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@Dave Swindell thanks for the link, that could well have been taken at about the same time, in which the refuelling probe is present. the same array of weapons are present in both photos, although there are more 1000lbs in the link that you posted. Either the image in the book or the image in the has been mirrored though, the starboard main landing gear door is not at 90 degrees to the wing in the book, on the link it is the port door. Also the building is to the left in the book. So the photo was probably taken after the disbandment of 9 Sqn. So were the LGBs trailed on the Vulcan for possible use in the Falklands? Presumably under the wings? One question I have had for a while was where did the AGM-45 turn up from? Did the RAF already have the in stock (for use with the Phantoms) or where they obtained from the USAF as an urgent requirement? What happened to them after the Falklands war? Returned to the USAF?

Currently reading A century of Air Warfare with Nine Squadron RAF. On page 256 captioned ‘Avro Vulcan of IX Squadron with full armament, including the nuclear bomb’ In the front row is a blue steel, makes senes. On the next row back and to the left are two clips of 1000lb bombs on a bomb trailer, again logical. Now for the ones that look out of place. On the right in the second row is another trailer with a clip of 7 1000lb bombs behind what look like 2 laser guide bombs. And then on the third row are what look like two AGM-45 on the right hand side and two finless Martels. Now, I know it is not unusual for unrealistic loads to be placed in front of a staged photo, but given that 9 Sqd disbanded April 1982, it seems unlikely that if the two types of anti radar missiles would have around on a Vulcan base before the Falkland’s war? So is this a case of a photo taken later and the incorrectly marked as a 9 Sqn photo? Or had the testing of the later weapons taken previously? Would a Blue Steel training round still been around in April 1982? The photo is blank and white and not the best quality, but the Vulcan is appears to be in medium sea grey and dark green upper surface camouflage and light aircraft grey lower surfaces. The TFR appears to be fitted , but no refuelling probe. As the Vulcan is head on no serial numbers appear to be visible. I have had a quick look on google and not been able to find the same image online, so not yet sure of the source. Could be from the squadron archives?

I had the same experience as well. Even wrote a letter of complaint to matchbox

How about these: https://www.air-craftmodels.com/product-page/aca72132-north-american-t-6-t-28-gun-pods-resin-accessory

Hi Plastica, Try this email address: [email protected] It is published on his website, so no issues with me putting on the forum.

Hi Plastica, Gary normally responds in a few days, but here does have a day job as well. Do you follow air graphics on Facebook? I see that if he is going to be unavailable or the is a delay, then he will put a post up. which email address are you using to contact Air Graphics?

Medway holds competitions Jan, Feb, Apr, May, July, Aug, Oct and Nov. We have 11 major classes, everything from figures to ships, with some of the larger classes eg aircraft and vehicles sub divided into scales as well. We normally have multiple entries into most classes, including the junior class. There is also a theme class as well, this year it is 40, as the club is 40 years old. The December meet is when class winners from each month come back for best in class for the year.

Air graphics do a conversion set. https://air-graphics.uk/shop/ols/products/cs-33-mcdd-a-4k-kahu-skyhawk-update-set would not need all the additional sensors etc, but the tail is there I used it when I built my A-4k kahu used the hobby 2000 A-4E as a base kit. as others have mentioned the hamfisted blog is an invaluable resource.

Another thumbs up from me. just one comment not enough photos of 38 Sqn Shackletons 😉

In Warpaint no. 4 Lindsay Peacock also mentions a F-100E model, that was unbuilt, "The F-100E was to be a single seat aircraft derived from the F-100D, but was shelved at a very early stage". Other proposed, but unbuilt variants mentioned are: F-100J - All weather interceptor for the JASDF to replace the F-86D F-100K and F-100L - J57-P-55 powered variants of the F-100F and F-100D respectively. F-100N - Simplified version of the F-100D for NATO forces, reduced electronic equipment F-100S - Spey turbofan powerplant in a F-100F airframe, proposed to France, who, if it had gone ahead, were to produce it under license. Could the F-100E be a stepping stone to either the F-100J or F-100L? Better electronics and/or better engine?

Especially as Hannants have a wishlist function built in

Hi Colin, I should have at least two unused sets of the Revell decals, maybe a couple of the older Airfix ones. Drop me a PM if you are interested in them. James

I have order a few time from Air Graphics and although the process could have been smoother, I have always received my items.

Just a shout out to Phoenix team for some good customer service. Last Sunday ordered the February issue online, as I had not been able to locate a copy in store. After about 3 hours got a phone to ask if I had meant to order the Feb issue as the March issue was now available and they wanted to make sure I had selected the correct issue. Thumbs for being proactive. Have received my copy last week and so far so good. james

The Airwaves HC.4 conversation had earlier version in white metal. The Airwaves etch set for the Revel Sea King has the later version in.