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Hawker Hart Detail set & Decal (Egypt Service) (designed to be used with AZ Model kits)

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2nd TAF Spitfires 1. Spitfire Mk.VB, No.127 Wing, 1945, Group Cpt. W.R. MacBrien 2. Spitfire Mk.IXE, NH583, No.127 Sq., 1944, S/L C.F. Bradley 3. Spitfire Mk.IXC, MJ462, No.132 Wing, July 1944, W/Cdr R.A. Berg 4. Spitfire Mk.IXC, MJ671, No.641 Sq., July 1944, Cpt M. Boudier 5. Spitfire Mk.IXC, PL288, No.350 Sq., July 1944, S/L M.L. Donnet 6. Spitfire Mk.IXC, ML422, No.126 Wing, September 1944, W/Cdr B.D. Russel 7. Spitfire Mk.IXC, ML365, No.135 Wing, November 1944, G/Cpt P.R. Walker 8. Spitfire Mk.IXE, RR201, No.411 Sq., January 1945, F/L R.J. Audet 9. Spitfire Mk.IXE, RK853, No.145 Wing, February 1945, W/Cdr R.W.F. Sampson 10. Spitfire LF Mk.IX, MK716, No.16 Sq., September 1944 11. Spitfire LF Mk.IX, MK322, No.16 Sq., September 1944, F/O P. Fahy 12. Spitfire Mk.XVIE, TB476, No.443 Sq., April 1945, S/L A.H. Sager 13. Spitfire Mk.XVIE, TB349, No.421 Sq., March 1945, F/L M. Gordon 14. Spitfire Mk.XVIE, TB756, No.416 Sq., April 1945, F/L J.W.E. Harten 15. Spitfire Mk.XVIE, TB902, No.341 Sq., April 1945, Cpt J. Andrieux 16. Spitfire Mk.XVIE, TD129, No.416 Sq., April 1945, S/L J.D. Mitchner 17. Spitfire Mk.XIVE, MV257, No.125 Wing, May 1945, Grp/Cpt J.E. Johnson 18. Spitfire Mk.XIVE, MV263, No.125 Wing, April 1945, W/Cdr G.C. Keefer 19. Spitfire Mk.XIVE, No.126 Wing, April 1945, W/Cdr G.W. Northcott 20. Spitfire Mk.XIVE, MV260, No.41 Sq., March 1945, F/L P. Cowell 21. Spitfire Mk.XIVC, RM791, No.41 Sq., October 1944, S/L D.I. Benham 22. Spitfire Mk.XIVE, NH745, No.41 Sq., April 1945, S/L D.I. Benham 23. Spitfire Mk.XIVC, RM765, No.41 Sq., December 1944, F/L M.A.L. Balasse 24. Spitfire Mk.XIVC, RM711, No.130 Sq., December 1944, S/L P.V. Tripe 25. Spitfire Mk.XIVC, RM741, No.130 Sq., April 1945, F/L H.E. Walmsley 26. Spitfire Mk.XIVC, RM761, No.350 Sq., September 1944, S/L M. Donnet 27. Spitfire Mk.XIVE, MV256, No.402 Sq., April 1945, S/L D.C. Gordon 28. Spitfire Mk.XIVC, NH688, No.610 Sq., December 1944, F/L F.A.O. Gaze 29. Spitfire FR Mk.XIVE, NH648, No.414 Sq., May 1945, S/L J.B. Prendergast

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Messerschmitt Bf-109G-6 "Yellow 1" 9./JG 52 Erich Hartmann "White 12" II./JG 51 Hans Langer "White 7" II./JG 51 Elias Kƒ¼hlein New Erich Hartmann Messerschmitt Bf-109G-6 recently discovered! This colorful aircraft was flown by Hartmann in Rumania when he achieved his 250th victory with 9./JG 52, 4 June 1944. On the Hartmann G-6, of special interest is the small Red number '2' inside the 'Yellow 1' which is believed to be indicative of his back-up machine Decals were produced based on stills taken from the original period film; Includes two more colorful Bf-109G-6s. 'White 12' II./JG 51 Hans Langer including the 'YOU NOT!' on the horizontal stabiliser. 'White 7' W. Nr. 163269 - early version, II./JG 51 Elias Kƒ¼hlein

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Hawker Hart and Gloster Gladiator Mk.II on skis Decals Finland. Swedish Voluntary Wing F19 part 2

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Building the Messerchmitt Bf-109. The iconic Messerschmitt Bf-109 was the backbone of the Luftwaffe's fighter force during World War II. The aircraft first saw operational service in 1937 during the Spanish Civil War and was still in service at the dawn of the jet age at the end of the War in 1945. The Bf-109 is the most produced fighter aircraft in history, with a total of 33,984 airframes produced from 1936 up to April 1945. It was also one of the most advanced fighters of the era, including such features as all-metal monocoque construction, a closed canopy, and retractable landing gear, and was powered by a liquid-cooled, inverted-V12 engine. It was conceived as an interceptor, and later models were developed to fulfil multiple tasks, serving as bomber escort, fighter- bomber, day-night all-weather fighter, ground-attack aircraft, and as reconnaissance aircraft. It was supplied to and operated by several countries during World War II and served with a number of air arms for many years after the war. The Bf-109 was flown by the three top-scoring German fighter aces of World War II, who claimed 928 victories among them. The highest scoring fighter ace of all time, Erich Hartmann, flew the Bf-109 and was credited with 352 aerial victories. The aircraft was also flown by Hans-Joachim Marseille, the highest-scoring German ace in the North African Campaign, who achieved 158 aerial victories. It was also flown by several other aces from Germany's allies, notably the Finn Ilmari Juutilainen, the highest scoring non-German ace on the type. This second book in the MA Publications 'Model Aircraft Extra' series brings you a guide to building some of the variants of the Bf-109. In all some 14 build projects are included in a 'how-to' format using kits in popular scales from some of the best model makers around.

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Pilatus PC-21 Birth' oft he PC-21 started in November 1997 when Pilatus modified a PC-7 with new wings and a Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6 turbine. Based on those trials, actual development started early 1999 metal was cut in 2001 and the Rollout was celebrated in May 2002. Type certification was reached by the end of 2004. Soon after, Pilatus started serial production despite the fact, that they had no orders in their books. The PC-21 was developed with characteristics of a Jet Trainer in mind. The PT6A-68B turbine is throttled electronically to simulate a jet engine the propeller torque is automatically compensated over the rudder. The roll rate of the aircraft is enhanced to 2000/s with additional spoilers on top of the wings. The airfoil is build for speed the PC-21 reaches a top of Mach 0.72 but still lacking the power of a real jet engine. Hart of the system are the flexible avionics depending on the Jet the customer has in mind. The cockpit is equipped with two Martin-Baker CH16C ejection seats. The wing is prepared with 5 hard points 2 wet for long-range fuel tanks. Thus the PC-21 carries no weapons they are simply simulated electronically for the training of the pilot. The big breakthrough happened in November 2006 when Singapore placed an order for 19 aircraft. The Swiss Air Force followed with an order for 6 JEPAS (Jetpiloten Ausbildungssystem) PC-21. A-101 to A-106 were delivered in 2008 to the Swiss Air Force. Already in the middle of this year, the first pilot training course on the PC-21 with direct transition onto the F-18D Hornet started, avoiding the step via the F-5F Tiger. Training cost for new F-18 pilots could be reduced by 50%. However it was soon realized, that the demand of 6 to 8 new pilots per year could not be satisfied with 6 training aircraft only. A second order of two additional aircraft was placed in 2010 and the handover to the air force in 2012 increased the PC-21 fleet to 8 aircraft. While the first 6 PC-21 carried a striking red and white scheme, visibility of the aircraft was deemed unsatisfactory - the follow up aircraft were painted all red with white trim. In time, all six PC-21 were painted in the same manner. A further exterior modification are the black leading edges of the wings and stabilizers. The landing gear, wheel wells and inside of the gear doors are painted white, as well as all Antennae. The cockpit canopy has a black trim. As a general note SAF PC-21 are glossy painted and kept in impeccable clean condition. By the end of 2017, Pilatus has received orders for 209 PC-21. Next to Singapore and Switzerland, the following countries have ordered the type: Australia, France, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. As always I like to stress, that the decals should be applied to glossy surfaces. They react well to Micro Sol and Micro Set if you are using a stronger decal softener, please make your own tests. This decal sheet has been designed with a 1/48 scale version as an option. This said in 1/72 scale some markings are ways too small to be readable when screen-printed. On the real aircraft, the maintenance markings are subdued and barely recognizable from a short distance. However I feel to give you the most data as possible on this decal sheet and it is up to your decision, to make use of them, or not. The Whites have been double printed with the intention of a high opacity on the red surface. Before applying the decal for the canopy detonation cord, please dip the canopy into 'Future' as the decal will not stick on the bare plastic for a long time.

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Spads 1. SPAD Xll S444 of Lt Gabriel Guerin, SPA15, Spring 1918 2. SPAD Vll S401 of Lt. Albert Deullin, SPA73, Bergues, July 1917 3. SPAD XVll S694 of Lt Francois Battesti, SPA73, October 1918 4. While Gorman de Freest Larner was flyind with the French Escadrille SPA 86, a fellow pilot plunged to his death in this SPAD S.Vll, No 13 accidentaly shot down by friendly fire (Bruce Robertson) 5. SPAD Xlll S4830 of Lt Michel Joseph Callixte Marie Coiffard, SPA 154, October 1918 6. SPAD Xll (serial unknown) of Lt Marcel Hugues, SPA95, May 1918 7. Spad Xlll (S.2xxx) 'I' S/Lt Bourjade, Spa 152, Soudee-Sainte-Croix July 1918 8. SPAD Xll Charles J Biddle, commander of the 13th Aero Sguadron.It is shown here undergoing ground testing in October 1918 9. Spad XIII (S.4764) you Sgt Levy, N 561, Lido (Italie) september 1918 10. Spad XIII S 15202 of Lt Frank LukeJr, 27th Aero Sguadron, September 1918 11. Spad XIII S15137 of Lt David E Putnam139th Aero Sguadron, september 1918 12. Leslie Rummell sits in the cockpit of SPAD Xlll S7650 '14', which was normally flown by 1Lt Ralph L Hartmann, while Chester Wright leans on the lower wing. Rummell was credited with six victories while Wright, with nine, was the highest scorer of the 93rd Aero Sguadron

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Martin B-26 Marauder 1. B-26B-45-MA 42-95752 'Wine, Women & Song' B/N 29 flown by 1/Lt Joseph R. Armstrong of the 442nd BS. 2. B-26C-45-MO 42-107854 'Miss Des Moines' B/N 30 flown by Lt Forrest D. 'Tex' Harte of the 442nd BS. 3. B-26B-MA 41-17853 'Cindy' flown by Lt. Arthur 'Art' Johnson of the 444th BS. 4. B-26B-3-MA 41-17959 'Miss Fortune' flown by Capt. Theodore M. Dorman of the 444th BS. 5. B-26B-MA 41-17853 'W' 'Cindy' B/N 81 flown by 1/Lt Jack A. Kisler of the 444th BS. 6. B-26C-45-MO 42-107752 'Miss Arkansas' B/N 88 flown by Lt Leo A. Lampman of the 444th BS.

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Das vergessene As. Der Jagdfliger Gerhard Barkhorn by Bend Barbas The Forgotten Ace Fighter Pilot Gerhard Barkhorn Despite the fact that Gerhard Barkhorn scored a total of 301 victories while flying with Jagdgeschwader 52 on the Eastern Front, making him the second most successful fighter pilot of the Second World War after Erich Hartmann, today he is almost forgotten. This book describes Barkhorn's wartime experiences with JG2 on the Channel, JG52, JG6 and finally JV 44. Excerpts from original combat reports enable the reader to feel the drama of the events that happened back then. Barkhorn's career in the postwar Bundeswehr is also examined. Published in this book for the first time are numerous color slides taken by Barkhorn during his service with JG52, as well as many black-and-white photos. It also contains color side-views of every aircraft flown by Barkhorn. It is a book that examines all aspects of the fighter ace.

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REPRINTED!! de Havilland Mosquito T Mk.III, B Mk.IV, FB Mk.VI, B Mk.XX (13) Mosquito T.Mk.III TV970 FK-V20 Sqn RA Wittering 1946; T.3 VT588 608 Sqn RAF Manston 1948; F.8 USAAF 334926 The Spook Major Setchell 3rd PG (Reccon) Tunisia 1943; B.Mk.IV DZ421 XD-G 139 Sqn Wg.Com Peter Shand/P/O C.D.Handley RAF Marham 1943; B.Mk.IV TA272/A Unknown Sqn FarvEast 1945; FB.Mk.VI RF838 EO-A 404 Sqn RAF Banff 1945; FB.Mk.VI RS623 VV-A 235 Sqn RAF Banff 1945; FB.Mk.VI HR399 OB-R 45 Sqn India 1945; FB.Mk.VI RF751/B 211 Sqn India 1945; FB.Mk.VI NT233 SM-X 138 Wing Gp Capt Bower/Flt.Lt Cairns 305(Polish) Sqn RAF Hartford Bridge 1944; FB.Mk.VI HR623 CI 618 Sqn RAAF Narromine NSW 1945 B.Mk.XX KB253 RI RCAF !944; B.Mk.XX KB288 VI-46 RCAF 1944; [ de Havilland Mosquito Mk.VI / NF.II ]

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