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I think the confusion might be a mix up with an earlier MBT LZ293, which had the earlier scheme and without D-Day stripes. Photos of this bird also have the black appearing engine rings.
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Interested in the B24 and Beaufort for me. I am even tempted by the P1127 even though it is an ancient tool.
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The only reference I could find was in Norman Franks' Fighter Commands Air War 1941. Essentially a Gudgeon operation was a Circus but with fighters from 10 Group. I gather the parlance was dropped in favour of a dedicated Circus number as things got more co-ordinated. This was early days for fighter command and its organisation of fighter sweeps over France. There was quite a lot of changes in organisation and tactics as things developed. Does this fit in with your question about 316 squadron?
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If theres a 1/72 Stitfire XVI then I won't be moaning.
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1/72 Westland Whirlwind New tool. 1/72 Avro Manchester 1/72 Halifax Bi - The Revell ones are like rocking horse whatnot.
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Rolls Royce Hucknall used an Hawker Henley as a test bed for the Griffon II. Are you thinking of thank aircraft?
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1/72 Magna Martin Baker MB3
Gomtuu replied to David Womby's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Jan Zurakowski described the MB-5 as the best aircraft he had ever flown. The trouble was by that time there were other types that had just as good performance that were already in production. I would love to see a model of a MB-5 Dave, is that next? -
This one https://www.key.aero/forum/historic-aviation
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I have always liked the photo of 11sqn 'Hellzapoppin' Hurri. Does anyone do decals for that one?
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No one The OP was talking about using the Mk.XVII kit to make a Mk.XIX(J30) I just asked what the difference between the two was. 🙄
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I thought the J30 was a mk XIX with a four blade prop not a mk XVII. What was the difference between the two?
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I was quite shocked to see this on the BBC this morning.
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Looking around on the net on this subject I found and example of a pilot doing 14 ops in 26 days. I suppose on Maximum effort periods the aircraft few every night until unservicable, though not necessarily with the same crew.
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RCM is Radio CounterMeasures . The Halifaxes would have been part of 100 Group involved in jamming operations of radio frequencies used for fighter direction. Search for AirbourneCigar (Usually referred to as ABC), or Jostle.
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WW2 surplus aircraft sale, storage, disposal sites in the U.S.
Gomtuu replied to 72modeler's topic in Aircraft WWII
I found a video on YouTube a while back discussing the attempts to update the P47 and P51 to a 'super prop' to compete/compliment jet development. https://youtu.be/fgIz5N11TZ The guy that produces these video goes into quite some depth. In addition to this one there are 6 separate videos just on the performance of the P47 and comparison with its WW2 contemporaries. -
What material are the engine cowls of the Handley Page Hampden made from?
Gomtuu replied to RobL's topic in Aircraft WWII
It's going to be a 18-8 stainless steel the way it discolours in the area indicated. It might be 'staybrite', it was used in the aerospace industry. -
I am wondering if it is caused by uneven curing. Do you use a UV lamp and turntable. Or a curing cabinet?
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I had the same issue with cnc machines and plotters at work and FAT32 worked so it was worth suggesting. Hope the new MB works.
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I have just read through the problem and that's the same solution I would offer.
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I was a bit confused by the OP. A Battle fitted with a Blenheim turret ok but where does the Beaufort come in?
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The navigator Tommy Broom went on to have quite a flying career, crashing into electricity pylons and escaping back to the UK, later teaming up with Ivor Broom and becoming known as the flying Brooms. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Squadron-Leader-Tommy-Broom-DFC/dp/1848845820 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Clean-Sweep-Marshal-Broom-Bomber/dp/0907579183/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Ivor+broom&qid=1613131185&s=books&sr=1-1
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Lol I think you mean trawling. Trolling is something else.
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Is this any good to you? http://www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org/LRG/ab70-1.html
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In general I would not agree there are loads of European manufacturers. If we are talking about the large scale biplanes he mentions I am not surprised.