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Spitfire Mk.IXc Yugoslav Air Force - something rather unusuall


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Spitfire Mk IXc, in Yugoslav Air force, one of 3 that was in use until the early 50's.

After the war, they have been overhauled and painted in Yugoslav colors that were similar in tone to Russian AMT-7 and AMT-11.

The kit is Eduards Weekend edition, Lift Here Decals (Serbian manufacturer of decals), paint MRP Paints.

 

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On ‎8‎/‎1‎/‎2020 at 3:35 AM, 28ZComeback said:

I love the simplicity of the scheme and the nice weathering. Would like to know about the operational histories of Yugoslav Spitfires. 

Here are some links where you can get some insight on use of the spitfires in Yugoslavia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No._352_Squadron_RAF

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_Fighter_Regiment_(Yugoslavia)

https://ww2aircraft.net/forum/threads/yugoslav-airmen-and-their-aircraft-in-world-war-2.20232/

 

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Crikey. That's really lovely. What makes it special, for me, is that the simplicity of the scheme and absence of insignia really highlight the quality of the build, finish and weathering. There's no room to hide; no room for making a bit of a mess of it and covering it up (like I always do). And you've nailed it!

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On ‎8‎/‎6‎/‎2020 at 11:33 AM, Pete in a shed said:

Do you know if any survived as museum exhibits?

Hi Pete,

Unfortunately, no Mk.IX survived as museum exhibits, but there is a beautiful example of a Mk.Vc in markings of the 342Sq RAF (Yugoslav).

 

16 hours ago, Newbie(kinda) said:

Crikey. That's really lovely. What makes it special, for me, is that the simplicity of the scheme and absence of insignia really highlight the quality of the build, finish and weathering.

I agree, this simple scheme brings out the lines of all the airplanes, not just the Spitfire. A lot of planes used this scheme in YAF, but I trie to avoid it when I can. Having a lot of kits on the shelf in blue and grey can be rather boring :)))

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