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RCAF Canso A sub-killers of 162 (BR) Sqn.
RCAF Canso A (PBY-5A) collection 1: The sub-killers of 162 (BR) Squadron Includes the Hornell Victoria Cross action aircraft - Small series screen-printed production - Available in 1/72 (AOD72024) and 1/48 (AOD48024) scale versions - Decals to model up to 3 (if subjects featuring each variant of national markings are chosen) of the 6 photo-documented subjects and 4 bonus (based on carefully interpreted graphic reconstructions) significant-action aircraft. - Ten 8.5 x 11 in. pages of illustrated documentation* *Black and white laser prints are supplied in the package, and a high resolution, home/office-printable, colour PDF version is made available via email after purchase (automatically sent for direct-purchase customers). Documentation includes decal placement and comprehensive painting instructions for all subject aircraft variations, in addition to illustrated articles (notes pages with photos and/or scale illustrations) on: - Canso wing centre-section hardpoint details; - RCAF-specific Canso offensive ordnance loadouts (including A/S bombs, depth charges, and homing torpedo options); - Defensive armament variations, including Consolidated (factory) as well as the early and late RCAF Service flak-suppression mods; - ASV.II radar aerials according to subject dual-mode LRASV and Polyplexer variations; - RCAF-specific r/t & w/t aerial configurations; - All four wartime RCAF finish and markings scheme and detail equipment variations used during the period of service covered. Aircraft covered in this set: - Canso A 9750 / DZ-A, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia -1942-43 representative of a Consolidated-built Canso A in the Squadron's initial Eastern Air Command finish and markings scheme. - Canso A 9754 / P, 'MARYK' , Wick, Scotland -U-1225 sunk but aircraft lost with some fatalities, 24 June 1944 F/L Hornell's Victoria Cross action aircraft one of the earliest Boeing Canada-built Canso As on squadron. In addition to the VC, other awards earned as a result of this action included a DSO, 2 DFCs, 2 DFMs, and 2 MiDs. - Canso A 9759 / W Reykjav�k, Iceland -F/O Marshall & crew, U-300 damaged during extended Ubat, 4 August 1944. - Canso A 9808 / O, Wick & Reykjav�k -Hornell & others flew this early Canadian Vickers-production example extensively throughout 1944. - Canso A 9840 / J, 'HAIRLESSJOE' Reykjav�k -A representative mature-production Canadian Vickers-built Canso A that came to the squadron as an attrition-replacement aircraft (received after the June/July Ubat actions and losses). - Canso A 11090 / X, Reykjav�k -Late 1944 / early 1945 representative of the late Canadian Vickers built, ASV.II Polyplexer-equipped Canso As with other late-service mods and equipment changes. This aircraft was received during the last phase of the Squadron's ops from Iceland.
Bonus Options: - Canso A 9767 / S, Reykjav�k -F/O Cooke & crew, U-342 sunk, 17 April 1944 action resulted in multiple DFC & MiD awards. Canso A 9816 / T, Wick -F/L MacBride & crew, U-477 sunk, 3 June 1944. -9816 was also used by W/C Chapman & crew in the sinking of U-715, 13 June 1944. The aircraft was shot down during this battle, with some fatalities. Action resulted in awards of a DSO, multiple DFCs, and a DFM. Canso A 9841 / A, Reykjav�k & Wick -The squadron's first Ubat recorded while based outside of Canada, F/L Cunningham (unidentified U-boat escaped) on 22 February 1944 multiple DFC action. -9841 was also later used by F/L MacBride & crew, U-478 sunk (a shared victory), 30 June 1944, a triple DFC action. Canso A 9842 / B, Wick -F/O Sherman & crew, U-980 sunk, 11 June 1944. -Used again during U-480 Ubat on 13 June 1944 when the aircraft was shot down with the loss of all of the crew.
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Manufacturer:
Aviaeology
Code Number:
AOD48024
Scale:
1:48
Item type:
Aircraft decals (military)
Price:
£7.83
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