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The original photograph showing the codes is Lancaster HK687 coded D-Dog. NG186 was coded A4:O. Best source is Steve Smiths "Strong By Speed" No.195 Squadron and the War against Hitler's Germany. 2021 by Bomber Command Books.

Both kits are available to back order on Hannants website. The NF.30 kit decals depict NT362 with 239 Squadron ,West Raynham ,Norfolk delivered 2.2.45. To 10 Maintenance unit 18.7.45 then 51MU at Lichfield 2.12.45 for storage. Out of storage to 27MU Shawbury 6.5.48 then 51MU 8.7.48. Delivered to the Belgian Air Force 9.9.48. If building an NF.38 version the canopy was raised and extended longer by 5 inches with less framing. They had modified Direct Vision side sliding windows, also the enlarged elevator horn balances. Source "De Haviland Mosquito Vol 2 " by Ian Thirsk.

Chris, No the Garbett/Goulding books as illustrated are separate to Ian Reid's new book. In 2003 Ian published "Lancaster Operations" about 100 Squadron Lancaster operations from Waltham ,Grimsby in Lincolnshire.,268 pages. They are now rare and expensive to buy. Due to the internet many new photographs and information has since come to light hence this expanded 472 page new volume with 56 Lancaster profiles of 100 Squadron Lancaster's. Ian is also building a 1/72 scale airfield of Waltham with all its buildings to scale and associated vehicles and aircraft.

I hate to add something I've noticed at a late stage. The bomb bay surfaces should be smooth. The rear protrusions are for the Mk. TT.35 target towing gear that Airfix Lidared on the Cosford example. Maybe you want to leave it alone.

Dave and Murray. I've just put a query re squadron code colours for Pathfinder/Light Night Striking Force on the forum. Aircraft in the PF and RV serial range I'm convinced had Sky/Light grey squadron and individual aircraft letter codes.

It seems from the autumn of 1944 when RAF Bomber Command were conducting sorties in daylight there was a change in the aircraft Squadron code colours. Changed from Dull Red to Sky or Light Grey(confirmation please ?) From what I can deduce Mosquito B.XVI out of production batches serialled PF379-PF493,PF484-PF615,RV285-RV367 were painted in the Sky codes at unit level. I would welcome any further information or documentation on when this occurred in the interests of accuracy. Later sometime in 1947 codes were further changed to white.

The weathering on the Cookie looks very realistic, nice work.

A good show. Parked in Bluecoat school(free) a short walk from the Academy. Thanks to the organisers. Met many friends and a fellow Britmodeller, LightningBoy. Only bought one kit a bagged Airfix 1/72 HP Jetstream for £7.50. Catering a burger bar in the playground. Didnt eat there but tea/coffee very good.

Such sad news, condolences to the family. I have some Flightpath accessories the upgrade for the Airfix Anson 1 in 1/72 and an accurate brass etch control tower. His set of ground starter trolley's are also excellent. I do hope the business can survive.

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Production B.1(Specials) were fitted with stronger Mk.IV (Mod.1195)undercarriage designed for the Lincoln. In addition to slightly larger hubs and air-cooled brakes the slightly smaller tyres were groove treaded around the tyre for better grip on a wet runway and cross winds, later to a Dunlop block tread. T shaped Radar Altimeter aerials under the tailplane's for the American SCR-718 radar altimeter. No exhaust shrouds.

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Yes pictures showing beautiful clarity. Nice build,

Great work Murray, good press on(RAF Bomber Command fashion) result. Like the worn finish look on the undersurface's and the bomb trollies.