RCAF 100th Anniversary build

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Number 75L are a 1/144, 1/240 and 1/350 Sikorsky HO4S-3 Horses. Originally an H-19A with an uprated 700 a hp (522 kW) Wright R-1300-3 engine for the RCN. The remaining Horses retained the HO4S-3 designation when amalgamated in the Canadian Armed Force, Air Command in February 1968 and served until 1970.

Lou

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Number 76 has been re-assigned to a Lockheed Ventura in 1/72 scale. The aircraft belonged to RCAF 145 Bomber Reconnaissance Sqn at Torbay, Newfoundland 1943. The Ventura also inspired a tutorial at http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/SMF/index.php?topic=2088.0.

Lou

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Number 75m is a a 1/144 Boeing CH-147C Chinook. This makes my twelfth 1/144 helicopter.

Lou

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Number 80 is re-assigned to a 1/144 Short Sunderland from 423 Squadron.


Lou

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Number 75n is a Bell Griffon in 1/144. This make 13 RCAF helicopter to date. The CH-146 Griffons are used as in tactical and search an rescue rolls. My CH-146 joins the Iroquois and Twin Huey.

Lou

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Another jewel for your collection. Beautiful looking model. The paint detail's really make it come alive. I can almost imagine the crew coming out for the preflight. Thanks Lou!

Fraser

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Thank you Fraser. This make 13 RCAF helicopters in 1/144 scale.


Lou

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The Sopwith Camel served with the RCAF until 1928. This machine was flown by WC William Barker, Canada's most decorated serviceman of all time. The Camel is assigned number 81.


Lou

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Number 82 is a 1/72 Douglas Digby Mk I in maritime bomber and reconnaissance colours. Based on the DC-2, it was slow and underpowered for the job, however the Digby it served well throughout the war and was credited with a submarine sinking.

Lou

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The Grumman Goose served the RCAF throughout WWII and continued to provide light transport duties until 1956. My Goose is MK-H circa 1943 and is assigned number 84.

Lou

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The Fairey Battle Mk I numbered 802 and flew in a training role. My Battle belonged to RCAF No 1 Bombing and Gunner School Jarvis Ontario Canada and is assigned number 85.

Lou

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Number 94  is Lockheed Electra Junior and is 1/72 scale. The RCAF flew ten Juniors and they were sold off shortly after WWII.

Lou

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Number 95 is a 1/144 scale Consolidated Catalina from 413 Sqn, Ceylon circa 1943.

Lou

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Number 83 was a Fairchild 71 in 1/72 scale.

Lou

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Number 96 is a Westland Lysander in 1/72 scale.

Lou