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From the F version onwards the use of the full Balkenkrauz was slowly reduced as the war went on. 850mm was used as a factory standard on most 109's, the white area being more pronounced on the fuselage and lower wing. The wing size was increased to 950mm and it is suspected that this was because on..

The Full Balkenkrauz 850mm was used as a factory standard on most 109-E's, the white area being more pronounced on the fuselage and lower wing.Please check your references for the particular model that you are building...

The BAC Lightning served as an interceptor during the 1960s, the 1970s and into the late 1980s. It remains the only UK-designed-and-built fighter capable of Mach 2. The Lightning was designed, developed and manufactured by English Electric, which was later absorbed by the newly-formed British Aircra..

"Ronnie" was a B-24 attached to the 446th Bomb Group, which came to be known as "the Bungay Buckaroos" after the name of their Suffolk base.They flew B-24 Liberators on strategic, support and interdictory missions over Europe. The Group led the Eighth Air Force and 2nd Bomb Division on the first h..

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) was a keen operator of the Beaufighter during the Second World War. On 20 April 1942, the RAAF's first Beaufighter IC (an Australian designation given to various models of the aircraft, including Beaufighter VIC, Beaufighter X, and Beaufighter XIC), which had be..

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) was a keen operator of the Beaufighter during the Second World War. On 20 April 1942, the RAAF's first Beaufighter IC (an Australian designation given to various models of the aircraft, including Beaufighter VIC, Beaufighter X, and Beaufighter XIC), which had be..

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The Westland Whirlwind was a British twin-engined fighter. It was the first single-seat, twin-engined, cannon-armed fighter of the Royal Air Force. When it first flew in 1938, the Whirlwind was one of the fastest combat aircraft in the world. Only 114 Whirlwinds were built. During the Second World W..

The Westland Whirlwind was a British twin-engined fighter. It was the first single-seat, twin-engined, cannon-armed fighter of the Royal Air Force. When it first flew in 1938, the Whirlwind was one of the fastest combat aircraft in the world. Only 114 Whirlwinds were built. During the Second World W..

The Spitfire XIV was intended to provide high altitude air superiority, to complement the medium-altitude Tempest V. Powered by the more powerful Griffon Engine, the Spitfire XIV emerged as the most successful of all Spitfire types in destroying the "buzz bombs.". It arrive in Europe jus in time to ..

Wing Commander Ian "Widge" Gleed, leader of No. 244Delivered to the RAF in January 1942, AB502 was shipped to Takoradi where it was fitted with the smaller 'Aboukir' filter before being delivered to 244 Wing.It became Wg Cdr Gleed's personal 'mount' in March 1943. Gleed used this aircraft, marke..

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The Supermarine Seafire is a naval version of the Supermarine Spitfire adapted for operation from aircraft carriers. he name Seafire was derived from the abbreviation of the longer name Sea Spitfire.In November 1942, the first combat use of the Seafire occurred during Operation Torch, the Allied l..

This set provides the insignia masks for Saior Malan's Spitfire. The aircraft saw wide service and a number of repents, especially to its undersides. There is much speculation as to the size of the lettering. Common belief, based on a wartime photo of Malan with the K9953 gives the impression that t..

This set provides the insignia masks for QV-K flown by Brian Lane during the Battle of Battle 1940.This set includes only the serial numbers, code letters and other markings. The camouflage pattern is not included and can be bought separately. See TNMxx-M50 mask set...

This set provides the camaflague masks for QV N3200 of 19 Squadron during Operation Dynamo 1940.This set includes only the camouflage pattern. Serial numbers, code letters and other markings are not included.Any products (models, paints etc) shown in photos are not included...

This set provides the camouflague masks for DW-K No 610 Squadron Battle of Battle 1940.This set includes only the camouflage pattern. Serial numbers, code letters and other markings are not included.Any products (models, paints etc) shown in photos are not included...

This set provides the camaflague masks for FZ-L No 65 Squadron 1939.This set includes only the camouflage pattern. Serial numbers, code letters and other markings are not included. These are supplied on the decal sheet provided in the kit.Any products (models, paints etc) shown in photos are not..

This mask has specifically been designed for use with the Tamiya 1/48 Scale Kit no: 61119. This set provides the insignia masks for FZ-L No 65 Squadron 1939.This set includes only the serial numbers, code letters and other markings. The camouflage pattern is not included and can be bought separate..

This mask has specifically been designed for Mk VIII used in the BURMA and South East Asia Theatre. We have included alternative options because there was a lot of variation. Some references have become speculative. The final choice to the modeller The mask should work well with most kits. The Eduar..

The Mk Vc was saw service in the South East Asia and India campaigns with the RAAF and RNAF, Roundel sizes and tail fin sizes varied so it please check your references.This set includes only the camouflage pattern. Serial numbers, code letters and other markings are not included...

The Mk Vc was introduce in October 1941. It used the universal "c" wing which could carry either eight machine guns, four 20mm cannon or two cannon and four machine guns. The two cannon/ four machine gun combination was most common, as the four cannon version was significantly heavier, reducing perf..

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 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 ..