N4521U
Colonel
Username: N4521U
First name: Bill
Category: Advanced
Manufacturer: Academy #2130
Model: Spitfire Mk. XIV
Scale: 1:72
Extras: Having decals printed, from meown artwork, just so colors are consistant.
Using a pilot from another kit, it will be in flight.
This build reflects the AC used in the destruction of the Me262 of Fw. Rudolf Hoffman 1945
TONY GAZE
Tony Gaze finished the war a double-Ace with 11 destroys and 3 shared, including an Me262 and Arado 234, 4 probables and one V1. He was the first Australian to destroy an enemy jet in combat and the first Australian to fly a jet in combat. He has the rare distinction of being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross three times (DFC with 2 bars) which only 48 people have received in its history.
After the war in 1948 Freddie March [The Earl of Richmond] opened the 'Goodwood' circuit with an event organised by the Junior Car Club of Great Britain. Freddie had acted upon Tony's suggestion of some two years before, that the perimeter tracks of RAF Westhampnett would make an ideal motor racing circuit. The track of the ex RAF Fighter Station, opened its gates on the 18th September 1948 to host Britain's very first post-war motor race meeting at a permanent venue with the young Stirling Moss taking out the 500cc race (Formula 3), while P. de F. C. Pycroft won the main race of the day.
In January 2006 Tony was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), in recognition of his outstanding achievements and service to the Commonwealth. His extraordinary life both as an Ace RAF Fighter Pilot in WWII, and later as a successful Grand Prix Racing Driver, indeed mark him as a most remarkable and outstanding Australian.
First name: Bill
Category: Advanced
Manufacturer: Academy #2130
Model: Spitfire Mk. XIV
Scale: 1:72
Extras: Having decals printed, from meown artwork, just so colors are consistant.
Using a pilot from another kit, it will be in flight.
This build reflects the AC used in the destruction of the Me262 of Fw. Rudolf Hoffman 1945
TONY GAZE
Tony Gaze finished the war a double-Ace with 11 destroys and 3 shared, including an Me262 and Arado 234, 4 probables and one V1. He was the first Australian to destroy an enemy jet in combat and the first Australian to fly a jet in combat. He has the rare distinction of being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross three times (DFC with 2 bars) which only 48 people have received in its history.
After the war in 1948 Freddie March [The Earl of Richmond] opened the 'Goodwood' circuit with an event organised by the Junior Car Club of Great Britain. Freddie had acted upon Tony's suggestion of some two years before, that the perimeter tracks of RAF Westhampnett would make an ideal motor racing circuit. The track of the ex RAF Fighter Station, opened its gates on the 18th September 1948 to host Britain's very first post-war motor race meeting at a permanent venue with the young Stirling Moss taking out the 500cc race (Formula 3), while P. de F. C. Pycroft won the main race of the day.
In January 2006 Tony was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), in recognition of his outstanding achievements and service to the Commonwealth. His extraordinary life both as an Ace RAF Fighter Pilot in WWII, and later as a successful Grand Prix Racing Driver, indeed mark him as a most remarkable and outstanding Australian.
Squadron Leader F.A.O. [Tony] Gaze, OAM, DFC and 2 Bars.
Tony passed away peacefully in the early hours of Monday morning the 29th July,
2013 at Geelong, Victoria. He was 93 years old.
Tony passed away peacefully in the early hours of Monday morning the 29th July,
2013 at Geelong, Victoria. He was 93 years old.
