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Using the Airfix 1/72 TSR-2 kit, and a few extra bits. In a parallel universe far away the TSR-2 was developed to it's full potential, serving the RAF from 1970 thru to 1995. The TSR-2 title was dropped by BAC in favour of the name Eagle. However as the initials imply, the aircraft was issued to Tactical RAF Squadrons in Germany, and to Strategic Squadrons in England. The models carried slightly different operational equipment, and crews trained with two disparate OCUs. Tactical aircraft were equipped with laser ranging and targeting gear, and armed with conventional weaponry. They also carried wingtip Sidewinders for self defence. In respect of the different role there aircraft were unofficially know as Buzzards by their crews. Strategic aircraft were Nuclear armed, with a refuelling probe in the nose, and secure satellite communications. In a bid of rivalry these aircraft were know a Venomous to their crews. Other developments for the Eagle include a heavy duty field arrestor, and winch-in reconnaissance package that replaces the bomb-bay. Naturally each role had its own flavour of cameras and sensors. Enough to whet your whistles for now - I'm still working on the story of this particular aircraft. For now a view of my completed prototype model from 2007:
