U.S.A.A.F. Spitfire

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I intend,in the not too distant future, to build a rather unusual Spit. I don’t remember the unit, but an American unit flew Spitfires in Italy. As soon as I get all the information together, I will build one. Reverse lend lease anyone?

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The old Revell did one years ago in 1/32. I have one in my stash. A birthday present from a fellow forum friend. You can find them on Ebay time to time…Harv

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I’d love to share some pics’ but copywritten. some text though…

August 1943, Cape Milazzo, Sicily. A 308th fighter squadron spitfire Mk VIII…(pic shows U.S. markings)

also a pic in US mkgs. Spit mkV…31st fighter grp at Montecorvino, Italy oct. 1943.

hope it helps. maybe something to google!!!

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Try “Spitfires and Yellow Tail Mustangs,” by Tom Ivie and Paul Ludwig, published by Hikoki Publications in 2005, ISBN 1-902109-43-0; it’s the story of the 52nd fighter Group.

Edgar

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Winged Sword-check out the Lend Lease GB in the Group Build forum. There are a couple of reverse lend leases being built-mine may be one.

Also, there are numerous decals available for US Spitfires-check out this link

http://www.squadron.com/ProfileDetails.asp?item=EP48227

This is just one of many options.

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Thank you, Gentlemen, for your interest and responses. It gives me a lot to work with.