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Francis Stanley "Gabby" Gabreski (born Franciszek Stanislaw Gabryszewski; January 28, 1919 - January 31, 2002) was an American career pilot in the United States Air Force who retired as a colonel after 26 years of military service. On February 27, 1943, Gabreski became part of the 56th Fighter Group..

Francis Stanley "Gabby" Gabreski (born Franciszek Stanislaw Gabryszewski; January 28, 1919 - January 31, 2002) was an American career pilot in the United States Air Force who retired as a colonel after 26 years of military service. On February 27, 1943, Gabreski became part of the 56th Fighter Group..

The camouflage pattern was applied using masking mats to all P-40E-N (Kittyhawks) irrespective of their intended destination and to all other production batches intended for British requirements (although some were re-directed into the USAAF). The shaded areas indicate the dark green of the green & ..

Tomahawks supplied to the RAF were Dark Green and Dark Earth. A mirror-image pattern was also applied during 1940. Unlike later larger production batches, the green and brown camouflage colours appear to have been applied without the use of masking mats. Very possibly some kind of template was used ..

After the 1st batch of P40's was dispatched to the RAF, Curtis began using plywood spray masks to speed up production. A batch of these aircraft was sent out to the AVG ("Flying Tigers") in China.See our other P-40 masks. The RAF Early was only used in the 1st batch. This mask is the correct mask ..

Airacobras first fought Japanese Zeros on 30 April 1942 in a low level action near Lae, New Guinea. From May to August 1942 combat between Airacobras and Zeros took place on a regular basis over New Guinea. Compilation of combat reports indicates the Zero was either equal to or close to the P-39 in ..

Airacobras first fought Japanese Zeros on 30 April 1942 in a low level action near Lae, New Guinea. From May to August 1942 combat between Airacobras and Zeros took place on a regular basis over New Guinea. Compilation of combat reports indicates the Zero was either equal to or close to the P-39 in ..

Insignia markings for the RAF Mosquito...

Suitable for all kit manufacturers.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...

"Mirage IIIR" was a reconnaissance version of the Mirage IIIE with the avionics suite of the Mirage IIIC interceptor. It was equipped with multiple cameras for photo-reconnaissance sorties instead. The Mirage IIIR then developed into "Mirage IIIRD" an improved version of the "R". It was adopted outs..

The Mirage IIIE differed considerably from the earlier Mirage IIIC interceptor. Its airframe was 300mm (12in) longer with a forward fuselage extension.This increased the size of the avionics bay located directly behind the cockpit. The stretch also enabled its fuel capacity to be expanded. The stret..

South Africa, together with Israel was one of the first countries to see the potential of the Mirage. South Africa took delivery of its first batches of Mirages between 1962-1964. Later versions included the III DZ (Two seat trainer) and III EZ.Please see our other masks sets for the DZ/EZ/RZ Vers..

When Israel used the Mirage to good effect in the opening strikes of the 1967 Six Day War, Dassault could not have asked for a more effective advertisement. The name "Mirage" had become synonymous with "advanced fighter" and nation after nation placed orders for the type.The pattern provided is on..

The "Mirage IIIC" was orignially finished in Bare Metal or painted Silver and was used effectively by France, South Africa and Israel. This mask set has been desinged to give the modeller an alternative to using decals.Care needs to be taken when using metal paints as the vinyl has a tendency to p..

During its service with the French Air Force, the Mirage IIIC was normally armed with assorted air-to-ground ordnance or R.550 Magic air-to-air missiles. Its design proved to be relatively versatile, allowing the fighter model to have been readily adapted to serve in a variety of roles.This patten..

The "Mirage IIIRD" was a reconnaissance version of the Mirage IIIE with the avionics suite of the Mirage IIIC interceptor. It was equipped with multiple cameras for photo-reconnaissance sorties instead. Originally the Mirage IIIR, the "Mirage IIIRD" is an improved version of the "R" It was adopted o..

The Bf109G was manufactured in three different factories in Germany for the Luftwaffe, each with a distinct style of camouflage that can often quite easily be identified with a little help from other distinguishing marks. Identifying which factory an aircraft stems from will help pick the correct ca..

The Bf109G was manufactured at three different factories in Germany for the Luftwaffe, each with a distinct style of camouflage that can often quite easily be identified with a little help from other distinguishing marks. Identifying which factory an aircraft stems from, will help pick the correct c..

The Bf109G was manufactured at three different factories in Germany for the Luftwaffe, each with a distinct style of camouflage that can often quite easily be identified with a little help from other distinguishing marks. Identifying which factory an aircraft stems from will help pick the correct ca..

The Messerschmitt Bf 110, often known unofficially as the Me 110,[a twin-engined Zerstorer (destroyer, heavy fighter), fighter-bomber (Jagdbomber or Jabo), and night fighter It served with considerable success in the early campaigns in Poland, Norway, and France. The primary weakness of the Bf 110 w..

The Messerschmitt Bf 110, often known unofficially as the Me 110,[a twin-engined Zerstorer (destroyer, heavy fighter), fighter-bomber (Jagdbomber or Jabo), and night fighter It served with considerable success in the early campaigns in Poland, Norway, and France. The primary weakness of the Bf 110 w..

The Messerschmitt Bf 110, often known unofficially as the Me 110,[a twin-engined Zerstorer (destroyer, heavy fighter), fighter-bomber (Jagdbomber or Jabo), and night fighter It served with considerable success in the early campaigns in Poland, Norway, and France. The primary weakness of the Bf 110 w..

The factory camouflage scheme was evolved for the 162b using the late period colours 81/82/76. The fuselage and vertical tailplane were usually mottled with 81 and 82. However some examples were delivered with solid colours. The fuselage could also be painted in one solid colour or alternatively be ..

This is the February 23, 1945 factory camouflage applied to the Me 262 A-1a series. Numerous v ariations occurred including irregular wing upper surface demarcation lines, a solid single colour over all upper surfaces and mottling variations to the vertical tail assembly. Most aircraft were routinel..