Robert Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 (edited) My father-in-law, Doug , wanted to play his part in WWII but because he was in a reserved occupation as an electrician, he was classed as essential to the war effort. Towards the end of the war he was then able to sign up to the RAF and went to Canada for his training flying Tiger Moths, Ansons and Cessna Cranes. When he came back to England he was posted to RAF North Luffenham, 102 Flight Refresher School for conversion training to jets as pilots were needed for the Korean War, maybe. Fellow member on Britmodeller @Ghostbase , his father was also stationed there at the same time and he had photos of his father and Doug and also a picture of the Spitfire F.22 markings. With this information and a picture of the Vampire I was able to complete this part of Doug's life. Regards Robert Edited June 1, 2020 by Robert 32 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Lovely work! What kits & what scale please, its nice to see that info as if they are known difficult kits it makes your achievement even greater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Beautiful models, an awesome presentation and an outstanding remembrance. I'm very much impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 Oops the scale of the models are 1/72 and they are Airfix F.22 Spitfire and Special Hobby Vampire. The decals are from the spare box, Xtradecal, kit decals and home printed ones. Regards Robert 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 I really do like that. Fantastic models and presentation. A very fitting tribute indeed 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Lovely builds and conception, well done ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 Thank you for all you comments and likes. My wife has said that Doug always liked to make people smile and he is still doing it now. Regards Robert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Walter E Kurtz Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Thanks for directing me to your tribute Robert. Very impressive! The models are beautiful. This has given me some inspiration on how i'll do my uncle's tribute. Regards Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-21 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Very nicely displayed . 102 FRS also used Desborough airfield as a relief landing ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Very nice models and a fitting tribute to Doug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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