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Final product photos, HA8306, Spitfire Mk.IXb "VF-L" RAF No.322 Sqn.

Hobby Master 1/48 Air Power Series, HA8306, Spitfire Mk.IXb "VL-F" MK320, RAF No.322 (Dutch) Sqn.,1944.

As Dutch personnel escaped the German occupation they were assigned to the RAF No. 167 Squadron. As the personnel numbers grew it was decided to create a Dutch Squadron so on June 12, 1943 No. 167 Squadron was re-designated No. 322.

Originally equipped with Spitfire V’s the 322nd was re-equipped with Spitfire XIV’s for tactical support roles but then their role 
changed to destroying the dreaded V1s. Next the 322 received Spitfire IXs to perform ground attack roles. The 322 only flew the IXs from September 1944 until November 1944.

Pre-production photos, HA8208, F4U-1D Corsair White 530, Okinawa.

Hobby Master 1/48 Air Power Series, HA8208, F4U-1D Corsair White 530 of VMF-312, Okinawa, April, June 1945.

Pre-production photos, HA3817, F-16A Netz 107 116th Sqn. Israeli Air force.

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series, HA3817, F-16A Netz 107 116th Sqn. "Flying Wing" Israeli Air Force.

Pre-production photos, HA2417, MiG-15bis Captain N.V. Sutyagin.

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series, HA2417, MiG-15bis 121032 of Captain N.V. Sutyagin, 17th IAP Tatung-kao, June 1951 to Jan 1952.

Photos Falcon Models Canadian Armed Forces CT-133 (T-33) Silver Star

Falcon Models 1/72 scale FA722018, Canadian Armed Forces CT-133 (T-33) Silver Star 439 ("Sabre-Toothed Tiger") Combat Support Squadron, 3 Wing Bagotville, Quebec. May 2013 release.

Photos Falcon Models USN "Blue Angels" F11F-1 Tiger

Falcon Models 1/72 scale FA 728002, US Navy "Blue Angels" F11F-1 Tiger 141872, #1 Aircraft 1960. May 2013 release.

Photos Falcon Models Mirage F1CT Normandie-Nieman

Falcon Models 1/72 scale Armee de L'air Dassault Mirage F1CT Retirement EC 2/30 Normandie-Nieman. Special livery to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the end of WWII, the retirement of EC 2/30 and the French Normandie-Niemen squadron participation in the Russian Theater of Operations. May 2013 release.

Thankfully this release does incorporate new main landing gear that better represents what the gear of the Mirage F1 actually looks like. More close ups of the new gear would be appreciated before a final opinion is formed. Lets hope Falcon Models make these new gear units available to purchasers of the previous releases if they're acceptable.

Photos Falcon Models Kfir C7 No. 535 Israeli Air Force

First photos of the 1/72 scale Falcon Models Kfir C7, No. 535 Israeli Air Force, FA729001. This model was scheduled for a may 2013 release. 

This does look to be a good release if the colours can be reviewed and there is more attention to detail in fit and finish. The nose gear seems more to scale than their Mirage III and the intakes are a great improvement.

It should be noted that this is a new tooling. The Mirage III and Kfir fuselages differ since they use completely different engines and Kfir has a dog tooth leading edge on the wings.

Corgi AA34605 1/32 scale Mosquito FB.VI "The Black Rufe" pics.

Pics and comments have been posted on the Corgi Facebook Page for the 1/32 scale Mosquito FB.VI "The Black Rufe".

AA34605 De Havilland Mosquito FBVI, NS850 ‘The Black Rufe’, 418 City of Edmonton Sqn RCAF, June 1944

One of the most potent versions of the famous De Havilland Mosquito the FBVI matched the high speed bombing capability of the early glass nosed bomber variants with the cannon and machine gun punch of the fighters, creating a fast and efficient fighter bomber. 

Operating across Europe and the Far East the Mosquito came to be highly respected by its adversaries. One operator was 418 Squadron RCAF, the highest scoring squadron of all the Canadian units flying with the RAF. Flying long range intruder and ranger sorties over occupied Europe, by day and by night, the squadron often intercepting transport and training aircraft deep over enemy controlled territory.

Despite the Mosquitos not carrying any radar, the squadron still achieved a number of victories by night, showing a high level of skill and determination amongst its crews.

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Corgi AA35312 B-25 Ruptured Duck lands at Corgi.

A picture of of the upcoming Corgi B-25 "Ruptured Duck", AA35312, has been posted on Facebook. 

Just landed. AA35312 North American B-25 Mitchell 40-2261, 'Ruptured Duck’, Doolittle Raid 1942.

Due out in early July 2013

Pre-production photos, HA1421, A-4E Skyhawk "Top Gun".

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series, HA1421, A-4E Skyhawk "Top Gun" No.55, BuNo. 151095 of Lt. "Mick" Michell. 

Pre-production photos, HA1059, F-104DJ Starfighter ACM Meet 1983.

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series, HA1059, F-104DJ Starfighter "36-5017, 207 Hikotai. ACM Meet 1983.

Final product photos, HA3708, F-101F Voodoo, Texas ANG.

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series, HA3708, F-101F Voodoo "80276", Texas ANG "1978/80 William Tell Champions".

In 1957 the 111th FIS was re-assigned from the 136th FIG to the 147th FIG as their group flying squadron. On January 1, 1970 the 111th FIS became the 111th Combat Crew Training Squadron with duties as the ANG’s Replacement Training Unit for the TF/F-102A and in May 1971 the RTU for the F-101B/F. 

In January 1975 the F-102s were retired followed by the F-101s in 1982 when replaced by the F-4C. The aircraft wears the markings of the winner of William Tell 1978 and 1980.