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201902

Airco (DeHavilland) D.H. 9

Airco D.H. 9Airco (DeHavilland) D.H. 9

Company, Commercial Aviation Company

G-AUEU

Airco D.H. 9, Company, Commercial Aviation Company

1926 Albert Park, Adelaide.

DH9-091Drawing code:

G-AUEU was purchased from ADC Aircraft Ltd, and shipped to Australia for Horrie Miller. He converted it to a 2 passenger aircraft and used it for joy flights and charter work.

Airco D.H. 9CAirco (DeHavilland) D.H. 9

Company, Commercial Aviation Company

G-AUHT

Airco D.H. 9C, Company, Commercial Aviation Company

1928 Parafield, Adelaide, Australia.


Aircraft shown soon after it came into service with Horrie Miller's Commercial Aviation Co. Miller implied it was a rebuild of his earlier DH 9 G-AUEU, however it appears it may have been essentially a new DH 9C airframe imported from the UK.



After the 1928 Western Australian Centenary Air Race, Horrie Miller converted the aircraft back to a 3 passenger configuration and reinstalled the access ladder.

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G-AUHT 16

Airco D.H. 9C, Company, Commercial Aviation Company



Horrie Miller entered G-AUHT in the 1928 Western Australian Centenary Air Race (Sept 29 to Oct 7). He streamlined the aircraft by covering the two unused passenger openings. He won the rich handicap prize of £1000.

Company, Skyways Ltd

VH-UHT 22

Airco D.H. 9C, Company, Skyways Ltd



G-AUHT was re-registered as VH-UHT around 1930 inline with changes to the registration system. It is shown as it appeared during the 1936 South Australian Centennial Air Race (Dec 16 to Dec 18).

The aircraft didn't gain a winning place in the race. It was converted back to its original 3 passenger configuration after the race but was destroyed in a nonfatal accident at Kadina, SA, on May 15, 1937.

Alenia Aeronautica C-27 Spartan

C-27J SpartanAlenia Aeronautica C-27 Spartan

Royal Australian Air Force, 35 Squadron

A34-006

C-27J Spartan, Royal Australian Air Force, 35 Squadron

2018 Richmond AB, NSW.

C27J-041Drawing code:

A34-006 was given special tail markings to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of 35 Squadron. The unit was formed during WW2, in march 1942, and has retained its transport and supply role to the present day.

Armstrong Whitworth A.W.38 Whitley

Whitley Mk VIIArmstrong Whitworth A.W.38 Whitley

Royal Air Force, Coastal Command, 502 Squadron

BD569 YG-H

Whitley Mk VII, Royal Air Force, Coastal Command, 502 Squadron

1942 St Eval, Cornwell.

AWWHT011Drawing code:

501 Squadron became part of RAF Coastal Command in November 1938. They equipped with the Whitley in late 1940 and moved to St Eval in January 1942. YG-H is shown as it appeared in July 1942 when it was involved in the sinking of submarine U-751.



Avro Lancaster

Lancaster B.I / B Mk IAvro Lancaster


R5724 QR-F

Lancaster B.I / B Mk I, Royal Air Force, Coastal Command, 61 Squadron

1942 Syerston, Nottinghamshire. WW2 (Europe)

LANC1031Drawing code:

Lancaster R5724 was the first Bomber Command aircraft to sink a German submarine (July 1942). In a separate event, the heroic actions of the crew in bringing the severely damaged aircraft back from a mission (Sept 1942) saw them all awarded the DFM.

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress

Fortress IIA (B-17E)Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress

Royal Air Force, A&AEE

FK185 E

Fortress IIA (B-17E), Royal Air Force, A&AEE

1944 Boscombe Down, UK.

B17E-111Drawing code:

Experimental installation of the 40mm Vickers 'S' cannon to test the suitability of the arrangement for anti-shipping and anti-submarine use.

FK190

Fortress IIA (B-17E), Royal Air Force, A&AEE

1942 Boscombe Down, UK.


FK190 was used by the A&AEE to test the prototype submarine detection radar system developed by the British. This type of installation was known as 'stickleback' ASV and was used on Coastal Command B-24s and Wellingtons.


FK202 B

Fortress IIA (B-17E), Royal Air Force, Coastal Command, 59 Squadron

1943 Chivenor, UK. WW2 (Europe)


FK202 was with 59 Squadron from December 1942 until it transferred to 220 Squadron in August 1943. It is finished in typical Coastal Command camouflage.



B-17G FortressBoeing B-17 Flying Fortress

USAAF, 351 Bomb Group, 509 Bomb Squadron

44-8222 RQ-A

B-17G Fortress, USAAF, 351 Bomb Group, 509 Bomb Squadron

1944 Polebrook, UK. WW2 (Europe)

B17G-131Drawing code:

44-8222 was one of the B-17Gs configured with the H2X radar replacing the ball turret. These aircraft were used as pathfinders. This aircraft suffered damage during a raid to Politz, 7 October 1944, and made an emergency landing in Sweden.

SB-17G (B-17H)Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress

USAF, 1st Air Rescue Squadron

44-83575 ARS 1RS Flt C

SB-17G (B-17H), USAF, 1st Air Rescue Squadron

1951 Ramey AFB, Puerto Rico.


Around 130 B-17Gs were converted to the air-sea rescue variant. After conversion 44-83575 was operated by the 1st Air Rescue Squadron and allocated to C Flight based at Ramey Air Force Base, Puerto Rico.

VG-17G FortressBoeing B-17 Flying Fortress

USAF, 7360th Base Complement Squadron

44-8906

VG-17G Fortress, USAF, 7360th Base Complement Squadron

1948 Tulln, Austria.


Build as a B-17G-90-VE, 44-8906 was converted to a VIP transport at the end of WW2. It was based assigned to several units operating from USAF base at Tulln near Vienna.

MB-17G FortressBoeing B-17 Flying Fortress

USAF, Special Weapons Branch

43-39119

MB-17G Fortress, USAF, Special Weapons Branch

1945 Eglin, Florida. Testing


43-39119 was modified at Wright Field to serve as an air launch vehicle for the JB-2 Thunderbug guided missile. It is shown as it appeared during missile tests at Eglin Field in 1945 with a JB-2 missile under each wing.



Boeing B-29 Superfortress

TB-29 SuperfortressBoeing B-29 Superfortress

USAF, 9th Air Force

44-70102 84

TB-29 Superfortress, USAF, 9th Air Force

1950s USA. Training

B-29-161Drawing code:

Like a number of other ex-WW2 B-29s, 44-70102, was converted to a TB-29 in the early 1950s. It displays the distinctive red stripes applied to those aircraft flying in the 'target' role for fighter squadrons and US Army anti-aircraft units.

Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet series

EA-18G GrowlerBoeing F/A-18 Super Hornet series

Royal Australian Air Force,

A46-301 301

EA-18G Growler, Royal Australian Air Force,

2016 St Louis, USA.

FA18G031Drawing code:

A46-301 was the first Growler delivered to the RAAF. The handover occurred on 29 July 2015 at St Louis, USA. In early 2017 the first Growlers arrived in Australia. However A46-301 was retained in the USA, firstly for testing and later for RAAF training.


A46-306 (100 Anniversay)

EA-18G Growler, Royal Australian Air Force, 6 Squadron

2018 Amberley AB, QLD.

FA18G041Drawing code:

To mark the 100th Anniversay of the establishment of 6 Squadron, A36-306 was given a special scheme. The arrival of the EA-18G Growler saw the unit shift from its tradional training (primarily) role and become a frontline electronic warfare unit.



Boeing P-8 Poseidon

P-8A PoseidenBoeing P-8 Poseidon


A47-001

P-8A Poseiden, Royal Australian Air Force, 11 Squadron

2017 Edinburgh, SA.

P8A-011Drawing code:

A47-011 was the first P-8 Poseiden delivered to the RAAF. The type went into operation with 11 Squadron, replacing their P-3 Orions.

Boulton Paul Defiant

Defiant Mk IBoulton Paul Defiant

Royal Air Force, 151 Squadron

N3328 DZ-Z

Defiant Mk I, Royal Air Force, 151 Squadron

1941 Coltishall, UK. WW2 (Europe)

DEFNT051Drawing code:

151 Sqn converted to Defiant night-fighters in late 1940 and retained them until October 1941. As far as is known, N3328 was the only 151 Sqn Defiant to carry the striking 'shark mouht' artwork.


N1535 PS-A


1940 Kirton-in-Lindsey, UK. WW2 (Battle of Britain)


264 Squadron was reformed in late 1939 and became operational with the Defiant in March 1940. This aircraft was the mount of the squadron's CO, Sqn Ldr Philip Hunter, and carried the leader's pennant below the cockpit.

N1801 PS-Y (Coimbatore II)


1941 West Malling, UK. WW2 (Europe)


264 Squadron converted to the night-fighter role during the second half of 1940. PS-Y is shown late in its service, around the time the squadron began converting to the Defiant Mk II. It carries a shield on the nose and 4 victory markings.



Royal Air Force, 410 (RCAF) Squadron

V1110 RA-H

Defiant Mk I, Royal Air Force, 410 (RCAF) Squadron

1942 Drem, Scotland. WW2 (Europe)


410 Sqn formed in June 1941 and was equiped with the Defiant night-fighter. They operated from Drem from August 1941 until June 1942.

CAC (Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation) CA-16 Wirraway

WirrawayCAC (Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation) CA-16 Wirraway

Aircraft Manufacturer, Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation

A9-793/CA7-793

Wirraway, Aircraft Manufacturer, Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation

1950s CAC, Fishermans Bend.

WIRRA011Drawing code:

CAC (Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation) CA-28 Ceres

CeresCAC (Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation) CA-28 Ceres

Aircraft Manufacturer, Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation

VH-CEA

Ceres, Aircraft Manufacturer, Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation

1957 CAC, Fishermans Bend.

CERE-011Drawing code:

The first Ceres aircraft as it appreared on roll-out, December 1957

Company,

VH-SSF

Ceres, Company,

1990 Australia.


VH-SSF was painted as a Japanese fighter for a movie.



Company, Wanganui Aero Works LTD

ZK-BSQ

Ceres, Company, Wanganui Aero Works LTD

1967 New Zealand.


ZK-BSQ is shown as it appeared around 1967/1969

Consolidated B-24 Liberator

Liberator Model LB.30 (B-24A)Consolidated B-24 Liberator

Royal Air Force, The Atlantic Ferry Organisation (ATFERO)

AM918 G-AGDR

Liberator Model LB.30 (B-24A), Royal Air Force, The Atlantic Ferry Organisation (ATFERO)

1942 Prestwick.

B24A-031Drawing code:

AM918 arrived in the UK in May 1941 and was configured as a passenger transport for use transporting ferry crews from the UK to Canada. In January 1942 it was registered G-AGDR for a special flight to Cairo.

B-24J LiberatorConsolidated B-24 Liberator

USAAF, 460 Bomb Group, 763 Bomb Squadron

42-88763 F (Junior)

B-24J Liberator, USAAF, 460 Bomb Group, 763 Bomb Squadron

1944 Italy. WW2 (Europe)

B24J-061Drawing code:

42-88763 was shot down while on a mission against the Allach factory near Munich, 19 July 1944. The 25 missions marking have been shown on the nose, however the actual number applied is unknown .

C-87Consolidated B-24 Liberator

USAAF, Air Transport Command

41-24158 124158

C-87, USAAF, Air Transport Command

1943 USA.

B24C8711Drawing code:

41-24158 was the subject of a 1943 LIFE magazine article about the ATC route from the USA to India to ferry personnel to the theatre, and freight and parts for the 'over the Hump' supply route supporting the Fourteenth Air Force in China



Consolidated PB4Y Privateer

PB4Y-2 PrivateerConsolidated PB4Y Privateer

US Navy, Squadron 119: VPB-119

59403 W403

PB4Y-2 Privateer, US Navy, Squadron 119: VPB-119

1945 Clark Field, Philippines. WW2 (Pacific, South Pacific)

PB4Y2011Drawing code:

VPB-119 became operation in March 1945. From their base in Luzon, Philippines, they conducted combat patrols over the South China Sea. 59403 was assigned to VPB-119 in November 1944 when the unit was in training and stayed with the unit to the end of WW2.

US Navy, Squadron 871: VP-871

59970 CH 6

PB4Y-2 Privateer, US Navy, Squadron 871: VP-871

1952 NAS Atsugi, Japan. Korean War


VP-19 became a reserve unit in 1946 and, due to a USN restructure, was redesignated VP-871 in February 1950. In March it was put on active duty for the Korean War and converted to the PB4Y-2. 59970 was one of the unit's 12 aircraft.

RY-3 / Liberator C.IXConsolidated PB4Y Privateer

Royal Air Force, 231 Squadron, Transport Command

JT993 22, HK

RY-3 / Liberator C.IX, Royal Air Force, 231 Squadron, Transport Command

1945 San Diego. WW2 (Pacific)


A small number of Liberator C.IX (PB4Y-2 transport variant) were operated by the RAF from 1945 to 1946. During 1945, JT993 was used on the Pacific Service carrying personnel and freight on the route between San Diego and Sydney.

DeHavilland (Australia) DHA-3 Drover

DHA-3 Drover Mk.2DeHavilland (Australia) DHA-3 Drover

Company, Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section)/TAA

VH-DRC (Norman Bourke)

DHA-3 Drover Mk.2, Company, Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section)/TAA

1955 Charters Towers, Australia.

DHA3-041Drawing code:

VH-DRC was upgraded to Mk.2 status in 1954 while under contracted to the Flying Doctor Service of Australia (FDSA) and carried a mix of markings. The main FDSA title was in dark blue on VH-DRC, but on some other Drovers the title was red and blue.



VH-DRE (Eric Donaldson)

DHA-3 Drover Mk.2, Company, Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section)/TAA

1957 Queensland, Australia.


VH-DRE was upgraded to Mk.2 status in 1954 while under contracted to the Flying Doctor Service of Australia (FDSA). It illustrates the typical TAA/FDSA scheme of the period.

DHA-3 Drover Mk.3DeHavilland (Australia) DHA-3 Drover

Airline, Air Melanesiae

VP-PAP

DHA-3 Drover Mk.3, Airline, Air Melanesiae

1969 Vila, New Hebrides.


VP-PAP was built as a Mk.1 and underwent several modifications, with the final upgrade being to Mk.3B status (as shown) in early 1969. It was sold to Air Melanesiae and painted in their colour scheme.

Scale DrawingsDeHavilland (Australia) DHA-3 Drover

, Drover Series: Mk.1, Mk.1F, Mk.2, Mk.3A/B

Scale Drawings, , Drover Series: Mk.1, Mk.1F, Mk.2, Mk.3A/B

.

1315-100Drawing code:

Detailed scale drawings; includes all variants: Mk.1, Mk.1F, Mk.2, Mk.3, and Mk.3A/B. Artwork may be arranged to suit specific page layout.

Dornier Do 17

Do 17MDornier Do 17

Luftwaffe, Aufklärungsgruppe 123, 1.(F)/123

4U+FH

Do 17M, Luftwaffe, Aufklärungsgruppe 123, 1.(F)/123

1939 Germany.

DO17M011Drawing code:

The unit insignia was applied to the engine cowls on 1F./123. On the nose was a temporary nose art in chalk featuring Winston Churchill and Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain.



Douglas DC-4, C-54 series Skymaster

C-54QDouglas DC-4, C-54 series Skymaster

Civilian, Atlantic Warbirds

N44914 (56498)

C-54Q, Civilian, Atlantic Warbirds

1997 USA.

DC4Q-011Drawing code:

This aircraft served with the USN before being sold by MASDC (Davis-Monthan AFB) to civilian operators. In 1996 it was restored by Atlantic Warbirds in scheme of the Military Air Transport Service (MATS).See also drawing DC4Q-021

US Navy,

56498 498

C-54Q, US Navy,

1965 Guam.

DC4Q-021Drawing code:

Originally built as a C-54D, this aircraft was delivered in March 1945 and transferred to the USN. It was converted to a R5D-3 (later redesignated C-54Q) and is shown as it appeared in the mid 1960s when it assigned to NAS Agana, Guam.

Fiesler Fi 156 Storch

Fi 159 C-1Fiesler Fi 156 Storch

Luftwaffe, Aufklärungsgruppe 31: 3.(H)/31

5D+WL

Fi 159 C-1, Luftwaffe, Aufklärungsgruppe 31: 3.(H)/31

1941 Poland. WW2 (Europe)

F156041Drawing code:

This early model Storch was operated by the reconnasance unit Aufklärungsgruppe 31. It carries the units emblem, a lobster, on the cowl.

F1560411Drawing code:

Aircraft shown on the ground

This early model Storch was operated by the reconnasance unit Aufklärungsgruppe 31. It carries the units emblem, a lobster, on the cowl.



Fi 159 C-3/tropFiesler Fi 156 Storch

Luftwaffe,

WrNr 5837 DJ+PC

Fi 159 C-3/trop, Luftwaffe,

1944 Bavaria, Germany. WW2 (Europe)

FI156021Drawing code:

Ths was the personal transport aircraft of SS General Hauser and carried his insignia on the fin. The aircraft was a Fi 156 C-3/trop, and was subsiquently finished with RLM 79 Sandgelb upper surfaces.

Focke Wulf Fw 189 Uhu

Fw 189 A-1 UhuFocke Wulf Fw 189 Uhu


C2+EH

Fw 189 A-1 Uhu, Luftwaffe, Aufklärungsgruppe 41: 1.(H)/41

1942 Russian Front. WW2 (Russian Front)

FW189021Drawing code:

1.(H)/41 converted to the Fw 189 in April 1941. In mid 1942 the usit was based in the Vyazama-Gradina area (central sector of the Eastern Front).


C2+EK

Fw 189 A-1 Uhu, Luftwaffe, Aufklärungsgruppe 41: 2.(H)/41

1942 Ukraine. WW2 (Russian Front)


2.(H)/41 was deployed to the Eastern Front from mid-1941 until the end of 1942. It converted to the Fw 189 in early 1942.

Focke Wulf Fw 200 Condor

Fw 200 C-8 CondorFocke Wulf Fw 200 Condor

Luftwaffe, Kampfgeschwader 40 (KG40)

F8-BR

Fw 200 C-8 Condor, Luftwaffe, Kampfgeschwader 40 (KG40)

1945 . WW2 (Europe)


An overspray of a light-blue was applied over the sides of the wings and engines, and the leading edges of the wings to reduce the aircraft's visibility when performing its coastal patrol duties.



Grumman S-2 Tracker

S-2E TrackerGrumman S-2 Tracker

Royal Australian Navy, 816 Squadron (VS816)

N12-153597 842

S-2E Tracker, Royal Australian Navy, 816 Squadron (VS816)

1977 Nowra, NSW.

GS2E-011Drawing code:

'842' was one of only three S-2 Tracker from the RAN fleet to not be destroyed in a hanger fire at Nowra in 1976. It was the only Tracker of VS816 to be operational during the 1977 RIMPAC exercise and a 'scoreboard' tally was applied to the rudder.

Handley Page H.P.52 Hampden

Mk IHandley Page H.P.52 Hampden


AE436 PL-J

Mk I, Royal Air Force, 144 Squadron

1941 North Luffenham, UK. WW2 Scandinavia

HMPDN061Drawing code:

144 Sqn converted to the Hamden bomber in 1939 and its first WW2 combat mission occurred on 26 Sept 1939. AE436 is shown as it appeared in 1941 or early 1942, after the black underside colour was continued up the fuselage sides.

Hawker P.1129

P.1129Hawker P.1129

Royal Air Force,

P.1129, Royal Air Force,

1964 UK.

P1129011Drawing code:

Artwork showing the scheme that the P.1129 might have carried in RAF service around 1964. This specific scheme was intended for low-level nuclear strike aircraft. This P.1129 is shown carrying a nuclear bomb in a partly exposed position.



Hawker Tempest

Tempest Mk VHawker Tempest


NV724 JF-E

Tempest Mk V, Royal Air Force, 3 Squadron

1945 Copenhagen, Denmark. WW2 (Europe)

HTMP5031Drawing code:

Pierre Clostermann flew the Tempest with 274, 56 Sqn and 3 Squadron. During this time he shot down at least 12 enemy aircraft, with 6 shared and 2 probables. NV724 was his last Tempest and is shown as it appeared in June 1945.


Details of the victory tally and the temporary legend "Le Grand Charles", applied to NV724 when 122 Wing was in Copenhagen and Clostermann flew a solo display for King Christain X, on 23 June 1945.

1954 Copenhagen, Denmark. WW2 (Europe)


Pierre Clostermann flew the Tempest with 274, 56 Sqn and 3 Squadron. During this time he shot down at least 12 enemy aircraft, with 6 shared and 2 probables. NV724 was his last Tempest and is shown as it appeared in June 1945.

Tempest F 6Hawker Tempest


NX136 H

Tempest F 6, Royal Air Force, 213 Squadron

1950 Deversoir, Egypt. Israeli War of Independence


213 Squadron operated the Tempest F 6 from 1947 to 1950 from bases in Egypt and Africa. In August 1949 the Tempests in Egypt, previously in an aluminium finish, were repainted in a special 'Desert' scheme as they went in for service.



Junkers CL.I (J.10)

J.10 (civil conversion)Junkers CL.I (J.10)

Aircraft Manufacturer, Junkers

D78

J.10 (civil conversion), Aircraft Manufacturer, Junkers

1919 Dessau, Germany.

JUCL1061Drawing code:

After the end of the War Junkers modified a CL.I (CL.1806/18) in an attempt to cater for the civil market. This aircraft was used on service between Dessau and Weimar, giving it the distinction of being the first all metal aircraft in airline service.

Junkers J.I (J.4)

J.IJunkers J.I (J.4)

German Army Air Service, (unknown)

J.802/17

J.I, German Army Air Service, (unknown)

1918 .

JUJ4-061Drawing code:

J.802/17 illustrates one of the standard schemes applied to the J.I. The light green fuselage and upper surfaces were overpainted with a random pattern in a purple colour using a brush (or rag). The undersides were painted in the standard light blue.

Junkers Ju 87 Stuka

Ju 87 DJunkers Ju 87 Stuka

Luftwaffe, Sturzkampfgeschwader 2: 5./St. G 2

T6+HN

Ju 87 D, Luftwaffe, Sturzkampfgeschwader 2: 5./St. G 2

1942 Russia. WW2 (Russian Front)

Ju87D041Drawing code:

Ju 87 D-3 in markings typicial of this unit during 1942

Luftwaffe, Sturzkampfgeschwader 2: II./St. G 2

2290 T6+AC

Ju 87 D, Luftwaffe, Sturzkampfgeschwader 2: II./St. G 2


JU87D021Drawing code:

This was the aircraft flown by the unit commander Dr. Kupfer. It had been fitted with extra armour around the cockpit.



2491 T6-BC (Bärli)

Ju 87 D, Luftwaffe, Sturzkampfgeschwader 2: II./St. G 2


JU87D011Drawing code:

Ju 87 D-3 in markings typicial of this unit during 1942

Lockheed A-29 Hudson

Hudson Mk IIIALockheed A-29 Hudson


A16-241

Hudson Mk IIIA, Royal Australian Air Force, 2 Squadron

1943 . WW2 (Pacific, South Pacific)

LHUD3011Drawing code:

A16-241 is shown as it appeared in the first half of 1943. At this time the squadron was based at Hughes Airstrip in the Northern Territory and were engaged in reconnaissance, protection of convoys and anti-shipping/anti-submarine missions.

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

C-130HLockheed C-130 Hercules


A97-001

C-130H, Royal Australian Air Force, 36 Squadron

1984 Richmond. NSW.

C130H0411Drawing code:

A97-001 is shown in the early gloss camouflage worn by the RAAF C-130H fleet. They were delivered in this scheme in 1978, but many, including A97-001 required touching up to the paintwork within a few years. It is shown with the rear door down.

C-130JLockheed C-130 Hercules


A97-440 440

C-130J, Royal Australian Air Force, 37 Squadron

2016 Richmond, NSW.

C130J041Drawing code:

A97-440 is shown as it appeared around August 2016 after it had been upgraded with the Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure system (LAIC) in the USA. Up until late 2015 the aircraft had retained its light grey delivery scheme.



Lockheed P-3 Orion

AP-3C OrionLockheed P-3 Orion


A9-751

AP-3C Orion, Royal Australian Air Force, 10 Squadron

2017 Edinburgh, SA.

P3C-011Drawing code:

10 Squadron was the last RAAF squadron to operate the P-3 Orion.

Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter

F-35ALockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter

Royal Australian Air Force, USAF, 61st Fighter Squadron

A35-001

F-35A, Royal Australian Air Force, USAF, 61st Fighter Squadron

2018 Luke AFB, Arizona.

F35A-011Drawing code:

A35-001 was the RAAF's first F-35A. Delivered several years before the main RAAF order was built and it is retained in the USA for use in training of RAAF crews. The first operational F-35As arrived in Australia in late 2018.

McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom

Phantom FGR.2 (F-4M)McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom

Royal Air Force, 56 Squadrons

XV422 T

Phantom FGR.2 (F-4M), Royal Air Force, 56 Squadrons

1987 Wattisham, UK. Cold War

F-4M-051Drawing code:

XV422 as it appeared in 1987 when it carried a small 'Jag Killer' marking on the intake. This refers to a incident when an RAF Jaguar was accidentally shot down. The remaining markings were standard for 56 Squadron Phantoms in the 1980s/1990s.



Nieuport 28

28 C.1Nieuport 28

US Air Service, 94th Aero Squadron

N.6169 1

28 C.1, US Air Service, 94th Aero Squadron

1918 France. WW1

NI28-0231Drawing code:

Detail view showing the camouflage pattern on the upper surface of the bottom wing.

NI28-024Drawing code:

Underside of Rickenbacker's '1'

North American B-25 Mitchell

B-25J MitchellNorth American B-25 Mitchell

USAAF, 340th Bomb Group, 488th Bomb Squadron

43-27474 8R (Old Ironside III)

B-25J Mitchell, USAAF, 340th Bomb Group, 488th Bomb Squadron

1944 Corsica. WW2 (Italy)


'Old Ironside III' was one of several B-25J models in the 43-27### range allocated to the 488 the BS. Although delivered in a natural metal finish, the upper surfaces were soon camouflaged. The squadron insignia was applied to the nose.

USAAF, 345th Bomb Group, 498th Bomb Squadron

44-31214

B-25J Mitchell, USAAF, 345th Bomb Group, 498th Bomb Squadron

1945 Ie Shima, Okinawa. WW2 (Pacific, South Pacific)


The "Air Apache" gunships of the 345th Bomb Group had very colourful markings. The 498th Squadron was known as the "Green Falcons" and this inspired the artwork applied to the nose of their aircraft.



USSR Air Force (Voenno Vozdushgnyye Sily),

Unknown

B-25J Mitchell, USSR Air Force (Voenno Vozdushgnyye Sily),

1944 USSR.


A large number of B-25s were supplied to the USSR under the Lend Lease scheme. This aircraft (serial unknown) acted as leadship for a ferry flight of P-63 Kingcobras, circa early 1944. It carried an early version of the American applied USSR insignia.

Mitchell Mk.IIINorth American B-25 Mitchell

Royal Air Force, 320 (Dutch) Squadron

HD346 NO-V (Poteys 'V' II)

Mitchell Mk.III, Royal Air Force, 320 (Dutch) Squadron

1945 Melsbroek, Belgium. WW2, Europe


320 Squadron was formed in 1940 with personnel of the Royal Netherlands Naval Air Service and was equipped with the Mitchell from March 1943 until the end of the war. HD346 is shown in the winter of 1944/45, soon after it came on strength.

North American F-82 Twin Mustang

F-82E Twin MustangNorth American F-82 Twin Mustang

USAF, 27th Fighter Escort Group

46-297 FQ-297 (Ole 97)

F-82E Twin Mustang, USAF, 27th Fighter Escort Group

1948 Kearney AFB, Nebraska.

F82E-021Drawing code:

'Ole 97' was the aircraft allocated to Colonel Cy Wilson, the commander of the 27th Fighter Escort Group. The fin and wing bands include the colours of each of the Group's squadrons (522nd, 523rd, 534th).

USAF, 27th Fighter Wing, 523rd Fighter Squadron

46-268 FQ-268

F-82E Twin Mustang, USAF, 27th Fighter Wing, 523rd Fighter Squadron

1949 Bergstrom AFB, Texas.

F82E-011Drawing code:

The 27th Fighter Wing became part of the Stategic Air Command (SAC) in mid-1947 with the role of providing long-range escort for the SAC bombers. It was equiped with the F-82 from early 1948 until they were phased out by jet fighters during 1950.



F-82F Twin MustangNorth American F-82 Twin Mustang

USAF, 325th Fighter Group (AW), 319th Fighter (AW) Squadron

46-485 FQ-485 (Cumulus Woody)

F-82F Twin Mustang, USAF, 325th Fighter Group (AW), 319th Fighter (AW) Squadron

1949 Moses Lake AFB, Washington.

F82F-011Drawing code:

The 319th Fighter (All Weather)Squadron operated the F-82F in the nightfighter role from 1948 until 1950. The aircraft is shown as it appeared circa late 1949/early 1950. Like a number of other 319th F(AW)S aircraft, it carried artwork on the radar pod.

North American F-86 Sabre

F-86A SabreNorth American F-86 Sabre

Museum, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian

48-260

F-86A Sabre, Museum, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian

2018 Washington DC.

F86A-023Drawing code:

Top view profile of the F-86A-5-NA displayed at NASM, Washington. It carrys the scheme worn by 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing during the Korean War.

North American P-51 Mustang

P-51ANorth American P-51 Mustang

USAAF, 1st Air Commando Group

43-6151 (Barbie)

P-51A, USAAF, 1st Air Commando Group

1944 India. WW2 (Burma/India)


The 1st Air Commando Group was formed in 1944 to support ground commando units (Chindits) in the Burma theatre. It operated a mixed variety of aircraft including the P-51A. 43-6151 was flown by Maj. Robert Smith.

The 1st ACG was originally called the 5318th Provisional Air Unit, and was formed in India in late 1943. It was redesignated the 1st Air Commando Group on 25 March 1944.


43-6151 was flown by Maj. Robert Smith.




43-6151 was flown by Maj. Robert Smith.


Front view of 43-615. This aircraft was flown by Maj. Robert Smith.

P-51BNorth American P-51 Mustang

USAAF, 352nd Fighter Group, 328th Figher Squadron

42-106872 PE-T (bar) (Patty Anne II)

P-51B, USAAF, 352nd Fighter Group, 328th Figher Squadron

1944 Norfolk, UK. WW2 (Europe)

P51B-091Drawing code:

42-106872 was flown by the ace pilot John Thornell Jr and carried his nose art 'Patty Anne II". He flew this aircraft from around April 1944 until July 1944. He had a tally of 17.25 air victories and 2 aircraft destroyed on the ground.

The 352nd Fighter Group moved to England in July 1943 and were based at RAF Bodney, Norfolk. The 352nd Fighter Group converted from the P-47 to the P-51 in April 1944.


Top view of John Thornell Jr's aircraft, PE-T (bar)

USAAF, 357th Fighter Group, 363rd Fighter Squadron

43-24823 B6-S (Old Crow)

P-51B, USAAF, 357th Fighter Group, 363rd Fighter Squadron

1944 Leiston, UK. WW2 (Europe)


Bud Anderson finished the war with a tally of 16.25 victories. Between 1944 and 1945 he was allocated several P-51s and he named them all 'Old Crow'. 43-24823 was one of his early aircraft and is shown as it appeared on D-Day, June 1944.

Clarence E. 'Bud' Anderson, Jr, graduated from pilot training in September 1942 and was initially assigned to the 328th Fighter Group in the USA. When the 357th Fighter Group was established he was transferred and went with them to the UK.


Photo coverage of 43-24823 is fairly limited and it wasn't possible to conclusively to determine whether the legend 'Old Crow' was applied to the starbord side of the cowl. It has been assumed it was applied to the port side only.




Top view of 'Old Crow'

Photo coverage of 43-24823 is fairly limited it isn't possible to determin if the legend 'Old Crow' was applied to the starbord side of the cowl. It has been assumed it was applied to the port side only.


Front view of 'Old Crow'

Photo coverage of 43-24823 is fairly limited it isn't possible to determin if the legend 'Old Crow' was applied to the starbord side of the cowl. It has been assumed it was applied to the port side only.

USAAF, 4th Fighter Group, 336 Figher Squadron

43-6913 VF-T (Shangri-La)

P-51B, USAAF, 4th Fighter Group, 336 Figher Squadron

1944 Debden, UK. WW2 (Europe)


43-6913 was assigned to ace, Don Gentile. He finished the war with an official record of 19.83 aerial victories, 3 damaged and 6 ground kills. 43-6913 shows the final tally carried on his aircraft and is shown as it appeared on 13 April 1944.

USAAF, 51st Figher Group, 26th Fighter Squadron, 14 AF

42-106957 264

P-51B, USAAF, 51st Figher Group, 26th Fighter Squadron, 14 AF

1944 Kunming, China. WW2 (China)


The 26th Fighter Squadron HQ was based in Kunming, China during 1944/45. They were involved in a variety of missions, including supporting ground forces and attacking shipping in the Red River delta. 42-106957 is show fitted with rocket tubes, late 1944.

P-51CNorth American P-51 Mustang

Royal Air Force, 315 (Polish) Squadron

FB387 PK-G

P-51C, Royal Air Force, 315 (Polish) Squadron

1944 UK. WW2 (Europe)


FB387 was the last of three Mustang III (P-51C) flown by Polish ace, Sqn Ldr Eugeniusz Horbaczewski. It is shown as it appeared around July 1944. It carries a tally of 13.5 aircraft and 4 'buzz bomb' V1 victories, and 44 bombing missions.



USAAF, 52nd Fighter Group, 5th Fighter Squadron, 15th AF

42-103582 VF-Q

P-51C, USAAF, 52nd Fighter Group, 5th Fighter Squadron, 15th AF

1944 Italy. WW2 (Mediterranean)


The 5th FS was initially equipped with Spitfires in the UK. After participating in Operation Torch the 52nd Group remained in the Mediterranean theatre. They converted to the P-51 in April/May 1944. The yellow/black fuselage band was the Group marking.


Starboard side view of 42-103582. The 5th Fighter Squadron converted to the P-51 in April/May 1944. The yellow/black fuselage band was the Group marking.


Plan view of 42-103582. The yellow and black bands on the tailplane, wing tips and fuselage band were the Group's identification markings.

The yellow band on the wing roots was a theatre marking carried by all Allied fighters in the Mediterranean theatre at this time.


Front view of 42-103582

P-51D / F-51DNorth American P-51 Mustang

Italy: Aeronautica Militare, 2° Stormo

MM 4309 2-2#

P-51D / F-51D, Italy: Aeronautica Militare, 2° Stormo

1951 Italy.

P51D-281Drawing code:

On a routine flight from Vicenza on 7 August 1951, MM 4309 suffered engine problems and the pilot, Lt Tito, force landed on Lake Garda. The F-51D broke up on impact and he was killed. (Aircraft code number '2-21' is speculative)

USAAF, 355th Fighter Group, 354th Fighter Squadron

44-73156 WR-B (Wolverine)

P-51D / F-51D, USAAF, 355th Fighter Group, 354th Fighter Squadron

1946 Schweinfurt, Germany. Occupation of Germany

P51D-291Drawing code:

With the defeat of Germany in 1945 the Allies divided Germany into Occupation Zones. The 355 FG was part of the US Occupation Force and their aircraft carried the yellow and red rear fuselage occupation force identification marking.



Northrop Delta

Delta 1CNorthrop Delta

Spanish Air Force; Ejército del Aire,

43-17

Delta 1C, Spanish Air Force; Ejército del Aire,

1939 Spain.

NDELT061Drawing code:

In October 1939 the Delta was taken over by the Spanish Air Force (Ejército del Aire). There are no photos of the aircraft at this time, but the aircraft has been depicted in the markings typcial of the Spainish air force at this time.

Sepecat Jaguar

Jaguar GR.1Sepecat Jaguar


XX963 AL

Jaguar GR.1, Royal Air Force, 14 Squadron

1982 Brüggen, Germany.

JAG1-011Drawing code:

In 1975, 14 Squadron became the first German based unit to convert to the Jaguar. Jaguar XX963 was accidentally shot down by a Phantom of 92 Squadron while practicing intercepts. The pilot ejected safely.

Sopwith Camel

2F.1 "Ship's Camel"Sopwith Camel

Royal Naval Air Service,

N6605

2F.1 "Ship's Camel", Royal Naval Air Service,

1918 .

SCAML032Drawing code:

Dawson's aircraft as it would have appeared prior to the Todern mission. Many Ship's Camels in service had a notice applied under the cockpit that read "Pilots inspect your rudder and elevator connections"



N6823

2F.1 "Ship's Camel", Royal Naval Air Service,

1918 HMS Furious.

SCAML021Drawing code:

Aircraft flown by Lt N.E. Williams on the mission to bomb the German airship sheds at Tondern, 19 July 1918. For the mission the national markings were overpainted and a bomb rack fitted for carrying two 50 lb bombs.

SPAD XIII

XIII C1SPAD XIII

Museum, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian

(Smith IV)

XIII C1, Museum, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian

2018 Washington DC.

SPA13-053Drawing code:

Top view example of a SPAD XIII. This artwork is based on the example on display at the NASM, Washington.

Supermarine Spitfire

Spitfire Mk VbSupermarine Spitfire

Royal Air Force (Polish), 317 (Polish) Squadron

AD308 JH-T

Spitfire Mk Vb, Royal Air Force (Polish), 317 (Polish) Squadron

1941 Exeter, UK. WW2 (Europe)

SPI05121Drawing code:

AD308 was one of the first Spitfires receive by 317 Squadron. It was usually flown by Flg Off Marian Trzebiński, and was flown on occasions by Flt Sgt Stanisław Brzeski who finished the war as an ace.

Spitfire Mk IXSupermarine Spitfire

Royal Air Force (RAAF), 453 (RAAF) Squadron

MJ789 FU-B

Spitfire Mk IX, Royal Air Force (RAAF), 453 (RAAF) Squadron

1944 Detling, UK. WW2, D-Day


453 Squadron (RAAF) flew in support of D-Day operations during June 1944. On 11 June while on a mission over Normandy, F/Lt H L Smith was shot down by flak while flying FU-B. The remains of the aircraft was discovered and recovered in 2012.



Royal Norwegian Air Force (Luftforsvaret), 331 Skvadron

MB997 A-CP

Spitfire Mk IX, Royal Norwegian Air Force (Luftforsvaret), 331 Skvadron

1950 Værnes, Norway.


MB997 was one of the ex-RAF Spitfires that equipped the Norwegian Air Force in period immediately following WW2. This aircraft crashed in 1950 while practicing low flying. The aircraft remains were recovered in 2018.

Vickers Viscount

V.700D Series ViscountVickers Viscount

Airline, Alitalia

I-LIFE

V.700D Series Viscount, Airline, Alitalia

1963 Rome, Italy.

VV785-11Drawing code:

I-LIFE was delivered to Linee Aerre Italiane (LAI) in March 1957. When LAI and Alitalia underwent a corporate merger in October 1957, the LAI Viscount fleet was transferred to Alitalia. I-LIFE carried this Alitalia livery from around 1960 until 1964.

I-LIFE was a Viscount 785D model and first flew on 12 March 1957. It was delivered to LAI on 27 March 1957.

Airline, Türk Hava Yollari (Turkish Airlines)

TC-SEV

V.700D Series Viscount, Airline, Türk Hava Yollari (Turkish Airlines)

1959 Turkey.


In February 1959 TC-SEV was on a special flight to carry the the Turkish Prime Minister to London to sign a treaty over Cyprus when it crashed on approach to Gatwick. Although the Prime minister survived, 9 of the 16 passengers and the crew were killed.

TC-SEV was a Viscount 794D model and first flew on 16 July 1958. It was delivered to Türk Hava Yollari on 1 August 1958.

V.800 Series ViscountVickers Viscount

Airline, Continental Airlines

N240V (Los Angeles)

V.800 Series Viscount, Airline, Continental Airlines

1958 USA.


Continental Airlines introduced the Viscount into service in February 1958. The Viscount 810 series was called 'Viscount II' by Continental. The scheme depicted was carried by their fleet until 1962.

N240V was a Viscount 812 and was ordered by Continental Airlines. It first flew on 14 February 1958 and departed the UK on its ferry flight to the USA on 10 May 1958.



Vought F4U Corsair

FG-1D CorsairVought F4U Corsair

Royal New Zealand Air Force, 14 Squadron

NZ5617 17 (Verna)

FG-1D Corsair, Royal New Zealand Air Force, 14 Squadron

1947 Iwakuni, Japan. Occupation of Japan

VF4U1081Drawing code:

14 Squadron was part of New Zealand's contribution to the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) in Japan. NZ5617 was one of the unit's 24 FG-1D Corsairs. NZ5617 carried the name 'Verna' in yellow letters on the stbd side.

Goodyear Aircraft Corporation built F4U-1D were designated FG-1D

Royal New Zealand Air Force, 23 Squadron

NZ5469 469

F4U-1D Corsair, Royal New Zealand Air Force, 23 Squadron

1945 Espiritu Santo, New Britain. WW2, South Pacific

VF4U1071Drawing code:

NZ5469 was operated by 23 Squadron and carries the squadrons 'ghost' stencil under the cockpit. It is shown as it appeared during its ferry flight back to New Zealand at the end of the war.

Westland Wapiti

Wapiti Mk IIAWestland Wapiti

Indian Air Force, 1 Squadron, A Flight

K1290 Y

Wapiti Mk IIA, Indian Air Force, 1 Squadron, A Flight

1936 Peshawar.

WAP2-051Drawing code:

This was the first aircraft to come on strength with the newly formed Indian Air Force in April 1933. It was one of 4 aircraft making up A Flight of 1 Squadron. It is shown as it appeared when attached to 20 Squadron, RAF in 1936


This was the first aircraft to come on strength with the newly formed Indian Air Force in April 1933. It was one of 4 aircraft making up A Flight of 1 Squadron. It is shown as it appeared when attached to 20 Squadron, RAF in 1936


Underside of the port wing on K1290. The application of the serial number and roundels followed standard RAF specifications.




Underside of the starboard wing on K1290. The application of the serial number and roundels followed standard RAF specifications.


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