Rob Bracken lived about 5 blocks away from anf I had the chance to see part of his photo collection it was fantastic , his knowledge about the different birds was IMHO umparalled , I never got to see the remainder of his pics as he passed away, NTW did they have Vol 1of his book
Sorry if this has been asked before (got alot of catching up to do now I'm finally on the net again!), but what are the dates of the Commonwealth build subjects to be - just '39 to '45?
That's an interesting plane. I have this kit also but saving it for a later time. I do have some pix if you need them for later. By the way, when do you think they will open the GB thread as today is the 1st of November?
Great... I finally have a model and the camera set up to a group build for the first time and what do you know... No thread to begin in. While we wait, why don't we just start by stating what we each would like to build. I have a couple of planes I hope to enter... maybe more as time permits. I looking to build Nocturnal Nemesis, a P-61A of the 421st NFS. Flown by Lt. Dave T. Corts. This plane was at Tacloban, Leyte in November of 1944. I've been fortunate enough to find a few pictures of this bird and will be the first time I paint a widow in the olive color scheme. At the same time, I hope to build First Nighter, a P-61B flown by Capt. Joe Jenkins of the 414th NFS. There's a story that goes with this bird but I'll add that to the thread once it's available.
NFN, Glenn and I have already posted our intentions pending the mods setting up a folder. We posted in the "Group Builds" general section. Suggest you go ahead and post there. Once the folder is set up, the mods can move us over.
ok this may be streching things a bit.
how about the Mossie FB VI Bob Braham was shot down in, not a night fighter i know but he was the RAF's highest scoring NF pilot ?????
thoughts please
There were B25s used on 'Carpet Bagger' ops H, but I don't think that really qualifies for night fighter. But of course they were used by Commonwealth and RAAF Squadrons.......
Thoughts Karl? I think it's time I had a holiday, away from the bl**dy rain !! But seriously, Bob's Mossie, if not qualifying for night fighter, should qualify for Commonwealth anyway - especially as this combined GB appears to be so 'loose'.
There were B25s used on 'Carpet Bagger' ops H, but I don't think that really qualifies for night fighter. But of course they were used by Commonwealth and RAAF Squadrons.......
Thoughts Karl? I think it's time I had a holiday, away from the bl**dy rain !! But seriously, Bob's Mossie, if not qualifying for night fighter, should qualify for Commonwealth anyway - especially as this combined GB appears to be so 'loose'.