Adelaide Model Expo (2008)

[Heinz]

Great stuff Wayne

 

[Wildcat]

Thanks for that mate! Must have had guts, those crew! In the RAF, in Britain, they were relegated to target towing duties, being seen as inadequate for their primary role! I'm not sure, as it's not an aircraft I have bothered to research much, but I think the FAA used some on target duties and for training also. I've also seen at least one photograph of a Vengeance in service with the USAAF, possibly 8th AF, in the UK during WW2. Must chedk out more details on that, as it's a strange one to have with an operational Air Force in Europe!

Don't forget the RAF. They were used quite extensively in Burma with (off the top of my head) 45, 82, 84 and 110 squadrons. Not to mention No 7squadron Indian AF. They were deemed unsuitable for Europe because of the need for strong fighter cover, whereas in Burma and New Guinea the Allies pretty much had air superiority when the Vengeance was in use there. AFAIK no Vengeance was ever lost to enemy aircraft.

 

[Airframes]

Ah! Of course, I'd forgotten about the use in Burma etc. I guess that they would have performed well there, with the threat of interception being less than in the heavily defended skies over Europe. I'm afraid anything outside of the ETO is not my strong point, when it comes to aviation! Thanks again mate!
Terry.

 

[Wildcat]

No worries mate

 

[Wayne Little]

Your Vengeance looks more accurate Andy.....

another one for you mate....

 

[Wurger]

Great !!!

 

[109ROAMING]

Think Wirraways look best in RAAF schemes

Nice!

 

[Airframes]

Very neat!

 

[Catch22]

Very nice!

 

[Gnomey]

Cool stuff!

 

[Wildcat]

Very cool, thanks Wayne!

 

[Wayne Little]

next up Spitfire Mk.IX

 

[Wurger]

 

[Wildcat]

 

[109ROAMING]

Nice!

 

[Catch22]

Neat!

 

[Gnomey]

8)

 

[Lucky13]

Great models and pics buddy!

 

[Airframes]

Very neat! What scale, High Alt Flight or FRIX?

 

[Wayne Little]

1/72 Terry, can't answer your second request though....

....next Academy Helldiver!