article P-40N Warhawk of the 45th Fighter Squadron at Nanumea (1943)The Unusual Pacific Island CamouflageDuring World War II, aircraft of the United States Army Air Forces operated in some of the most diverse and demanding environments on the …
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article F6-F Hellcat Air Group 16 – USS Lexington (CV16) – 1942-1945Rare photographic material from the pilots of Air Group 16 gives us the opportunity to see the F6F Hellcatnot just as a successful World …
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article P-51C Mustang North American ReconstructionROCAF – Texas – 1948The P-51C Mustang is one of the early versions of the legendary Mustang, before the bubble canopy D/K version. It was built by North American Aviation …
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article A-7E Corsair II VA-37 “Bulls” – Gulf War Desert Camouflage Modeling GuideRecreating a Rare Transitional Scheme from 1989–1990The first time I encountered this specific Vought A-7E Corsair II was through the book A-7E Corsair …
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B-25 .PBJ-1 Mitchell: The US Navy and Marines’ Bomber in the Pacific (WWII Naval B-25 Guide)
article B-25 PBJ-1 Mitchell: The US Navy and Marines’ Bomber in the Pacific (WWII Naval B-25 Guide)IntroductionThe North American B-25 Mitchell is one of the most iconic twin-engine bombers of World War II. While it …
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article F-35C VX-9 “Vampires” BuNo 168842 – The Mirror-Coated Stealth Fighter A New Chapter in Stealth CamouflageThe F-35C BuNo 168842 assigned to VX-9 “Vampires” has stunned spotters and analysts alike with its unusual mirror-like reflective finish. …
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article Captured Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden – US Markings, Clark Field ’45A rare Japanese interceptor in American hands – history, specs, and how to model itHistorical Background – From Imperial Navy to the USAAFThe Mitsubishi J2M3 …
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WWII U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Deck – Support Equipment FS Guide part-2
article U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers WWII – Flight Deck & Support EquipmentHistorical ContextDuring WWII, U.S. aircraft carriers featured wooden decks, often made of teak or Douglas fir. These decks were coated with dark blue-gray stains to …
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article Republic F-84F Thunderstreak – HAF 340 Squadron | Italeri 1/48 Historical Background – F-84F in Hellenic Air Force ServiceThe Republic F-84F Thunderstreak played a critical role in the modernization of the Hellenic Air Force (HAF) …
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article AU-1 Corsair NAS North Island (1956)Historical ContextOn January 19, 1956, at Naval Air Station North Island, California, a rare appearance of the AU-1 Corsair was photographed wearing a new Navy paint scheme. This aircraft …