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The Vc were deployed to North Africa with the addition of tropical radiator under the nose. It was an improvement over the Vb with the universal wing which had been strengthened and could cary multiple armament. While as good as the bf109-f the Mk V would soon find itself outclassed by the entrance ..

The air defence of Malta became desperate. Spitfires were ferry on HMS Eagle and USS Wasp in a desperate attempt to re-supply the RAF. Adhoc coats of blue paint was often added to the aircraft by hand prior to the aircraft leaving ship.This set includes only the camouflage pattern. Serial numbers,..

More Spitfire Mk Vs were built than any other type Different wings, featuring a variety of weapons, were fitted to most marks; The early version used the A wing used eight .303 in B wing had four .303 in and two 20 mm Hispano cannon, The Early Mk V still sported the Dark Earth/Green Cammo scheme and..

A number of USAAF fighter groups were deployed to North Africa and Italy. Spitfire were available as were used by these groups. Aircraft were hurriedly over-pained with American insignia and some aircraft still retained the odd RAF Roundel or fin flash. These mask provide a generic starting point an..

The Vb were deployed to North Africa with the addition of tropical radiator under the nose. While as good as the bf109-f the Mk V would soon find itself outclassed by the entrance of the FW190 facing the same combat limitations as it found in other theatres against the FW190.This set includes only..

This mask has been designed with Eduard's IXe and VELVETA series in mind, specifically "WHITE 25 ". This aircraft reached Israel in the second batch of aircraft bought from Czechoslovakia in 1949. The mask should work well with most kits. The camouflage pattern is representative of post war IXe's...

During the Battle of France and Britain Al Deere flew a few different aircraft. Notably "Kiwi I-III" after a near fatal incident and going through aircraft so quickly his ground crew suugested that perhaps he not use the Kiwi Logo. Throught 1940 regulation changed every few month so check your refer..

The Spitfire flown by Wing Commander Johnny Johnson when he returned to combat operations in March 1944 to assume command of a second Canadian Spitfire wing, 144 Wing in 83 Group of the 2nd Tactical Air Force which became 144 RCAF (Fighter) Wing, a fighter/bomber unit comprised of 441, 442 and 443 S..

Probably the most iconic of the various IX's flown may Johnnie Johnson. EM398 was not new bit had undergone a fresh coat of paint before the new Wing commander saw it and thinking it new he chose it as his mount. Johnson stated that the the leaf on his aircraft was green. However, all the Canadian s..

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In November 1943 George Beurling transferred to 412 Sqn. (RCAF) between December 1943 and January 1944 flying VZ-B. He earned DSO, DFC, DFM & Bar. Very much an individual he was often criticised for lack of teamwork. He was killed in a crash while trying to deliver aircraft to Israel in May 1948. ..

Having made a name for himself in Malta George Beurling transfer to the RCAF in September 1942 to 403 sqn. He scored his 30th kill. In October he was promoted and moved to 127 Wing. B. He earned DSO, DFC, DFM & Bar. Very much an individual he was often criticised for lack of teamwork. He was killed..

Group Captain Colin Falkland Gray, DSO, DFC & Two Bars (9 November 1914 - 1 August 1995) was a Royal Air Force (RAF) officer and the top New Zealand fighter ace of the Second World War.He sent to the Mediterranean theatre of operations to lead No. 64 Squadron. By 1943 he was a wing commander and f..

Group Captain Colin Falkland Gray, DSO, DFC & Two Bars (9 November 1914 - 1 August 1995) was a Royal Air Force (RAF) officer and the top New Zealand fighter ace of the Second World War.He sent to the Mediterranean theatre of operations to lead No. 64 Squadron. By 1943 he was a wing commander and f..

Seafire Mk XV, which was powered by a Griffon VI - single-stage supercharger Designed in response to Specification N.4/43 this appeared to be a naval Spitfire F MkXII; in reality the Mk XV was an amalgamation of a strengthened Seafire Ill airframe and wings with the wing fuel tanks, retractable ta..

At the outbreak of the war in the Far East the RAF was equipped with Brewster Buffalo aircraft. These were soon supplemented with Hawker Hurricanes brought in from the Middle East. The Hurricane continued its role until the end of the war in its various versions. Its later roles were mainly confined..

At the outbreak of the war in the Far East the RAF was equipped with Brewster Buffalo aircraft. These were soon supplemented with Hawker Hurricanes brought in from the Middle East. The Hurricane continued its role until the end of the war in its various versions. Its later roles were mainly confined..

At the outbreak of the war in the Far East the RAF was equipped with Brewster Buffalo aircraft. These were soon supplemented with Hawker Hurricanes brought in from the Middle East. The Hurricane continued its role until the end of the war in its various versions. Its later roles were mainly confined..

At the outbreak of the war in the Far East the RAF was equipped with Brewster Buffalo aircraft. These were soon supplemented with Hawker Hurricanes brought in from the Middle East. The Hurricane continued its role until the end of the war in its various versions. Its later roles were mainly confined..

At the outbreak of the war in the Far East the RAF was equipped with Brewster Buffalo aircraft. These were soon supplemented with Hawker Hurricanes brought in from the Middle East. The Hurricane continued its role until the end of the war in its various versions. Its later roles were mainly confined..

At the outbreak of the war in the Far East the RAF was equipped with Brewster Buffalo aircraft. These were soon supplemented with Hawker Hurricanes brought in from the Middle East. The Hurricane continued its role until the end of the war in its various versions. Its later roles were mainly confined..

By the end of January, 1941, Hawker had an order for 50 field-modification kits to enable surplus RAF Hurricanes to be sent to sea as single-shot air defence system fitted to key merchant ships. The hapless pilots had to ditch alongside their mothership Some 35 merchant ships - designated Catapult A..

By the end of January, 1941, Hawker had an order for 50 field-modification kits to enable surplus RAF Hurricanes to be sent to sea as single-shot air defence system fitted to key merchant ships. The hapless pilots had to ditch alongside their mothership Some 35 merchant ships - designated Catapult A..

By the end of January, 1941, Hawker had an order for 50 field-modification kits to enable surplus RAF Hurricanes to be sent to sea as single-shot air defence system fitted to key merchant ships. The hapless pilots had to ditch alongside their mothership Some 35 merchant ships - designated Catapult A..