Airfix AX40004

Gloster Gladiator Mk.II J8A (Swedish) Part II (designed to be used with Airfix kits)

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'modern' black numerals as used by the Swedish Air Force since 1963

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North-American F-86F-25/F-30 (F-40 wing) Sabre (4) - - 'Camouflaged Desert Swords' (designed to be used with Fujimi, Hasegawa and Hobby Boss kits) * F-86F-25 51-13244 / 3-133 - 103rd TFS, Imperial Iranian Air Force, in Natural Metal Finish, deployed to Kamina AB,Congo, in 1963 as part of the UN Fighter Wing during the Katanga crisis. * F-86F-25 51-13224 / 3-140 - 41st TFS, Imperial Iranian Air Force, in Asia Minor camouflage scheme,4 TFB Vahdati, 1969 * F-86F-25 51-13240 / 275 - 1st Fighter Bomber Sqn, Imperial Ethiopian Air Force, in Asia Minor camouflage, Asmara AB, 1972 * F-86F-30 52-4576 / 'DRAGON' - 9th TFS, 5th TFW, Philippine Air Force, in Jungle camouflage, Edwin Andrews AB, Mindanao,1973. The Imperial Iranian Air Force received the first of 52 F-86F-25/F-30 Sabres, updated with the F-40 slatted wings and 4 underwing hardpoints, in 1960. Normally based at 1 TFB Mehrabad, four IIAF Sabres operated out of Kamina AB, between January and May 1963, as part of the United Nations Fighter Wing during the Katanga secession. The IIAF F-86Es were very active, flying more operational sorties than the co-based Swedish and Philippine contingents combined, one of the Sabres suffering damage due to ground fire. Around 1965, the Iranian F-86 fleet has been repainted in the Asia Minor camouflage scheme. The Sabres were used in the fighter-bomber and training roles until 1971. Several Iranian Sabres were delivered to the Imperial Ethiopian Air Force during November 1970. These aircraft saw intensive use in the COIN role against Eritrean rebel forces during the 1970s, using bombs and napalm. The Philippine Air Force used their F-86F-30 (updated with F-40 wings) in combat against the MNLF in Mindanao during 1973-1976. Several F-86Fs were lost during these COIN missions due to intense ground fire. 'Dragon' was one of the 9th TFS Squadron Sabres that received a locally designed 'Jungle' camouflage. This scheme was applied directly on the NMF and heavy wear and chipping appeared quickly, due to the tropical climatic conditions of Mindanao. 52-4576 was shot down during early 1974, the pilot ejecting safely.

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J33 Venom Swedish Airforce decal. If you plan to buy the Maestro Model kit MMMS7202 you should be aware that these decals will be included in the kit Decals made for the Maestro Models J33 Venom but will also be good for converted Frog/Novo kits. Six paint schemes included, for all four squadrons of F1 wing in Vasterås plus both camoufl aged and yellow painted aircraft on civilian registry. Night fighter and target tug. Stencilling included, with options for both types of paint livery de Havillandd

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Gloster Gladiator Part 2 1. Gloster Gladiator Mk.l 2909, Nationalist Chinese Air Force, 1937. 2. Gloster Gladiator Mk.l 175, Latvian Air Force, 1937. 3. Gloster Gladiator J-8 F8, Royal Swedish Air Force, 1983. 4. Gloster Gladiator J-8A, Flygflottilj F19, Swedish Volunteer Force, Northern Finland, winter 1939-40. 5. Gloster Gladiator Mk.l G-704,Lithunian Air Force 1939. 'Silver' Scheme: Dark Green top surfaces of wings and elevator. National marking over a Dark green base on rudder and below wings normal above wings. 6. Gloster Gladiator Mk.II, Esquadrilha de Casa Expedicionaria No.2, Portugal island Tersejra, Azores, 1941. 7. Gloster Gladiator Mk.l, NJ+BO, ErgGr (s) 1, Luftwaffe, 1943. RLM 02 overall except for engine cowling which is probably a replacement still painted in dark green. Standard Luftwaffe markings, with Werke number 45829 in White just above the fin Swastika. 8. Gloster Gladiator Mk.l Soviet Union 1940-1941. 9. Gloster Gladiator, GL-264,of 2/LeLv 16, Finnsh Air Force,1942. Dark Green and Black over upper surfaces: Aluminium undersides. 10. Gloster Gladiator Mk.ll from LeLv 14 Finnish Air Forces. Helsinki, 1940-41, was used over East Karelia.

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de Havilland Vampire Overseas Users (8) RCAF 17038 VC-ACO 402 (City of Winnipeg) Sqn early 1950s; Royal Norwegian Air Force P42459 PH-X 336 Sqn Silver; V0209 ZK-L 337 Sqn early 1950s Dk Green/approx PRU Blue; No 210 AX-A 1 Sqn SAAF 1951; NZ5751 75 Sqn RNZAF Tauranga 1960s; 5-10 F.5 Sqn R. Swedish Air Force Ljungbyhed 1956; 28179 Red F-18 R.Swedish Air Force Olive gree/blue Swedish colours; VZ221 4-LF EC.22/4 'Lafayette' French Air Force 1950s; 10090/Y EC 2/7 'Nice' 1950s Khaki/Lt Blue Grey. All High Speed Silver unless otherwise mentioned. [de Havilland Vampire FB.5]

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