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GB #17 Jet age / Recon / Transport Question
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N4521U
Colonel
I need something for this build
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N4521U
Colonel
Okay then.....
I have found three squadrons that flew F6F-5P's ...............
VF-3 1945 CVG-3 USS Yorktown
VF-9 1945 CVG-9 USS Yorktown
VF-88 1945 CVG-88 USS Yorktown
Anyone got anything picture or detail wise for the location and shape of the camera window?
I have only found that there was a round window, port side only, just below and behind the wing flaps.
So all I have to do is drill a bl00dy hole in the fuselage and put a piece of glass in it.......
I have found three squadrons that flew F6F-5P's ...............
VF-3 1945 CVG-3 USS Yorktown
VF-9 1945 CVG-9 USS Yorktown
VF-88 1945 CVG-88 USS Yorktown
Anyone got anything picture or detail wise for the location and shape of the camera window?
I have only found that there was a round window, port side only, just below and behind the wing flaps.
So all I have to do is drill a bl00dy hole in the fuselage and put a piece of glass in it.......
am thinking of doing my Lysander and Bf 108 for this GB, what do you guys think ?
do they qualify ????
do they qualify ????
A4K
Brigadier General
Don't see why not Karl, go for it!
fubar57
General
I'm in camp right now Bill and if no one has responded by next Wednesday, I'll send you some photos and drawings.
Geo(no reindeer allowed in camp)
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N4521U
Colonel
Brilliant!
ccheese
Member In Perpetuity
If I participate, I have an O-1E "Bird-dog", by Guillows. Balsa/tissue..... of course....
Charles
Charles
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N4521U
Colonel
Never even considered a Bird Dog, duh!
Crimea_River
Marshal
Works for me Karl.
good stuff
thought the Lysander would be ok but was not sure about the 108 !
A4K
Brigadier General
Was a liaison aircraft, so shouldn't be a problem I reckon!
Crimea_River
Marshal
Agree. It fits within the intent of these support planes.
meatloaf109
1st Lieutenant
Used as "Executive" transport also.
Lucky13
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If my inspiration has returned by then (thanks to this with the bank card etc., it's been blown out the window! 
) I might try to do this one, if i can find a 1/48 F-4 Recon bird....
F-4-1-LO Lightning, Serial Number 41-2098, Tail 98
USAAF
5th AF
6th PRG
8th PRS
Pilot: Andrew W. Peterson, O-438657 (MIA/KIA) ND
MIA: September 14, 1942
Aircraft History
Constructors Number 222-5316. Shipped overseas to Australia. Assembled by CAC at Melbourne on September 2, 1942. Assigned to the 6th Photographic Reconnaissance Group, 8th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron.
On September 4, 1942 pilot Thomas ferried F4 41-2156 and Fred Hargesheimer piloted this aircraft from Melbourne to Stock Route Airfield near Townsville.
Wartime History
Took off at 6:00am from 14 Mile Drome (Schwimmer) a reconnaissance mission against north-east New Guinea and the Buna area.
8th Photo Squadron Diary Harlan H. Olsen, Monday - September 14, 1942
"Tragedy is certainly dogging our boys. Lt. Peterson departed at 0600 in 2098 for dawn patrol of northeast New Guinea, and nothing more was heard from him. After checking the airdromes, Major Polifka took off in search of him, but a general overcast at 5,000 feet made observation impossible. Pete is a swell person, one of the regular guys, and he will be sorely missed. These first missions are exceedingly difficult. The weather is always bad, and with no experience over the terrain, navigation is mostly by guess and by God. Best of luck Pete, we shall pray that you walk out."
This aircraft was officially condemned October 31, 1944. SOC Jan 9, 1945.
) I might try to do this one, if i can find a 1/48 F-4 Recon bird....F-4-1-LO Lightning, Serial Number 41-2098, Tail 98
USAAF
5th AF
6th PRG
8th PRS
Pilot: Andrew W. Peterson, O-438657 (MIA/KIA) ND
MIA: September 14, 1942
Aircraft History
Constructors Number 222-5316. Shipped overseas to Australia. Assembled by CAC at Melbourne on September 2, 1942. Assigned to the 6th Photographic Reconnaissance Group, 8th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron.
On September 4, 1942 pilot Thomas ferried F4 41-2156 and Fred Hargesheimer piloted this aircraft from Melbourne to Stock Route Airfield near Townsville.
Wartime History
Took off at 6:00am from 14 Mile Drome (Schwimmer) a reconnaissance mission against north-east New Guinea and the Buna area.
8th Photo Squadron Diary Harlan H. Olsen, Monday - September 14, 1942
"Tragedy is certainly dogging our boys. Lt. Peterson departed at 0600 in 2098 for dawn patrol of northeast New Guinea, and nothing more was heard from him. After checking the airdromes, Major Polifka took off in search of him, but a general overcast at 5,000 feet made observation impossible. Pete is a swell person, one of the regular guys, and he will be sorely missed. These first missions are exceedingly difficult. The weather is always bad, and with no experience over the terrain, navigation is mostly by guess and by God. Best of luck Pete, we shall pray that you walk out."
This aircraft was officially condemned October 31, 1944. SOC Jan 9, 1945.
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Benevolens Magister
Is this the earlier Lightning, with the 'slim' engine nacelles?
If so, grab the Academy 'Glacier Girl' or similar kit, and I have the recce noses from the Academy P-38J which could be adapted I think.
If so, grab the Academy 'Glacier Girl' or similar kit, and I have the recce noses from the Academy P-38J which could be adapted I think.
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meatloaf109
1st Lieutenant
Those Acadamy P-38's are nice kits!
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Benevolens Magister
Sure are - nice fit, no hassle with the tail booms, and look 'right'.
meatloaf109
1st Lieutenant
Yep, the one I built was bang-on. Great fitting, and the canopy pieces were clear and thin. Can't say enough good things about the early P-38 Acadamy!
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