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Combat Warplanes / Re: Martin Mauler prototype
« on: March 18, 2009, 07:57:49 PM »
What an interesting photo 
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Combat Warplanes / Re: The aircraft of No.3 Squadron Royal Air Force
« on: March 14, 2009, 07:33:59 PM »
Thank you
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Combat Warplanes / Re: The aircraft of No.3 Squadron Royal Air Force
« on: March 13, 2009, 05:16:01 PM »
When you look at it
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In just over 90 years
--------------> In just over 90 years
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Combat Warplanes / Re: The aircraft of No.3 Squadron Royal Air Force
« on: March 13, 2009, 02:55:26 PM »
The last aircraft and the one that is in Squadron use as of today - Typhoon
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Combat Warplanes / Re: The aircraft of No.3 Squadron Royal Air Force
« on: March 13, 2009, 02:53:18 PM »
Harrier GR.1
Harrier GR.3
Harrier GR.7
Harrier GR.3
Harrier GR.7
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Combat Warplanes / Re: The aircraft of No.3 Squadron Royal Air Force
« on: March 13, 2009, 02:38:32 PM »
Early jet aircraft on the Squadron.
Next the first use of the Harrier
Next the first use of the Harrier
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Combat Warplanes / Re: The aircraft of No.3 Squadron Royal Air Force
« on: March 13, 2009, 02:35:13 PM »
WW2
Next, the first jets on the squadron
Next, the first jets on the squadron
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Combat Warplanes / Re: The aircraft of No.3 Squadron Royal Air Force
« on: March 13, 2009, 02:26:56 PM »
Pre WW2
More to follow
More to follow
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Warplane Art / Re: Henschel Hs126
« on: March 10, 2009, 09:35:25 PM »
From my website:-
"Taking to the skies for the first time in 1936 the Henschel 126V1 was in fact a conversion from the earlier Hs 122. The first true production models was the Hs 126A-1 and they started to be delivered to the squadrons in 1938. Six A-1s were sent to Spain, for use by the Légion Condor for assessment under combat. One was lost during the Civil War and the other five remained in Spain after the hostilities finished. Designed for the roles of Army co-operation, battlefield reconnaissance and artillery spotting, the observer would operate the camera from the rear Thirteen squadrons were employed during the campaign in Poland in 1939. Also it saw action in France in 1940, but by this time the Hs 126 was an easy target for allied fighters and the last airframe was delivered in 1941. However, some units remained in service until the end of the war."
"Taking to the skies for the first time in 1936 the Henschel 126V1 was in fact a conversion from the earlier Hs 122. The first true production models was the Hs 126A-1 and they started to be delivered to the squadrons in 1938. Six A-1s were sent to Spain, for use by the Légion Condor for assessment under combat. One was lost during the Civil War and the other five remained in Spain after the hostilities finished. Designed for the roles of Army co-operation, battlefield reconnaissance and artillery spotting, the observer would operate the camera from the rear Thirteen squadrons were employed during the campaign in Poland in 1939. Also it saw action in France in 1940, but by this time the Hs 126 was an easy target for allied fighters and the last airframe was delivered in 1941. However, some units remained in service until the end of the war."
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Combat Warplanes / The aircraft of No.3 Squadron Royal Air Force
« on: March 10, 2009, 09:30:45 PM »
I have just found a CD in my collection with imagery of No.3 Squadron RAF, so I plan to, over a number of post show the type of aircraft that the squadron once flow.
Firstly a brief history of the squadron.
"No. 3 Squadron was one of the three founder squadrons of the Royal Flying Corps Squadrons formed on 13 May, 1912. The Squadron took over the aircraft of No. 2 (Aeroplane) Company at Larkhill. It deployed to France as part of the BEF in August 1914 on reconnaissance duties duties. Late in 1917, Sopwith Camels were received and the Squadron became a fighter/scout unit. After the Armistice in 1918, the Squadron disbanded and through the 1920s spent many short-lived periods at a variety of locations before arriving at Upavon in 1924 with Sopwith Snipes. During their ten-year stay, the Squadron flew Woodcocks, Gamecocks and Bulldogs and also deployed to Sudan during the Abyssinian crisis in 1935. Upon its return, No 3 Squadron introduced the Gladiator into RAF service and just as the Second World War started received Hurricanes at Biggin Hill.
A brief stint as part of the BEF in France was followed by relocation to Scotland on night-patrol duties. During 1943, the Squadron replaced the Hurricanes with Hawker Typhoons and switched to the anti-shipping and intruder roles. A switch to Tempests in 1944 saw No 3 Squadron destroy 288 V1 flying bombs, and move on to the Continent as part of the advance towards Germany. The Squadron remained in Germany, converting to Vampires in 1948, Sabres in 1953 and the Hunter in 1956. A short time with Javelin fighters was followed by a long period of Canberra flying, before the Squadron received Harriers in the early 1970s. In 1977 the unit moved to Gutersloh near the old East German border, before relocating to Laarbruch with Harrier GR7s. Following the decision to close Laarbruch, No. 3 Squadron returned to the UK in the Spring of 1999, arriving at RAF Cottesmore in Rutland. Subsequently, No 3 Squadron - along with its sister RAF Harrier and Royal Navy Sea Harrier units - combined to form Joint Force Harrier and undertook a number of deployments on board aircraft carriers including an operational tour to Sierra Leone as part of Operation Basilica. Elements of No 3 Squadron were also involved in Operation Telic.
On the 31 March 2006 the Squadron moved to RAF Coningsby to become the third RAF and first front-line RAF Squadron to be equipped with the Eurofighter Typhoon."
Text Source - RAF Website.
Now the first images - the early years.
Firstly a brief history of the squadron.
"No. 3 Squadron was one of the three founder squadrons of the Royal Flying Corps Squadrons formed on 13 May, 1912. The Squadron took over the aircraft of No. 2 (Aeroplane) Company at Larkhill. It deployed to France as part of the BEF in August 1914 on reconnaissance duties duties. Late in 1917, Sopwith Camels were received and the Squadron became a fighter/scout unit. After the Armistice in 1918, the Squadron disbanded and through the 1920s spent many short-lived periods at a variety of locations before arriving at Upavon in 1924 with Sopwith Snipes. During their ten-year stay, the Squadron flew Woodcocks, Gamecocks and Bulldogs and also deployed to Sudan during the Abyssinian crisis in 1935. Upon its return, No 3 Squadron introduced the Gladiator into RAF service and just as the Second World War started received Hurricanes at Biggin Hill.
A brief stint as part of the BEF in France was followed by relocation to Scotland on night-patrol duties. During 1943, the Squadron replaced the Hurricanes with Hawker Typhoons and switched to the anti-shipping and intruder roles. A switch to Tempests in 1944 saw No 3 Squadron destroy 288 V1 flying bombs, and move on to the Continent as part of the advance towards Germany. The Squadron remained in Germany, converting to Vampires in 1948, Sabres in 1953 and the Hunter in 1956. A short time with Javelin fighters was followed by a long period of Canberra flying, before the Squadron received Harriers in the early 1970s. In 1977 the unit moved to Gutersloh near the old East German border, before relocating to Laarbruch with Harrier GR7s. Following the decision to close Laarbruch, No. 3 Squadron returned to the UK in the Spring of 1999, arriving at RAF Cottesmore in Rutland. Subsequently, No 3 Squadron - along with its sister RAF Harrier and Royal Navy Sea Harrier units - combined to form Joint Force Harrier and undertook a number of deployments on board aircraft carriers including an operational tour to Sierra Leone as part of Operation Basilica. Elements of No 3 Squadron were also involved in Operation Telic.
On the 31 March 2006 the Squadron moved to RAF Coningsby to become the third RAF and first front-line RAF Squadron to be equipped with the Eurofighter Typhoon."
Text Source - RAF Website.
Now the first images - the early years.
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Warplane Art / Re: North American P-51 Mustang
« on: March 07, 2009, 03:23:02 PM »
Again another great piece of artwork
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Warplane Art / Re: Bell P-39 Airacobra
« on: February 20, 2009, 03:21:42 PM »
Very nice work my friend
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Warplane Art / Re: Consolidated B-24 Liberator
« on: February 14, 2009, 04:42:28 PM »
Couple of shots of the single-fin Privateer.
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Warplane Art / Re: North American P-51 Mustang
« on: February 14, 2009, 01:45:05 PM »
Great airwork mate, well done