Menelaos Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 (edited) Due to the fact the the Mossie virus got me at last (actualy I'm a chronic patient suffering from the Mosquito fever) and reactivated after persisting in my endothelial cells for ...I don't how many decades.... I 'm posting here some pics of the legendary intruder 418 Sqn RCAF, that borned many aces during the action from 1943-45. You can read more off course in the net or in Osprey book of aces. Enjoy the pics... Bannock and Bruce Kipp's Bkack Rufe Clebeland, Day and Luma, Finlayson Sid Seid and Dave McIntosh Edited February 3, 2022 by Menelaos Uncarina, PlamoSnep and ivanmoe 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 (edited) 418 Sqn originally flew the Douglas Boston in the Intruder role. One thing that really stood out for me as I researched 418 was the very high loss rate they encountered in training and ops with the Boston. Of course, that all changed when the gave the Boston up for the Mosquito... I had the pleasure of dining with Russ Bannock (Hairless Joe) in Toronto to discuss his wartime exploits. A similar thing with Lou Luma (Moonbeam McSwine) when he graciously welcomed me into his home just outside of Seattle, Wash. We spent an entire afternoon going over his history and discussing photos. Sadly, both are no longer with us. Gone, but not forgotten... Mark Proulx Edited February 1, 2022 by Mark P Menelaos, Uncarina and BloorwestSiR 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Here are the 418 Operations Records book: https://heritage.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.lac_reel_c12291/63?r=0&s=5 Jari Menelaos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Gathered a hard paper copy of their ORB from KEW many years ago... Mark Proulx Menelaos and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menelaos Posted February 1, 2022 Author Share Posted February 1, 2022 26 minutes ago, Mark P said: 418 Sqn originally flew the Douglas Boston in the Intruder role. One thing that really stood out for me as I researched 418 was the very high loss rate they encountered in training and ops with the Boston. Of course, that all changed when the gave the Boston up for the Mosquito... I had the pleasure of dining with Russ Bannock (Hairless Joe) in Toronto to discuss his wartime exploits. A similar thing with Lou Luma (Moonbeam McSwine) when he graciously welcomed me into his home just outside of Seattle, Wash. We spent an entire afternoon going over his history and discussing photos. Sadly, both are no longer with us. Gone, but not forgotten... Mark Proulx Bannock died at 101 on Jan 4 2020!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizly Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Unfortunately for those now looking for 418 Squadron decals but Aviaeology once offered a decal set with an excellent choiice of 418 Squadron Mosquito subjects. The model below is Tamiya's 1/32 kit completed as Squadron Leader Vic Cherry's "Amigo Panchito" from those decals... Uncarina, thierry laurent, Isar 30/07 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 (edited) Very nice 418 build in later 2TAF markings! Mark Proulx Edited February 1, 2022 by Mark P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menelaos Posted February 1, 2022 Author Share Posted February 1, 2022 8 minutes ago, Grizly said: Unfortunately for those now looking for 418 Squadron decals but Aviaeology once offered a decal set with an excellent choiice of 418 Squadron Mosquito subjects. The model below is Tamiya's 1/32 kit completed as Squadron Leader Vic Cherry's "Amigo Panchito" from those decals... The Tamiya Mosquito is a great one!.... great build!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menelaos Posted February 1, 2022 Author Share Posted February 1, 2022 (edited) Say Mark do you ever know which color the fin of Bannock's Mosquito had? It looks that it's a dark one.....any other pics of his Mosquito? Edited February 1, 2022 by Menelaos Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Menelaos: Unfortunately, I have not been able to determine to what extent the dark coloration was applied to this aircraft. The problem is, there shouldn't be any at all. Note the above build.... So the question remains, is the dark color applicable to the rudder (we just see the tip in your photo) only or does it cover a broader surface. How did the dark color even get applied to the tail? It isn't normal on a Mk VI. A replacement vertical surface or rudder off a Mk IV? Or, just a non-standard paint scheme applied. I don't know and the answer eludes me. Sorry, wish I could of more help. Mark Proulx Menelaos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizly Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 The Aviaeology instructions discuss the question of the Bannock's rudder's colour and offer three possibilities but no definitive answer. The instructions/decals also offer three interpretations of the "Hairless Joe" nose art. The uncertainty was a factor in my choosing "Amigo Panchito" as the subject of my model. Menelaos and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Yes, the rudder issue was discussed at length. In the end, it is better to pose the question and give possible solutions than state something as fact w/o proof or avoid the issue altogether. Sometimes, answers just can't be found. Doesn't mean the search stops however! Mark Proulx Menelaos and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobert Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 In reference to the photo of Dave McIntosh and Sid Seid, earlier in this thread, a very good book of their operations, Terror in the Starboard Seat (by McIntosh), can still be found.....a gem of a book. Robert Menelaos and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlamoSnep Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 I really wish someone would make decals of Seid's and McIntosh's Mosquito in 1/32. Uncarina and Menelaos 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick HMD Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Some brave guys there. The mosquito is such a turn on. The hot rod of the skies, back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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