wellsprop Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 (edited) Hi all, This gives me a good idea for the use of my old Airfix aircraft... Squadron hacks... However, I don't know of many :/ So has anyone got any ideas? In particular I'd like to know if anyone has the book Blood Sweat and Valour about 41sqn as it lists all of the squadron hacks. Regards, Ben. Edited July 3, 2013 by wellsprop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test Graham Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 607 Sq had a series of Tiger Moths, Magisters, Masters and Harvards that were used as squadron hacks. I know the serials of these but only rarely any individual markings - if any were carried. The same appears to have been true of most squadrons, with the bomber units perhaps having Ansons and Oxfords. A concentrated browse through the Air Britain serial books will turn up many examples. Only half of these are Airfix kits, and even then the Harvards tend to be the "wrong" variant. There is an interesting (and possibility rich!) book out about 8th AF hacks, simply called Hacks, by Jacek Jackiewicz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 607 Sq had a series of Tiger Moths, Magisters, Masters and Harvards that were used as squadron hacks. I know the serials of these but only rarely any individual markings - if any were carried. The same appears to have been true of most squadrons, with the bomber units perhaps having Ansons and Oxfords. A concentrated browse through the Air Britain serial books will turn up many examples. Only half of these are Airfix kits, and even then the Harvards tend to be the "wrong" variant. There is an interesting (and possibility rich!) book out about 8th AF hacks, simply called Hacks, by Jacek Jackiewicz. Thanks I know very little about hacks, something interesting to model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justplanecrazy Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 To add real interest how about 3 Sqd RAAF, & 450 Sqds collection of 'captured' axis aircraft? They really went to town collecting all manner of German and Italian aircraft in the Middle East and Italy. Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 To add real interest how about 3 Sqd RAAF, & 450 Sqds collection of 'captured' axis aircraft? They really went to town collecting all manner of German and Italian aircraft in the Middle East and Italy. Nick I do like the idea of captured Nazi a/c in RAF colours. They look good for some odd reason I'm thinking of doing 41 sqn's Spitfire Mk V AA718. She was used as a hack for a while before transfer to the French Air Force in Jan '45. I like clapped out weary aircraft, they have character Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test Graham Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 The SAAF had a Mk.V converted to a 2-seater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 The SAAF had a Mk.V converted to a 2-seater. I have considered that, however the two seaty bit is just too tough :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpiomikey Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 USAF in Tunisia had a JU-87 with both american and british markings on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZKIWI Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 I think one of the bomber squadrons had a Comper Swift as a hack for a while , not sure of the colour scheme , or if it had roundels . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 Well I've been desperately searching for a hack Spitfire but they seem few and far between in the RAF world :/ Might have to get myself the book on 41 sqn haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Try "The Silver Spitfire," by Tom Neil, ISBN978-0-29786-813-2; he had a IX, stripped of paint, and there was IX MK329, the so-called JEJunior, of Johnny Johnson, which was a cobbled-together airframe, with no guns. Edgar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpiomikey Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 I head something about a spitfire that had had its upper fuel tank in front of the cockpit removed and a seat put in its place with a little windscreen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NPL Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Try "The Silver Spitfire," by Tom Neil, ISBN978-0-29786-813-2; he had a IX, stripped of paint, and there was IX MK329, the so-called JEJunior, of Johnny Johnson, which was a cobbled-together airframe, with no guns. Edgar Iliad Design 48007 (decals) has four silver Spitfires: IXc, UF&Q, MJ250, 601 Sqdn, Italy 1943 IXc, EP&A, USAAF [E.P. Allen] Vc, SH&W, A58-137, RAAF, Pearce Feb 1945 LF 16e, HT&D, TE395, 601 sqdn, 1950 The double seater: A profile can be found on the back Matuziak's Vb book (Mushroom). It is ES 127 KJ-1, 4 Sqdn SAAF, Catania, Sicily, 1944, desert scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpiomikey Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Thanks NPL. Found this. Image Source: The Spitfire in SAAF Service by Steven McLean Alot of sources refer to it as a trainer, but other sources refer to it as having no controls in the front, just a seat. Also seen it refered to as a Mk.Vc and a Mk.IX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted July 4, 2013 Author Share Posted July 4, 2013 Ah hah! Thats the kind of info and images ive been chasing for a few days! The mk V looks rather interesting. Thanks all, half my lessons have been cancelled due to teachers being out so ill have a look through the library as well as the internet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted July 4, 2013 Author Share Posted July 4, 2013 Hm, mostly looking at Johnny Johnson's JEJ JR looks like an interesting bird to model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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