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'Stab Messerschmitt Bf-110's' (21 Options plus swastika's for 3 aircraft) Option 1. Bf-110 C flown by Gruppenadjutant Stab I./ZG 76 Oblt. Hans J'ger, Poland 1939. Option 2. Bf-110 C flown Kommandeur I./ZG 76 Hptm. G'nther Reinecke, 1939, Warsaw-Okecie. Option 3. Another machine flown by Reinecke but this time during the Battle for France. Option 4. Bf-110 C flown by Oberslt. Huth, France, May 1940. Option 5. Bf-110 C flown by Hptm Wilhelm Makrocki, I./ZG 26 Gruppenkommodore . Option 6. Bf-110 C-4 flown by I Gruppe Adjudant Oblt. Rudiger Proske, Kent, 1940. Option 7. Bf-110 C flown by Oberslt. Huth, France, May 1940. Option 8. Bf-110 C flown by Hptm Johann Schalk's of III./ZG 26 Option 9. Bf-110 C flown by Geschwaderkommodor Oberst Johann Schalk. Option 10. Bf-110 C flown by Schalk's adjutant. Option 11. Bf-110 C flown by II./ZG 26 Gruppen Adjutant. Option 12. Bf-110 C / E? flown by Makrocki of I./ZG 26s Makrocki, Athens, May 1941. Option 13. Bf-110 E flown by Hptm Herbert Kaminski of I./ZG 26, Poland, 1941. Option 14. Bf-110 E flown by Hptm Wilhelm Spies, Russia 1942. Option 15. Bf-110 G-2 flown by Hermann Kodat of Stab./ ZG 26, Uetersen 1944. Option 16. Bf-110 G-2 belonging to Stab./ ZG 26. 1944 Option 17. Bf-110 G-4 of Stab IV./NJG 6, 1944 Romanian/Bulgarian border. Option 18. Bf-110 G-4 flown by NJG 1's Geschwaderkommodore Major Hans-Joachim Jabs. 1944 Germany. Option 19. Bf-110 G-4 flown by IV./NJG 6s Gruppenkommandeur Hauptmann Martin 'Tino' Beckers,' Neubiberg 1944. Option 20. Bf-110 G-4 flown by IV./NJG 1's Gruppenkommandeur Helmut Lent, Leeuwarden 1943. Option 21. Bf-110 G-4 flown by NJG 3 Kommodore Major Helmut, 1943

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British Phantoms. McDonnell-Douglas FG.1, FGR.2 and F-4J (UK) in Royal Air Force Service 1979 to 1992 Sized A4, hardcover, 160 pages, over 350 hitherto unpublished photographs, colour profiles, unit insignia and patches, ENGLISH TEXT This second book of our two volume publication on the F-4K (FG.1), F-4M (FGR.2) and F-4J(UK) in Royal Air Force service covers the usage of the Phantom in the air defence role at RAF Conningsby, Leuchars, Wattisham and RAF Wildebrath (Royal Air Force Germany). The publication finishes with the disbandment of the Phantom in 1992 and a full aircraft history of each FGR.2 and F-4J(UK). Author: Patrick Martin From the content: Foreword & Readers Notes Acknowledgements Service Use Phantom McDonnell-Douglas FG.1 Royal Air Force 1979 to 1989 McDonnell-Douglas FGR.2 Phantom Air Defence 1979 to 1992 Phantoms over the Falklands Phantom F-4J(UK) 1984 to 1991 Phantom Air Defence Weapons Phantom Finish & Markings Royal Air Force Finish and Markings 1979 to 1992 Royal Air Force Unit Markings 1979 to 1992 Training Units 1978 to 1992 Air Defence Units 1979 to 1992 British Phantoms Colour Chart Royal Air Force Phantom Special Schemes Royal Air Force Phantom Notable Markings 1978 to 1992 Phantom Histories, Bases and Units 1979 to 1992 Appendices Appendix 1: Individual Aircraft Histories Phantom YF-4M, Production FGR.2, F-4J(UK) Appendix 2: Accident Report XV428 CC Appendix 3: RAF Phantom Operators Appendix 4: Camouflage Schemes Appendix 5: Abbreviations [Phantom 005][McDonnell-Douglas FG.1 FGR.2]

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"Sweet Fourteens" - Supermarine Spitfire Mk. XIVe - Spitfire FR Mk.XIVe (TZ112), coded DN-Y of No. 416 Sqn RCAF, Uetersen, Germany, December 1945-January 1946. - Spitfire FR Mk.XIVe (TZ198), coded 2I-M of No. 443 Sqn RCAF, Uetersen, Germany, January 1946. - Spitfire FR Mk.XIVe (SM937), coded 62 of No. 151 OTU, Peshawar or Ambala, British India, 1946. None of these marking options have ever been reproduced in decal form. DN-Y features sexy nose art which is rarely seen on Spitfires. The decal sheet was printed by industry leader, Cartograf of Italy, which ensures top printing quality and ease of application. Each subject is presented on an A4-sized sheet, with large side aircraft profiles printed on the front, and the remaining artwork, photos of the actual aircraft and all necessary information laid out on the rear side. This way you not only get some cool decals for your model kit, but also attractive posters to adorn your man cave, at the same time!

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'Yak Attack' and includes markings for three striking Yak-1b fighters: - Yakovlev Yak-1b flown by Capt. Vladimir P. Pokrovskiy of 2nd GIAP / 6th IAD, Air Force of the Northern Fleet, probably late 1943. - Yakovlev Yak-1b, coded 'White 42', flown by Snr. Lt. Garri A. Merkviladze of 152nd GIAP / 12th GIAD, 1st Ukrainian Front, Germany, spring 1945. - Yakovlev Yak-1b, most likely coded 'White 20', flown by Snr. Lt. Fotiy Y. Morozov of 31st GIAP / 6th GIAD, 4th Ukrainian Front, first half of 1944. None of these marking options have previously been reproduced in decals in an accurate manner. Our instruction sheets include photos of all depicted aircraft, some of which you may have never seen before, or at least not reproduced in this quality. The decal sheet was printed by industry leader, Cartograf of Italy, which ensures top printing quality and ease of application. It is complemented by instructions that differ from the plain market standard. Each subject is presented on an A4-sized sheet, with large side aircraft profiles printed on the front, and the remaining artwork, photos of the actual aircraft and all necessary information laid out on the rear side. This way you not only get some cool decals for your model kit, but also attractive posters to adorn your man cave, at the same time!

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Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet DH-018 is a 116-page book showing the Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet. Included are the A-version, the E-version as well as the updated Alpha Jets - this is the first time such a detailed portrait has been made. Aircraft from many air forces are included, such as France, Belgium, Germany, Portugal, Morocco, Thailand and Nigeria. An 18-page maintenance chapter is included in this newest book by HMH Publications.

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C-160 Transall, a two-engined transport aircraft that has been in service for over 54 years! Every detail of the elegant aircraft in service with air forces of Germany, France, Turkey and South Africa is included as well as some surprisingly dynamic action photos. Cockpit, cargo bay, fuselage, wings, vertical tail, and of course an extensive maintenance chapter is included. 116 pages

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USAFE Phantoms - McDonnell F-4Es of the 86th TFW at Ramstein AB USAFE Phantoms 1 - F-4Es of the 26th TRW / 86th TFW at Ramstein AB/Germany Our two large decal sheets features over 15 marking options, inlcuding early hard wing F-4Es with short gun muzzle, as well as SEA, SEA-wraparound and EURO 1 painted aircraft. The decal containls stencils for two aircraft.

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Luftwaffe Fighter Unit Emblems Stabskette JG 1- used in autumn 1943, 'Kette' being the German term for chain/ formation of three aircraft. 1943. Fw-190A. 6./JG 1 - Yellow 'Tatzelwurm'.1942. Bf-109F, Fw109A. III./JG 1 - The Maltese Cross introduced summer 1941 when the Geschwader reformed in Holland. 1941 - 1943. Bf-109E/F, Focke-Wulf Fw-190A. 2./JG 1 (early) - Typical early war insignia, depicting a sword cutting Chamberlain's umbrella in half. Autumn 1939. Bf-109E. II./JG 1 - Jan 1942 1./JG 3 became II./JG 1 and brought its 'Tatzelwurm' with it, which was coloured green Gruppen Stab. Bf-109F, Focke-Wulf Fw-190A. 4./JG 1 - White 'Tatzelwurm'. The Norse Version of this Emblem is more like a dragon. 1942. Bf-109F, Focke-Wulf Fw-190A. 7./JG 1 - A lightning spitting devil in the clouds. 1942. Focke-Wulf Fw-190A. 8./JG 1 (early) A small dog peeing over Uncle Sam's hat. 1943. Focke-Wulf Fw-190A. 8./JG 1 (later) A seated man doing unspeakable things sitting on Uncle Sam's hat. Designed by Franz Steiner, 1942 and later adopted by 2./JG 11 in summer 1943. Focke-Wulf Fw-190A. 5./JG 1 - Red 'Tatzelwurm'.1942. Bf-109F, Fw109A.

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Luftwaffe im Focus Spezial No 4 58 pages, 88 photos - thereof 6 in colour, Colourprofil, 4 coloured maps - The English Channel " Feared by German Fighter Pilots (main article main article covering various topics) - They Failed to Return " And Became Prisoners of War - Aerial Combat over the Thames Estuary " The Staffelkapitan of 1./ZG 26 Is Forced to Come Down "In the Drink" - Photos with a Story: The He 111 and Ju 88 Balloon-Cable Fender Aircraft in Action over England Correcting a long-standing factual distortion - Aircraft in Focus: The "Old Channel Kites" " Pushed Off On the Replacement Training Staffeln - Scenery: He 111 of KG 100 " Emergency Landing and Subsequent Take-Off - Fates: 4.(F)/14 " "5F + MM", An Unlucky Aircraft Code - Fates: Rammed Preparing for Take-off " Fate of a Staffelkapitan - Photos with a story: The Speculation about Luftflotte 2's Command Post Is Over! First private photos of the command post Casar II at Sangatte

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Model Aircraft Extra 4. Building the North-American P-51D Mustang. WAS £14.99. TEMPORARILY SAVE 1/3RD!!! Marrying an American dive-bomber design and a British engine, the North-American P-51 Mustang became one of the greatest fighters of World War II. The iconic P-51 was a World War II single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber that also saw service in the Korean War and other conflicts. The Mustang was designed in 1940 by North-American Aviation (NAA) in response to a requirement of the British Purchasing Commission. The Purchasing Commission approached North-American Aviation to build Curtiss P-40 fighters under license for the Royal Air Force (RAF). Rather than build an old design from another company, North-American Aviation proposed the design and production of a more modern fighter. The prototype NA-73X airframe was rolled out on 9 September 1940, 102 days after the contract was signed, and first flew on 26 October. The Mustang was designed to use the Allison V-1710 engine, which had limited high-altitude performance in its earlier variants. The aircraft was first flown operationally by the RAF as a tactical-reconnaissance aircraft and fighter-bomber (Mustang Mk I). Replacing the Allison with a Rolls-Royce Merlin resulted in the P-51B/P-51C (Mustang Mk III) model and transformed the aircraft's performance at altitudes above 15,000ft, without sacrificing range, allowing it to compete with the Luftwaffe's fighters. The definitive version, the P-51D, was powered by the Packard V-1650-7, a license-built version of the two-speed two-stage-supercharged Merlin 66 and was armed with six .50 calibre M2/AN Browning machine guns. From late 1943, P-51Bs and P-51Cs (supplemented by P-51Ds from mid-1944) were used by the USAAF's Eighth Air Force to escort bombers in raids over Germany, while the RAF's Second Tactical Air Force and the USAAF's Ninth Air Force used the Merlin-powered Mustangs as fighter-bombers, roles in which the Mustang helped ensure Allied air superiority in 1944. The P-51 was also used by Allied air forces in the North African, Mediterranean, Italian and Pacific theatres, and during World War II, Mustang pilots claimed to have destroyed some 4,950-enemy aircraft. At the start of the Korean War, the Mustang, by then redesignated F-51, was the main fighter of the United Nations until jet fighters, including North-American's F-86, took over this role, the Mustang then became a specialised fighter-bomber. Despite the advent of jet fighters, the Mustang remained in service with some air forces until the early 1980s. In Model Aircraft Extra #4, some 15 P-51 Mustang build projects will be included, in a 'how-to' format, and continue this fantastic series modelling guides from MA Publications, the new name in scale modelling.

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Building the Republic P-47D Thunderbolt. The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt Big, powerful, and truly a juggernaut of an aircraft, resulting in its appropriate nickname 'Jug', the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was one of the really great warplanes of its generation. Alongside the superlative North-American P-51 Mustang and the twin-engined Lockheed P-38 Lightning, it was one of the three principal fighter types which the US Army Air Forces (USAAF) successfully operated in the later stages of World War Two. The initial production version was the P-47B, and examples of this type started to reach the USAAF's 56th Fighter Group in June 1942. The first really combat-ready model was the refined and slightly longer P-47C, which entered service later in 1942. Like all front-line P-47 versions it packed a formidable punch of four 0.5in M2 Browning machine guns in each wing, although early models did not carry the wing pylons that became so important later in the Thunderbolt's combat career. The first P-47C examples to reach Britain for the US Eighth Army Air Force did so in December 1942, followed by what became the main combat model of the Thunderbolt, the P-47D, in April 1943. Weighing in at some 15,000lb (6,804kg) fully loaded and powered by the R-2800-59 Double Wasp of 2,000hp, the P-47D was a big, powerful beast. Water injection introduced for some versions of the R-2800 would see even greater power on demand when needed in aerial combat. All of these early Thunderbolts had the 'razorback' high line rear fuselage pioneered with the P-35 and P-43, with a rearwards-sliding heavily framed cockpit canopy. Although the USAAF at first saw the Thunderbolt as a high altitude interceptor, its main initial role very soon became that of daylight bomber escort with the England- based Eighth Air Force, which was in great need of escort fighters for its B-17 Flying Fortresses and B-24 Liberators that were increasingly facing stiff Luftwaffe fighter opposition. he Thunderbolt helped to turn the tide for the US daylight bombing offensive during 1943 and early 1944, with a number of P-47 pilots gaining impressive scores in air-to-air combat against Luftwaffe fighters. Eventually the appearance of the Merlin-engined P-51B Mustang and later versions of the superb Mustang long-range fighter resulted in the Eighth Air Force almost completely re-equipping its fighter groups with the P-51, but the Eighth's 56th Fighter Group continued to fly the Thunderbolt right up to the end of the war in Europe in May 1945. The Eighth Air Force also pioneered the P-47 for air-to-ground operations as a part of its policy of taking the fight to the Luftwaffe, and additional to this the Thunderbolt eventually equipped several fighter groups specifically for fighter-bomber operations within the tactical England-based US Ninth Air Force. The P-47 proved to be a formidable fighter-bomber due to its impressive eight-gun armament, bomb load and ability to survive enemy fire. The underwing pylons that proved so useful for long-range fuel tanks were equally at home carrying a 500lb (227kg) bomb (one under each wing), and the Ninth Air Force in particular used this capability to devastating effect against German tactical targets before and after D-Day. 'Razorback' Thunderbolts additionally equipped USAAF units in Italy, the Pacific (including exceptional use by the Fifth Air Force), and the China-Burma-India theatre (CBI). Continuing development of the P-47 design led to the adoption later in P-47D manufacture of a cut- down rear fuselage spine and all-round vision 'bubbletop' canopy. This resulted in a further series of later Thunderbolt versions with even greater range and capabilities, but many 'razorback' P-47s nevertheless continued in service right to the war's end " some pilots in fact preferring the 'razorback' to the later models particularly for their better directional stability. Other important users of the Thunderbolt in World War Two included the Soviet Union, the RAF and the Free French. This seventh book in the highly successful MA Extra Series contains fourteen showcase and step by step model builds and will be a must for any P-47 aficionado!

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Messerschmitt Me-210/Me-410B-2/U4/Me-410A-1/U-2 & U4 colours and markings. Designed in accordance with the 'Zerstorer' (heavy fighter-bomber) concept just prior WWII, the Me 210 was, however, a failure in terms of flying characteristics. Following extensive modifications, its successor, the Me 410 Hornisse (Hornet), was produced in substantial numbers and many variants and saw operational service in Italy and North Africa, and over Germany and Central Europe. The improved Me 210 was also licence-built in Hungary. The publication has 28 pages, including a total of 49 overall and detailed photographs, 12 pages with colour camouflage schemes and their description. Text in English. A comprehensive decal sheet is added for modellers' convenience. Following aircraft are depicted on each decal sheet: Luftwaffe (7x), Royal Hungarian Air Force (1x), Royal Air Force (2x), Soviet Air Force (1x) and Imperial Japanese Army Air Force (1x). Messerschmitt Me-410 Hornisse

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World Air Power Part 3 Nine aircraft types from seven countries (13) Lockheed-Martin F-16C No 115 or 207 2 Sqn R. Bahrani AF; Lockheed-Martin F-16F Fighting Falcon 3002 1 Sqn Al Dhafra United Arab Emirates 2008; Panavia Tornado IDS MM7006 6 Stormo 154 Grupo Anniversary 25 years Panavia Tornado with 154 Grupo; Grumman E-2C Hawkeye 165456/2 Fairford 2009; 165455/1 2008; 166417/3 carrier Charles de Gaulle 2006, all Flotille 4F; Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon T 30+17/GT0008; 30+20/GT0009 Anniversary markings; 30+33/GT0021 all Jagdgeschwader 74 Germany 2008; Typhoon S 30+47/GS0032 Jagdgeschwader 73 Steinhoff 2008; McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18A Hornet A21-13 3 Sqn 90 Years Anniversary RAAF Williamtown 2006; Sikorsky VH-60N Whitehawk 163266 Presidential Flight HMX-1 MCAS Quantico 2008. A4 size decal. WAS £15.35. TEMPORARILY UNDER HALF PRICE!!!

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Sd.Kfz.6 Mittlerer Zugkfraftwagen 5t by Alan Ranger During WW2, the German armed forces were the greatest user of half-track vehicles. Such vehicles were used in the Wehrmacht, Luftwaffe and Waffen-SS, where they served as personnel carriers, tractors, combat engineering vehicles, as well as self-propelled carriage of anti-aircraft and anti-tank guns. One of them was the Sd.Kfz.6 (Sonderkraftfahrzeug 6) Mittlerer Zugkraftwagen 5 t (middle half-track vehicle 5 tons). It was designed to be used as the main towing vehicle for the 10.5 cm le.FH 18 howitzer. Sd.Kfz.and was manufactured mainly by Bussing-NAG, with about 3,800 units being produced. The book presents a collection of photographs of different versions of the tractor from the private archives of German soldiers. The photographs depict vehicles serving on all fronts and in a wide variety of roles. This profusely illustrated photo album includes a large number of previously unseen pictures, many from private sources in Germany. Whatever the rules might have said, German soldiers took many photos, and these are the basis for this book. Photos of the all the main production versions are shown, including self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, artillery tractors and pioneer vehicles. Book contains about 120 period photos.

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Curtiss XP-55 Ascender By Gerry Balzer, 72-pages, 148-b&w photos, 4-color photos. The Curtiss XP-55 Ascender was a tailless swept-wing WWII pusher fighter design born out by the USAAC 1940 fighter competition. The USAAC was looking for a fighter to counter the threat of the German Bf-109 and the Japanese Zero and replace the obsolete P-35s, P-36s and the front line P-40s just entering service. From this competition three unusual pusher prototypes were ordered, the Consolidated XP-54, Curtiss XP-55, and the Northrop XP-56. A low powered full scale flying model (model CW 24B)was built out of wood and cloth to substantiate the flying qualities, and was first flown on 2 December 1941. The XP-55 mock-up was completed in August 1942, and the first of three XP-55s was completed on 26 June 1943 with its first flight being conducted on 13 July 1943. The first aircraft was destroyed on 15 November 1943. Changes deemed necessary were incorporated in the second airframe in which performance testing began on 16 September 1944. Although the much more capable P-38, P-47, and P-51 had entered service, research into the XP-55s unusual design continued. The third XP-55 had entered flight testing in April 1944 and was used at Eglin Field for armament tests before being lost during a war bond rally display on 27 May 1945. By then the program had been terminated. Today, the second XP-55 presides in restored condition at the Kalamazoo Air Museum.

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Bell P-39 Aircobra Aces Part-1 1. P-39N of 9 GIAP, August 1943. Personal aircraft of Kpt. Sultan Achmet - Chan. 2. P-39N of 16 GIAP, Germany, April 1945. Personal aircraft of Lt. Konstantin Suchow. 3. Airacobra l AH 636 White 33 of Capt Ivan Dmitrievich Gaidaenko, 19 GIAP, Autumn 1942. 4. P-39Q 'White 10" of Capt Pavel Stepanovich Kutakhov, 19 GIAP, Shongui, late 1943. 5. P-400 '77" of 6 IAE VMF SF, winter 1942/43. Personal aircraft of Yuri Penakov.Aircraft in temporary white camouflage with Medium Grey undersurfaces.

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Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter_decals Part 2 1. Sopwith B1, number 185 of Escadrille Sop 107, which operated as part of Groupe d'Bombardmet 3 (Gb3) from June 1917 until re-equipping with Breguet 14s in late 1917. At a time and in circumstances unknown to the artist, this aircraft was captured dy the Germans. The unit lnsignia was based on the Egyptian goddess Buto. 2. Sopwith A2, 4189 of Escadrille Sop 5, which flew this type from September 1917 until re-equipping with Salmson 2s in July 1918, and was assigned to the 6 emo CA. (other sources say 33 eme CA). 3. Sopwith A2, 308 of Escadrille Sop 111, which operated as part of Groupe d'Bombardment 1(GB1).It received both single seat and two-seater versions in March 1917 and re-equipping with Breguet 14s in October. 4. Sopwith A2, number unknown of Escadrille Sop 24. This aircraft has a top wing Lewis gun and a To4 gun ring which was a French adaption of the British scarff ring. This unit replaced its Farman F4Os in mid - 1917 and re-equipped with Salmson 2s in March 1918. 5. Sopwith 1 B2 Strutter, according to the insignia on the fuselage belonging to Escadrille Sop 29. Unfortunately without any other data. The Escadrille took over the Sopwith aircraft in January 1917 and flew them for practically the whole year. She mainly carried out depth raids in Alsace-Lorraine.

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Messerschmitt Bf-109G (Walk Around Series) (Paperback) Commonly known as the "Gustav" because of the G suffix in its name, The Bf-109 G began rolling off assembly lines in February 1942 and remained in production until the end of World War II. The Bf-109 G was mainly distinguished from its predecessor by the fact that it incorporated the Daimler Benz DB 605 A engine, a powerplant with a takeoff rating of 1,475 h.p. 125 h.p. more than the DB 601 E engine in the Bf-109 F-4. Production of the Bf-109 G was also undertaken by Germany's Allies, including Romania and Hungary. No reliable manufacturing statistics survive but it is estimated that a massive 23,000 Gustavs were built by the end of the war. Lavishly illustrated with wartime photos as well as modern museum shots, this volume recounts in detail the stories of the numerous versions of the versatile Gustav, including the G-1 and G-5 with their pressurized cabins; the prolific G-2 and G-4, which saw extensive service on the Eastern Front and in North Africa; the G-6, which was built in greater numbers than any other Gustav; the short-range reconnaissance G-8, and others. Particular attention is devoted to Gustav aircraft flown by Germany's allies during the war wartime photos of Croatian, Finnish, Hungarian, Italian, Romanian, Slovak, and Slovenian pilots and their aircraft fill the book, highlighting a facet of the Axis war effort often overlooked by historians. Illustrated with more than 200 photographs, detailed colour profiles and line drawings; 80 pages.

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McDonnell RF-4E Phantom II 7499 "The end of the Film" Hellenic Air Force 1953-2017. The 5th May 2017, on Larissa airbase was last day of flight for the greek recce Phantoms, also it was the day of disbandment of the 348MTA (Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron). The RF-4E phantom II serial 69-7499 was specially black painted the event, it received squadron colors, the "spook", a film along the wings and fuselage and the phrase : "The end of the film" as well as the silhouettes of historic aircrafts flown by the 348MTA on tail and underside, (the F-84G, RT-33A, RF-84F and RF-4E). It's important to note that the (69-7499) is an Ex-Luftwaffe RF-4E, who was already black painted in 1994 for the disbandment of AG-52, the closure of Lack AB (in northern Germany) and for the retirement of RF-4E in germany, it was numbered 35+52. History of 348MTA : The 348MTA was created in 1953 on Eleusis AB on north-west from Athens, flown with F-84G specially equiped with cameras, it moved to Larissa on 1954, and never moved again. From 1955, the F-84G were replaced by RT-33A for few years before been transfered to french air force between 1956 et 1957 to be replaced by RF-84F. The RF-4E Phantom arrived in 1978, and progressively replaced the RF-84F who flown until 1987. Between 1993 and 1994, the Luftwaffe delivered 27 of their RF-4E to Greece, all will be deployed on Larissa by the 348MTA (several for parts). From 2003, the electronic reconnaissance was integrated to 348MTA, and few RF-4E Phantom were equiped with ASTAC pod. Beyong the military reconnaissance and intelligence missions, the greek RF-4E flown for public utilities like the photographic missions over the wild fires.

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McDonnell F-4F Phantom II 37+16 & Panavia Tornado IDS 45+03 "50 Jahre WTD-61" 2007 This decals set contains all markings to complete two aircrafts Faced with the need to evaluate the aircraft of the future Luftwaffe, Wehrtechnische Dienststelle 61 (WTD 61) , literally "military technical center" was created in 1957. It is the dedicated flight test and development center for all German military aircraft, based in Manching in Bavaria. This unit apart has seen many "firsts" and "lasts" : - The first flight of the Panavia Tornado in 1974 - The first flight of the Eurofighter in 1994 - The last flight of the German F-104 Starfighter in 1991 - The last flight of the RF-4E and F-4F Phantom in 1995 and 2013 (Syhart 076 & (Syhart 078) It is also within the WTD-61 that were evaluated the aircraft of Soviet origin inherited from the East German Air Force after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. (Mi-2, Mi-8/17, Mi -24, Mig-21, Mig-23, Mig-29, Su-17/22...). For the 50th anniversary of the WTD-61, an F-4F Phantom and a Panavia Tornado received a similar decoration, decorated entirely in orange (flight tests), sporting a "50" and "TEST" on the back, the mathematical and physical formulas on the mechanics of flight on the fuselage, the German colors at the ends of the wings. The Phantom wears "spooky" juggling with unit insignias on its belly, while the Panavia Tornado wears the insignia of the WTD-61 through which a Panavia Tornado passes. It is rare to see a combination where there are two different aircrafts with the same special scheme.

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Lockheed-Martin F-16C/D Wild Ducks The 309th FS is part of the 56th Operations Group based at Luke AFB, AZ. It currently operates the F-16C/D Fighting Falcon Established in 1942, the "Wild Ducks" supported the European Theater flying the Spitfire Vs as the squadrons P-39s and P-40s were deemed unsuitable against German aircraft. They later transitioned to the P-51 till the end of WWII. During the Cold War the 309th flew the P-80A, F-84E and after being reassigned to TAC, they flew the F-4E. Since the Gulf War, the unit has flown the F-16 and The "Wild Ducks" AC on this sheet represents the 80th Anniversary scheme of the 309th. AC 90-0778 is an F-16D that was inherited from the 19th TFS at Shaw AFB and is the only F-16 to ever shoot down a MiG-25. "Benji 41" flown by Gen Gary North accomplished this kill on 27 Dec, 1992 and this paint scheme commemorates that MiG kill. This aircraft was assigned to the 310th FS Top Hats. They have recently transitioned to the F-35. Full stencils for both aircraft are included on this sheet. There are also (2) sets of masks included since the upper and lower wing/horizontal stab markings are identical. Both of these AC schemes were designed by the very talented Ssgt Michael Cichonsky of the 309th with very detailed references provided directly by him. Recommended Kits: Tamiya F-16C Kinetic F-16C/D Hasegawa F-16C/D [F-16D]

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Fouga CM.170R Magister (Luftwaffe/Irish Air Corps) Fouga Magister German Armed Forces and Irish Air Corps Scale 1:48 This new decal sheet is designed for the Kinetc as well as for the fantastic AMK Models Fouga Magister kits in 1/48 scale. This set contains 19 versions of Luftwaffe, German Naval Air Arm and Irish Air Corps aircraft. Printed in the Czech Republic by BOA Agency.

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Douglas C-54/R5D Skymaster and DC-4 The Douglas C-54 Skymaster, a direct adaptation of the civilian DC-4 while still on the production line, became the outstanding long-range four-engined transport aircraft of the Second World War. With its origins as a civilian airliner, it served chiefly on the long-distance haul of Air Transport Command of the United States Army Air Forces on the Atlantic and Pacific routes, where it cut flight hours between the United States and the theatres of operation thousands of miles away. The reliability of its airframe and engines was put to good use also on the India-China 'Hump' route, which was described as the most arduous of all within the responsibility of Air Transport Command. Like its smaller Douglas stable mate the C-47, the C-54 boasted legendary reliability, and was the preferred long-range transport from among its contemporaries. A special VIP version was built for use by the President of the United States, Franklin D Roosevelt. The Royal Air Force also used it in small numbers during the Second World War, one of which was outfitted as a VIP aircraft for use by Prime Minister Winston Churchill. The U.S. Navy acquired it under the designation R5D. All production having been commandeered by the USAAF on the outbreak of war, no civilian DC-4s flew during the war. After 1945, however, hundreds became available for use by civilian airlines, which converted them into airliners with passenger seating and comfort, or used them as freighters. Douglas re-opened its production line for new builds in 1946, but the cheap price of the second-hand market kept back this production to only 79 examples. Also in 1946 Canadair ventured to build a Rolls-Royce Merlin-powered version, which it named North Star, used by both military and commercial operators. The DC-4 was a common sight in the immediate post-war period up to the 1950s flown by leading European and United States airline liveries, until it started to be replaced by Douglas's own DC-6 and DC-7. The aircraft came in handy during the 1948-49 Berlin Airlift, during which it hauled food supplies and even coal to the beleaguered German city, and again during the Korean War, airlifting the wounded to Japan and the United States. Dozens of variants of the C-54 were employed in a wide variety of non-combat roles such as air-sea rescue, scientific and military research and missile tracking and recovery. No fewer than 1,315 examples of Skymasters were built in the United States and Canada, flown by 35 air arms of other countries in a variety of versions and roles, and full information on serials, versions and other remarks are all included in very detailed tables in this book. The Aviation Traders Carvair cross-Channel car ferry is not forgotten in this account, and a chapter is dedicated to this unique aircraft converted in Britain from standard C-54s. This new 96 page Warpaint publication written by Charles Stafrace contains 200 colour and B&W photos plus eleven pages of colour artwork by Richard Caruana.

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North-American OV-10 Bronco written by Mike Verier The full story of the first true Multi-Role Combat Aircraft, the OV-10 Bronco, still flying operationally after nearly six decades of service, is told here for the first time in a bumper 104-page Warpaint. Detailed first-hand information gathered over many years has enabled the author to bring together the many facets of this remarkably versatile aircraft including pre-cursors, competitors and prototypes, through Vietnam and combat service with some eleven US and foreign Air Arms, and its part in the development of modern precision weapons, to its astonishing array of uses since. These include fighting drug cartels in Columbia, fires in California, mosquitos in South Carolina, and ISIS in Northern Iraq. Also, finally covered in full and accurate detail are the German 'jet' Broncos. The world's largest restoration project and current training of US and NATO JTACS bring the story up to date. De-classified information has made it possible to detail for the first time all the long-nose D model conversions and all the Broncos that served in Desert Storm, their preparation, the epic trans-continental deployment of one squadron by air, and the key role played by the Broncos during the war. The detailed and revealing narrative is copiously illustrated throughout with fully captioned photographs - many previously unseen- and backed by personal accounts, Individual aircraft histories, airframe lists, scale plans and specially commissioned art work with comprehensive colour scheme information. Warpaint 140 North-American/Rockwell OV-10A/OV-10B Author: Mike Verier Content: 104 pages

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Re-released! Messerschmitt Bf-109. When it comes to famous aircraft of the 20th Century, one that is sure to come to the top of the list is the Messerschmitt Bf-109. With a career spanning nearly 20 years and over 30.000 examples of being built the Messerschmitt Bf-109 is probably the most recognised of all the World War 2 fighters. Ironically this German fighter started and ended its life being powered by British engines.

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Building the Wingnut Wings Hannover Cl.II Albatros Productions have just published the eighth title in their acclaimed Modelling Special series. For all those serious enthusiasts seeking to get the very best from this excellent kit, WWI aero-historian and author Ray Rimell brings over 60 years of modelling experience to present a truly comprehensive guide for creating a perfect miniature in 54 colourful and inspiring pages. Profusely illustrated with over 190 images, his unique monograph carries an extensive build- log of WNW's Hannover kit with extended coverage on painting and decal application helping modellers to achieve a realistic and convincing finish. Each stage of the assembly is discussed in meticulous step-by-step detail with supportive archive photos and contemporary sketches along the way. Every key aspect is featured, from super-detailing cockpits, Argus engine, armament and observer's gun ring, to specialized treatment of 'lozenge' fabric covering and creating masks for the complex fuselage camouflage pattern. In addition there are nine new colour profiles from Ronny Bar including a multi-view centre-spread, along with a 12 page gallery of rare wartime images, most previously unpublished and reproduced to large area format highlighting the smallest of details. For modellers looking to convert the kit to Cl.III or Cl.IIIa variants, the book covers that too with 1:32 scale fuselage drawings of both aircraft. With comprehensive after -market accessory and decals listings, plus a jargon-buster and an extensive bibliography, the latest Special is a goldmine of modelling lore and full-size data for these famous German WWI two-seaters. Whilst the focus of attention is naturally on the WNW kit, this high-quality publication will also prove equally invaluable for those building model Hannovers to any scale.

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Panavia Tornado Gr.1 Stencil Data. Complete stencil data for 2 UK and RAF Germany (RAFG) (1 each) based aircraft including underwing stores and uppersurface walkways. 2 full size decal sheets.

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