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North-American P-51B Mustang - The Bastards behind the enemy lines! During the Slovak National Uprising (SNP) against the Germans, WWII in Central Europe on September 17, 1944, two American B-17s (483rd FG, 5th USAAF) arrived in Zvolen, at that time part of the Slovak state - that is, deep in the German rear, from Italy, accompanied by 41 P-51 fighters from the 52nd FG and 306th FW. They landed a six-member American OSS intelligence mission and evacuated 12 downed American pilots. At the same time, they brought military equipment, including 60mm Bazooka anti-tank rocket launchers a.o. Two Mustangs were damaged in Slovakia during the operation behind the German enemy line. The decal sheet contain 3 markings: - Mustang P-51C-10NT, s/n 43-25101, 52.FG, 5.FS, por. Alexander F. Watkins, Italy, September 1944, abadoned at Tri Duby airfield behind the German enemy line during the SNP. - Mustang P-51B-5-NA, s/n 43-6583, 52.FG, 4.FS, kpt. James "Tim" Tyler, Italy, September 1944, crashed at Tri Duby airfield behind the German enemy line during the SNP - piloted by Ethan A. Smith. - Mustang P-51C-7NT, s/n 42-103565, 332.FG, 301.FS, "Marcia Dear" flown by Lincoln T. Hudson, 1945-03-23 crash near Oldrisov, Czechoslowakia - in occupation by German occupation WWII. If necessary, the decal cover varnish can be removed - wash off Zippo lighter fluid.

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Mistel 1 2 3 1. Mistel 1 - Junkers Ju-88C-6 composite SC+CE with Messerschmitt Bf-109 F-4 SK+ML, Einsatzgruppen./KG 101, Berg, August 1944 2. Mistel 1 - Ju-88CN+FK with Messerschmitt Bf-109 F-4 NA+YS of 2./KG 101 at St. Dizier, France, June 1944 3. Mistel 1 - Ju-88 Red 6 with Messerschmitt Bf-109F-4 '39' Reparaturwerkstatt (RW) number 4. Mistel 2 - Ju-88G-1 Red 11 with Focke-Wulf Fw-190A-8 W.Nr. 733683 of 6./KG 200 based at Tirstrup, Denmark, 1945 5. Mistel 2 - Ju-88G-1 Red 12 with Fw-190 White 1, 6./KG 200, Tirstrup, Denmark, February 1945 6. Mistel 3 - Ju-88G-10 460066 with Fw-190 F-8 W.Nr. 961243, Bernburg, April 1945 7. Mistel 3 - Ju-88G-10 460065, Bernburg, April 1945 [Mistel S1 German Mistel 1 WWII German Composite Aircraft.]

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WWII Luftwaffe/German Cockpit Placards

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Luftwaffe/German WWII propeller manufacturer logo's

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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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Staff cars in Germany WWII volume 2 Format A4 paperback, 80 pages This latest photo-album in the ""Camera On"" series contains 150 more photographs of private cars adapted for military use by the German forces during WWII. The remainder of the Opel motor company major production types are covered - the car types that were not covered in volume 1 - such as the Opel P-4 that was also used as the basis of many of the pre-war mock-up training tanks used by the German army due to the lack of real tanks to train with. The "Opel Kadett" (cadet), the Opel Supper 6, the "Opel Kapitan" (Captain) and at the top of the range, the luxurious Opel Admiral. In this volume the author provides a detailed impression of these vehicles through original photographs, taken both during and before the war by the normal German soldiers who both used and served with these now classic automobiles.

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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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Focke-Wulf Fw-190A Part 2 1. Fw-190A-5 Unit/Location: 1./JG 1, Arnhem-Deelen, July 1943. Code: White 7 Pilot: Walter Kohne. Air victories: 30 in WWII. Fate: Survived Merits: German Cross in Gold. 2. Fw-190A-4 Unit/Location: 1./JG 2, Triqueville/France, May 1943. Code: Black 1 Pilot: CO Horst Hannig. Air victories: 98 air victories official in WWII (90 vs. the VVS) in ca. 350 missions. Fate: KIA 15.05.43 over France Merits: Knights Cross & Oak Leaves. 3. Fw-190A-4/U4 (3 Planes!) Unit/Location: The whole Stabskette of NAGr. 13, St. Brieuc/France, Summer 1943 Codes: 1.) Black <-+- 2.) Black <=+- 3.) Black

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German WWII Panzer and Infantry Divisions 1940's 1:76 and 1:48

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German Sturmtiger Heavy Tank Destroyer Zimmerit Sheet (designed to be used with Tamiya kits) Simulating Zimmerit (an anti-magnetic mine coating used on German vehicles in mid-late WWII) on models using modeling putty enhances the model's realism but at the same time requires advanced modeling skills and is time consuming. This dedicated sticker sheet enables easier reproduction of Zimmerit on the 1/48 scale German Heavy Tank Destroyer Sturmtiger (Item 32591). By applying the stickers on the model and painting over them, a realistic Zimmerit effect can be achieved. Zimmerit Sticker Sheet x1 Sheet dimensions: 190mm x 100mm

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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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