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Back to the 1960's for a glimpse of a couple of 1/144 scale models.The C54/ DC4 is in the formation livery of Air Ferry who were a Manston based independent.Formed in 1963 by Wing Commander Hugh Kennard the company initially operated Vikings and DC 4s on IT and charter work.G-ASOG was lost at Frankfurt with her crew in early 1967 whilst operating a contract cargo service for BEA.The kit is the mini craft moulding which goes together very well.The decals are by S&M.The inspiration for the build was the book "Twilight of the Pistons" by Malcolm Finnis. The ATEL 98 Carvair was a British development of the C54 by Freddie Lakers Aviation Traders.The model was built in the British United Sandstone livery introduced in 1966.The symbol by the titles was meant to represent an African swallow,but around Southend where the Carvairs were based,it was known as the toppled mushroom livery!The kit is by Roden.Decals S&M.Unfortunately, I failed to add enough weight to keep the beasts nose down.
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