S. Army, 101st Airborned 'Double Vision' , Desert Storm: overall Olive Drab MH-60A, U.S. Army, 3rd Armored Division configured with early IR suppression system on the exhaust: overall Olive Drab

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Yakovlev Yak-9 1. Yak-9U - flown by Georgiy Baevski, Hero of the Soviet Union (19 personal victories). The 5th Guards Fighter Regiment (GIAP), Germany, March 1945. 2. Yak-9T - flown by Capitan Rene Challe. Normandie-Niemen Regiment of the 303rd Fighter Division (IAD). Eastern Front, February 1945 (according some sources this a/c was also spotted at Dubrovka airfield in June 1944). The portrait of Fury was mark of G C I II/7 aircraft since 1940. . 3. Yak-9P (Yak-9B) "Moscow" - tactical number "2' - flown by Captain I.I. Petrov, the commanding officer of the 1st Sq. 168th IAP. Khimki, Moscow, June 13, 1944. 4. Yak-9M - flown by soviet ace pilot G.L. Nakaznyuk. (5 personal and 5 group victories. Participated in 60 aerial combat in 78 sorties). This a/c was flown Nakaznyuk from August 1944 and shot down a Fw-190. The aircraft was gray on all surfaces. The emblem of the Orden of the Battle Red Banner was only on the port side. 5. Yak-9D, tactical number 31 - flown by Vladimir I. Voronov, the wingman of M. Grib. The 6th GIAP of the 11th ShAD, Black Sea Fleet Arm, May 1944. 6. Yak-9D - tactical number 22 - flown by Captain M. Grib (17 victories). The 6th GIAP of the 11th ShAD, Black Sea Fleet Arm, Saki Airfield, April-May 1944. 7. Yak-9U - flown by Major Victor Kalashnikov, Commander of the 291st Niemen (Suvorov Orden IIIrd Degree) IAP (of the 265th IAD, the 3rd IAK). (15 personal victories). Noidorf Airfield, Germany, 1946. 8. Yak-9UT - flown by Major Grigori Kudlenko, Deputy Commander (Navigator) of the 6th Orshansk Red Banner, Suvorov Orden IIIrd degree GIAP of the 4th GIAD, the 1st GIAK. 5 personal victories. Perleberg, East Prussia, 1947. 9. Yak-9UT - tact.#37 - belonged to the 12th Red Banner IAP of the Baltic Sea Fleet, Kohlberg, East Prussia, 1945. 10. Yak-9UT - tact.# 31 - belonged to the 3rd sq. of the 43rd, IAP, 3 IAK, 16VA. East Prussia, May 1945. 11. Yak-9U with VK-107 engine - tact.# 14 "Vakhtangovets" belonged to the 29th Volkhov GIAP, 7VA. Karelia Front, winter 1944-1945. 12. Yak-9UT - tact.# 31 - flown by Major Alexei Reshetow, Hero of the Soviet Union, Commander of the 1st sq., 21 GIAP, 268 IAD, 8VA (36 personal and 8 group victories), Hungary, 1945. 13. Yak-9UT - tact.number 1 "Pobeda" - flown by Captain Garry Merkveladze, Hero of the Soviet Union, deputy squadron commander in the 152nd Sandomir, Bogdan Khmelnitski and Alexander Nevski Orders GIAP, 12 GIAD. (13 personal and 2 group victories) Prague, Czechoslovakia, May 1945 14. Yak-9U - tact.# 9/5 - unknown unit. April, 1945 15. Yak-9T - tact.# 52 - flown by Lieutenant Petr Peskarev. The 812th IAP. This a/c was shot down on April 12, 1944 - pilot KIA. 16. Yak-9T - tact.# 38 - flown by Lieutenant Alexandr I. Vybornov, Commander of the 3rd sq. 728 IAP, 3 IAK, 256 IAD. (20 victories) Poland, autumn 1944. 17. Yak-9P (Yak-9B) - s.n. 12153100 - flown by Lieutenant Colonel G.A. Kokrushev, Commander of the 168th IAP 18. Yak-9T - tact.# 04 - flown by Major I.N. Stepanenko, sq. commander in the 4th IAP, 1945 19. Yak-9T - tact.# 10 - flown by Captain Soloviev. The 845th IAP. Spring 1945. 20. Yak-9M - tact.# 1 - this aircraft was presented to Stojan Stojanov (a Bulgarian ace pilot), by A.Pokryshkin (the Soviet ace, triple HSU). Bulgaria 1945 21. Yak-9U - tact.# 2, ser. N. 42166097 - flown by Lieutenant N.F. Kizim, the 2nd sq. Yambol Airfield, Bulgaria, 1945-1946. 22. Yak-9P - tact.# T2-3002 - this aircraft was tested at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, USA in 1955 and was marked with the US insignia. 23. Yak-9P of North Korean Air Force. This a/c was captured by the US troops at "Kimp-Ho" airfield.

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Boeing P-26 Peashooter 1. P-26A (Model 266) part of the 55th PS, 20th PG, USAAC, No. 129 (33-129) 1936 year. 2. P-26A (Model 266) part of the 34th AS, 17th AG, USAAC No. 2. 3. P-26A, part of the Escuadron de Caza, Cuerpo de Aeronautica Militar No. 43 Kempo de la Aurora, Guatemala City, Guatemala, 1944. 4. Army P-26A in colorful markings of 94th Pursuit Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group based at Selfridge Field, Michigan. The P-26 was one of the best-known pursuit aircraft of the between-the-wars period. It was the most attractive monoplane fighter to see service with Army Air Corps during this time. 5. P-26A (Model 266)Part: 95th PS 'Kicking Mule', 17th PG, USAAC No. 62March Field, California, 1934-1935,. Standard for mid-1930 blue-yellow color. 6. A well worn P-26A of the 67h Pursuit Squadron, Philippine Army Air Corps at Nichols Field in The Philippines on 9December 1941. Philippine P-26s carried several different color schemes and marking combinations. One Philippine pilot, Captain Jesus Villamor, was credited with shooting down a Japanese bomber on 12 December 1941.During this engagement other PAAC pilots destroyed two A6M Zeros for a loss of three of the P-26s. 7. P-26A was painted in the overall Silver paint scheme specified for tactical aircraft at Wheeler Field, Hawaii in 1940.This 19th Pursuit Squadron.

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Vought F-8 Crusader 1. Vought F-8 Crusader,F-8E (F8U-2NE), VF-162, US Navy, 202/AH (BuNo.150908), CVA-34 USS Oriskany. Pilot - Commander Richard M.Bellindzher. July 14, 1966 was shot down in combat with J-5 Ndo Duck. 2. Vought F-8C Crusader (F8U-2),VF-111, Det.11, US Navy, 103/AK (BuNo.146961), CVS-11 USS Intrepid, 1968. 19th September 1968. Lieutenant Anthony Gran on this machine knocked North Vietnamese MiG-21 of 921 IAP. 3. Vought F-8 Crusader. This F-8H (316/ BuNo 148628) was assigned to the 7th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 5th Fighter Wing. Philippine Air Force at Basa Air Base, Luzon, the Philippines.It was painted in two-tone 'wrap around' camouflage scheme of Glossy Dark Gray (FS 15327) and Glossy Neutral Grey (FS 16320) adopted in 1982. All markings were Flat Black, except for the full color national insignia on the wings and fuselage. 4. Vought F-8 Crusader assigned this F-8E (FN) (21/ Bu No 151752) to Flottille 14F. This Squadron was embarked on the Porteavions (Pa: Aircraft Carrier) FOCH (R-99) in June of 1967.The Crusader was painted in the stancard US scheme of Light Gull Gray over Insignia White. This aircraft has English data stencils and a Radome Tan (FS 33613) radome.

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Fiat CR.32 1.Fiat CR.32 (154-4) was a flight demonstration aircraft assigned to 154 Squadriglia,4 Stormo 'Diavoli Rossi' in 1936.The fuselage fasces and the House of Savoia emblem on the rudder were standard markings on Italian military aircraft. 2. Fiat C.R. 32, 410 Sq., Diredaua and Addis Addis Ababa, Abyssinia, 1940-1941. 3. Fiat CR.32, Part 19 Escuadrilla, Grupo XXIII AS 'de Bastos'No. 3-12 (435) 4. Fiat CR.32 Part: X Grupo Autonomo de Caza Baleari No. 8. 5. Fiat CR.32 bis details: Air Force Institute of the USSR. 3-6 ex (s/n 431) This aircraft was tested at the Air Force Institute in 1937 . Summer of 1937 the aircraft was captured. 6. Fiat CR.32 bis Part: I / JG 138, No. 179 (?) Aspern, Vienna, Austria. September, 1938. 7. Fiat CR.32 Part: X Grupo de Caza Basado No. 9 Majorca. Plane without camouflage. 8.Fiat CR.32, No. 801 One of the 16 fighters , ordered by China in 1933. 9. Fiat CR.32, Part: Escuadrilla 'Gamba di Ferro' No. 3-7.

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Vought OS2U Kingfisher 1. Vought Sikorsky OS2U-3 (Kingfisher) flown Lt J.G. John A. Burns who rescued nine downed pilots from Truk Lagoon in April 1944. 2. OS2U-3 Unit: Northern Fleet, No. 1 Two Kingfisher were served in Soviet Union. In Spring 1944 USSR temporary got ex-Italian light cruiser Milwaukee. It delivered on 24th August 1944 to Northern Fleet and renamed Murmansk. Onboard it carried 2 OS2U-3 Kingfisher, they still wore American White/Grey painting and re-coded '1' and used as trainers and liaisons. 3. OS2U-3,Unit: Fuerza Aerea de Chile No. 308,View of the OS2U-3 Kingfisher showing the Nr. 308, first FACH plane flew over the national Antarctic territory in 1947. Note: Chilean Kingfishers wore telescopic sights only for a brief time after its arrival to Chile. 4. Kingfisher Mk.I, Unit: 765 NAS, FAA ,No. Fn678 Sandbanks, England,1943. Seaplane pilot training unit. 5. OS2U-3 Unit: 107 Sqn, RAAF,Serial: JE-T, A48-18 (BuNo.5983) The RAAF Kingfisher in lightened and bare metal markings of 107 Squadron. The Light Grey codes were later all changed to Black. 6. OS2U-3 part: the RAAF Antarctic Flight number: A48-13 (BuNo. 5977) in 1947, the aircraft in the Antarctic wing Australian air force, was operated by the Australian Antarctic expedition and was used for reconnaissance flights around the Australian Antarctic base. 7. U.S. Navy NAVAL air base 100: Corpus Christi, Texas, 1942. 8. OS2U-2 Part: VS-5D4. US Navy: 5D4-S-3 (BuNo. 2190) NAVAL Base, Cape May New Jersey, 1942. 9. OS2U-2: PW-2, U.S. Navy BuNo. number: 2216 seaplane tender AV-8 USS Tangier, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 1941. 10. Voughi OS2U-2 of VS-2D1 (First Naval District - Inshore Patrol Squadron), NAS Quonset Point R.I.. soring 1941. Overall Aluminium Varnish with upper wing surfaces in Orange-Yellow. Cowl, Fusalago and pontoon stripes are insignia Red. 11. Vought O2SU-1 of VO-1 on the USS Pennsylvania (BB-38), October 1940. Overall Aluminum varnish, Orange-Yellow upper wing surfaces. True Blue cowling and fuselage stripes, and Insignia Red tail surfaces.

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Grumman TBF Avenger 1. TBF-1C, White 97 (BuNo 48102),was assigned to Torpedo Squadron 2 (VT-2) aboard the carrier USS HORNET (CV-12) during the summer of 1944. The VT-2 insignia was displayed on the forward fuselage, while the white disc on the vertical stabilizer identified the HORNET's Carrier Air Group 11 (CVG-11). This Squadron participated in the Battle of the Philippine Sea on 19-20 June. 2. TBF-1 (C-5) was assigned to Composite Squadron 30 (VC-30) aboard the light carrier USS MONTEREY (CVL-26) in the fall of 1943.The red-bordered national insignia was only authorized for use between 28 June 1943 and 31 July 1943; however, the change to the blue-bordered insignia was not complete until late in that year. 3. The first production Grumman TBF-1 Avenger was BuNo 00373, was delivered to the U.S. Navy (USN) in January of 1942. 4. White 110 was a Grumman TBM -3 assigned to VT-82 adoard the USS BENNINGTON (CV-20) in February of 1945.The aircraft was overall Glossy Sea Blue FS 15042 , with Glossy Insignia Blue FS 15044 and Glossy Insignia White FS 17855 national markings. The white arrowhead on the rudder and the upper starboard and lower port ailerons was the BENNINGTON's air group insignia. In early 1945, VT-82's Avengers attacked enemy targets in Japanese home islands. 5. Lt (JG) George Bush- the future 41st President of the United States - flew this TBF-1C, while assigned to VT-51aboard the USS SAN JACINTO (CVL-30) in the western Pacific in the fall of 1944. He named the Avenger BARBARA for his fiancee, Barbara Pierce. Bush's aircraft was shot down while attacking the Japanese-held island of Chichi Jima on 2 September 1944. His turret gunner and radio operator/bdombardier were killed; however, Bush safely parachuted from the stricken TBF and was rescue by the submarine USS FINBACK (SS-2300) 6. This Grumman TBM -3S (Y-AR, 53682) was assigned to Number 880 Squadron (later VS-880), Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) at RCN Air Station Shearwater, Nova Scotia in 1952. The aircraft- locally designated the Avenger AS Mark 3-was used for anti-submarine patrols off Canada's Atlantic coast between 1950 and 1957. This Avenger retained the USN finish of overall Glossy Sea Blue. 7. Grumman TBM -3E2 Avenger, Royal Netherlands Marine Luchtvaart Dienst, s/n 071, VSQ-1 Valkenburd AB, ca 1959. 8. Grumman TBM -3, 89, of VC-94 onboard the USS Shamrock Bay, early 1945.The aircraft is painted Glossy Sea Blue overall and carries the Irish symbols of White Shamrock and Crossed Pipes on the rudder and thirty-five white mission markings under the cockpit on starboard side. 9. (Above) A Grumman TBF-1 of U.S. Navy squadron VT-8- one of the aircraft lost in the Avenger's first operation, at Midway on 4 June 1942. 10. BETS (18) was an Eastern Aircraft Grumman TBM -1C from VT-21. This Avenger flew off the escort carrier COPAHEE (CVE-12) IN September of 1943.

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Douglas A-1 Skyraider Part 2 1. AD-1 VA-4B, U.S. Navy Serial: 408/F (BuNo.09192) CVB-42 USS Franklin D. Roosevelt, circa 1948."CVB-42 USS Franklin D. Roosevelt, circa 1949. 2. AD-3 "Hefty Betty" VA-923, U.S. Navy Serial: 504/D (BuNo.122737) CV-31 USS Bon Homme Richard, Korea, October 1951. 3. AD-4 VA-194, U.S. Navy Serial: 411/B (BuNo.123811) CV-45 USS Valley Forge, Korea, 1951. 4. AD-1 VA-64, U.S. Navy Serial: 417/C (BuNo.09283) CVB-43 USS Coral Sea, 1948. 5. AD-3 VMA-121 Wolf Raiders , USMC Serial: 21/AK (BuNo.122743) Pkhokhang airfield, Korea, 1953. 6. AD-4N "Janet" VMC-1, USMC Serial: 3/RM (BuNo.125723). This aircraft was based at K-16 (Seoul), South Korea during Korean Conflict. All markings were subdued in light blue for night operations. The nickname 'Janet' appeared on the starboard side of the engine cowling. It was unclear if this name was also on the port cowling side.

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Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jet Part 2 1. Alpha Jet E Unit: GE 314 (Groupement ecole) 'Christian Martel', Armee de l'Air Serial: 314-TM (E29). 2. Alpha Jet E Unit: AEE 5/2 'Cote d'or', Armee de l'Air. Serial: 7-PV (E116) Saint Dizier, France, 2007. 3. Alpha Jet E Unit: ETO 1/8 'Saintonge', Armee de l'Air. Serial: 8-MJ (E9) Cazaux, France, 2003. 4. Alpha Jet E Unit: ETO 2/8 'Nice', Armee de l'Air. Serial: 8-NS (E5). Cazaux, France, 1996. 5. Alpha Jet E Unit: EAC 314, Armee de l'Air. Serial: 314-TN (E136) Tours, France, 2004. 6. Alpha Jet E Unit: GE 314 (Groupement ecole) 'Christian Martel', Armee de l'Air. Serial: 314-TK (E26) French Air Fighter School, Tours, France. 7. Alpha Jet E Unit: EE 5/2 'Cote d'or', Armee de l'Air. Serial: 2-FA (E140) Dijon, France, 2007. 8. Alpha Jet E Unit: GE 314 (Groupement ecole) 'Christian Martel', Armee de l'Air. Serial: 314-LZ (E160) Naval pilot student tagged the anchor markings during a night 'raid' on the aircraft parking at Tours, France, 1988. 9. Alpha Jet E Unit: EE 5/2 'Cote d'or', Armee de l'Air. Serial: 2-FP (E168) Dijon, 2008.

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Tupolev SB/B.71 Part-3/ 72-295 / 1. The ex-Czech B.71A, TB+PK in German markings, serving as a target tug plane in training unit, Germany,1940 2. The ex-Czech B.71A, SE+FX, used by the Luftdienstkommando, summer of 1941 3. Avia B.71 of the 66th Letka (Flight) of the II perut (Squadron), 1st Mixed Regiment, taken over by the Germans in summer 1939. 4. Ex-Czech B.71 of 1st Orliak (Squadron), 5th Regiment of Bulgarian air force, and the unit emblem, painted on the fuselage, behind the nose gunner position 5. SB-2M-100A fuselage number VP-8 (later chaged to SB-8) of the 2/LeLv 6, Nummela, summer of 1941. The Finns captured this airplane during the Winter War. Note three Soviet ship silhouettes painted on the rudder to represent ships sunk on July 10, 25 and August 24, 1941. 6. Late series SB-2M-103, fuselage number SB-11 of the 2/LeLv 6, Malmi, summer of 1942. This aircraft was given over to Finland on November 5, 1941, and served in 2/LeLv 6 as of June 22, 1942. On September 24, 1942, just after take off, the elevator jammed and aircraft crashed in the woods. In the subsequent fire depth-charges detonated and all crew members died. The submarine silhouette on the rubber represents one Soviet boat claimed by the crew. 7. Late series SB-2M-103 fuselage number SB-13 of the 2/LeLv 6, Immola, winter of 1942/43. This airplane was given over to Finland on November 5, 1941, and served in 2/LeLv 6 as of August 15, 1942. It is shown in winter camouflage 8. Late series SB-2M-103 fuselage number SB-19 of the 1/LeLv 6, Turku, spring-summer 1943. This airplane was given over to Finland in April of 1942. 9. Avia B.71 (K3) of the 72nd letka (Flight) of the l perut (Squadron), 6th Bomber Regiment, Prague, autumn of 1938 10. Avia B.71. Unit: Vzdusne zbrane. Serial: V-3 (ex V-3/B.71-19). This airplane was assigned to the Vzdusne zbrane (Slovak Air Arm) in 1939. Additional Antennae mounted ob the upper and lower fuselage were for German radio equipment installed on the aircraft. Sergeant Anton Vanko and four colleagues defected to Turkey in this B.71 on 18th April 1943 11. SB-2M-103. This SB-2 was used by Chinese Central Government, former Kuomintang plane.

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Dornier Do-217K & Do-217M 1. Dornier Do-217K-0 Unit/Location: Testbed for Torpedo-bombing, Gothenhafen-Hexengrund, Germany April 1943. Code: RD+JF. Werknummer: 4407. Background: This plane was used extensively for Torpedo-dropping and was the test-bed for the never to be realized M-2 Torpedo-Bomber variant. It was decided, that the Ju 88 is more suiteable for the job. 2. Dornier Do-217K-1 Unit/Location: Stab KG 2, Soesterberg/Holland, May 1943. Code: U5+AA, Werknummer: 4415. Background: Walter Bradel, the former CO of II./KG 2 took over KG 2 on 01.05.1943. In his first sharp bombing raid of the Geschwader in the night of 04./05.05.1943 Bradel and his crew took part in this plane on the attack on Norwich. On their way back they were attacked by a Mosquito night fighter and both motors badly damaged. The pilot, Lt. Ernst Andress made an emergency landing near Amsterdam. He and another crew member were injured, but bomb aimer Werner Becker and Bradel were killed. Bradel only, because he was not strapped! Bradel was a highly experienced officer who earned the Ehrenpokal and the Knights Cross before, when he led II./KG 2 for years and therefore was a heavy loss. 3. Dornier Do-217K-1 Unit/Location: III./KG 2, Gilze-Rijen/Holland, August/September 1943. Code: (U5)+A(D), Werknummer: unknown. Background: This plane first had a very similar appearance as the U5+AA, but the mounting bombing attacks towards the British Islands over the summer of 1943 led to a toning down of the national and individual markings, so that only the individual green "A" was left on the fuselage sides. This plane was flown by Albert Schreiweis, who led III./KG 2 as CO from 14.08.1943 until it's disbandment 1945 to survive the war. Schreiweis earned the Ehrenpokal and the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold for his efforts. 4. Dornier Do-217K-2 Unit/Location: 9./KG 100, Istres/France, Summer-Autumn 1943. Code: (6N)+H(T), Werknummer: unknown. Background: This was one of the 11 Do 217 K-2 who went after the Italian Fleet on 09.09.1943 that possibly were on their way to Malta. They damaged some defecting Vessels with the then brand new and unknown "Fritz X" guided bombs and to sink the Battleship Roma in this action. 5. Dornier Do-217M-1 Unit/Location: 2./KG 2, Hesepe/Germany, 23./24.02.1944. Code: U5+DK, Werknummer: 56051. Background: When "Operation Steinbock" was launched, KG 2 was heavily involved in bombing raids towards the British islands between January and April 1944. Hermann Stemann and his crew took part in a raid to London in the night 23./24.02.1944. This plane carried one AB 1000 and two AB 500 bombs and was flying through heavy Flak over London when Stemann thought their plane was hit, all crew bailed out in the Wembley area to become POW's. But in reality U5+DK took no big hits and flew on some 60 miles to come down near Cambridge nearly intact in a smooth wheels up landing!

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Bucker Bu-131 Jungmann Bucker Bu.131 Jungmann / 72-350 / 1. Bu.131. Unit: FFS(A)43. Serial: CW+BG (50, W.Nr.483). Backer Bu.131. CW+BC. Werk Nummer 483. was flown by a pupil from FFS(A)43 at Crailsheim (Germany), who landed at Basle, Switzerland, on 14 June 1944, having mistaken the city for Strassburg. Finished in overall RLM 71 Dunkelgrun with RLM 65 undersides, the machine is a classic example of a late-war trainer. It is exceptionally fully marked by virtue of its unit emblem, school number (50) and white outlined Stammkenzeichen fuselage codes and fuselage crosses. The German pilot expressed a preference for internment and the aircraft was consequently flown back to Freiburg by a Swiss pilot. 2. Bu.131B. Unit: LKS7 (Luftkriegsschule-Airwarschool). Serial: CC+NZ (W.Nr.4262). Tulln (near Vienna), Austria 1944. 3. Hauptmann Hans Philippe. Krasnogvardeiskoe, March 1942. 4. Bu.131. Unit: 1/3 Koz Asz (Ace of Hearts). Serial: G-154 Overall Light Grey painting. 5. Bu.131. Unit: III.Kozelfelderito szdzad. Serial: I-333. This overall RLM 02 Grungrau machine served as a trainer, courier and Liaison machine with the Hungarian III.Kozelfelderito szdzad - III Tactical Reconnaissance squadron - whose falcon emblem can he seen on the fuselage. Sole the chevron-style national markings used only until 1st March 1942. The original picture on which this illustration is based does not show the code absolutely clearly, but notes that the serial number is I-333, as shown. This is of interest as it is outside the range of numbers officially allocated to the type. This could mean therefore that the serial is actually I-233. Photographic evidence exists, however, for other out-of- sequence numbers for the type in Hungarian service, possibly indicating that those machines were impressed civilian aircraft. 6. Bu.131. Serial: I-421. The national colours were also painted on the upper and lower surfaces of the elevator. 7. Bu.131. Unit: Comando Aeronautico dell'Albania. Serial: No.947. Tirana, Albania, Autumn 1941. 8. Bu.131. Unit: 1st Pilot School. Serial: 7 4th Air Base Borovo. Late 1943. It has blue outlined Swallow emblem of Pilot School, and School`s internal number '7'. 9. Bu.131. Unit: 1st air base Zagreb, 1943. Light Grey overall painting scheme. Note insignia of the Castle is badge of the 1st air base. 10. Bu.131. Unit: Schweizer Fliegertruppe (Swiss Air Force). Serial: A-4 The aircraft in wartime WWII colours with the flashy colors for German productions airplanes flew in borderland controls. 11. Bu.131. Serial: GD+EU (W.Nr.4497) Aircraft belonged to Luftdienst. On 29th April 1941 it was stolen in Caen by two former French Arme de l'Air pilots and flown to Somerford, England. In use with RAF as DR626.

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Yakovlev Yak-7 1. Yak-7B.Unit: 29th GvIAP. Serial: 14. Pilot - Hero of the Soviet Union A.V.Tchirkov. Leningrad Front, Summer 1943. Note the Order of the Red Banner of Combat painted on the fuselage spine. 2. Yak-7B (late series) "For Nikolay!" Unit: 43rd IAP. Serial: 22. Pilot assistance of squadron commander 1st.Lt.V.I.Merkulov. Summer 1943. On 26th September 1943 he was shot down during protecting of his leader commander of corps Ye.Ya.Savitsky. Note: Light-Blue spinner, chevron on the tail, victories markings and inscription on the left side of fuselage 'For Nikolay!'. 3. Yak-7B "For Sasha Tikhomirov". Unit: 41st IAP. Serial: 35. Pilot - Snr.Lt.Arkady Sukov. Autumn 1942. 4. Yak-7B. Unit: 29th GvIAP. Serial: 33. Pilot - P.A.Pokryshev, during 1944. 5. Yak-7B. Unit: 29th GvIAP. Serial: 29. Pilot - CO of 29th GvIAP Col.A.A.Matveev. Spring 1943. 6. Yak-7B. Unit: 812th IAP. Serial: 12. Pilot - chief of air-shooting service of 812th IAP Capt.Pavel Tarasov. November-December 1943. The artwork based of 812th IAP veterans memories. 7. Yak-7B. Unit: 3rd AE, 875th IAP. Serial: 86. Pilot - Assistant of Commander of 3rd AE, 875th IAP, Maj.Lt.A.P.Chernobaj (mechanic is first sergeant Usov). January 1943, Kaliningrad Front, Kochegarovo air base. Victories markings painted on both fuselage sides. Yellow stripes painted on the upperwing. The plane recently was modernized. 8. Yak-7B. Unit: 71st IAP/64th GvIAP. Serial: 3. Pilot - 1st.Lt.Viktor Yakovlevich Khasin. Spring of 1943. 9. Yak-7B. Unit: 122nd IAP. Serial: 7. The plane modified to reconnaissance plane. Spring 1943. 10. Yak-7B. Unit: 127th IAP. Serial: 26. Kursk area, Summer 1943. 11. Yak-7B Unit: 157th IAP. Serial: 03 Pilot - squadron CO Captain V.N.Zalevsky. Kursk-Orel area. Summer of 1943. 12. Yak-7B "k-z Politotdelets". Serial: 65. Yak-7B inscribed From the 'Politotdelets' (Political Section Worker) collective farm to the defenders of Stalingrad operated on the Stalingrad Front in the winter of 1942-1943. 13. Yak-7B Unit: 487th IAP PVO. Serial: 64. Pilot - B.Ya.Ternovoi. July 1943. 14. Yak-7B (late series). Unit: 976th IAP. Serial: 930. 1st Baltic Front, March 1943.

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Gruman F4F Wildcat 1. F4F-4 Unit: VGF-29, US Navy Serial: 29-GF-10. CVE-29 USS Santee for Operation Torch in November 1942. 2. FM-2, white 16, VC-79, Lt. Francis P. McElroy, USS Sargent Bay, May 1945. 3. F4F-4. Unit: VF-3, US Navy. Serial: 23 (BuNo.5093) Lt.Cdr John S.Thach, Commander of VF-3. flew this F4F-4 from CV-5 USS Yorktown during the Battle of Midway, 4-6 June 1942. VF-3's 'Felix the Cat' insignia is painted under the windshield. 4. F4F-3. Unit: VF-6, US Navy. Serial: 13 (BuNo.5193) VF-6 aboard CV-6 USS Enterprise had a tombstone painted on the vertical stabilizers of their F4F-3s. The 41 'meatballs' on the tombstone represented Japanese aircraft downed by the Squadron. Machinist Mate Donald E. Runyon flew aircraft 13 (BuNo 5193) during the Guadalcanal campaign in August of 1942. He scored eight 'kills' with this Wildcat. 5. FM-1. Unit: VC-12, US Navy. Serial: 3. CVE-13 USS Core. 6. F4F-3. Unit: VMF-222, USMC. Serial: 2. Pilot - Major Marion E.Carl. Guadalcanal, September 1942. Sixteen victory markings on left side only. Camouflage: upper surfaces - Blue-Gray, lower - Light Gray. 7. F4F-3P. Unit: VMO-251, USMC. Serial: 251-MO-5 Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides in late 1942. 8. F4F-4. Unit: VF-41, US Navy. Serial: 41-F-8 CV-4 USS Ranger, Spring of 1942.

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Messerschmitt Bf-10G-14 Late 1. Bf-109G-14 W.Nr 166155 (Mtt Reg.). Standard RLM 74/75/76 camouflage with large blotch of RLM 70 around the cockpit and small blotches of this colour (and RLM 74) on fuselage sides and vertical tail. This aircraft force landed during a test flight at Wolfring, near Regensburg, on 25 July 1944. 2. Bf-109G-14/U4 W.Nr 413598 (Erla), RAF VD358/EA-2. RAF camouflage of Dark Green and Medium Sea Grey over Trainer Yellow. Wing undersides bore two black and two white stripes (white stripes significantly wider). Spinner and propeller in black, propeller tips yellow. Note that the tailwheel well cover has been removed. This aircraft was captured by the Allies at Gilze-Rijen airfield in Holland. This aircraft was previously marked with Sky-coloured letter 'P' in the circle-see. 3. Bf-109G- 14 W.Nr 782192 (Mtt Reg), 1./JG 53, Bad Aibling, May 1945. Camouflage is standard RLM 74/75/76, with mottling on fuselage sides typical for Regensburg-built G-14s from this production block. Oil tank cover painted in light grey primer. Traces of overpainted previous markings are visible on the engine cowling. The spinner is RLM 70 with a white spiral. Wing undersurfaces are RLM 76, with black underwing crosses outlined in white. 4. Bf-109G-14 W.Nr 462919 (Erla), flown by Lt. Oscar 'Ossi' Romm, 10./JG 3, Esperstedt, October 1944. 5. Bf-109G-14 W.Nr 460520 (Erla), Athis, near Reims, August 1944. 6. Bf-109G-14 W.Nr 462892 (Erla), Gefr. Alfred Michel, 16/JG 53, Stuttgart- Echterdingen, December 1944. 7. Bf-109G-14 W.Nr 782205 (Mtt Reg) 1st Lt Antal Szebeni, 101./4 vadaszezred MKHL, Veszprem, fall 1944. 8. Bf-109G-14, 15./JG 5, Lister, Norway, May 1945. Standard RLM 74/75/76 camouflage with blotches of 74/75 on fuselage sides and vertical tail, typical for Erla-built G-14s from the production block 460xxx-462xxx. Spinner RLM 70 with white spiral. Vertical tail partially painted over in a light colour (possibly white). Wooden fin, rudder of T2 type. 9. �'f 109G-14/R1 W.Nr 463147 (Erla), unknown training unit, Lechfeld. Rear fuselage RLM 84, forward fuselage RLM 76, uppersurfaces camouflaged in RLM 74/75, traces of previous markings on fuselage just behind cockpit. Camouflage very worn and weathered. Yellow rudder of T4 type. Wing undersursurfaces RLM 76, underwing crosses in form of black outlines. Uppersurface of elevators RLM 76. 10. Bf-109G-14 W.Nr 464380 (Erla), flown by Magg. Mario Bellgambi, CO, 5a Squadriglia 'Diavoli Rossi', ll Gruppo, Caccia ANR, Osoppo, March 1945. 11. Bf-109G-14 W.Nr 464863 (Erla), unknown training unit, Eggebek, summer 1945. 12. Bf-109G-14/U4 W.Nr 512428 (WNF), 3/JG 77 , Dortmund, December 1944. Standard RLM 74/75/76 camouflage with large blotches on fuselage sides, 'clean' vertical tail, yellow lower engine cowling, yellow rudder. Triangular panel under windscreen in bare metal (or bright grey primer). Green and white RV band assigned to JG 77 on rear fuselage. Spinner RLM 70 with white spiral. Wing undersurfaces RLM 76, underwing crosses black with white outline. This aircraft probably force landed after combat in early 1945 and was found by US troops in May of the same year.

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Nakajima E8N2 Dave 1. Nakajima E8N2 type 95 (Dave) KONGO 1942 . 2. Nakajima E8N2 Armored Cruiser IJN Izumo, 3rd fleet flagship, Shanghai 1939. 3. Nakajima E8N1, IJN Nachi, 1936. 4. Maintenance Training Nakajima E8N2 of SeiRen 65 Yokosuka Kokutai, Japan 1944. 5. Nakajima E8N1 Yokohama Kokutai, Kanagawa prefecture, circa 1944. 6. Nakajima E8N2, AI-2, Battleships IJN Nagato, October 1941. 7. Nakajima E8N2 of AsU-22, Amatsuka Kokutai (seaplane base), Japan Summer 1945. 8. Nakajima E8N1 on KMS Kormoran, Pacific 1942, with fake British markings. 9. Nakajima E8N1 of the Royal Thai Force, 1942.

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Bucker Bu-131 in Japanese Service (8 x camouflage schemes) USUALLY £8.60. TEMPORARILY SAVE 1/3RD!!! Watanabe K9W1 "B2-20", 381st Kokutai, Malaya area, 1945 Bucker KXBu1 "XI-17", unknown navy unit Kokusai Ki-86, Tachiarai Rikugun Hiko Gakko, aircraft marked "I" on the cowling Kokusai Ki-86, Tachiarai Rikugun Hiko Gakko,aircraft marked "Ro" on the cowling Kokusai Ki-86, unknown Army Flying School Kokusai Ki-86, Koku Shikan Gakko (Army Air Academy) Kokusai Ki-86, unknown Rikugun Hiko Gakko (Army Flying School) Watanabe K9W1 or original Bucker KXBu1 "Ko-K-7"

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Colour Conundrum Compendium No.3 84 pages By Paul Lucas Guideline Publications is pleased to announce the third 'Colour Conundrum Compendium'. This volume collates two groups of articles, the first dealing with the RAF's 'exotic' Tropical Land and Sea Schemes and colours from 1933-1945, while the second deals with the unusual RAF Photographic Reconnaissance Schemes and colours from 1939-1945. As with Compendium No.2, this volume contains new material that has not been previously published in Scale Aircraft Modelling. These two new Conundrums contain material that dovetails into the Tropical Land and Sea Schemes section in such a way that the result is a volume containing more information on the development and possible use of these schemes than has ever appeared in any one place before on three themes: the RAF in the Second World War, the Post War Fleet Air Arm, and related products of the United States' aviation industry that are intertwined with both the other subject areas. To this has been added a completely new chapter on the B-17Cs of 90 Sqn in 1941, which along with the 4 pages of updates presenting new findings on some of the subjects, makes for an additional 12,000 previously unpublished words. Quoting extensively from primary sources, the articles also provide valuable insight into the organisation and administration of the air force, and the many thousands of documents and memos that passed from office to office behind the scenes, providing background and understanding that add depth and focus to a model, as well as an opportunity to understand why a specific colour scheme may have been either selected or rejected. With original research based on surviving records in the National Archive at Kew the aim of these articles is to throw fresh light upon some old questions, to challenge some long held views on aircraft camouflage and markings, and to pose new questions that had arisen as a result of the research to which the answers were not yet known.

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SOC Seagulls at War. Set provides markings for 6 different Curtiss SOC-1/3 Sea Gulls. Both Float and Wheel versions. Markings for the following aircraft: Two aircraft from VCS-5 USS Northampton Dec.7 1941; VS-201 USS Long Island April 1942; J-1 USS Charger 1944; VCS-8 USS Philadelphia 1942; VCS-7 USS Tuscaloosa May 1942. Hasegawa Kit

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Operation Leader Oct 1943. Set of three markings for the Aircraft from the USS Ranger that participated in Operation Leader, an Allied operation against German shipping in Norway above the Arctic Circle. It was USS Ranger's last War Time cruise. Decals are provided for 3 different F4F-4 Wildcats in what was a rare combination of USN 3 (Actually 4) Tone camouflage scheme and red outlined National Insignia, an SBD-5 Dauntless and a TBF-1 Avenger all in the "3 Tone" (Actually 4) scheme with Red Surround National Insignia.

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Lockheed F-104 Starfighter David Doyle. The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter first flew in 1954, Starfighters then broke the world altitude record in May 1958 and the world air-speed record nine days later. It was the first aircraft to hold both records simultaneously. Many of the Starfighter's records stand today. With a powerful XJ79 engine and futuristic design by famed Lockheed engineer Clarence ��½Kelly Johnson and his team, a YF-104A passed Mach 2 in 1956. The F-104 was born from combat against Communist MiG-15 jet aircraft during the Korean War. Known as a ��½missile with a man in it and ��½an engine with wings, Starfighters trained astronauts such as Chuck Yeager on the edge of space, fought over Vietnam, and were lethal Cold War interceptors capable of firing air-to-air nuclear missiles. During its 50-year career, it was used by no less than 15 nations from Jordan to Taiwan, Italy finally retired its fleet in 2005. It is poised to be reborn as a civilian satellite launcher in 2018. More than 160 vintage photos, many in original color, numerous line drawings and new color profiles, this new volume chronicles the remarkable military career of this aircraft. 80 pages.

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McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18B / F/A-18C (2) B 162864 NJ/326 VFA-125 NAVY port side/MARINES Stb side; 164640 NK/300 VFA-113 USS Abraham Lincoln, black fin with colourful CAG markings

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Dassault-Mirage 2000C 12-YO Tigermeet 2005 For the edition 2005 of famous NATO Tigermeet organised on Balikesir airbase, base of 192 FILO in Turkey, the fighter squadron EC1/12 "Cambresis" who took part to the exercice, presented the newest "Tiger" scheme on Dassault-Mirage 2000C #113 12-YO. Painted with red-brown tones a bit unusual for the animal, with the tiger stripes edged with oranged-yellow, it is distinguished by its originality, and remains one of the most famous Tiger decorations of EC1/12. This decals set contain all markings to complete this aircraft. Here is a new edition (screen-print) of Syhart Decal reference 48/72-012 (released on 2005), the decals design has been modified. Example : the yellow edge of tiger stripes are now on decals.

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Dassault Rafale C "100 years SPA 93, 97, 91" RC 2/30 Normandie-Niemen - 2017.The "Normandie-Niemen" is one of the most famous squadrons of the French Air and Space Force, memoring the historical traditions of the French pilots who joined Russia during the World War II to form this FAFL* squadron from 1942 within the Russian Air Force, like the other FAFL squadrons formed within the Royal Air Force since 1940. (*FAFL: Free French Air Forces). Since its return to France on 1945, the Normandie-Niemen flew YAK-3, Mosquito, P-63 Kingcobra, F6F Hellcat, P-47, Mistral, Vautour, Mirage F-1C then F-1CT before being converted to Rafale on 2012 after a short retirement since 2008. While the squadron been converted to Rafale, the Normandie-Niemen exchanged its original badges (Cities of : Rouen, Le Havre and Cherbourg) for badges dating from 1917: - SPA91 é« Aigle � t�ªte de mort é» (Death's Head Eagle) - SPA93 "Canard" (Duck) - SPA97 "Fanion aux Hermines" (Ermine pennant) On 2017, as the squadron celebrates its 75th anniversary, and each badges celebrating its centenary is represented by a Rafale with a special tail decorated with the original insignia on the starboard, and the current insignia on the port side, all on a Green, Red or Black background. (This set of decals contains the decoration decals for three aircrafts, but a single set of safety markings ("stencils"). You can purchase two additional sets of stencils (ref : Syhart 915S) to model all the three proposed aircrafts. (This decals set was made in limited quantity, and will not be reissued in the future.)

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Junkers Ju-88A-4 (6) A6+HH III/KG 30 with ship kill markings; 5K+DG II/KG3 Russia 1941; L1+AA LG 1 North. Africa; L1+EH LG 1 Beghazi 1941; B3+BL I/KG54 Sicily 1942; L1+UK 2/LG1 North Africa 1941;

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Re-printed! Pz.Kpfw.VI Tiger Ausf.E Late Production models. Markings for 12 Tigers in various camouflages Normandy, Poland and Russia Camouflage & markings versions '007a�é-�, sSSPzAbt.101, Hauptsturmf'hrer Michael Wittmann, Normandy, August 1944 '205a�é-�, sSSPzAbt.101, Hauptsturmf'hrer Michael Wittmann, Normandy, June 1944 '112a�é-�, 1.Kompanie sSSPzAbt.101, Normandy, June 1944 '211a�é-�, 2.Kompanie sSSPzAbt.102, Normandy, June 1944 '300a�é-�, 505 sPzAbt., Lt. Roder, Poland, Summer 1944 '301a�é-�, 505 sPzAbt., Poland, Summer 1944 '312a�é-�, 505 sPzAbt., Poland, Summer 1944 '221a�é-�, 2.Kompanie sSSPzAbt.101, Normandy, June 1944 '221a�é-�, 2.Kompanie sSSPzAbt.102, Hauptsturmf'hrer Endemann, Normandy, June 1944 'A12a�é-�, 9.Kompanie, PzRgt., Panzer Grenadier Division 'Gro'deutschland', Eastern Front, September 1944 '913a�é-�, 9.Kompanie, Panzer Grenadier Division 'Totenkopf', Poland, Summer 1944 '211a�é-�, 504 sSSPzAbt., Italy, June 1944

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Pz.Kpfw.VI Tiger Ausf.E Mid Production Model 11 Different camouflage schemes scheme variations using Dunkelgelb/Braun RAL8000/Olivegrun RAL6003 operating in Italy, Normandy, Ukraine, Russia, Anzio, Belgium Camouflage & markings versions "3″, 508 sPzAbt., Roma, March 1944 "301″, sPzAbt.501; Russia, February 1944 "A", sPzAbt.507; Tarnopol area, April 1944 "331″, 3.Kompanie sSSPzAbt.101, Normandy, June 1944 "131″, 1.Kompanie sSSPzAbt.101; Normandy, June 1944 "11″, sPzAbt.506; Ukraine, Winter 1943-1944 "112″, sPzAbt.508; Anzio-Nettuno, April 1944 "5″, sPzAbt.506; Ukraine, Winter 1943-1944 "313″, 3.Kompanie sSSPzAbt.101; Belgium, January 1944 "333″, 3.Kompanie sSSPzAbt.101; Belgium, January 1944 "233″, sPzAbt.501; Russia, February 1944

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Lockheed C-60 Lodestar and Hudson in WWII BOAC markings

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AM-20: The Avro Lancaster (including the Manchester) Part 1 - Wartime Service - A Complete Guide to the RAF's Legendary Heavy Bomber by Richard A. Franks This covers the Avro Manchester and Lancaster B Mks I, II, III & VI in RAF (inc. RCAF/RAAF) service in WWII The Avro Lancaster Part 2 will cover postwar variants, use by foreign air forces, civilian types, both Lancaster and Lancastrian, and trials and test-bed machines. This volume will published later this year. Full details of its contents will be announced in due course. The Lancaster has been a popular aircraft type with modellers and has recently been the subject of several new toolings in all scales, especially in 1/32nd and 1/48th. Our latest book will go some way towards unpicking the different variants and detail differences that apply to the type. It will contain at least 272 pages packed with vital information that no active modeller and RAF Bomber Command enthusiast should be without. They each contain: 60+ pages of technical information 60+ pages of walk-around images and technical diagrams 8+ pages of camouflage and markings 25+ pages of model builds and modelling information 200+ photographs including wartime images Colour side views and four-views by Richard J. Caruana 3D isometric views of all variants by Juraj Jankovic Specially commissioned extensive full kit builds by Steve A. Evans Specially commissioned front cover artwork by Jerry Boucher Bonus set of scale plans [B.I/III B.III]

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Republic F-84F Thunderstreak and RF-84F Thunderflash. Fraught with engine and aerodynamic teething problems that resulted in its missing the Korean War for which it was intended, the F-84F Thunderstreak, initially seen as languishing in the shadow of the more well-known and proven F-86 Sabre, matured to become a formidable fighter-bomber that served not only with the USAF's Tactical and Strategic Air Commands, but also with numerous European air forces for many of which it also offered the first experience in swept wing jet fighter operation. It provided a much-needed deterrent during the critical early years of the Cold War and the 1960s, especially with NATO air forces, where it normally replaced its straight-wing predecessor, the F-84 Thunderjet. No fewer than 2,711 examples of the Thunderstreak were built, so that for a time it was the fighter most in widespread use in Europe, becoming the backbone of the Alliance's combat element. In contrast, its service with the USAF was rather short-lived when newer fighters such as the F-100 Super Sabre and F-4 Phantom with superior and supersonic performance supplanted it in service. However, with the outbreak of the Vietnam War, when these modern fighters and the USAF's other more valuable combat aircraft were deployed to Southeast Asia, the USAF recalled the Thunderstreak for another spell of frontline service in defence of mainland United States. It was only the French who used it in anger when it carried out strikes on Egyptian targets during the Suez Crisis of 1956. Sharing the Thunderstreak's main characteristics including its vices and virtues, its offshoot, the RF-84F Thunderflash, was considered to be the best photo-reconnaissance fighter of its time, capable of carrying six cameras in its abundant nose in 15 different combinations. The Thunderflash, too, was exported to most of NATO's air forces, as well as to the Republic of China Air Force where it carried out routine overflights over mainland Communist China in a hostile environment. The French, too, used it in a firing war, again in Suez, while the Turkish Air Force similarly employed it during its brief war with Greece in 1974. Again, the advent of such types as the RF-101 recce Voodoo and the RF-4C Phantom replaced it in USAF service, while the F-104 was the type that most replaced it in NATO air arms. But both the Thunderstreak and Thunderflash remained in service for a long period in some of the European air forces, the last Thunderflash being retired from the Greek Air Force in 1991. This latest Warpaint title gives an account of these two types' service, with detailed lists of serials, squadron service, production and variants in 80 pages of text accompanied by no fewer than 190 colour and B&W photos, eight pages of colour artwork by and foldout scale drawings, describing the development and operational career of these remarkable aircraft. This book is written by Charles Stafrace and is superbly illustrated by Richard J.Caruana.

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Douglas C-54/R5D Skymaster and DC-4 The Douglas C-54 Skymaster, a direct adaptation of the civilian DC-4 while still on the production line, became the outstanding long-range four-engined transport aircraft of the Second World War. With its origins as a civilian airliner, it served chiefly on the long-distance haul of Air Transport Command of the United States Army Air Forces on the Atlantic and Pacific routes, where it cut flight hours between the United States and the theatres of operation thousands of miles away. The reliability of its airframe and engines was put to good use also on the India-China 'Hump' route, which was described as the most arduous of all within the responsibility of Air Transport Command. Like its smaller Douglas stable mate the C-47, the C-54 boasted legendary reliability, and was the preferred long-range transport from among its contemporaries. A special VIP version was built for use by the President of the United States, Franklin D Roosevelt. The Royal Air Force also used it in small numbers during the Second World War, one of which was outfitted as a VIP aircraft for use by Prime Minister Winston Churchill. The U.S. Navy acquired it under the designation R5D. All production having been commandeered by the USAAF on the outbreak of war, no civilian DC-4s flew during the war. After 1945, however, hundreds became available for use by civilian airlines, which converted them into airliners with passenger seating and comfort, or used them as freighters. Douglas re-opened its production line for new builds in 1946, but the cheap price of the second-hand market kept back this production to only 79 examples. Also in 1946 Canadair ventured to build a Rolls-Royce Merlin-powered version, which it named North Star, used by both military and commercial operators. The DC-4 was a common sight in the immediate post-war period up to the 1950s flown by leading European and United States airline liveries, until it started to be replaced by Douglas's own DC-6 and DC-7. The aircraft came in handy during the 1948-49 Berlin Airlift, during which it hauled food supplies and even coal to the beleaguered German city, and again during the Korean War, airlifting the wounded to Japan and the United States. Dozens of variants of the C-54 were employed in a wide variety of non-combat roles such as air-sea rescue, scientific and military research and missile tracking and recovery. No fewer than 1,315 examples of Skymasters were built in the United States and Canada, flown by 35 air arms of other countries in a variety of versions and roles, and full information on serials, versions and other remarks are all included in very detailed tables in this book. The Aviation Traders Carvair cross-Channel car ferry is not forgotten in this account, and a chapter is dedicated to this unique aircraft converted in Britain from standard C-54s. This new 96 page Warpaint publication written by Charles Stafrace contains 200 colour and B&W photos plus eleven pages of colour artwork by Richard Caruana.

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IIyushin II-28 Author Nikolay Jakubovich 68 pages PLUS 8 pages of A2 page plans 8 pages of Colour Profiles Never seen before Images Nikolay Yakubovich documents fully this milestone in Soviet aviation history. The Ilyushin Il-28 (NATO reporting name 'Beagle') was the Soviet Union's first jet bomber to enter large-scale production. Licence-built in China as the Harbin H-5, as well as in the Czech Republic, total production in the USSR alone was 6,316 aircraft. The aircraft drew on captured wartime technology, as well as benefitting from the sale to the USSR of Rolls-Royce Nene jet en-gines, reproduced for soviet use as the RD-45. The Il-28 was widely export-ed, serving in the air arms of some 20 nations ranging from the Warsaw Pact to various Middle-Eastern and African air forces. The aircraft also saw limited use in Vietnam and with the Afghan forces in Afghanistan, while Finland had four examples delivered between 1961 and 1966 for target-towing duties, which remained in service until the 1980s. This latest Warpaint includes all the usual expertise and research that has made the series the benchmark for aviation reference material. With full history, development, walkaround, and colour artwork and plans, author Nikolay Yakubovich documents fully this milestone in Soviet aviation history.

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Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk By Andy Evans Now you see it now you don't! The F-117's retirement may have seemed premature, but has it really gone? The informative text traces the story of this remarkable aircraft from its Have Blue origins to its withdrawal from active front line service, and takes a look at some of the recent sightings of the aircraft that suggest there may be a role of some sort for it yet. This latest Warpaint includes all the usual expertise and research that has made the se-ries the benchmark for aviation reference material. With full history, development, walkaround, and colour artwork and plans, author Andy Evans documents fully this landmark stealth design.

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Bristol Bulldog Mk.II Although there were only ten squadrons equipped with the Bristol Bulldog during the drastic cut back of RAF fighter strength following World War 1, they were certainly the most colourful. Each unit had its identification colours shown on the fuselage and upper wing surfaces and squadron and flight commanders had individual colours on the tail unit. But that was not all. As new squadron commanders took over at the end of a tour of duty of their predecessors, they made changes to the squadron markings making this period one of the most colourful and perhaps controversial of all the pre-war squadron markings. The history of the Bulldog is also of considerable interest as it was exported or built under licence in a number of overseas countries thus adding to the profusion of colour schemes of that period. Richard J.Caruana has detailed the history of the Bulldog and given a great variety of colour schemes that were used. In fact this Warpaint can be said to have more colour side view drawings than most others of its size in the series. Centre spread drawings show the variations that were built at both home and overseas and there is a list of all squadrons and units with representative serial numbers plus a list of available kits and decals that have been produced over the years.

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Hannover 'Hawa'! Volume 2. Harry Woodman and Ray Rimell complete their coverage of the Hannover biplanes with more rare photos, superb scale drawings and three pages of new Ronny Bar artwork! The second 'Hawa' volume concludes our detailed coverage of the 'Hannoverana' seies with more archive photos,several previously unpublished,and all-new Mick Davis GAs in 1:48 and 1:72 of both the CL.III and CL.IIIA variants.The new DATAFILE's content has been extended to include the CL.IV and CL.V types for which latter 1:48 scale drawings by the late Ian Stair are also presented. With a detailed look at the Argus powerplant [with colour close-ups]; three more pages of fabulous colour profiles by Ronny Bar;extended camouflage and markings notes from Ray Rimell; plus several pages of detailed airframe and fittings sketches from the 1918-published Hannover handbook, this is yet another great reference package!

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de Havilland DH.82A Tiger Moth Pt 3 Overseas Military Operators (14) S-11 Flyveskolen Kongelige Danske Flyveva bnet, Denmark 1930, overall Silver; 2-1-2 Forca Aerea Brasileira, Brazil 1935 overall Silver; DE745 'Dorothy' 353rd Fighter Gp USAAF Goxhill, N.Lincs 1943 Dk.Earth/Dk.Green/Yellow; T-2 Belgisch Militaire Vliegwezen, Belgium 1950, overall Silver; 002/V Koninklijke Marine, Netherlands 1950s overall Yellow; DE-832/9 French Pilots School, Armee de l'Air, France 1948 Dk.Earth/Dk.Green/Yellow; 152 Imperial Iranian Air Force 1938-39; overall Silver; 107 Forca Aerea Portuguese 1937-40 Dark Blue/Yellow; 53 SK.11 Flygvapnet 1932 Red/Yellow; No 5 Escadrille 2/595 Vichy French AF, Indochina 1941 overall Silver with Yellow/Red nose; Poland 1939, overall Olive Green; 133 Haerens Flyvapen, Norway 1930s, overall Dk.Green; 30.107 Gruppo 30, Aviacon Nacional, Makaga, Spain 1930s overall Lt Grey RLM63; PG-712/2 Koninklijke Luchtmacht, Netherlands 1946 Dk.Earth/Dk.Green/Yellow;

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Messerschmitt Bf-109s with Stab markings Pt 2 (14) Bf-109E-4 Oblt Walter Horten JG 26 Adjutant 1940, Yellow nose and rudder; Bf-109E-4 Oblt Adolph Summer JG 26 Adjutant June 1940; Bf-109E-4 III/JG 77 Greece 1941 Yellow nose/rudder; Bf-109E-4 I/JG 3 CO Hptm Hans Von Hahn Late 1940, St Omer France, Yellow nose/rudder; Bf-109F-2 I/JG 3 Tech Offizer Hptm Detlev Rohwer Ukraine 1941, Yellow nose/fuselage band; Bf-109F-2 II/JG 53 Gruppenkommandeur Hptm Heinz Bretnutz, St Omer 1941. Yellow nose/rudder; Bf-109F-4 JG 54 Adjutant Russia 1941/42. Mainly white with Yellow nose/rudder/fuselage band; Bf-109F-4 I/JG 54 Hptm Hans Philipp Oct 1942. White uppersurfaces; Bf-109G-2 Stab JG 77 Maj Joachim Muncheberg Egypt 1943. RLM79 Sand/RLM68; Bf-109G-2 I/JG 77 Libya 1943 RLM79/RLM68; Bf-109G-2 Kommodore JG 54 Maj Trautloft Eastern Front 1941; Bf-109G-6/R6 1/JG 27 CO Maj Franzisketthe Austria 1944; Bf-109G-6/U3 NAG4 CO Hptm Friedrich- Wilhelm Kahler Russia 1944 Bf-109K-4 Adjutant III/JG 53 Germany 1945

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Messerchmitt Me-410A-1 (13) White 11 4/ZG26 Lt Rudi Dassow Hildesheim 1944; Highest scoring Zerstorer pilot and II Gruppe ZG26 KommandeurHptm Eduard Tratt 1944; 3U+KH 1./ZG 26 Fassburg 1944; 2N+DD Me-210 repaired as Me-410 Stab ZG 26 Diephplz 1943; 3U+NK 4./ZG26 Fassburg 1944; 3U+MM 4./ZG26 Konigsberg-Devau 1944; U5+FE Lt Rudolf Abrahameczik Staffelkapitan 14./KG2 Laon 1943; F6+QK 2(F)/122 Ofw Arthur Kammberger, Italy 1943; 8H+WH 1(F).33 Munich-Reim; 7A+MH 1(F)/121 1944; Black 13 Ekdo 25 Lt Kaschuba Konigsberg-Neumark shot down on first mission May 1944; M8+Yellow 5 6./ZG76 Wein-Seyring 1944; W.Nr 130376 captured in East Prussia test flown by Major I.Piskunov.

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Lockheed-Martin F-16C Block 30 (1) No 136 346th Mira (Squadron) 40000flight hours anniversary. Special Jason and the Argonauts tail markings

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