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  1. This aircraft is c/n 191060, captured in Germany in 1946 and flown to the UK in an Arado Ar 232 transport aircraft. It was partly repainted, including the underside in Trainer Yellow, the fin and upper wing root fairings in dark green, a prototype “P” and RAF serial VF241 applied. There is no record of the Air Ministry number. Some mystery surrounds this A/C: it is documented as having been flown as an unpowered glider from the Vickers airfield at Wisley in October 1946 by Lt - Cmdr. E M Brown, and others but Brown also flew an unspecified Me 163 in Germany in late 1945 as a glider and in some publications, he reports having made one powered flight possibly it may have been in this A/C. It was flown into late 1947 from both Wisley and RAF Wittering. It was damaged in a hard landing on 15 November 1947and is believed to have been repaired using parts from other, scrapped Me 163s and is believed to still exist, in store by the IWM. The aircraft was extensively photographed, some in colour. The kit is by MENG, issued in 2013 and was designed for display of the rocket motor. It was, by far, the worst model kit I’ve built since some of the 1970s Matchbox 1/32 scale kits. Online reviews confirm my experiences, fit is poor in places and made excessively complex by the facility to display the motor, especially wing to fuselage and the front and rear fuselage. There is a lack of positive location points for may parts and in my case much filling and sanding was needed which obliterated much surface detail. A photo etch sheet is included; it adds nothing to the build. The transfers are, however, good. The full build report is here, read it and weep. The photographs flatter the model…
  2. HAWKER HUNTER in RAF Service by AIRfile Hot on the heels of AIRfile's first 'single type' aircraft publication, the Fairey Swordfish, comes this book on the Hawker Hunter. This sleek and beautiful single engined jet has to be one of my all time favourite aircraft, ever since I first saw them in Borneo whilst on operations out there in the 1960's. The book is produced by Neil Robinson to his practical and visually impressive style of layout; starting with the a full colour photo on the A4 card cover, depicting a Hunter FGA.9 of 54 Sqn RAF. Within the book's 88 pages are chapters on the early Marks; the F.6 version, ground attack & fighter reconnaissance versions; and a final chapter all about the Hunter twin-seaters. As with all AIRfile publications, the book is profusely illustrated throughout to an extremely high quality with no less than 120 full colour side profile drawings. Each illustration, nicely produced by Jon Freeman, depicts a Hunter at a specific time and date within its airframe life. Information provided includes the version, serial & code, squadron, location plus any pertinent data such as operational theatre or tactical situation. The chapter on the F.6 fighter version covers fourteen pages and provides information on airframe serials plus the squadrons they were allocated; again being backed up with a whole load of colourful profile drawings. Another visually impressive chapter is that on the twin-seat version of the Hunter. Many of the illustrations are in full 4-view format which provides colour details on all aspects of the aircraft. This detail can be especially beneficial to anyone wishing to identify the colour demarcations when building a model kit of the Hunter. In additon to all the lovely colour illustrations, there are over 38 colour and 15 black & white photos of the Hunter in various theatres and locations. These provide additional visual clarity on colours and markings for the enthusiast. Conclusion Another fine book from the AIRfile stables, of a very fine and good looking aircraft in its time. The illustrations are really good and covers a whole multitude of colours and markings which can benefit anyone contemplating building a model of the Hunter. I have only had time to have a high level look through the 88 pages of impressive drawings and detail but have already found two or three 'must build' versions and I wish to thank Neil Robinson and Jon Freeman this choice of subject here. The layout is just right, with large colourful illustrations and just enough historical data to enlighten and interest the masses without getting unduly bogged down with reams of tabulated data etc. Review sample courtesy of Kindly mention Britmodeller.com to the supplier when making enquiries or orders
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