rickshaw Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 When they cancelled the TSR.2 When the TSR.2 strike aircraft was cancelled in 1965, the RAF decided to purchase the F-111k as a substitute. 10 were ordered, with an option for a further 100. However, that order was also cancelled because of costs and uncertainity. This left the RAF hanging, with no replacement for the obsolescent Canberra medium bomber. Hawker-Siddeley however came to the rescue, proposing a cheaper version of the P.1125 strike fighter, based on Hunter aerodynamics and capable of supersonic flight. Hawker-Siddeley aviation sold the RAF their P.1125 strike fighter. Equipped with twin Avon engines and able to carry conventional and nuclear bombs, as well as self-defence Sidewinders, the P.1125 was put hurriedly into service to make up the short-fall created by the cancellation of the TSR.2. The Model The model is a combination of a 1/72 Mirage IV fuselage with 1/48 Hunter wings and tail. The decal(s) come from a set intended for the Buccaneer. It was pained with a hairy stick. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 That looks well plausible. Nicely done indeed. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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