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48th FW D-Day special scheme

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  • Member since
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  • From: Colorado Springs
Posted by mawright20 on Friday, February 22, 2019 11:09 PM
I started with the 191st Fighter Group next door at Selfridge. My understanding is the 107th FS, Red Devils history dates back to WWI, hence the 100 years on the A10 engine cowls. They flew A36/F6 (Recee?) Mustangs/Apaches over Normandy.
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  • From: Kincheloe Michigan
Posted by Mikeym_us on Friday, February 22, 2019 9:11 PM

mississippivol

Say no more! From the gang at Selfridge last year...

 

My brother was at Selfridge 2 years ago as a Security Forces officer in the ANG then transfered over to the Alpena CRTC last year so he wouldn't have to drive to Detroit and back on his Guard weekends. Of course he travels alot for the MSP anyways. LOL

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  • From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
Posted by mississippivol on Friday, February 22, 2019 7:47 PM
Cool, I'd love to see some pics when it's done!
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  • From: Colorado Springs
Posted by mawright20 on Friday, February 22, 2019 5:14 PM
I picked up these markings for the A10 model my son is getting for his borthday
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  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Friday, February 22, 2019 5:03 PM

mississippivol

 

 
GMorrison

Totally inauthentic. The stripes for multi-engine are 24", not 18".

WinkI think those look swell! 

 

 

 

Big Smile

Hey, Bish, I hope it hits the Mach Loop this year, those pics would be sweet!

 

Your not kidding, will have to keep eyes open for that.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Friday, February 22, 2019 5:00 PM

GAF

So... we're invading Europe again?  Big SmileWink

Gary

 

Don't tempt us.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

GAF
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  • From: Anniston, AL
Posted by GAF on Friday, February 22, 2019 4:33 PM

So... we're invading Europe again?  Big SmileWink

Gary

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  • From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
Posted by mississippivol on Friday, February 22, 2019 4:03 PM

GMorrison

Totally inauthentic. The stripes for multi-engine are 24", not 18".

WinkI think those look swell! 

 

Big Smile

Hey, Bish, I hope it hits the Mach Loop this year, those pics would be sweet!

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Posted by GMorrison on Friday, February 22, 2019 3:54 PM

Totally inauthentic. The stripes for multi-engine are 24", not 18".

WinkI think those look swell! 

 Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

 

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  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Friday, February 22, 2019 3:38 PM

kensar

I have never been in the armed services, but aren't there regulations around painting aircraft?  Or are these guys free to paint whatever they want on the aircraft?  Seems there are a lot of 'special paint jobs' done.

 

 

These special schemes will be done on the orders of the higher ups. Marking historical events and remembering those who wore the uniform before us is very impoirtant to those in the forces.

If you look at the post by catel, you can see what lengths are gone to to remember those from the past, especially the fallen.

The red and white pattern on the nose seems to be that of the 339th FG.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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  • From: western North Carolina
Posted by kensar on Friday, February 22, 2019 3:29 PM

I have never been in the armed services, but aren't there regulations around painting aircraft?  Or are these guys free to paint whatever they want on the aircraft?  Seems there are a lot of 'special paint jobs' done.

 

Kensar

 

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  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Friday, February 22, 2019 1:36 PM

Thanks for posting that. I am sure we will be seeing that bird around here through the year.

I did a double take on the second photo when i realised i had been in there when i work on the base doing building maint. Thats some hell of a job those guys do in the paint shop.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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  • From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
Posted by mississippivol on Friday, February 22, 2019 1:31 PM

S'alright, it comes with a great pedigree:

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Posted by Edwin on Friday, February 22, 2019 11:44 AM

Man, I just get chills thinking of the A-10 kicking ass back in 1944!

Sorry...forgive an old man his wild imaginations Embarrassed

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Posted by Edwin on Friday, February 22, 2019 11:24 AM

mississippivol

Say no more! From the gang at Selfridge last year...

 

You made my day! Beer

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  • From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
Posted by mississippivol on Friday, February 22, 2019 11:19 AM

Say no more! From the gang at Selfridge last year...

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Posted by Edwin on Friday, February 22, 2019 10:36 AM

Looks real cool Cool

Somehow I think invasion stripes would look super cool on an A-10!

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  • From: Ohio (USA)
Posted by DRUMS01 on Friday, February 22, 2019 9:57 AM

That is a great scheme and will look good in any scale. Looking forward in watching you build it.

 

Ben

"Everyones the normal until you get to know them" (Unknown)

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  • Member since
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  • From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
48th FW D-Day special scheme
Posted by mississippivol on Friday, February 22, 2019 9:51 AM

I just saw these yesterday. The folks at Lakenheath painted this up for the 75th anniversary. I'm glad I didn't build my kit yet!

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