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Thanks for the story about the 49-2016. I'm not sure what is on the boom for a white(?) number. The idea with rhe CIA comes from the website, but the rescue makes sense. modelldoc

Found this picture from a H-19 used in Korea for CIA missions: https://usafrotorheads.com/unusual-configurations/ Go to the black H-19. who know more about this helicopter and other aircrafts used by CIA in Korea? modelldoc

With US markings - sounds interesting modelldoc

Bruce Robertson says in his book "Wheld of the RAF", PSL 1983, about the identification markings that in April 1941 a Command and Unit identification letter and number were introduced. It was in 5ins high white characters. modelldoc

You can find the same picture in "Farnborough - 100 Years of British Aviation" by Peter J. Cooper, Midland 2006. "Manchester I L7276 had arrived during June 1941 for various tests with with Aero Flight. Taking over from Heyford III K5184, the Manchester was launched from the DCTO track on 8th September 1942, landing back on the main runway. It is seen here in position on the track, probably the day before the launch. Despite its success, the concept was eventually abandone. The Manchester was struck off charge in October 1943 Photo FAST Collection" From the book: "DCTO means Direction-Controlled Take -Off, the system was commenced during 1939 on Jersey Brow, with a long track being built across the airfield south-westerly direction along the old "mile straight". THis was a proposed development for launching large multi-engined bomber aircraft without the ned for runways.The track was nearly a mile (1472 yards) in length and was built like a very wide gauge (22ft 9in) railway, with rwin eails either side. It was completed in 1940. The system was first tested by a Heyford III K5184 ... Although proven, the DCTO concept, originated for the Norwegian Campaign, was not proceded with and was abandoned. Vestiges of this track can still be sen today..." modelldoc

Excellent work, my is here, not so good: https://www.flickr.com/photos/21603181@N08/16193971768/in/dateposted/ modelldoc

Here for a little bit anticipation: https://www.flickr.com/photos/21603181@N08/7996530035/in/dateposted/ modelldoc

FROG made the "Yanke Doodle" from the first US raid in Europe: https://www.flickr.com/photos/21603181@N08/14389648686/in/dateposted/ modelldoc

Have made it decades before, a nice one ever: https://www.flickr.com/photos/21603181@N08/5564041025/in/dateposted/ modelldoc

You are right, the Mi-10K NATO - Code Harke) is the best helicopter from Plasricart: https://www.flickr.com/photos/21603181@N08/6395188469/in/dateposted/ The funny thing is, that the model show us the markings from the Le Bourget Aerosalon. The bad thing is the instruction, a nightmare, especially for the landing gear. modelldoc

Check out these book: "RAF support equipment since 1918" by F.J. Adkin, published by Airlife 1996 A lot of pictures and drawings of towbars and towing arms you can find there. modelldoc

Tractors, here you see the Airfix (from the Short Stirling kit): https://www.flickr.com/photos/21603181@N08/17248953696/in/dateposted/ From the Bomber re supply set he is here, sorry not the best picture: https://www.flickr.com/photos/21603181@N08/33802177986/in/album-72157710687309386/ and the Hasegawa Ford: https://www.flickr.com/photos/21603181@N08/15781601089/in/dateposted/ modelldoc

You don't need to buy a Short Stirling, you have the David Brown tractor here too: https://www.scalemates.com/kits/airfix-a05330-bomber-re-supply-set--1233893 Bruce Robertson book "Wheels of the RAF" show a David Brown towing a Short Belfast in Singapore, so you can use it for your project. modelldoc

The helicopter is the Mil Mi-6 Hook Offered in 1:100 but in real 1:85, you can se this here: https://www.scalemates.com/kits/veb-plasticart-mi-6--357149 modelldoc

I'm not sure, scalemates say 1:100: https://www.scalemates.com/kits/veb-plasticart-32-trident--634419 and reifra, whre you can buy it says also 1:100 https://www.reifra.de/online-shop/spielwaren-aus-eigener-herstellung/modellbau/bausaetze-fuer-flugzeugmodelle/67/flugzeugmodell-trident-2e and the old box say the same: https://www.scalemates.com/kits/veb-plasticart-32-trident--969320 modelldoc

I have a very bad feling about the 1:72 scale, more and more companies, like Rev..., Trum....., Has.... ignore this scale under there new slogen, bigger and expensiver. modelldoc

And this is the end of the story: https://www.flickr.com/photos/21603181@N08/15616286804/in/dateposted/ modelldoc

Do you mean that on the door? It is the number plate. The WWII trucks have no bumpers, so rhe registration was on the door. https://www.flickr.com/photos/21603181@N08/14115337224/in/dateposted/ modelldoc

This colour is typical for service in artic regions. modelldoc

See here the Fairey Gannet from Revell in 1:72: https://www.flickr.com/photos/21603181@N08/52677637902/in/dateposted/ modelldoc

This is the first edition, https://www.flickr.com/photos/21603181@N08/50936255702/in/dateposted/ OOB, and in silver. modelldoc

It is not an US AFV, but this interpretation, after a reaL photo is nice: https://www.flickr.com/photos/21603181@N08/16209259057/in/dateposted/ or the other side: https://www.flickr.com/photos/21603181@N08/16395144865/in/dateposted/ modelldoc

@Noel Smith, the GOZO WINGS looks nice, but there is no offer for these markings. DIY is the answer. Another option for a nin military Mi-8 is here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/21603181@N08/51258791050/in/dateposted/ modelldoc

Fiar G. 91 ??? A joke or a misprint? modelldoc

Orange / blue are more for the arctic flights, Check out here all possibilities. https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=557208691&sxsrf=AB5stBj_PmAeHhjoa1G5rgsGN2i0q2qwgw:1692129966149&q=aeroflot+Mi-8&tbm=isch&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi14q6su9-AAxXBjKQKHRWSD7IQ0pQJegQIDBAB&biw=1920&bih=930&dpr=1 modelldoc