Falklands War Vol.1 - Argentinian recon

[aro0]

Hi guys, in this history chapter on the British aircraft, that took part in various conflicts throughout the 20-th century, I would like to commemorate the 40-th anniversary of the war for Falkland Islands. A short but sharp conflict, in which both sides fought bravely, and which once again proved how crucial the control of the air space is for the victory. 

 

Starting with the Argentinian recon, real pain in the backside of the British fleet commanders:

 

Boeing B-707,  Revell kit:

 

 

 

Grumman S-2E Tracker, Revell kit:

 

 

 

SP-2H Neptune, Hasegawa kit:

 

 

 

 

 

[Smudge]

Some interesting 'Argies' that are not often seen modelled. 

[Val_Ukraine]

Very nice and interesting collection! 

[F-32]

Quality builds

[kiseca]

19 hours ago, Smudge said:

Some interesting 'Argies' that are not often seen modelled. 

 

I was thinking the same thing. I've read about that 707 in a couple of different accounts, but this is the first time I've seen any visual reference to it, whether photograph or model. Up until now, in my mind, that aircraft has always been only a blip on a radar screen. Now it's a real aircraft with numbers, a paintjob and people inside it!

 

Excellent subject choices, aro0!

[JohnT]

47 minutes ago, kiseca said:

 

I was thinking the same thing. I've read about that 707 in a couple of different accounts, but this is the first time I've seen any visual reference to it, whether photograph or model. Up until now, in my mind, that aircraft has always been only a blip on a radar screen. Now it's a real aircraft with numbers, a paintjob and people inside it!

 

Excellent subject choices, aro0!

I seem to recall a photo of the 707 taken from a Sea Harrier (?) escorting it off the premises before the British Gov said do it again and it gets shot down. 
 

Meantime reverting to the models what a lovely collection and a super theme. Always think the recon boys are pretty courageous given what they fly and how they can get roughly handled. 

[aro0]

33 minutes ago, JohnT said:

I seem to recall a photo of the 707 taken from a Sea Harrier (?) escorting it off the premises before the British Gov said do it again and it gets shot down. 
 

Meantime reverting to the models what a lovely collection and a super theme. Always think the recon boys are pretty courageous given what they fly and how they can get roughly handled. 

 

you mean this photo:

 

The SHAR was apparently piloted by Simon Hargreaves: https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-lieutenant-simon-hargreaves-25-from-bower-hinton-somerset-standing-109299935.html

 

And how it looked from the other side:

https://www.3040100.com.ar/la-task-force-317-descubierta/

 

I believe the TC-93 only did one recon mission, the others done by TC-91 and 92. 

 

(Only now I realised that there should be Argentinian marking and number on the top wing surfaces, at least the TC-91 had it. Well, what the heck.)

[JohnT]

22 minutes ago, aro0 said:

 

you mean this photo:

 

 

Thats the one - thanks.  It must have been a "moment" when they spotted the Sea Harrier at first and not knowing what it would do.  On the roundels  - dont worry - no one will notice -  Shhh

[TheyJammedKenny!]

These are great, especially the Neptune and the Stoof!  The 707 looks good, but is the wrong model, unfortunately.  Revell's depicts an early-model 707-120B, but the Argentinians were flying the longer fuselage 707-320B with the larger chord, longer-span, and multiple sweep trailing-edge wing.

[exdraken]

Very niceand rare!!

 

Wow, a Sea Harrier could intercept a 707!

Not that easy I guess giving little excess speed!

[aro0]

58 minutes ago, TheyJammedKenny! said:

These are great, especially the Neptune and the Stoof!  The 707 looks good, but is the wrong model, unfortunately.  Revell's depicts an early-model 707-120B, but the Argentinians were flying the longer fuselage 707-320B with the larger chord, longer-span, and multiple sweep trailing-edge wing.

Thanks for the info. I checked the kit - it's actually B-707/307C (link). I could not find any info on this version other than lot of pics, mainly of German machines so I don't know how this compared to the 320B but the lengths look pretty similar. 

[Wulfman]

Great collection , love the Neptune !

 

Wulfman

[TheyJammedKenny!]

Just beautiful builds!  The old Revell kit may be advertised as a -307C (which is the same as the -320B aside from having a cargo door, reinforced floor, and an extra hat-rack door added for passenger safety), but it actually represents the earlier version of the 707, which had a totally different wing and 8-foot shorter fuselage.  No need to dwell on this, though, and certainly do not wish to detract from your work, which is quite nice.

[Billy400]

Nice models. Usually discussions of the FW are around SHAR's and Skyhawks, Mirage, Daggers, Etendards etc. Nice to see the other aircraft involved. As mentioned above it took some skill to intercept alongside the 707 by the SHAR pilot.