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Warplane Art / Re: Fw 190D-9 final drawing
« on: August 24, 2008, 03:34:46 PM »
Keep up the great work, But! family life must come first 
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Warplane Art / Re: Martin B-57
« on: August 21, 2008, 09:09:43 AM »
Again excellent detail. Another one for the collection 
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Warplane Art / Re: Fw 190D-9
« on: August 21, 2008, 08:58:56 AM »
For a first drawing, it is very good Larger
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Warplane Art / Re: Martin B-57
« on: August 20, 2008, 02:11:14 PM »
The RB-57 being the reconnaissance variant. By time it got to the F Version, it more like a U-2 than a Canberra
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Warplane Art / Re: P-47D Thunderbolt
« on: August 17, 2008, 04:55:10 PM »
Again great profile......
Link about this aircraft, sorry not in English
http://www.jambock.com.br/jambock/v2/docs/thun_preservados_4226762.asp#
Link about this aircraft, sorry not in English
http://www.jambock.com.br/jambock/v2/docs/thun_preservados_4226762.asp#
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Combat Warplanes / Re: Hawker Hunter operators
« on: August 17, 2008, 04:49:49 PM »
I have a Chilean FR.71a on my site.
http://airrecce.co.uk/postww2/ac/Hunter/Hunter.html
and a number of RAF and Royal Navy versions.
http://airrecce.co.uk/postww2/ac/Hunter/Hunter.html
and a number of RAF and Royal Navy versions.
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Warplane Art / Re: P-47D Thunderbolt
« on: August 16, 2008, 08:21:53 PM »
Couple of nice shots of thunderbolts here
http://www.letletlet-warplanes.com/forum/index.php?topic=685.msg4950#msg4950
http://www.letletlet-warplanes.com/forum/index.php?topic=685.msg4950#msg4950
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Warplane Art / Re: RAAF Hurri
« on: August 16, 2008, 08:19:06 PM »Sole sample used "down under"
Found this on the web
"In 1941, the British Government presented a Hawker Hurricane Mk I fitted with tropical equipment to Australia. The RAAF serial A60-1 was allocated, but the Hurricane retained its RAF number, V7476. The aircraft was erected at No 1 Aircraft Depot in August 1941, and joined Central Flying School (CFS) on 6 September 1941, where it was used for familiarisation flights and war-loan demonstrations. In mid-1942, the Hurricane was transferred to No 2 Communication Flight and, while at Laverton, it was used for testing an anti-"G" suit designed by Professor Cotton, of Melbourne University. Between 1943 and 1946, the Hurricane operated mainly with No 1 Communication Unit and Central Flying School, except for a month with No 2 Operational Training Unit.
In 1946, the Hurricane, now in silver finish, was transferred to Point Cook, where it remained in a disposal park until sold on 27 January 1951. "
Source - http://www.raaf.gov.au/raafmuseum/research/aircraft/series2/A60.htm
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Warplane Art / Re: P-47D Thunderbolt
« on: August 16, 2008, 10:16:58 AM »
Such a powerful aircraft 
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Warplane Art / Re: Spitfire V
« on: August 15, 2008, 01:44:02 PM »Here it is my first Spitfire. To regret I did not make Italian as well I want first to make some standard without tropical filter. So I decide to make US sample. But hope later will also add Italian sample.
Great profile No.1 Here's a bit of background on the Squadron.
The markings "M D" are for 133 Sqn was formed on August 1st 1941.
The Squadron was first based at Coltishall, England. An RAF Officer by the name of George Brown from 71 Sqn assumed command of the newly activated Squadron.
They then moved to Duxford on August 16th, again moving to Eglinton, Ireland to patrol over the North Atlantic. After spending all its time in Hawker Hurricane IIs, the Squadron received Supermarine Spitfires IIs in Late October 1941. The Squadron was then equipped with Spitfire VAs after after moving to Kirton in Lindsey. They upgraded to Spitfire VBs in late Jan/Feb. 1942 and yet again were moved to Biggen Hill in May 1942. Between July and August 1942 the Squadron moved to Gravesend and then Lympne.
The Squadron undertook operates in Operation Jubilee in which they covered Allied landing forces during the invasion of France. After this they moved back to Biggin Hill. The members of 133 Squadron received Spitfire Mk IXs at Biggin Hill and used them effectively while providing escorts to American B-17 Bombers.
The Squadron was on the move again, this time to Great Sampford and fate took its course. During an escort mission, known as the “Morlaix Mission” the entire squadron was effectively destroyed after being blown off course due to unexpectedly high winds . Thinking they were over friendly territory, the aircraft descended and were instantly met by the Luftwaffe near Brest, France. Ten members were lost, killed or captured in France, and one aircraft crash landed in England.
The Royal Air Force 133 Eagle Squadron was transferred into the U.S. Army Air Force on September 29th, 1942, where it became the 336 Squadron, 4th Fighter Group.
Source - Internet
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Combat Warplanes / New gate Guardian
« on: August 14, 2008, 01:29:08 PM »
We are due this weekend to get our second Gate Guardian, it will be a copy of a Spitfire MkIIa P7666.
This aircraft was constructed from funds collected from the “Observer Corps” It was assigned to 41 Sqn November 1940. It carries the “Observer Corps” emblem with the Elizabethan watchman, signal fire and approaching Spanish ships. The Corps was renamed the “Royal Observer Corps” later in April 1941.
While with 41 Sqn this Spitfire was flown by SqL Don O. Finlay. The 2 swastikas represent the 2 BF109E he shot down during November 1940. The aircraft was then assigned to 54 Sqn February 1941. It was flown by PO Jack Stokoe when it was shot down April 1941. He had shot down a BF110 and then bailed out over the channel.
The image is of the original aircraft with Squadron Leader D O Finlay, the Commanding Officer of No. 41 Squadron RAF and former British Olympic hurdler, standing by his Supermarine Spitfire Mark IIA, P7666 ‘EB-Z’ “Observer Corps”, at Hornchurch, Essex
Once the aircraft is in place I will post an image or two
This aircraft was constructed from funds collected from the “Observer Corps” It was assigned to 41 Sqn November 1940. It carries the “Observer Corps” emblem with the Elizabethan watchman, signal fire and approaching Spanish ships. The Corps was renamed the “Royal Observer Corps” later in April 1941.
While with 41 Sqn this Spitfire was flown by SqL Don O. Finlay. The 2 swastikas represent the 2 BF109E he shot down during November 1940. The aircraft was then assigned to 54 Sqn February 1941. It was flown by PO Jack Stokoe when it was shot down April 1941. He had shot down a BF110 and then bailed out over the channel.
The image is of the original aircraft with Squadron Leader D O Finlay, the Commanding Officer of No. 41 Squadron RAF and former British Olympic hurdler, standing by his Supermarine Spitfire Mark IIA, P7666 ‘EB-Z’ “Observer Corps”, at Hornchurch, Essex
Once the aircraft is in place I will post an image or two