Thursday, November 20, 2014

Pre-production photos HA7727 P-51D Mustang "Passion Wagon".

Hobby Master 1/48 Air Power Series, HA7727, P-51D Mustang 413691 "Passion Wagon", Capt. Charles E "Chuck" Weaver 362nd FS, 357th FG, 1944.






Final product photos HA0208 SBD-1 VMB-1 USMC 1940.

Hobby Master 1/32 Premium Collection Air Power Series HA0208 SBD-1 BuNo. 1616, VMB-1, US Marine Corps, Quantico, 1940.

Originally activated as VB-6M the unit was re-designated VMB-1 in 1937. In late 1940 VMB-1 was the second Marine unit to receive the new Douglas SBD-1 Dauntless. Because mid-1940 was a relatively quiet period for the Marines VMB-1 its 19 SBD-1s were stationed at Quantico, Virginia learning the intricacies of the new aircraft and learning amphibious assault support tactics. 

On July 1, 1942 they were once again re-designated as VMSB-132. SBD-1 BuNo. 1616 at Chula Vista, California on August 10, 1942.







Blenheim Mk.I G-BPIV/L6739 engine and taxi runs.

Yesterday, 19 November 2014 Blenheim (Duxford) Ltd's Blenheim Mk.I reproduction GBPIV/L6739 underwent some engine runs and at 15:30 she taxied for the first time as the sun went down.

The Aviation Forum members Duxman and DCW were on hand with their cameras to capture the moment.



















http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?132789-Blenheim-taxies-at-Duxford
http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?128152-Duxford-Diary-2014/page68

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Pre-production photos Air Commander F-4F Luftwaffe JG71.

Pre-production photos of the Air Commander F-4F Luftwaffe JG71 Richthofen 37+03, 50th Anniversary 2009.













http://www.air-commander.net/f4/F-4F%20JG71/index.htm