Boulton Paul Defiant Shark mouth

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SirFrancis

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Feb 10, 2022
Hey guys,

Just building the Airfix 1/72 BPD. I'm doing the Night fighter scheme. I've noticed so much box art and decals and even the diecast models - many with the shark mouth. However I've being scouring the net for photos of original BPD and have not seen a single one with the sharks mouth. It looks ok but I draw the line at non-historical schemes. Any feedback on this guys? thanks in advance, cheers
 
A quick Google found this immediately. Sharkmouth Defiant target tower in US markings

BP Defiant in US service?

Wonderful wiki threw up an interesting fact when I was looking for something else. According to the faultless wiki the Boulton Paul Defiant was in service with the USAAF. This was a big surprise for me I am not sure there is a surprise emoticon big enough to cover this. I can only imagine...
ww2aircraft.net

And this nightfighter of 151 squadron

S03 Sharkmouth 1916-1945 Vol. 1 Page 47-960

boxartden.com
 
Well there you go! 151 squadron with Sharks mouth... spot on ... I'm still not sure whether I'll go with or without but now I know it was legit! thanks very much.
 
Yes I had no idea they were used by USAAF, you learn something everyday...
 
SirFrancis said:
Well there you go! 151 squadron with Sharks mouth... spot on ... I'm still not sure whether I'll go with or without but now I know it was legit! thanks very much.
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Just found that same photo with a caption that says the sharks mouth was 'thought to have been unique' to aircraft N3328 DZ-Z. Lucky the Airfix kit has markings for DZ-Z! The only other decals in the kit are for a day fighter 264 squadron. So since I've already painted it black, looks like I'll have to put the shark grin on if I want to be historically accurate! Decision made.... lol
 
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