I already had this one part started and Tom mentioned a PR Mossie for Telford would be nice so I thought that was sufficient excuse to get it finished.
Here is the current state of play:
I'm not too sure what the connection is between this Mossie/540 Sqn and Coastal Command, so would someone please enlighten me.
cheers
Al.
Tamiya 1/48 Mosquito PR Mk.IV for Telford 2012
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Re: Tamiya 1/48 Mosquito PR Mk.IV for Telford 2012
With pleasue Al . During World War 2 all photo-recon activities were organised under the umbrella of Coastal Command as they were the best suited to the task. Mostly because of the links they had with the Admiralty and the rest of the RAF. Pretty much no one else was trusted to do the job without service bias
No. 540 Squadron was formed in 1942 and operated to 1946 with the Mosquito IV with them from Oct '42 till Aug '43.
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No. 540 Squadron was formed in 1942 and operated to 1946 with the Mosquito IV with them from Oct '42 till Aug '43.
Regards
Tom
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2016 A:B = 29:11
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Colour me enlightened ; cheers Tom.
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Re: Tamiya 1/48 Mosquito PR Mk.IV for Telford 2012
Progress pictures from this evening:
The eagle-eyed will spot the damaged /missing section of the seat belt decal - I may touch it in with paint if time permits.
Dry fit of fuselage and wings - not the best at the moment so a bit more work inside required.
Overall colour is Xtracrylix PRU Blue.
Cheers
Al.
The eagle-eyed will spot the damaged /missing section of the seat belt decal - I may touch it in with paint if time permits.
Dry fit of fuselage and wings - not the best at the moment so a bit more work inside required.
Overall colour is Xtracrylix PRU Blue.
Cheers
Al.
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Re: Tamiya 1/48 Mosquito PR Mk.IV for Telford 2012
Looking very nice Al. There can't be many
cockpits as detailed as that in 1/48 are there?
It's going to look great this one.
Pete.
cockpits as detailed as that in 1/48 are there?
It's going to look great this one.
Pete.
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Re: Tamiya 1/48 Mosquito PR Mk.IV for Telford 2012
Thats looking Ace Al ! The Mossie has one of those shapes that suits PRU Blue so well.
Regards
Tom
Regards
Tom
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We'll call him Dinghy Watts...... - Paul Bradley
2016 A:B = 29:11
2015 A:B = 38:14
2014 A:B = 25:9
2013 A:B = 20:17
2012 A:B = I didn't keep score
2011 A:B = 39:11
2010 A:B = 51:10
Coastal Command SIG Leader 2012 - 2016
We'll call him Dinghy Watts...... - Paul Bradley
2016 A:B = 29:11
2015 A:B = 38:14
2014 A:B = 25:9
2013 A:B = 20:17
2012 A:B = I didn't keep score
2011 A:B = 39:11
2010 A:B = 51:10