The Commonwealth of Nations, formerly known as the British Commonwealth, currently comprises 53 member states most of whom were once part of the British Empire. Its members come from all 6 inhabited continents, account for approx. 20% of the worlds land surface and are home to approx. 1/3rd of the world’s population.
There are 16 Commonwealth realms, those nations who all share the same head of state, currently Her majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who is also head of the Commonwealth. There are 5 independent monarchies with the remaining members being republics. Member states range from the world’s 2nd largest country, Canada and the world’s largest democracy, India, to tiny remote islands in the Pacific.
This build follows on from the RAF 100th Anniversary GB, which, thanks to all who took part, was the most successful GB I have yet hosted. But this time, we extend to aircraft used by all branches of all current and former members of the Commonwealth.
So, to take part, your build should come from one of the 53 member states, listed here.
http://thecommonwealth.org/member-countries
Please check the list if your not sure. 2 British colonies and a number of protectorates did not join the Commonwealth so would not be included.
Or one of the 3 former member states, Republic of Ireland, Maldive and Zimbabwe. Also included are any predecessor states, such as Rodeshia or Malaya. Build's can be from any point in history, not just the period the nation was a member of the Commonwealth, and from any branch of service including coast guard, Presidental aircraft and so on.
Captured aircraft and those from non Commonwealth nations but under the command of one also included, such as the Polish Sqn's flying with the RAF or the Eagle Sqn.
Now, for the standard stuff.
GB starts on 1st May 2018 and ends 28th April 2019. That marks the 70th Anniversary of the London Decleration which saw the begining of the modern Commonwealth.
Any scale and you can build OOB or throw as much stuff into it as you like.
Partially started kits are ok within reason and cross overs are ok.
And post as many pics as you can during your build.
And while i am sure there will be plenty of builds from the UK, canada, Australia, New Zealand and S Africa, i hope we will also get some from other nations which we might not see often in model form.
Any questions, please ask. And your reward for this.
