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Warplane Art / Re: Last action hero
« on: April 02, 2007, 10:23:04 PM »
Could be yellow 
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Warplane Art / Re: Other two Spitfire
« on: April 02, 2007, 10:13:24 PM »
Thank you, I love doing research 
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Warplane Art / Re: Last action hero
« on: April 02, 2007, 10:03:06 PM »
Whats the name of this great looking aircraft
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Warplane Art / Re: Other two Spitfire
« on: April 02, 2007, 09:54:46 PM »
Some information of FO Deere
F/O Alan C.Deere, possibly the best known of all the New Zealand fighter pilots, was born in Auckland on December the 12th 1917.
He joined the R.A.F. in October 1937 and was posted to No 54 Squadron in September 1938. From the outbreak of war until mid-May 1940 the Squadron, based in England, carried out only defensive duties. On the 23rd of May 1940 A.C.Deere took part in a daring rescue operation.
He and Pilot Officer Allen escorted their flight commander, James Leathart, to France where he was to land a Miles Master trainer and pick up the CO of No 74 Squadron who had made a forced landing on the airfield at Calais-Marck. The pick-up was made, with Allen watching from 8000 feet and Deere circling at low level. An approaching formation of Bf 109's was spotted by Allen as the Master taxied out for take-off. As a strafing Bf 109 pulled out of its dive, presenting a perfect target, Deere fired a short burst and the aircraft stalled and then crashed into the sea. Deere, climbing to help Allen, crossed the path of two Bf 109's, one of which turned towards him. Deere also turned, firing at the second one, which rolled over and dived away.
Pursuing the first one, he caught up at treetop height and pursued him, firing off his remaining ammunition before the German headed for home. Diving towards the coast Deere called up Allen and was relieved to hear him answer. In the meantime the Master had taken off and headed for Hornchurch. In the action three Bf 109's had been shot down and three others severely damaged.
During four days - 23 to 29 May - Deere shot down three Bf 109's and three Bf 110's and in June was decorated with the D.F.C. by the King at a special ceremony at Hornchurch. J.A.Leathart and Allen were decorated at the same time. During the Battle of Britain Deere destroyed seven more enemy fighters and one bomber and was awarded a Bar to the DFC. on the Ist of December 1940 he was sent for a rest, and in January 1941 became an Operations Room Controller.
He returned to operations on 7 May 1941, joining No 602 Squadron in Scotland as a Flight Commander. On the 10th he was scrambled to investigate a Bf 110 flying westwards. He did not sight the enemy aircraft but after landing was told it had crashed near Glasgow. The pilot was later revealed to be Rudolf Hess. Deere took command of No 602 Squadron on August the 1st 1941 and on that day destroyed a Bf 109, his first victory for eleven months.
When his second operational tour ended in January 1942 Deere went to the USA to lecture on fighter tactics but was restless for a return to operations. He achieved this in May 1942, when he took command of No 403 Squadron, leading it until August before being posted to staff duties.
During a temporary attachment to No 611 Squadron in February 1943 Deere destroyed an FW 190. Some days later he was appointed Wing Leader at Biggin Hill. He flew 121 sorties during his six months' leadership and increased his personal score to twenty-two confirmed victories, ten probables and eighteen damaged. Deere was awarded the D.S.O. and also holds the Croix de Guerre and the D.F.C. (US). He was also awarded an O.B.E. in May 1945 and retired from the RAF in December 1977, with the rank of Air Commodore.
Deere wrote of his experiences and his many escapes from death in his classic book, 'Nine Lives', published in 1959.
F/O Alan C.Deere, possibly the best known of all the New Zealand fighter pilots, was born in Auckland on December the 12th 1917.
He joined the R.A.F. in October 1937 and was posted to No 54 Squadron in September 1938. From the outbreak of war until mid-May 1940 the Squadron, based in England, carried out only defensive duties. On the 23rd of May 1940 A.C.Deere took part in a daring rescue operation.
He and Pilot Officer Allen escorted their flight commander, James Leathart, to France where he was to land a Miles Master trainer and pick up the CO of No 74 Squadron who had made a forced landing on the airfield at Calais-Marck. The pick-up was made, with Allen watching from 8000 feet and Deere circling at low level. An approaching formation of Bf 109's was spotted by Allen as the Master taxied out for take-off. As a strafing Bf 109 pulled out of its dive, presenting a perfect target, Deere fired a short burst and the aircraft stalled and then crashed into the sea. Deere, climbing to help Allen, crossed the path of two Bf 109's, one of which turned towards him. Deere also turned, firing at the second one, which rolled over and dived away.
Pursuing the first one, he caught up at treetop height and pursued him, firing off his remaining ammunition before the German headed for home. Diving towards the coast Deere called up Allen and was relieved to hear him answer. In the meantime the Master had taken off and headed for Hornchurch. In the action three Bf 109's had been shot down and three others severely damaged.
During four days - 23 to 29 May - Deere shot down three Bf 109's and three Bf 110's and in June was decorated with the D.F.C. by the King at a special ceremony at Hornchurch. J.A.Leathart and Allen were decorated at the same time. During the Battle of Britain Deere destroyed seven more enemy fighters and one bomber and was awarded a Bar to the DFC. on the Ist of December 1940 he was sent for a rest, and in January 1941 became an Operations Room Controller.
He returned to operations on 7 May 1941, joining No 602 Squadron in Scotland as a Flight Commander. On the 10th he was scrambled to investigate a Bf 110 flying westwards. He did not sight the enemy aircraft but after landing was told it had crashed near Glasgow. The pilot was later revealed to be Rudolf Hess. Deere took command of No 602 Squadron on August the 1st 1941 and on that day destroyed a Bf 109, his first victory for eleven months.
When his second operational tour ended in January 1942 Deere went to the USA to lecture on fighter tactics but was restless for a return to operations. He achieved this in May 1942, when he took command of No 403 Squadron, leading it until August before being posted to staff duties.
During a temporary attachment to No 611 Squadron in February 1943 Deere destroyed an FW 190. Some days later he was appointed Wing Leader at Biggin Hill. He flew 121 sorties during his six months' leadership and increased his personal score to twenty-two confirmed victories, ten probables and eighteen damaged. Deere was awarded the D.S.O. and also holds the Croix de Guerre and the D.F.C. (US). He was also awarded an O.B.E. in May 1945 and retired from the RAF in December 1977, with the rank of Air Commodore.
Deere wrote of his experiences and his many escapes from death in his classic book, 'Nine Lives', published in 1959.
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Warplane Art / Re: Sea Dart
« on: April 02, 2007, 09:48:11 PM »
Great profile my friend.
The Convair F2Y Sea Dart was a unique seaplane fighter aircraft that rode on twin hydro-skis for takeoff. It only flew as a prototype, and never entered production, but it is still the only seaplane to exceed the speed of sound.
Twelve production aircraft were ordered before a prototype had even flown. No armament was ever fitted to any Sea Dart built, but the plan was to arm the production aircraft with four 20 mm cannon and a battery of folding-fin unguided rockets. Four of this order were redesignated as service test planes, and an additional eight production planes were soon ordered as well.
All four remaining Sea Darts survive to this day. The prototype is awaiting restoration for the Smithsonian Institution, and is in bad shape. The others are at the San Diego Aerospace Museum, the Wings of Freedom Air and Space Museum at Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, and at the Lakeland, Florida airport.
The Convair F2Y Sea Dart was a unique seaplane fighter aircraft that rode on twin hydro-skis for takeoff. It only flew as a prototype, and never entered production, but it is still the only seaplane to exceed the speed of sound.
Twelve production aircraft were ordered before a prototype had even flown. No armament was ever fitted to any Sea Dart built, but the plan was to arm the production aircraft with four 20 mm cannon and a battery of folding-fin unguided rockets. Four of this order were redesignated as service test planes, and an additional eight production planes were soon ordered as well.
All four remaining Sea Darts survive to this day. The prototype is awaiting restoration for the Smithsonian Institution, and is in bad shape. The others are at the San Diego Aerospace Museum, the Wings of Freedom Air and Space Museum at Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, and at the Lakeland, Florida airport.
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Warplane Art / Re: Armament
« on: April 02, 2007, 09:44:49 PM »
Found this on the web, can be purchased for model aircraft.
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Combat Warplanes / Re: RAF Reconnaissance During the 'Cold War'
« on: April 02, 2007, 09:34:22 PM »
Another image of the cabins, this time last year in the Gulf, no fun moving them around in the heat of the day.
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Combat Warplanes / Re: Francesco Baracca
« on: April 01, 2007, 09:14:29 AM »
Here's some my friend
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Combat Warplanes / Re: Group Shot
« on: March 31, 2007, 09:59:42 AM »
Thank you both, it was a hot 4 months away from home, but it was a great job 
You may have noticed that we are wearing green combats and not desert uniform, desert's were only being issued to 'front line' units
You may have noticed that we are wearing green combats and not desert uniform, desert's were only being issued to 'front line' units
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Combat Warplanes / Group Shot
« on: March 30, 2007, 08:31:01 PM »
I have place this image here because there is a Tornado from 14 Sqn in the background 
The Group shot was taken in 1997 in the Gulf we were in support of the reconnaissance missions at this time being flow by the RAF over northern Iraq under UN guidelines.
The Group shot was taken in 1997 in the Gulf we were in support of the reconnaissance missions at this time being flow by the RAF over northern Iraq under UN guidelines.
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: Spad XII early- Eduard 1/72
« on: March 30, 2007, 06:37:40 PM »
The seat detail looks very good 
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Combat Warplanes / Re: Warplane at your hometown
« on: March 29, 2007, 07:08:55 PM »
Great images Dr Lift
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Combat Warplanes / Re: Warplane at your hometown
« on: March 28, 2007, 11:18:53 PM »
My village backs onto the RAF Station where I work, just inside the front gate we have a Phantom, sorry not a great picture, I will try and find another one soon.
Also at RAF Wyton which is only 6 miles away they have a Canberra PR9
Also at RAF Wyton which is only 6 miles away they have a Canberra PR9