14 OTU Codes

[Cliveb7gos]

hi i have just joined and was looking at a Hurricane built by Ratch ? It has been modelled as a Mk 2C serial MW341 and coded AM-A which is a 14 OTU code I am about to build one myself but having trawled through decal sheets cannot find the decals that RATCH used.The reason i'm modelling this aircraft is because my father served with 14 OTU from May 41 to June 45 first at Cottesmore then Market Harborough. Got a Hampden and a Hereford from that unit on the go as well and when finished will post them onto the forum if I can find the codes for the Hampden. Clive.

[iggie]

Welcome to the madhouse forum!

Ratch may well have made the serial and unit codes up from individual letters/numbers; they can be got from places like Hannants and other suppliers if no one does a sheet for the aircraft/units you are after

Hope you find what you need, and looking forward to seeing your work

[beany]

Hi Clive,

Welcome to the forum. Ratch is a mate and is also the boss over on the Airfix Tribute Forum so I've copied your query to him via a PM over there and asked him to get back to you here when he has a chance.

Cheers
Al.

[Ratch]

Hi Clive, I used 24” letters by E.D. Models, 8” serials from Carpena and other decals included with the kit by Cartograf. No. 14 Operational Training Unit, Husbands Bosworth (satellite airfield for Market Harborough), 28/7/43, codes were AM & VB. Hurricane IIc MW341 'AM-A' served with 1683 (Bomber) Defence Training Flight at Market Harborough before becoming a 'hack' for 14 OTU.