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1/24 Airfix North American Mustang MK IV |
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Royal Canadian Airforce - 442 Squadron - May 1945 |
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I
know there are a number of articles on this subject on ARC so I will not bore
the viewers with the building of this kit other than it is a 1/24 scale Airfix
kit, that went together fairly well straight out of the box with a minimum of
filling and sanding using Humbrol paints and the supplied kit decals. The model depicts a North American Mustang MK IV of the Royal Canadian Air Force, 442 Squadron, May 1945.
A
little Squadron History; 442 Squadron was one of six Canadian Squadrons transferred overseas to bolster the upcoming allied invasion of Europe. The Unit personnel set up base at Digby, Lincolnshire, England, on 8 February 1944.
Originally
formed in Canada as No. 14 (fighter) Squadron, this Home Defense Unit relocated
to Europe without aircraft. The Squadron flew Spitfires on defensive and
Offensive Operations up to D –Day. Thereafter providing close support to
Ground Forces. In
March 1945 the Unit re-equipped with Mustangs, enabling the Squadron to provide
long range bomber escort. The Squadron was disbanded at Molesworth, Huntingdonshire on August 7, 1945.
Display
Base: The base is made with a piece of basswood that was stained with light walnut gel stain. The grass and scrubs were done with model railway scenery texture. John
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Photos and text ©
by John
Smalbrugge
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