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  1. Hello everybody … I am finishing builds that were started in 2022 before my health took a turn for the worse. I am presenting three spitfire’s today. The first will be a Mk.Vb in the Markings of USN VCS-7 Spotting aircraft from Operation overlord on June 6th. Sadly I lost the landing gear and had to build this one in flight. I used a spare set of flying gear from the Airfix Mk.Vc that I had left over. My first such build in almost 40 years. Please feel free to post comments or ask questions. Dennis
  2. OPERATION 'OVERLORD' Volume 2 - USAAF 8th and 9th Air Forces Book by AIRfile D-Day 6th June 1944, the start of the greatest amphibious operation in living memory; to retake Europe and regain control from the Axis powers. Operation Overlord in many ways pertains to the massive amphibious operations, involving warships, AFV's and the ground forces involved in the D-Day invasion of Europe; however, the air forces of these countries were also heavily involved and the United States Army Air Force provided a massive contribution of those air assets. June 2014 will be the 70th anniversary of this great operation and there are bound to be various group builds; themes, and individual interests to build aircraft represented during that period. This volume, along with Volume 1, should be a very useful companion to aid the research of the markings and colours, and the planning, to build a model of an American aircraft at D-Day or the weeks following. The Book This is volume 2, of a two part set (Volume 1 being the RAF & Commonwealth air forces) covering the aircraft types and their markings which were used by the United States Army Air Force (USAAF) based in Britain for D-Day, and subsequently in Europe, in the summer of 1944. The book softbound, A4 format, with 70 pages and is profusely illustrated with colour images, in profile and plan, of the U.S.aircraft taking part up to, during and beyond D-Day. There are 143 images, including 25 full four-view images of specific aircraft. The book starts with a comprehensive narrative about the assembling and deployment of the USAAF's Eight (Strategic) and Ninth (Tactical) air forces for D-Day and the weeks following. The main layout of the book is a series of pages displaying up to four aircraft in side profile; with each image having a description detailing the aircraft, type, Squadron, base and date this colour scheme was used. Additional notes are set below the description and provide information to identify certain differences from the standard marking scheme etc. Some pages are dedicated to a single aircraft. These show a four-sided view of the aircraft, along with the description and historical notes. These layouts can be especially useful for the modeller as they depict an all round view of the colours and markings for that particular aircraft. The book covers all aspects of the US Army Air Forces assets, including fighters, recce, PR and bombers. In some cases, the nose art of a particular aircraft is also included alongside the aircraft profile. The USAAF could, and sometimes did, deploy up to 2,000 four-engine bombers on a single mission, to multiple targets. The various aircraft squadrons and bomber groups could be identified by the colourful tail markings which adorned these aircraft. An illustration of the 8th Air Force Bombardment Group is shown below as an example. The wonderful illustrations throughout this book are interspersed with facts and listings, as shown in the example below. The list shows the breakdown of the VIIIth fighter command of the Eighth Air Force. The identification of a fighter escort group became very important during long range escort operations; as such, bright colours were used to mark the various group aircraft. Conclusion This is a superb follow up to the first volume AIRfile continue to produce informative and colourful publications for the modeller. The illustrations in this book are expertly produced by Peter Scott and should be of great help and importance for the modeller who may be looking to research the markings and colours of USAAF aircraft at the time of D-Day and the weeks following. This book is literally packed with illustrations of the United States Army Air Force aircraft, in their various and often colourful schemes and markings. I am sure it will become an essential reference for aircraft modellers wishing to build a kit of an aircraft during the period surrounding D-Day. Highly recommended. Review sample courtesy of Buy it Now Kindly mention Britmodeller.com to the supplier when making enquiries or orders
  3. OPERATION 'OVERLORD' Volume 1 - RAF & Commonwealth Air Forces Book by AIRfile D-Day 6th June 1944, the start of the greatest amphibious operation in living memory to retake Europe from the Axis powers. When we think of D-Day our focus usually leans towards warships, armoured fighting vehicles and the soldiers and sailors, of Britain, the Commonwealth and the United States which took part in this massive undertaking; however, the air forces of these countries were also heavily involved and were just as much in the thick of it. This time next year will be the 70th anniversary of this great event and there are bound to be various group builds; themes, and individual interests to build models of aircraft of that period. This volume, and a subsequent one covering the United States air forces, should be a very useful companion in the researching of markings and colours and the planning to build a model of an aircraft at D-Day or the weeks following. The Book This book is the first of a two volume set, covering the aircraft types and their markings which were used by the RAF and Commonwealth air forces of the period from June to September 1944. Volume 2 covers aircraft of the USAAF's 8th & 9th Air Forces. The book is of A4 format, softbound with 70 pages, and is profusely illustrated with colour images, in profile and plan, of the allied aircraft taking part. There are no less than 153 images, including 25 full four-view images of specific aircraft. Many of the pages depict a series of up to four aircraft in side profile; with each image having a description detailing the aircraft, type, Squadron, base and date this colour scheme was used. Below each description is a précis of historical interest or information to identify certain differences from the standard marking scheme etc. One of the many interesting profiles to be found in the book (not illustrated here) is that of a Spitfire Mk.V which was allocated to the US Navy; based at Lee on Solent and attached to VCS-7 USN. Some pages are dedicated to a single aircraft. These show a four-sided view of the aircraft, along with the description and historical notes. These layouts can be especially useful for the modeller as they depict an all round view of the colours and markings for that particular aircraft. The book covers all aspects of the British and Commonwealth aircraft utilised, including fighters, recce, PR and bombers. In some cases, the nose art of a particular aircraft is included alongside the aircraft profile. Aircraft in Commonwealth colours and markings are also depicted, including Canadian, Australian and New Zealand. Additional examples are of aircraft from squadrons made up of aircrew from the occupied territories such as Norway, Holland, Czechoslovakia, Poland and the Free French. The book is not only full of aircraft profiles though, it also has pages of reference data. An example is the list below of the RAF squadrons available on D-Day. The list depicts those squadrons by their TAF and Wing and includes which aircraft types the squadrons were operating at that time. It is not just the combat aircraft which are illustrated in this fine book but reference is also made to the glider units; as well as some Fleet Air Arm units such as Swordfish and Sea Hurricanes. A useful inclusion in this volume is a supplement, depicting Luftwaffe aircraft deployed in Europe during this period. Continuing in the same format as the allied forces layouts, these page show profiles of German aircraft, and are described with type, serial, Jager and, where known, the pilot. Conclusion AIRfile continue to produce informative and colourful publications for the modeller and this, their fifth production compiled by Neil Robinson, looks to be just as good as their previous editions. The full colour images have been produced with expertise from John Freeman. The illustrations should be of great help and importance for the modeller who may be looking to enhance their builds; plus the narrative which is supplied with each illustration helps to understand the historical reasoning behind the aircraft and its markings at that period of time. This book is literally packed with illustrations of allied aircraft, in various colour schemes and markings and I am sure it will become an essential reference for aircraft modellers, of all scales, wishing to build a kit of an aircraft during the D-Day and following weeks period. Highly recommended. Review sample courtesy of Buy it Now Kindly mention Britmodeller.com to the supplier when making enquiries or orders
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