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Aero Image LibraryAircraft Types: N to Z
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Includes the following types and variants built by this manufacturer:
Nieuport
28
Nieuport 28
PrototypesNieuport 28
Aircraft Manufacturer,
N.4434
Prototypes, Aircraft Manufacturer,
June 1917 Villacoublay, France WW1
NI28‐161
The first prototype featured total dihedral on the upper wing and was equipped with only one Vickers machine gun. The design evolved through several wing configurations and the production version (Nieuport 28 C.1) appeared 6 months later.
The chequered band on the wings and the "Screaming Eagle" were identifying marking of the 27th Aero Squadron. This aircraft was assigned to Lieutenant William J. Hoover.
Drawing code:
N.6275 17
28 C.1, US Air Service, 27th Aero Squadron
July 1918 France WW1
NI28‐042
This aircraft was being flown by Lt Sands when he was shot down by Jasta 6 on 1 August 1918.
Drawing code:
N.6302 5
28 C.1, US Air Service, 27th Aero Squadron
July 1918 France WW1
NI28‐191
Lieutenant McElvain was assigned '5' and he applied a Masonic emblem under the Vickers machine gun. Lieutenant Malcolm R. Gunn was killed in combat in this aircraft on 16 July 1918. Elvain was downed and taken prisoner on 1 August 1918.
Flown by First Lieutenant Edward V. Rickenbacker when he obtained 2 victories
Drawing code:
NI28‐013Drawing code:
NI28‐014Drawing code:
NI28‐01A
Detail of the markings on the upper surface on the lower wings.
Drawing code:
N.6164
28 C.1, US Air Service, 94th Aero Squadron
April 1918 Toul, France WW1
NI28‐102
Lieutenant Campbell’s N.6164 as it appeared to the press several days after Campbell’s and Winslow’s dramatic twin victories on Sunday, April 14, 1918. The black 'peels' were later added to the cowl markings.
This aircraft has been identified as the one flown by Sumner Sewell.
Drawing code:
8
28 C.1, US Air Service, 95th Aero Squadron
1918 France WW1
NI28‐062
Background of this aircraft is unknown. Believed to have served with 95th AS in late 1918.
Drawing code:
N.6160 8
28 C.1, US Air Service, 95th Aero Squadron
Apr 1918 Toul, France WW1
NI28‐072
Aircraft assigned to Waldo Heinrich. The scarlet and gold spirals on the cowl identify 2nd Flight. During combat on 2 June 1918 the aircraft suffered structural failure of the left upper wing. Heinrich landed successfully.
Drawing code:
NI28‐073
Aircraft assigned to Waldo Heinrich.
Drawing code:
N.6177 14
28 C.1, US Air Service, 95th Aero Squadron
July 1918 France WW1
NI28‐122
Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt scored his first and only victory in this aircraft on 10 July 1918. Fours days later he was killed in action flying this aircraft.. At this time the squadron was based at Saints Aerodrome in the Chateau‐Thierry Sector.
Drawing code:
NI28‐1222
Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt scored only victory in this aircraft on 10 July 1918. The pale blue of the French roundels has been retained in this depiction. It is quite possible that the blue was over‐painted by the squadron with a darker blue.
It was common for the US squadrons to over‐paint the pale blue of the French roundels with a darker blue.
Drawing code:
N.28ANieuport 28
Fuerza Aérea Argentina,
N.6338
N.28A, Fuerza Aérea Argentina,
March 1919 France
NI28‐131
Two late production Nieuport 28s (N.6338 and N.6339) were supplied to Argentina. The were equipped with non standard, short span ailerons on top and bottom wings. This aircraft was lost in Teniente Matienzo’s tragic attempt to cross the Andes in May 1919.
Drawing code:
NI28‐1312Drawing code:
NI28‐133Drawing code:
Schweizerische Flugwaffe (Swiss A.F.),
688
N.28A, Schweizerische Flugwaffe (Swiss A.F.),
1924 Thun, Switzerland WW1
NI28‐182
Lieutenant James Ashenden Nieuport 28 crashed in Switzerland. The aircraft was repaired and the Fliegertruppe were sufficiently impressed with its performance to buy 14 Nieuport 28A (numbers 685 to 698).
Carlstrom Field in Florida and March Field in California were the principal pilot training fields in 1920. This aircraft was finished in the standard post war scheme.
Drawing code:
NI28‐1422Drawing code:
NI28‐143Drawing code:
US Navy, Ship‐plane Unit, Atlantic Fleet, USS Arizona
N.6461
N.28A, US Navy, Ship‐plane Unit, Atlantic Fleet, USS Arizona
March 1920 USA
NI28‐151
The aircraft was equipped with a hydrovane and rubberized air bags to be deployed in the event of ditching. It was also fitted with a wireless radio unit.
Includes the following types and variants built by this manufacturer:
North American
T‐28 Trojan
P‐51 Mustang
FJ series Fury
F‐86 Sabre
F‐82 Twin Mustang
F‐100 Super Sabre
AT‐6 Harvard
North American AT‐6 Harvard
AT‐6BNorth American AT‐6 Harvard
Mexican Air Force (Fuerza Aerea Mexicana), 2/o. Squadron 2/o. Air Regiment
P‐80
AT‐6B, Mexican Air Force (Fuerza Aerea Mexicana), 2/o. Squadron 2/o. Air Regiment
1942 WW2
AT6B‐011
P‐80 was one of the first six Harvards delivered to the Mexican Air Force. They were used for anti‐submarine duties in the Gulf of Mexico. P‐80 attacked and damaged a submarine on 5 July 1942.
Drawing code:
HarvardNorth American AT‐6 Harvard
Israeli Air Force (Zroa HaAvir VeHahalal),
1103 3
Harvard, Israeli Air Force (Zroa HaAvir VeHahalal),
1948 Israel Israel‐Egypt Conflicts 1948‐1967
AT6‐011
Israel fitted bombracks to its Harvards and used them during their early conflicts with Egypt. Three Harvards were painted with the fuselage bands (1101, 1102, 1103)
Taiwan received over a hundred upgraded F‐100A from the USA during the 1960s.
Drawing code:
F‐100CNorth American F‐100 Super Sabre
USAF, 53rd TFS, 36 TFW
54‐2007
F‐100C, USAF, 53rd TFS, 36 TFW
Jan 1958 Bitburg AB, West Germany
F100C011
The first F‐100s to be stationed in Europe were with the 36th TFW. The 53rd TFS had yellow trim.
Drawing code:
USAF, Thunderbirds Demonstration Team
55‐2728
F‐100C, USAF, Thunderbirds Demonstration Team
1960 USA Aerobatic Team
F100C021
The Thunderbirds started performing with the F‐100C in 1956, and became the first supersonic aerobatic team. In the 1964 they upgraded to the F‐100D model and operated that type until transitioning to the F‐4 Phantom in 1969.
Privately owned F‐100F painted in markings mimicking those carried on the aircraft of the CO of 354th TFW, circa 1959. The owner/pilots name, Dean 'Cutter' Cutshall, is carried on the canopy sill.
Drawing code:
F100F‐012
Privately owned F‐100F painted in markings mimicking those carried on the aircraft of the CO of 354th TFW, circa 1959. The owner/pilots name, Dean 'Cutter' Cutshall, is carried on the canopy sill.
Drawing code:
F100F‐013Drawing code:
F100F‐014Drawing code:
Scale DrawingNorth American F‐100 Super Sabre
, F‐100F (late)
Scale Drawing, , F‐100F (late)
F100F
6‐view scale drawings of the F‐100F fitted with the late F‐102 style afterburner nozzle and 335 gallon underwing tanks. Drawings can be arranged to suit specific page sizes & layouts.
This squadron was assigned directly to SAC. It was one of the squadrons providing air defence for the SAC bomber bases in the European/Mediterranean region.
CA‐27 Sabre Mk.32, Royal Australian Air Force, 76 Squadron
Australia Aerobatic Team
CA27‐011
'Black Panthers' aerobatic team aircraft. Smoke pipe was fitted along the fuselage side.
Drawing code:
Canadair CL‐13A Sabre Mk.6North American F‐86 Sabre
Royal Canadian Air Force, 422 Squdron
23497 TF‐497
Canadair CL‐13A Sabre Mk.6, Royal Canadian Air Force, 422 Squdron
1959 Canada
CCL13‐21
422 'Tomahawk' Squadron was based at Baden‐Soellingen, West Germany during the late 1950s.
Drawing code:
Sabre (Other Artwork)North American F‐86 Sabre
,
Sabre (Other Artwork), ,
CAC
Scale side drawing of the CAC CA‐27. Includes notes on the various features of the CA‐27 to CA‐32. Black and white line drawings. Artwork can be tailored to suit specific applications.
Drawing code:
CL‐13
Scale side drawing of the Canadair CL‐13 Mk.6. Includes notes on the features the CL‐13 series. Black and white line drawings. Artwork can be tailored to suit specific applications.
Drawing code:
F86A
Scale side drawings of the F‐86A‐1 and F‐86A‐5 . Includes notes on the features of the F‐86A series. Black and white line drawings. Artwork can be tailored to suit specific applications.
Scale side drawing of the F‐86D‐1. Includes notes on the features of the F‐86D series. Black and white line drawings. Artwork can be tailored to suit specific applications.
Drawing code:
F86E
Scale side drawing of the F‐86E‐1. Includes notes on the features of the F‐86E series. Black and white line drawings. Artwork can be tailored to suit specific applications.
Drawing code:
F86F
Scale side drawing of the F‐86F‐1. Includes notes on the features of the F‐86F series. Black and white line drawings. Artwork can be tailored to suit specific applications.
Drawing code:
F86K
Scale side drawing of the F‐86K‐1. Includes notes on the features the type. Black and white line drawings. Artwork can be tailored to suit specific applications.
Drawing code:
F86L
Scale side drawing of the F‐86L. Includes notes on the features of the F‐86L. Black and white line drawings. Artwork can be tailored to suit specific applications.
Drawing code:
F86WING
Drawings and notes illustrating the development of the F‐86 wing. Black and white line drawings. Artwork can be tailored to suit specific applications.
Drawing code:
North American FJ series Fury
FJ‐3North American FJ series Fury
US Navy, VF‐21
135862 215
FJ‐3, US Navy, VF‐21
Oct 1955 NAS Oceana, Virginia, USA
FJ3‐011
The early FJ‐3 were delivered with rudder and wings similar to the FJ‐2. They were finished in gloss Sea Blue but by 1956 the Light Gull Grey scheme (white undersides) became standard.
The first batch of Mk Ia Mustangs reached 268 Squadron in July 1943. FD507 (41‐37409) was one of this batch and was flown on its first operational mission on 13 August 1943..
Drawing code:
FD535 X
Mustang IA, Royal Air Force, 268 Squadron
Feb 1945 Gilze‐Rijen WW2 (Europe)
P511‐141
This aircraft was fitted with a camera under the rear fuselage, as well as behind the pilots seat.
Drawing code:
FD541 T
Mustang IA, Royal Air Force, 268 Squadron
Mid 1944 WW2 (Europe)
P511‐131
FD541 served with 268 Squadron between May 1944 and May 1945 and flew around 130 missions. Many of these were low level tactical sorties and the aircraft was damaged by ground fire on several occasions.
FR915 served with II(AC) Squadron from July 1944 until it was transferred to 268 Squadron in November 1944. The aircraft had extra modifications, including a Malcolm Hood and fittings for the installation of a vertical camera and 2 oblique cameras.
Drawing code:
P‐51BNorth American P‐51 Mustang
USAAF, 26th Fighter Group
42‐106957 264
P‐51B, USAAF, 26th Fighter Group
1944 China WW2 (China)
P51B‐061
This aircraft carries the a fuselage stripe indicating squadron or flight leader.
Drawing code:
USAAF, 308th Fighter Squadron, 31st FG, 15th AF
HL‐B
P‐51B, USAAF, 308th Fighter Squadron, 31st FG, 15th AF
1944 Italy WW2
P51B‐011
Flown by Col James Thorsen while he was CO of the 308th FS. Aircraft named 'Nightshade'.
The first P‐51 fitted with a Merlin engine by Rolls Royce. Shown in original configuration.
Drawing code:
Mustang IIINorth American P‐51 Mustang
Royal Air Force, 306 (Polish) Squadron
FZ149 UZ‐W
Mustang III, Royal Air Force, 306 (Polish) Squadron
Late 1944 WW2 (Europe)
P51B‐051
Aircraft flown by Flt Sgt W Nowoczyn of the 306 Trrunski Squadron
Drawing code:
P‐51DNorth American P‐51 Mustang
Civilian,
4 (Dago Red)
P‐51D, Civilian,
Mid 1980s Reno, Nevada, USA Air Racing
P51D‐241
Dago Red is a much modified unlimited category racing aircraft. In 1982 it became the national unlimited champion and set a new speed record over 15km.
Drawing code:
N332 84 (Stiletto)
P‐51D, Civilian,
Mid 1985 Reno, Nevada, USA Air Racing
P51D‐131
Stiletto was highly modified for 'Unlimited' category racing. It won the 1984 race at Reno at 437.621mph.
The 24th TRS was known as the 'Polka Dot' Squadron.
Drawing code:
CA‐17 Mk 20North American P‐51 Mustang
Royal Australian Air Force,
A68‐1
CA‐17 Mk 20, Royal Australian Air Force,
4 June 1945 Fishermens Bend, Victoria
CA17‐031
This was the first Mustang to come off the CAC assembly line. It is shown in its factory finish at the occasion of its handover to the RAAF. The first 80 aircraft were largely assembled from US manufactured parts.
Drawing code:
Royal Australian Air Force, 75 Squadron
A68‐67
CA‐17 Mk 20, Royal Australian Air Force, 75 Squadron
Early 1946 Australia
CA17‐011
One of the first 80 Mustangs assembled by the CAC but with a high proportion of USA supplied components.
Drawing code:
CA‐18 Mk 22North American P‐51 Mustang
Royal Australian Air Force, 3 Squadron
A68‐82
CA‐18 Mk 22, Royal Australian Air Force, 3 Squadron
1948 Canberra, Australia
CA18‐011
This was the 2nd CA‐18 Mk 22 manufactured and one of the first three delivered to 3 Squadron.
The H model was flown by a number of ANG squadrons during the 1950s
Drawing code:
Cavalier Mustang II (P‐51D)North American P‐51 Mustang
Fuerza Aérea Salvadoreña,
405
Cavalier Mustang II (P‐51D), Fuerza Aérea Salvadoreña,
1969 El Salvadore Soccer War, Salvadore/Honduras 1969
P51D‐261
During the 'Soccer War' of 1969, the El Salvadorian Air Force operated 1 Cavalier TF‐51D and 4 Cavalier F‐51D. One of the F‐51Ds (404) was lost during the conflict.
Drawing code:
Cavalier Turbo Mustang IIINorth American P‐51 Mustang
Civilian, Cavalier Aircraft Corporation
N6167U
Cavalier Turbo Mustang III, Civilian, Cavalier Aircraft Corporation
1968 USA
P51D‐171
The Turbo Mustang III was a private venture development of the P‐51D.
Scale drawing featuring the P‐51/Mustang IA (3 view and cross sections). Included are comparison side view drawings on the Mustang I, A‐36A (plan and side view), and P51A/Mustang II.
Drawing code:
, Mustang I
Scale Drawing, , Mustang I
0971‐02
Scale side view of the Mustang I as delivered to the RAF.
Includes the following types and variants built by this manufacturer:
North American Rockwell
OV‐10 Bronco
North American Rockwell OV‐10 Bronco
OV‐10DNorth American Rockwell OV‐10 Bronco
US Marine Corps, VMO‐2
155494 20
OV‐10D, US Marine Corps, VMO‐2
1990 King Abd Al‐Aziz Naval Base Gulf War, Desert Storm
OV10D011
VMO‐1 and VMO‐2 were based at King Abd Al‐Aziz Naval Base, Saudi Arabia during operation 'Desert Storm', 1991. Two OV‐10A aircraft were lost during the Gulf War but the OV‐10D sustained no casualties.
Drawing code:
Scale DrawingsNorth American Rockwell OV‐10 Bronco
, OV‐10A Bronco
Scale Drawings, , OV‐10A Bronco
0848‐01
3‐view scale drawing, with cross sections, of the OV‐10A. Can be arrange to suit specific page layouts.
Includes the following types and variants built by this manufacturer:
Northrop
YF‐17 / P‐600
F‐5/T‐38 series Freedom Fighter/Tiger II/Talon
Northrop F‐5/T‐38 series Freedom Fighter/Tiger II/Talon
CF‐5A (CF‐116A)Northrop F‐5/T‐38 series Freedom Fighter/Tiger II/Talon
Canadian Forces/Forces Canadiennes, 419 Tactical Fighter Training Squadron
116766
CF‐5A (CF‐116A), Canadian Forces/Forces Canadiennes, 419 Tactical Fighter Training Squadron
C 1989 Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada Training
F‐5A‐011
One of 89 F‐5As built under licence for the Canadian Air Force. Operated by 419 Squadron for lead‐in fighter training. This squadron was also involved in providing 'aggressor' aircraft during 'Maple Flag' exercises.
Includes the following types and variants built by this manufacturer:
Republic
P‐47 Thunderbolt
Republic P‐47 Thunderbolt
P‐47DRepublic P‐47 Thunderbolt
Mexican Air Force (Fuerza Aerea Mexicana), 201 Squadron
44‐33722 20
P‐47D, Mexican Air Force (Fuerza Aerea Mexicana), 201 Squadron
Late 1945 Clark Field, Philippines WW2 (South West Pacific)
P47D‐011
Mexico joined WW2 in May 1942. In mid 1945, after a period of training, the 201 Squadron of the Mexican Expeditionary Air Force arrived in the Philippines and entered combat along side the 58th Fighter Group USAF.
Includes the following types and variants built by this manufacturer:
Royal Aircraft Factory
RE8
Royal Aircraft Factory RE8
RE 8Royal Aircraft Factory RE8
Australian Flying Corps, 3 Squadron
A4397 D
RE 8, Australian Flying Corps, 3 Squadron
1918 France WW1
RE8‐031
This aircraft set a record for British forces on the Western Front by completing 440 hours of service and flying 147 sorties.
Drawing code:
B2271 G
RE 8, Australian Flying Corps, 3 Squadron
1918 France WW1
RE8‐081
This aircraft was flown by John Duigan from the time he became commander of B Flight, 10 December 1917. On 9 May 1918 he was shot down by Franz Hemer of Jasta 6 in this aircraft. Although wounded, both he and his observer survived.
A 32A Lansen, Sweden: Svenska Flygvapnet, Flygflottilj 14
Late 1950s Sweden
S32A‐011
Yellow "L" was in the third squadron of F.14 based at Halmstad. F 14 operated the A32A from 1957 to 1961. The Lansen was to be the last fighter type operated by the Wing.
Drawing code:
Scale DrawingsSaab 32 Lansen
, A 32A
Scale Drawings, , A 32A
0921‐02
Side view scale drawing of the A 32A
Drawing code:
, J 32E
Scale Drawings, , J 32E
0921‐01
3 view scale drawing of the J 32E, the 'electronics' development of the J 32B.
Drawing code:
, J 32E, A32A
Scale Drawings, , J 32E, A32A
0921‐00
Scale 3‐view drawing of the J 32E variant, with a comparative side view of the A 32A
Sweden: Svenska Flygvapnet, Flottilj 10 (F 10), 1 Jaktflygdivision
35468 66
F 35F, Sweden: Svenska Flygvapnet, Flottilj 10 (F 10), 1 Jaktflygdivision
June 1990 Ängelholm, Sweden
S35F‐011
This was the last F 35F to fly in Swedish service. The Ängelholm Open Day, June 1990, was its last public appearance and it carried special tail markings for the occasion.
Drawing code:
TF‐35Saab J 35 Draken
Denmark: Kongelige Danske Flyvevåbnet, Eskadrille 729
351152 AT‐152
TF‐35, Denmark: Kongelige Danske Flyvevåbnet, Eskadrille 729
Mid 1970s Karup, Denmark
S35T‐011
The eleven TF‐35 training aircraft delivered to Denmark were split between the two Draken squadrons. The paintwork on AT‐152 was quite faded and the fresh paint applied to paint chip areas gave the aircraft a quite weathered appearance.
Drawing code:
Scale DrawingsSaab J 35 Draken
, F 35A
Scale Drawings, , F 35A
0874‐01
Scale drawing side view of the early 'short tail' F 35A.
Scale drawing of final Draken variant, the F35F. Includes 3‐view drawing with cross sections. Artwork can be tailored to specific requirements.
Drawing code:
, S 35E
Scale Drawings, , S 35E
0874‐03
Scale drawing side view of the S 35E reconnaissance aircraft.
Drawing code:
, SK 35C
Scale Drawings, , SK 35C
0874‐02
Scale drawing side view of the Sk 35C training aircraft.
Drawing code:
, Swedish F 35: F 35J, F35A (early), Sk 35C, S 35E
Scale Drawings, , Swedish F 35: F 35J, F35A (early), Sk 35C, S 35E
0874‐00
Scale drawing of Swedish Draken variants. 3‐view featuring the F35F, with comparative scale side views of the F 35A (early), Sk 35C trainer and the S 35E reconnaissance version. Artwork can be tailored to specific requirements.
Typical camouflage pattern and roundel positions for the Salmson A2A. The US roundel is shown on the starboard (right) wing and a French cockade is shown on the port (left) side.
Detail of the wing tip of the lower wing underside showing cockade position. Typical for all Salmson‐Moineau S.M.1 aircraft.
Drawing code:
Includes the following types and variants built by this manufacturer:
Saunders‐Roe
SR.45 Princess
Saunders‐Roe SR.45 Princess
PrincessSaunders‐Roe SR.45 Princess
Aircraft Manufacturer, Saunders Roe
G‐ALUN
Princess, Aircraft Manufacturer, Saunders Roe
Sept 1953 UK
SR45‐011
For the 1953 SBAC Show, G‐ALUN was painted with an airline‐style scheme. This was the aircraft's last public appearance and it was place into long term storage the following year.
Drawing code:
Scale DrawingSaunders‐Roe SR.45 Princess
, Princess (G‐ALUN)
Scale Drawing, , Princess (G‐ALUN)
0756
Scale side 4‐view drawing of the G‐ALUN. Artwork layout can be arrange to suit specific requirements.
Includes the following types and variants built by this manufacturer:
Short
Sunderland
Sandringham
S.23 Empire
Short S.23 Empire
S.23 EmpireShort S.23 Empire
Airline, BOAC
G‐AEUH (Corio)
S.23 Empire, Airline, BOAC
Jan 1942 Darwin, Australia
EMPIR011
Corio was shot down by Japanese fighters on 30 January 1942 off the coast of Timor with the loss of 11 passengers and 2 crew members. The surviving 2 crew and 3 passengers were rescued three days later.
F‐OBIP was a converted Sunderland III/V. It was use by Gordon Taylor as "Frigate bird III" for charter work in the south Pacific. It went into operations with RAI in the late 1950s and survives today at the Musee de l'Air in Paris.
Sunderland Mk.I, Royal Australian Air Force, 10 Squadron
Mid 1940 Mount Batten, UK WW2 (Europe)
SUNDL011
On 1 July 1940, Flt Lt W N Gibson and his crew were credited, jointly with HMS Rochester, with the sinking of U‐26. It was the first submarine claimed by 10 Squadron.
Drawing code:
SUNDL011F
(Unshaded/flat profile) On 1 July 1940, Flt Lt W N Gibson and his crew were credited, jointly with HMS Rochester, with the sinking of U‐26. It was the first submarine claimed by 10 Squadron.
This aircraft had military service with both the RAF and the RNZAF. It was modified to a standard similar to that of the Sandringham by Ansett and operated by them from 1964 to 1974.
Drawing code:
SUNDL021F
(Unshaded/flat profile) This aircraft had military service with both the RAF and the RNZAF. It was modified to a standard similar to that of the Sandringham by Ansett and operated by them from 1964 to 1974.
Includes the following types and variants built by this manufacturer:
Sikorsky
VS‐44 Flying Boat Series
S‐21 Grand (Bolshoi Baltiskii, Ruskii Vityaz)
Sikorsky S‐21 Grand (Bolshoi Baltiskii, Ruskii Vityaz)
‐Sikorsky S‐21 Grand (Bolshoi Baltiskii, Ruskii Vityaz)
Aircraft Manufacturer, R‐BVZ
‐, Aircraft Manufacturer, R‐BVZ
July 1913 St Petersburg, Russia
SIKIM011
The S‐21 first flew on 5 March 1913. It underwent two significant design changes and is shown in its final configuration as it appeared in July 1913. At this stage it had been renamed 'Russkii Vityaz' (Russian Knight).
Drawing code:
SIKIM01A
Detail of the cabin area.
Drawing code:
Sikorsky VS‐44 Flying Boat Series
VS‐44ASikorsky VS‐44 Flying Boat Series
Airline, American Export Airlines
NC41881 Flying Ace
VS‐44A, Airline, American Export Airlines
1942 USA
VS44‐011
'Excambian' in early AE markings. One of three VS‐44A built.
Includes the following types and variants built by this manufacturer:
Supermarine
Swift
Spitfire
Seafire
Scimitar
Attacker
Supermarine Attacker
FB.2 AttackerSupermarine Attacker
Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm, 1833 RNVR Squadron
W K320 833
FB.2 Attacker, Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm, 1833 RNVR Squadron
Aug 1956 Honiley, UK
SATK2011
The 1833 Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve Squadron operated the Attacker from October 1955 until it was disbanded in March 1957. WK320 joined 1833 RNVR in July 1956 but in October that it year it was marked to become an instructional airframe.
Drawing code:
Scale DrawingsSupermarine Attacker
, Attacker F.1, FB.2
Scale Drawings, , Attacker F.1, FB.2
0899‐00
3‐view scale drawing of the F.1 with comparative side views of the early F.1 and the FB.2. Can be arranged to suit specific page layouts.
F.Mk 1, Royal Aircraft Establishment, RAE Weapons Flight
mid 1960s West Freugh, UK
SCMT‐041
XD229, an early production F.I, was used for testing and trials. It joined the Weapons Flight in June 1958 until retired in October 1966. Shown in its non‐standard light blue scheme carrying 28lb practice bombs.
Drawing code:
Royal Navy, 803 Squadron
XD267 151, R
F.Mk 1, Royal Navy, 803 Squadron
1964 Lossiemouth, UK
SCMT‐011
803 Sqn spent the spring and summer of 1964 doing routine training and air show appearances before working up for deployment on HMS Ark Royal. The squadron operated the Scimitar from June 1958 till October 1966.
Drawing code:
XD324 033, R
F.Mk 1, Royal Navy, 803 Squadron
Early 1965 HMS Ark Royal
SCMT‐021
803 Squadron's Scimitars were renumbered just prior to embarking on Ark Royal for a cruise lasting from December 1965 to August 1966.
Drawing code:
Royal Navy, 804 Squadron
XD323 162, H
F.Mk 1, Royal Navy, 804 Squadron
1961 HMS Hermes
SCMT‐031
The aircraft is shown while deployed on H.M.S. Hermes in 1961 and is fitted with the camera/photo‐reconnaissance nose. It carries drop tanks on the inboard pylons and a practice bombs/bomb carriers on the outboard pylons.
Scale 3‐view of the Scimitar F Mk 1. Artwork layout may be arranged to suit specific requirements.
Drawing code:
, Type 544
Scale Drawing, , Type 544
0730‐544
Scale side view of the Type 544 in early configuration. Artwork layout may be arranged to suit specific requirements.
Drawing code:
Supermarine Seafire
Seafire Mk IbSupermarine Seafire
Royal Navy, 885 Squadron
MB360 G
Seafire Mk Ib, Royal Navy, 885 Squadron
Late 1942 HMS Formidable WW2 (Mediterranean)
SSP01011
HMS Formidable was in the Mediterranean from October 1942 until October 1943. Her aircraft supplied air cover for the North Africa landings (Nov), the Sicily landings (July) and the Salerno landings (Sept).
K9798 was the 11th production Spitfire and illustrates the early aircraft features including the flat canopy. K9798 was delivered to 19 Squadron in early August 1938.
Drawing code:
Royal Air Force, No 19 Squadron
Unknown WZ‐C
Mk I (Type 300), Royal Air Force, No 19 Squadron
May 1939 Duxford, UK
SPI01031
Had early production flat canopy
Drawing code:
Mk IaSupermarine Spitfire
Royal Air Force, 234 Squadron
N3277 AZ‐H (Dirty Dick)
Mk Ia, Royal Air Force, 234 Squadron
Aug 1940 Middle Wallop, UK WW2 (Battle of Britain)
SPI01051
N3277 was shot down on 15 August 1940 during combat over the English Channel. P/O Richard Hardy force landed the aircraft near Cherbourg, France. The aircraft was recovered by the Germans and the pilot became a POW.
Drawing code:
Saudi Arabian Government, 66 Squadron
R6800 LZ‐N
Mk Ia, Saudi Arabian Government, 66 Squadron
Sept 1940 Gravesend, UK WW2 (Battle of Britain)
SPI01011
Flown by the squadron OC, Sqn Ldr Rupert 'Lucky' Leigh.
Only one Mk.III was build. Shown at the time of its first flight.
Drawing code:
Mk IV (Type 337)Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Manufacturer, Supermarine
DP845
Mk IV (Type 337), Aircraft Manufacturer, Supermarine
Late 1941 UK WW2
SPIF4011
Prototype aircraft. Essentially a Mk I airframe fitted with the Griffon engine. It did not go into production. However this aircraft was later converted to the prototype Mk XII which did go into production in 1943
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Mk VbSupermarine Spitfire
Royal Air Force, 224 Wing, Desert Air Force
AB502 IR‐G
Mk Vb, Royal Air Force, 224 Wing, Desert Air Force
1943 Tunisia, North Africa WW2 (Western Desert)
SPI05081
Flown by Wing Commander I.R. Gleed. Fitted with Abouqir filter and 'clipped' wings.
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Royal Air Force, 302 (Polish) Squadron
AA853 WX‐C
Mk Vb, Royal Air Force, 302 (Polish) Squadron
July 1942 Croydon, UK WW2 (Europe)
SPI05071
Aircraft was marked with white nose stripes as identification for the Dieppe landing (19 August 1942)
The Mk VII was specially designed for high altitude combat.
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Mk VIII (Type 360)Supermarine Spitfire
Royal Air Force, 43 Squadron
MT714 FT‐F
Mk VIII (Type 360), Royal Air Force, 43 Squadron
Aug 1944 France WW2 (Europe)
SPI08061Drawing code:
Royal Australian Air Force, 457 Squadron
A58‐602 RG‐V
Mk VIII (Type 360), Royal Australian Air Force, 457 Squadron
April 1945 Netherland East Indies WW2 (South West Pacific)
SPI08041
Personal aircraft of R.H. (Bobby) Gibbes. During this period the Squadron was operating from Moratai, Halmahera Islands.
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A58‐614 ZP‐Q (Grey Nurse)
Mk VIII (Type 360), Royal Australian Air Force, 457 Squadron
1945 Morotai WW2 (South West Pacific)
SPI08031
Spitfire HF.VIII. This aircraft is finished in the standard markings of the squadron at this time, with the 'Sharks mouth' nose art and "Grey Nurse" title on the nose and the 'Ace of Spades' painted on the rudder.
Netherlands Air Force (Luchstridkrachten), 322 Squadron
MJ642 3W‐II
Mk IX (Type 361), Netherlands Air Force (Luchstridkrachten), 322 Squadron
Circa 1951 Twenthe, Netherlands
SPI09061
Spitfire LF.IX. 322 Squadron based in Indonesia between 1947 and 1949 when they returned to the Netherlands. This aircraft was probably used for training.
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Royal Air Force, 130 Squadron
NH517 AP‐F
Mk IX (Type 361), Royal Air Force, 130 Squadron
Sept 1945 Kristiansand, Norway WW2 (Europe)
SPI09081
This aircraft was lost in a landing accident in Norway.
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Royal Australian Air Force, 453 Squadron RAAF
MH454 FU‐N
Mk IX (Type 361), Royal Australian Air Force, 453 Squadron RAAF
41 and 91 Squadron were the only ones issues with the Mk XII. They were involved in home defence duties.
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Mk XIV (Type 379)Supermarine Spitfire
Royal Air Force, 152 Squadron
RM908 UM‐G
Mk XIV (Type 379), Royal Air Force, 152 Squadron
1946 SEAC, Meiktila, Burma WW2 (Burma/India)
SPI14011
Aircraft carries the squadron's 'Leaping panther' insignia behind fuselage roundel.
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Royal Air Force, 610 'County of Chester' Squadron
RB167 DW‐E
Mk XIV (Type 379), Royal Air Force, 610 'County of Chester' Squadron
Mid 1944 West Malling WW2 (Europe)
SPI14031
610 Squadron was employed to help combat the V1 flying bomb attacks on London.
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Mk XIVE / FR.XIVE (Type 379)Supermarine Spitfire
Royal Air Force, 268 Squadron
MV316 K
Mk XIVE / FR.XIVE (Type 379), Royal Air Force, 268 Squadron
Apr 1945 B89 Mill, Netherlands WW2 (Europe)
SPI14051
MV316 was received by 268 Squadron, then based in the Netherlands, in April 1945. The squadron was disbanded and reformed as 16 Squadron in October 1945.
Mk XIVE / FR.XIVE (Type 379), Royal Air Force, 268 Squadron
Apr/May 45 B106 Twenthe, Netherlands WW2 (Europe)
SPI14041
Although NH831 was received by the squadron in April 1945, it does not appear to have flown any wartime sorties. In October 1945, 268 Squadron disbanded and reformed as 16 Squadron. NH831 remained with 16 Squadron until it was disbanded in April 1946.
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Royal Air Force, 28 Squadron
SM893 T
Mk XIVE / FR.XIVE (Type 379), Royal Air Force, 28 Squadron
1946 Kuala Lampur, Malaysia
SPI14021
Spitfires operating in the South East Asia were often repainted in the field in dark green and dark earth.
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Mk XVI (Type 361)Supermarine Spitfire
Royal Air Force, 631 Squadron
SL614 6D‐A
Mk XVI (Type 361), Royal Air Force, 631 Squadron
Circa 1945 UK
SPI16011
LF XVI. Operated by 631 Squadron for anti‐aircraft co‐operation.
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FR. XVIII (Type 394)Supermarine Spitfire
Royal Air Force, 32 Squadron
TP448 GZ‐?
FR. XVIII (Type 394), Royal Air Force, 32 Squadron
1948 Middle East
SPI18011
32 Squadron was based in the Middle East in the immediate post‐war years and saw considerable action in the turbulent times at the end of the British Mandate and the Israeli War of Independence in 1948.
The prototype Valiant was a development of the Griffin Spitfire series. It, featured a broad fin and a modified wing profile. The type didn't go into production.
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F.24 (Type 356)Supermarine Spitfire
Royal Air Force, Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force
VN318 E
F.24 (Type 356), Royal Air Force, Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force
April 1955 Kai Tak, Hong Kong
SPI24011
The Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force operated this aircraft from early 1952 till 1955.
Drawing code:
Scale DrawingsSupermarine Spitfire
, Spitfire FR.XIVE
Scale Drawings, , Spitfire FR.XIVE
SPI14‐21
Scale line drawing (port side) of a Spitfire FR.XIVE (clipped wing). Scale drawings include side view, underside view and front view. May be supplied as individual views or as a 3‐view
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SPI14‐24
Scale line drawing (underside) of a Spitfire FR.XIVE
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SPI14‐25
Scale line drawing (front view) of a Spitfire FR.XIVE
Scale side drawings of the Spitfire Mk IXc (universal wing). Plans include side view, underside view and front view (with or without prop). May be supplied as individual views or as a 3‐view
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SPI09‐14
Scale underside drawings of the Spitfire Mk IXc (universal wing).
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SPI09‐15
Scale front view drawings of the Spitfire Mk IXc (universal wing).
Drawing code:
, Spitfire Mk.I (early)
Scale Drawings, , Spitfire Mk.I (early)
SPI01‐11
Scale side drawings of the early model Spitfire Mk I (flat canopy, 2‐blade prop). Plans include side view, underside view and front view (with or without prop). May be supplied as individual views or as a 3‐view.
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SPI01‐14
Scale underside drawings of the early model Spitfire Mk I (flat canopy, 2‐blade prop)
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SPI01‐15
Scale front view drawings of the early model Spitfire Mk I (flat canopy, 2‐blade prop)
Scale drawing (port side) of the Spitfire PR Type C (PR.IC). Under the port wing was fitted a fuel tank, while the starboard side has a similar fitting holding two cameras.
Drawing code:
, Spitfire PR.XI
Scale Drawings, , Spitfire PR.XI
SPI11‐10
Scale drawings of the Spitfire PR.XI. Drawings include side view, underside view and plan view. May be supplied as individual views or as a 3‐view
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, Spitfire PR.XIX
Scale Drawings, , Spitfire PR.XIX
SPI19‐11
Scale Drawing (port side) of the Spitfire PR.XIX
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Supermarine Swift
FR.Mk 5Supermarine Swift
Royal Air Force, 79 Squadron
WK315 P
FR.Mk 5, Royal Air Force, 79 Squadron
C1957 Gutersloh, Germany
SWF5‐011
79 Squadron operated the Swift FR.Mk 5 from mid 1956 until replaced by the Hunter FR 10 in December 1960. It reportedly served well in the reconnaissance role.
Royal Air Force, Guided Weapons Development Squadron
XF118
F.Mk 7, Royal Air Force, Guided Weapons Development Squadron
1958 UK
SWF7‐011
Two 2 prototypes and only eleven F.Mk 7 production aircraft were built. Ten F.Mk7 Swifts were used for testing and evaluating the Fairey Fireflash missile.
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Includes the following types and variants built by this manufacturer:
Tupolev
Tu‐4
Tupolev Tu‐4
Tu‐4Tupolev Tu‐4
Soviet Air Force,
220605
Tu‐4, Soviet Air Force,
Circa 1950 USSR
TTU4‐011
The TU‐4 was an unlicensed copy of the Boeing B‐29.
Instone Airline (S. Instone & Co Ltd) used G‐EASI to operate a regular passenger service from London to Paris, Brussels and Cologne. The first commercial flight occurred in May 1920.
Detail of the two day‐glo ducks painted on the nose of the aircraft (just forward of the door).
Drawing code:
1997 RAF Brize Norton, UK
VC10‐071
Shown in the Hemp/Barley scheme.
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Vickers Vimy
VimyVickers Vimy
Royal Air Force, 70 Squadron
F8618 B
Vimy, Royal Air Force, 70 Squadron
Circa 1920 Middle East
VIMY‐011
70 Squadron was based in Heliopolis, Egypt, from Feb 1920 to Dec 1921, and in Bagdad from Jan 1922 to November 1922. F8618 was finished in the standard aluminium doped finish of the post war period.
Scale 3‐view of a production Vimy with the Rolls Royce Eagle engines. Includes fuselage and wing cross sections. Can be arranged to suit specific page layout.
Type 831. Aircraft was leased from Airwork between 1959 and 1962
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Royal Aircraft Establishment,
XT661
V.800 Series Viscount, Royal Aircraft Establishment,
Early 90s Fairford, United Kingdom Testing
VV838‐11
Type 838. Delivered in 1965, ex Ghana Airways. Aircraft used for radar calibration and testing.
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Vickers Warwick
Warwick ASR Mk IVickers Warwick
Royal Air Force, 281 Squadron
BV411 B4
Warwick ASR Mk I, Royal Air Force, 281 Squadron
1944 Wicks, Scotland WW2
WARWK011
BV411 was a Stage B, ASR Mk I and is shown fitted with its Mk IA lifeboat. The aircraft was lost with no loss of life during a forced landing resulting from an engine failure, 14 September 1944.
Drawing code:
Scale DrawingsVickers Warwick
, Warwick ASR MK I, B Mk I, C Mk III, GR Mk V
Scale Drawings, , Warwick ASR MK I, B Mk I, C Mk III, GR Mk V
0883‐00
Scale drawings of the Warwick ASR MK I (3‐view with cross sections) with comparative side views of the B Mk I, C Mk III, GR Mk V versions. Can be laid‐out to suit specific requirements
The Pomeranian Griffin insignia was carried on 301 Squadron aircraft until late 1942. The squadron began receiving Wellington Mk IC bombers in October 1940. Initially they were based at Swinderby and moved to Hemswell on18 July 1941.
Drawing code:
Mk VIIIVickers Wellington
Royal Air Force,
HX419
Mk VIII, Royal Air Force,
1942 UK WW2
VWEL8022
A factory fresh example of the Mk VIII. It was fitted with the A.S.V.Mk II ('Stickleback') radar and a retractable Leigh Light unit in the rear of the bomb bay.
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Royal Air Force, 69 Squadron
HX509 Y
Mk VIII, Royal Air Force, 69 Squadron
August 1942 Luqa, Malta WW2 (Malta)
VWEL8012
69 Squadron made night anti submarine and convoy escort missions from their base on Malta during late 1942.
Includes the following types and variants built by this manufacturer:
Vought
F4U Corsair
Vought F4U Corsair
F4U‐1Vought F4U Corsair
US Navy, Carrier Qualification Training Unit
02465 F‐21
F4U‐1, US Navy, Carrier Qualification Training Unit
June 1943 NAS Glenview, Illinois Training
VF4U1041
This aircraft was being used by CQTU to train pilots for carrier landings. In June 1943, during a practice landing on USS Wolverine, in Lake Michigan, the aircraft crashed overboard. In 2010 the aircraft was recovered for preservation.
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F4U‐1AVought F4U Corsair
US Navy, VF‐17
'3'
F4U‐1A, US Navy, VF‐17
Early 1944 Solomon Islands WW2 (Pacific)
VF4U1011
Flown by Lt(jg) Frederick Streig while the squadron was based in Bougainville.
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FG‐1DVought F4U Corsair
Fuerza Aérea Salvadoreña,
215
FG‐1D, Fuerza Aérea Salvadoreña,
Late 1960's El Salvadore Soccer War, Salvadore/Honduras 1969
VF4U1031
The Salvadorian Air Force operated 6 FG‐1D Corsairs during the conflict with Honduras ('Soccer War', 1969). During the conflict they lost 3 of the Corsairs.
Includes the following types and variants built by this manufacturer:
Westland
Wyvern
Wapiti
Lysander
Westland Lysander
Lysander Mk IWestland Lysander
Egyptian Air Force,
Y511
Lysander Mk I, Egyptian Air Force,
C1941 Egypt
WLYS‐011Drawing code:
Lysander Mk IIIWestland Lysander
Royal Air Force, 268 Squadron
T1709 NM‐A
Lysander Mk III, Royal Air Force, 268 Squadron
Late 1940 UK WW2 (Europe)
WLY3‐011
268 Squadron was formed on 30 September 1940 at Bury St Edmunds, with flights supplied from 2 and 26 Squadrons. Lyslanders were the first aircraft type operated by the squadron.
Shown as it appeared during the combined air and sea exercise of October 1929 This exercise involved the defence of Point Cook from enemy attack
Drawing code:
A5‐4
Mk IA, Royal Australian Air Force, 1 Squadron
1929 Australia
WAP1‐012
Aircraft shortly after delivery to 1 Squadron.
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Mk IIAWestland Wapiti
Royal Australian Air Force, 1 Flight Training School
A5‐14
Mk IIA, Royal Australian Air Force, 1 Flight Training School
C1939 Point Cook, Vic, Australia
WAP2‐031
This aircraft was delivered to the RAAF in June 1929 as a Wapiti IA. During its career it was converted to a IIA. It is shown late in its service life.
Drawing code:
Mk VWestland Wapiti
Indian Air Force, 1 Squadron, C Flight
J9742 N
Mk V, Indian Air Force, 1 Squadron, C Flight
1937 Miranshah, India
WAP5‐011
J9742 was passed onto the Indian Air Force after service in the RAF.
Scale drawing (5‐view) of the Mk IA operated by the RAAF. Includes detail drawing of both the RAAF Mk I upgraded to Mk IIA and the factory build Mk IIA.
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Westland Wyvern
T Mk.3Westland Wyvern
Royal Air Force,
VZ739
T Mk.3, Royal Air Force,
Mid 1950 Yeovil, Somerset, UK
WYV3‐011
The 2‐seat trainer variant was developed to meet Admiralty specification T.12/48. No orders were placed and only a single prototype was built. It was operated by Westland Aircraft Ltd.
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S.Mk 4Westland Wyvern
Royal Navy, 830 Squadron
WN328 J, 371
S.Mk 4, Royal Navy, 830 Squadron
Nov 1956 HMS Eagle, Mediterranean Suez Crisis
WYV4‐011
The Wyverns of 830 Sqn flew missions from the HMS Eagle in support of 'Operation Musketeer' during Oct/Nov 1956. French and British aircraft wore yellow and black identification markings. WN328 was lost after engine failure during the conflict.
Includes the following types and variants built by this manufacturer:
Westland‐Hill
Pterodactyl series (I, IV, V)
Westland‐Hill Pterodactyl series (I, IV, V)
Pterodactyl IVWestland‐Hill Pterodactyl series (I, IV, V)
Royal Air Force,
K1947
Pterodactyl IV, Royal Air Force,
1933 UK
WHPTV‐11
The Pterodactyl was an research aircraft developed to test Professor Hill's aerodynamic ideas. The aircraft was in service for several years and made appearances at the RAF air show in 1932 and 1933 painted as a humorous monster.
Drawing code:
Scale DrawingsWestland‐Hill Pterodactyl series (I, IV, V)
, Pterodactyl IV
Scale Drawings, , Pterodactyl IV
0910‐01
Scale 3 view drawings of the Pterodactyl IV research aircraft. Can be arrange to suit specific page layouts.
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, Pterodactyl IV and V
Scale Drawings, , Pterodactyl IV and V
0910‐00
Scale 3 view drawings of the Pterodactyl IV and V research aircraft