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Can anyone help? I have what I believe to be a rare and unique piece of history with accompanying documentation. It is a perspex cockpit panel from NA Mustang III - KH446, belonging to 64 Squadron RAF, the pilot was Robert C. Hamilton RAAF. This Mustang was one of 28 others that flew as escort...

The grey framed goggles are RAF Mk. VIII ( Stores ref, 22C/ 930) first issued in October 1943 and continued in use until the 1960s. Those produced during the war have a curved edge to the metal frame whereas those made after are flat.

Yes Terry, it is me! How goes?

Maybe this thread should really be in the modelling section, but here goes? Having had family members that worked for Handley Page, I have always wanted to build a Halifax kit, now at retirement age, I have the time! I have one question regarding the Revell Halifax Mk 1/11 GR11. I want to make...

Despite joining some time ago, this is my first post. I hope that someone can answer this question. RAF Mustang III’s were marked with white bands to wings, tailplane and fin/rudder to comply with VIII and IX USAAF orders of 20.12.43. The tailplane rudder stripes were ordered removed on...