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                        Aircraft of the Commonwealth GB

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                        Bish
                        • Member since
                          December, 2002
                        • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
                        Aircraft of the Commonwealth GB
                        Posted by Bish on Friday, March 23, 2018 5:42 PM

                        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.

                         

                        'I am a Norfolk man, and i glory in being so'

                        On the bench: Airfix 1/600 HMS Belfast

                                               Takom 1/35th FV 432

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                        Bish
                        • Member since
                          December, 2002
                        • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
                        Posted by Bish on Friday, March 23, 2018 5:42 PM

                        Roster

                        aeroplanegripper AZ Models 1/72 Curtis Mohawk Mk III (S African AF)

                        Armor Aficionado Matchbox 1/72nd BAe Hawk 2000 (RAF) (Completed)

                        Bish Academy 1/72nd Apache AH1 (British Army) (Completed)

                               Airfix 1/72nd Phantom FG.1 (RN) (Completed)

                               Tamiya 1/72nd Mosquito B Mk. IV (RAF) (Completed)

                               Esci 1/72nd MiG 29 (Bangladesh AF) (Completed)

                        bobbaily TBC

                        BrandonD Airfix 1/48th Hurricane

                                        Minicraft 1/144 Hawker Tempest (RAF)

                        BrynnWryttur Airfix 1/72nd Folland Gnat T.1

                        castelnuovo Airfix 1/48th Folland Gnat T.1 (RAF) (Completed)

                                            Roden 1/48th Gladiator (Completed)

                                            Airfix 1/72nd Swordfish Mk I (Completed)

                        Cdn Colin Monogram 1/48th CAH-64 Apache (Candian Army) (Completed)

                                        Airfix 1/48th BP Defiant (RAF) (Completed)

                                       Airfix 1/48th Mk Vb Spitfire (Completed)

                        checkmateking02 Airfix 1/72nd Hurricane Mk I (RAF) (Completed)

                        crown r n7 Academy 1/48th Hunter FGA.9 (Royal Rhodesian AF) (Completed)

                        damouav Hasegawa 1/48th P-51D (RAAF)

                        desTROYer x2 Airfix 1/48th meteor F.8 (RAAF) (Completed)

                        Eagle90 Minicraft1/48th MD500 (Kenya AF)
                        (Completed)

                        EBergerud Airix 1/48th P-40B (RAAF) (Completed)

                        Jacknewbill Italeri 1/72nd Jaguar GR.1 (RAF) (Completed)

                        jeaton01 Hasegawa 1/48th P-40E-1 (RAAF) (Completed)

                        jgeratic Matchbox 1/72nd Siskin IIIA (RCAF)

                        Gamera Tamiya 1/48th Corsair F4U-1D (RNZAF)

                        goldhammer Revell 1/72nd PBY-5 (RNZAF) (Completed)

                        Griffin25 Revell 1/72nd Hunter FGA.9 (Indian AF) (Completed)

                        hogfanfs Eduard1/48th MiG 21MF (Nigerian AF)

                        lewbud Hobby Boss 1/72nd Sea Hawk (Indian AF)

                                    Tamiya 1/72nd P-51D (Completed)

                        lostagain Italeri 1/71nd Wessex HAS.3 (RAN) (Completed)

                                        Bandai 1/350 Millenium Falcon (Ugandan Space Force)

                        ManCityFan Tamiya 1/48th Brewster B 339 Buffalo (RNZAF)

                        modelcrazy Tamiya 1/48th Fairey Swoprdfish Mk.I (RN) (Completed)

                                             Revell 1/72nd Eurofighter Typhoon 2 seather (RAF)

                        Mopar Madness Bronco 1/48th JF-17 (Pakistan AF)

                        Rob Gronovius Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3 (RAF)

                        taxtp Airfix 1/72nd BAe Hawk (RAF Red Arrows)

                        tempestjohnny Revell 1/72nd Eurofighter Typhoon (RAF) Italeri 1/48th

                        Theuns Airfix 1/72nd DH.82 (SAAF) (Completed)

                                     Italeri 1/48th Mirage F1 AZ (SAAF) (Completed)

                        Zvezda Italeri 1/72nd Spitfire Mk Vb (RAF) (Completed)

                        Completed Builds

                        Armor Aficionado Matchbox 1/72nd BAe Hawk 2000 (RAF)

                         Theuns Airfix 1/72nd DH.82 (SAAF)

                         Bish Esci 1/72nd MiG 29 (Bangladesh AF)

                         castelnuovo Airfix 1/48th Folland Gnat T.1 (RAF)

                         Eagle90 Minicraft1/48th MD500 (Kenya AF)

                         Cdn Colin Monogram 1/48th CAH-64 Apache (Candian Army)

                        castelnuovo  Roden 1/48th Gladiator

                         desTROYer x2 Airfix 1/48th meteor F.8 (RAAF)

                         jeaton01 Hasegawa 1/48th P-40E-1 (RAAF)

                         Jacknewbill Italeri 1/72nd Jaguar GR.1 (RAF)

                         Cdn Colin Airfix 1/48th BP Defiant

                         Bish Airfix 1/72nd Phantom FG.1 (RN)

                         castelnuovo Airfix 1/72nd Swordfish Mk I

                        Theuns Italeri 1/48th Mirage F1 AZ (SAAF)

                         checkmateking02 Airfix 1/72nd Hurricane Mk I (RAF_

                         EBergerud Airix 1/48th P-40B (RAAF)

                         Cdn Colin Airfix 1/48th Mk Vb Spitfire

                         Bish Academy 1/72nd Apache AH1 (British Army)

                        Bish Tamiya 1/72nd Mosquito B Mk IV (RAF)

                         Griffin25 Revell 1/72nd Hunter FGA.9 (Indian AF)

                         

                        lewbud Tamiya 1/72nd P-51D (RCAF)

                         crown r n7 Academy 1/48th Hunter FGA.9 (Royal Rhodesian AF)

                         lostagain Italeri 1/71nd Wessex HAS.3 (RAN)

                        modelcrazy Tamiya 1/48th Fairey Swoprdfish Mk.I (RN)

                         Zvezda Italeri 1/72nd Spitfire Mk Vb (RAF)

                         goldhammer Revell 1/72nd PBY-5 (RNZAF)

                         

                        'I am a Norfolk man, and i glory in being so'

                        On the bench: Airfix 1/600 HMS Belfast

                                               Takom 1/35th FV 432

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                        Gamera
                        • Member since
                          November, 2009
                        • From: SW Virginia
                        Posted by Gamera on Friday, March 23, 2018 6:46 PM

                        Hey Bish put me down for:

                        1/48th Tamiya F4U-1D Corsair with Rising Decals set for New Zealand NZ5416 'Tutae Wera'

                        * New Zealand F4U though not the exact aircraft I'm modeling.

                        "I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

                         

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                        crown r n7
                        • Member since
                          August, 2015
                        • From: the redlands Fl
                        Posted by crown r n7 on Friday, March 23, 2018 7:42 PM

                        Hey Bish I’m in with an academy hawker hunter in 1/48th . I was surfing the web and found the Kuwait gained its independence from Britain in 1961 if that’s right that’s what I’m building if not I’ll keep looking 

                         

                         Nick.

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                        lostagain
                        • Member since
                          April, 2014
                        • From: Australia
                        Posted by lostagain on Friday, March 23, 2018 8:20 PM

                        HI Bish,

                        I'm in, here's my first choice: Singapore Air Force X-Wing

                        If I can't find the decals, I will go for one of my RAAF stash:

                        S******e

                        Vengeance

                        Beaufort

                        Winjeel

                        Wessex

                        But it will be some time as I have to finish 3 or 4 other GBs first, so I will come in at the last moment as per normal.

                         

                         

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                        Bish
                        • Member since
                          December, 2002
                        • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
                        Posted by Bish on Saturday, March 24, 2018 7:35 AM

                        crown r n7

                        Hey Bish I’m in with an academy hawker hunter in 1/48th . I was surfing the web and found the Kuwait gained its independence from Britain in 1961 if that’s right that’s what I’m building if not I’ll keep looking 

                         

                        It did, but like the other nations in that region it has never been a member of the Commonwealth, so i am afraid kuwait would not count. Kuwait was a protectorate and never a British colony.

                        'I am a Norfolk man, and i glory in being so'

                        On the bench: Airfix 1/600 HMS Belfast

                                               Takom 1/35th FV 432

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                        Bish
                        • Member since
                          December, 2002
                        • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
                        Posted by Bish on Saturday, March 24, 2018 7:35 AM

                        lostagain

                        HI Bish,

                        I'm in, here's my first choice: Singapore Air Force X-Wing

                        If I can't find the decals, I will go for one of my RAAF stash:

                        S******e

                        Vengeance

                        Beaufort

                        Winjeel

                        Wessex

                        But it will be some time as I have to finish 3 or 4 other GBs first, so I will come in at the last moment as per normal.

                         

                         

                         

                        I wasn't expecting an X-Wing, but for the shear novelty factor, its in. I like it.

                        Whats the kit.

                        'I am a Norfolk man, and i glory in being so'

                        On the bench: Airfix 1/600 HMS Belfast

                                               Takom 1/35th FV 432

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                        Cdn Colin
                        • Member since
                          January, 2012
                        • From: Barrie, Ontario
                        Posted by Cdn Colin on Saturday, March 24, 2018 7:47 AM

                        Can I do a WIF Canadian Apache?

                        I build 1/48 scale WW2 fighters.

                        Have fun.

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                        Bish
                        • Member since
                          December, 2002
                        • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
                        Posted by Bish on Saturday, March 24, 2018 7:50 AM

                        Cdn Colin

                        Can I do a WIF Canadian Apache?

                         

                        Well, seeing as i am accepting an X-Wing, i can hardly say no Big Smile.

                        Which kit and scale. Do you plan on sticking to the US colour or are you going to make up your own scheme.

                        'I am a Norfolk man, and i glory in being so'

                        On the bench: Airfix 1/600 HMS Belfast

                                               Takom 1/35th FV 432

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                        Bish
                        • Member since
                          December, 2002
                        • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
                        Posted by Bish on Saturday, March 24, 2018 7:52 AM

                        Gamera

                        Hey Bish put me down for:

                        1/48th Tamiya F4U-1D Corsair with Rising Decals set for New Zealand NZ5416 'Tutae Wera'

                        * New Zealand F4U though not the exact aircraft I'm modeling.

                         

                        G, really looking forward to that, those tamiya Corsair are nice in any scale. And i do like those NZ markings.

                        'I am a Norfolk man, and i glory in being so'

                        On the bench: Airfix 1/600 HMS Belfast

                                               Takom 1/35th FV 432

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                        crown r n7
                        • Member since
                          August, 2015
                        • From: the redlands Fl
                        Posted by crown r n7 on Saturday, March 24, 2018 8:13 AM

                        ok a Rhodesian hunter (1965)

                         

                         Nick.

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                        Bish
                        • Member since
                          December, 2002
                        • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
                        Posted by Bish on Saturday, March 24, 2018 8:17 AM

                        crown r n7

                        ok a Rhodesian hunter (1965)

                         

                        Perfect, will add it to the list.

                        'I am a Norfolk man, and i glory in being so'

                        On the bench: Airfix 1/600 HMS Belfast

                                               Takom 1/35th FV 432

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                        Cdn Colin
                        • Member since
                          January, 2012
                        • From: Barrie, Ontario
                        Posted by Cdn Colin on Saturday, March 24, 2018 8:48 AM

                        Count me in, then.  I'll be doing it up in the 2-tone camoflauge typical of current Canadian helicopters.

                        I build 1/48 scale WW2 fighters.

                        Have fun.

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                        Bish
                        • Member since
                          December, 2002
                        • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
                        Posted by Bish on Saturday, March 24, 2018 8:55 AM

                        Cdn Colin

                        Count me in, then.  I'll be doing it up in the 2-tone camoflauge typical of current Canadian helicopters.

                         

                        I like the sound of that. Which kit and scale?

                        'I am a Norfolk man, and i glory in being so'

                        On the bench: Airfix 1/600 HMS Belfast

                                               Takom 1/35th FV 432

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                        Cdn Colin
                        • Member since
                          January, 2012
                        • From: Barrie, Ontario
                        Posted by Cdn Colin on Saturday, March 24, 2018 10:12 AM

                        1:48 Monogram.  With leftover Belcher Bits decals from my CH-113 build.

                        I build 1/48 scale WW2 fighters.

                        Have fun.

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                        jgeratic
                        • Member since
                          April, 2006
                        • From: ON, Canada
                        Posted by jgeratic on Saturday, March 24, 2018 10:38 AM

                        Bish, I have an old kit in the ole stash of an old subject, Matchbox Siskin IIIA in 1/72 scale:

                        The RCAF flew this type from 1926 until 1939 when they were replaced with the Hawker Hurricane.  Of special note, in 1929 an aerobatic team of three aircraft was formed. 

                        regards,

                        Jack

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                        Mopar Madness
                        • Member since
                          April, 2015
                        Posted by Mopar Madness on Saturday, March 24, 2018 12:00 PM

                        Bish - I’m in on this one!  Although, I don’t have any ideas yet.  Thank you for hosting. Beer 

                        Chad

                        God, Family, Models...

                        At the plate: 1/48 ICM Fw 126

                        On deck: 1/72 Airfix Lightning

                        In the hole: 1/72 Airfix Hunting Percival 

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                        bobbaily
                        • Member since
                          November, 2003
                        • From: Nashville, TN area
                        Posted by bobbaily on Saturday, March 24, 2018 6:18 PM

                        Bish-Same as Chad-I'm in-just not not sure with what...and thanks for another interesting topic for a GB.

                        bob

                         

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                        taxtp
                        • Member since
                          April, 2005
                        • From: Australia
                        Posted by taxtp on Saturday, March 24, 2018 11:25 PM

                        yes, Yes, YES ! Another great topic for a GB Bish.

                        There are a lot of subjects I want to do, but for now mark me down for an Airfix Red Arrows BAe Hawk in 1/72 please. There is some possibility that tis will be followed or replaced with a 1/32 version of the same aircraft.

                        Cheers

                        Tony

                        I'm just taking it one GB at a time.

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                        Rob Gronovius
                        • Member since
                          December, 2002
                        • From: Fort Knox
                        Posted by Rob Gronovius on Saturday, March 24, 2018 11:49 PM

                        I have an Airfix Harrier I've been waiting to build.

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                        Armor_Aficionado
                        • Member since
                          March, 2017
                        Posted by Armor_Aficionado on Sunday, March 25, 2018 6:25 AM

                        Hey Bish,

                        I don’t know, is it okay to enter the same kit in two different group builds at once?  I just entered into the Shelf of Doom 2018 build with my 1:72 scale BAe Hawk 200, but then I also notice that it fits the criteria for this goup build as well.  If so, I’d like to enter it.  If not, that’s cool, I can look through my stash and find something else that fits...

                        https://pin.it/apndgunvcnaech

                         

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                        Bish
                        • Member since
                          December, 2002
                        • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
                        Posted by Bish on Sunday, March 25, 2018 6:56 AM

                        Cdn Colin

                        1:48 Monogram.  With leftover Belcher Bits decals from my CH-113 build.

                         

                        Thanks will add it to the roster. And as in keeping with Candian practice, i'll designate it as a CAH-64.

                        'I am a Norfolk man, and i glory in being so'

                        On the bench: Airfix 1/600 HMS Belfast

                                               Takom 1/35th FV 432

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                        Bish
                        • Member since
                          December, 2002
                        • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
                        Posted by Bish on Sunday, March 25, 2018 7:05 AM

                        jgeratic

                        Bish, I have an old kit in the ole stash of an old subject, Matchbox Siskin IIIA in 1/72 scale:

                        The RCAF flew this type from 1926 until 1939 when they were replaced with the Hawker Hurricane.  Of special note, in 1929 an aerobatic team of three aircraft was formed. 

                        regards,

                        Jack

                         

                        Thats one i have not heard of before, i know you will do a cracking job on that.

                        'I am a Norfolk man, and i glory in being so'

                        On the bench: Airfix 1/600 HMS Belfast

                                               Takom 1/35th FV 432

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                        Bish
                        • Member since
                          December, 2002
                        • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
                        Posted by Bish on Sunday, March 25, 2018 7:07 AM

                        Armor_Aficionado

                        Hey Bish,

                        I don’t know, is it okay to enter the same kit in two different group builds at once?  I just entered into the Shelf of Doom 2018 build with my 1:72 scale BAe Hawk 200, but then I also notice that it fits the criteria for this goup build as well.  If so, I’d like to enter it.  If not, that’s cool, I can look through my stash and find something else that fits...

                        https://pin.it/apndgunvcnaech

                         

                         

                        AA, yep, cross overs are fine. How far along is the kit.

                        Rob, wil be nice to see anotehr of those Airfix Harriers. Which scale and variant is yours.

                        Guys, got the roster updated, great to see you all on board.

                        'I am a Norfolk man, and i glory in being so'

                        On the bench: Airfix 1/600 HMS Belfast

                                               Takom 1/35th FV 432

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                        Armor_Aficionado
                        • Member since
                          March, 2017
                        Posted by Armor_Aficionado on Sunday, March 25, 2018 8:04 AM
                        Haven’t even started it yet, just pulled it off the shelf. Still trying to get my BoB diorama done by April 1st, but after I wrap that up, I intend to get started on the Hawk.

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                        Armor_Aficionado
                        • Member since
                          March, 2017
                        Posted by Armor_Aficionado on Sunday, March 25, 2018 8:06 AM

                        Sorry, double post, internet issues...

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                        Bish
                        • Member since
                          December, 2002
                        • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
                        Posted by Bish on Sunday, March 25, 2018 8:47 AM

                        No worries AA, just thought it might have ben started as you have in in the other GB. Looking forward to seeing that one.

                        'I am a Norfolk man, and i glory in being so'

                        On the bench: Airfix 1/600 HMS Belfast

                                               Takom 1/35th FV 432

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                        Eagle90
                        • Member since
                          November, 2010
                        • From: Florida-West Central
                        Posted by Eagle90 on Sunday, March 25, 2018 9:45 AM

                        You know I'm in!!!!!  Not sure what I'll do yet, but I'm in for sure!

                         

                         

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                        Bish
                        • Member since
                          December, 2002
                        • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
                        Posted by Bish on Sunday, March 25, 2018 9:57 AM

                        Eagle90

                        You know I'm in!!!!!  Not sure what I'll do yet, but I'm in for sure!

                         

                         

                        I should bloody hope so Big Smile

                        'I am a Norfolk man, and i glory in being so'

                        On the bench: Airfix 1/600 HMS Belfast

                                               Takom 1/35th FV 432

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                        Rob Gronovius
                        • Member since
                          December, 2002
                        • From: Fort Knox
                        Posted by Rob Gronovius on Sunday, March 25, 2018 1:51 PM

                        Bish

                        Rob, wil be nice to see anotehr of those Airfix Harriers. Which scale and variant is yours.

                        I will have to look. Other than a ginormous Airfix Harrier I built in the 80s and the 1/72 scale Matchbox Harrier I built in the 70s, I know nothing about the plane other than they came with optional USMC markings. The one I plan on building is a smaller one so I guess it is 1/72 and the kit comes with some tube cement, plastic paint tubs and cheap paint brush. I got it at a thrift shop for around $5.

                        The kit has to use RAF type markings, correct?

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