All
I’m looking for some decals for a 1/48 Beaufighter and Mosquito.
I would like to do them in the RNZAF Sqns in RAF (489 Sqn Beaufighters and 488 Sqn Mosquito)
Aeromaster set 48-425 has a a RNZAF Mossie but I have yrt to locate a set of those. Anyone know of any others
Thanks in advance.
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The RNZAF, like the RAAF and RCAF, used the same markings as the RAF in the European Theater.
In the Pacific, as far as I know, the RNZAF used the same markings as the Fleet Air Arm. That is a blue and white roundell with a white bar either side all same US forces.
Sometimes the marking had a yellow outline.
What I am saying is generic RAF markings should suffice.
It was not until later that the Silver Fern and Kiwi were used. The Silver Fern did not last very long at all.
Dai
elstunto,
The info on the RNZAF Beaufighter TF Mk X of 489 Sqn, standard RAF markings and Coastal command cammo scheme, with full Invasion bands, the Sqn code were P6. The Beaufighter P6-S hade the serial number of NE 429, bomb rack on the underneath of the wing, radio whip antenia and radar array.
The Mosiquito of 487 Sqn RNZAF [the AeroMaster sheey 48-425 has been OOP for some time], but the aircraft details are EG-F HX 922 is the serial number, This aircraft was flown by Gp. Capt. Pickard who was the leader of the attack on the Amiens Prison. To change the kit decal option of the 487 Sqn from ‘T’ to ‘F’ and replacing the serial number.
Rob.