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Post by Antonio on Aug 21, 2022 13:42:01 GMT 12
Does anyone have any more information on the Beauforts that were allocated to 489 Sqn?
Are there any photos in existence?
This is what I have...
L9962:
N1075: 1941: August; Initial squadron allocation. 1942: January; Transferred to the Middle East.
N1089: 1941: August; Initial squadron allocation. 1942: January; Transferred to the Middle East.
N1105: A. 1941: August; Initial squadron allocation. 1942: January; Transferred to the Middle East.
N1106: 1941: August; Initial squadron allocation. 1942: January; Transferred to the Middle East.
Tasman Model Products produced a decal set (TD7211 & TD4811) with N1105:A as an option.
Oldmodels produce OMD0757 1/48, OMD0758 1/72 & OMD0759A
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Post by Antonio on Aug 25, 2022 21:05:08 GMT 12
Updated
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 18, 2022 13:10:19 GMT 12
Don Wilkie, who has written and is preparing to publish a new extensive history on No. 489 (NZ) Squadron, has asked me to post these photos for you on his behalf. He says: "The photos are in the new book which are from the Gordon Willis collection. Cheers Don"      |
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Post by davidd on Oct 18, 2022 13:17:32 GMT 12
Scarce as hens' teeth those Beaufort shots, AND the Blenheim IV! Also interesting camouflage of the hangar at rear of 3rd and 4th shots.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 18, 2022 13:19:02 GMT 12
Yes, very, very rare.
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Post by A4k on Oct 22, 2022 9:42:15 GMT 12
Great photos! Thanks Don and Dave. (I would like a copy of that book please Don when it's published!)
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Post by ZacYates on Oct 26, 2022 13:25:07 GMT 12
It's wonderful to see these photos. I'm excited to read the book! Tasman Model Products produced a decal set (TD7211 & TD4811) with N1105:A as an option. I didn't realise that - I really want to build the Airfix 1/72 kit so this makes my job of deciding the finish much easier. |
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Post by Antonio on Oct 26, 2022 15:09:06 GMT 12
It's wonderful to see these photos. I'm excited to read the book! Tasman Model Products produced a decal set (TD7211 & TD4811) with N1105:A as an option. I didn't realise that - I really want to build the Airfix 1/72 kit so this makes my job of deciding the finish much easier. Check out Jays website: jaysmodelkits.com/ |
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Post by ZacYates on Oct 29, 2022 12:12:26 GMT 12
I really want to build the Airfix 1/72 kit so this makes my job of deciding the finish much easier. Check out Jays website: jaysmodelkits.com/Already bookmarked! |
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Post by kiwiruna on Oct 29, 2022 12:38:32 GMT 12
Hey Zac,
What about the ICM Beaufort in 1/48? should you want to go big. I'm thinking along your lines for a Kiwi Beau.
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Post by ZacYates on Nov 2, 2022 11:57:01 GMT 12
What about the ICM Beaufort in 1/48? Cost and display space. Plus I just want to build the Airfix kit - I really enjoy their engineering. |
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Post by davidd on Nov 2, 2022 12:33:19 GMT 12
Have an idea that another UK kit manufacturer (Frog) also put out a 1/72 Beaufort (other Board members will put us right!)
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Post by Antonio on Nov 2, 2022 13:29:12 GMT 12
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Post by ZacYates on Nov 2, 2022 17:04:17 GMT 12
Have an idea that another UK kit manufacturer (Frog) also put out a 1/72 Beaufort (other Board members will put us right!) They did, and experience with it makes me very grateful for the existence of the Airfix one! Limited-run kits have also been available over the years but their parts require a lot of prep work before going together - a reward for the careful builder. |
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