Xtradecal
X72195: 70th Anniversary D-Day part 2
Price: |
£7.99 |
Units: |
See review |
Review By: |
Scott Van Aken |
Notes: |
RAF, FAA & Commonwealth Multiple-Engine types |
Here is the
second of several new sheets from Xtradecal celebrating the 70th anniversary of D-day. This
one concentrates on RAF, FAA, and Commonwealth squadrons flying multi-engine aircraft, which is one reason there are so many options. In fact,
it is easier for me to provide a
link to Hannants so you
can see them all.
We are provided unique markings and insignia for
eight different aircraft as listed below.
North
American B-25 Mitchell Mk.II/III FW130 MQ-A 226(Dutch) Sqn RAF Hartford Bridge;
FR201 NO-M 320(Dutch) Sqn RAF Dunsfold. These are all B-25C/D types and like the
other US aircraft, are in US camouflage.
Douglas A-20 Boston Mk.IIIa BZ264 RH-B 88(Hong Kong) Sqn RAF Hartford Bridge
de Havilland Mosquito FB.Mk.VI MM403 SB-V 464(Australian)Sqn RAF Gravesend
Bristol Beaufighter Mk.VIf ND221 HU-P 406 (Canadian) Sqn RAF Winkleigh
Douglas Dakota C-47 Mk.III FZ692 5T-UK 233 Sqn RAF Blakehill Farm. This one and
the Lancaster below are undoubtedly meant for the new Airfix kits.
Airspeed Horsa Mk.I No 92 Heavy Glider Servicing Unit
Shorts Stirling Mk.IV LJ866 QS-E 620 Sn RAF Fairford
Avro Lancaster B.Mk.III LM583 PO-T+ 467(Australian) Sqn RAF Waddington.
This is the only option without invasion stripes.
As you can see, this is a superb sheet for the RAF fan and one would be hard
pressed not to model several of the options available. While no kits are
specified, none of these will be difficult to locate from various sources. Each
option has not only profiles, but upper and lower views with notes pertaining to
how wide the stripes are for each plane.My thanks to
Hannants for the review sheet. You can get yours
at this link.
June 2014
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