BradG Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 G'day all, Just a little reminder about the next group build. The Eastern Front still has a few weeks to run, so there's time there to finish off your build, however, next up starting from June 1st through to November 30th will be The Battle of Britain 80th Anniversary; Any aircraft engaged in the battle starting from June 1940's nuisance raids through to the end of the peak bombing raids in November. Support units, RAF bombers and aircraft held in reserve at the time are all eligible. Also included are aircraft from the Battle of Britain movie, if you want to build Maj. Fohn's Buchon or Squadron Leader Skippers Spitfire as they appear on film. You can also build an aircraft of the Battle of Britain memorial flight or commemorative aircraft, such as the Eurofighter painted as a Hurricane. I've included a few things like the movie and commemorative aircraft to add some extra interest if someone wants to build a model that's a little different....and Kev always reminds me to err on the inclusion side of things. Also don't forget the Italians had a hand in the fight too. As always, questions welcome, now get planning! Rick Griewski, Troy Molitor, Iain and 6 others 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 oooooooo, I have stuff in the stash for this even Rick Griewski 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimedes Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 I’m in for this but what to build...? Probably I’ll go with a Revell Spitfire. Rick Griewski 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Rats, I gots nuttin. Guess that means if I want in I’ll need to invest in some early war stuff.... now what to pick? Spit, 109E, He111 (if I can find one for a reasonable price)...decisions, decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Excellent. For me, this will be the 1967 Revell Spitfire! Rick Griewski, Troy Molitor, Iain and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robthepom Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 you will have to excuse my ignorance..... but was the Hawker Typhoon (airfix 1/24) involved in the BoB???. I did a few searches but couldnt find any referances, so I'm guessing not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Robthepom said: you will have to excuse my ignorance..... but was the Hawker Typhoon (airfix 1/24) involved in the BoB???. I did a few searches but couldnt find any referances, so I'm guessing not Much too late, unfortunately https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawker_Typhoon#Operational_service Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Roberts Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 I am keen on this one! May also go for the old Revell Spitfire, like Thierry, an old favourite, brilliant surface detail, and one of my first models so I have strong affection for it. Looking forward to this group build starting, PR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartmann352 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Not sure if this is a complete list. Wasn't aware there were Fiats in the air for this battle. https://www.historyhit.com/aircraft-of-the-battle-of-britain/ Cheers, Dave Landrotten Highlander, Rick Griewski, Out2gtcha and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Would the Gladdie have seen any combat during TBOB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartmann352 Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Per the information seen here..... https://www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-aircraft/gloster-gladiator.php It did. Cheers, Dave Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 20 minutes ago, Hartmann352 said: Not sure if this is a complete list. Wasn't aware there were Fiats in the air for this battle. https://www.historyhit.com/aircraft-of-the-battle-of-britain/ Cheers, Dave Yes, read a bit about that somewhere. I can't remember if Hitler asked Mussolini for some participation, or if Mussolini whined about getting in on the action, but they did send a unit to fight and they did horrible and were removed. Hartmann352 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradleygolding Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Pete Roberts said: I am keen on this one! May also go for the old Revell Spitfire, like Thierry, an old favourite, brilliant surface detail, and one of my first models so I have strong affection for it. Looking forward to this group build starting, PR Ironically, the Revell model appears in the movie as a wooden model when Ian McShane gives it to his son. Great model. I was thinking Psychedelic Monster, but it seems a shame to do that to a HK B25! Steve Edited May 6, 2020 by Bradleygolding Pete Roberts and thierry laurent 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 We already did a BOB anniversary GB here at LSP This is the list of applicable planes from that GB Allies Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I Supermarine Spitfire Mk.II (Selected Sq's only) Hawker Hurricane Mk.I Hawker Sea Hurricane Boulton Paul Defiant Mk.I Supermarine Stranrear Mk.I Supermarine Walrus Avro Anson Mk.I Gloster Gladiator Mk.II Bristol Beaufort Bristol Blenheim Miles Magister Vickers Wellington Handley-Page Hampden Armstrong-Whitworth Whitley Westland Lysander Axis Messerschmitt Bf 109E-1 Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3 Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4 Messerschmitt Bf 110C/D Heinkel He 59 Heinkel He 111 Heinkel He 113 Heinkel He 115 Dornier Do 17 Dornier Do 18 Dornier Do 24 Dornier Do 215 Focke Wulf Fw 200 Junkers Ju 87 Junkers Ju 88 Arado Ar 196 Fiat G-50 Fiat Cr-42 Fiat Br-20 North American NA-57 CANicoll, Rick Griewski, Lothar and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 This could be my first. Hmmmmmm Rick Griewski 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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