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www.aeroillustrations.com [email protected] Juanita Franzi Aero Illustrations What's new in the Aero Illustrations Drawing Catalogue The complete artwork library catalogue can be downloaded from www.aeroillustrations.com 201902 Airco (DeHavilland) D.H. 9 Airco (DeHavilland) D.H. 9 Airco D.H. 9 Company, Commercial Aviation Company G-AUEU Airco D.H. 9, Company, Commercial Aviation Company 1926 Albert Park, Adelaide. Drawing code: DH9-091 G-AUEU was purchased from ADC Aircraft Ltd, and shipped to Australia for Horrie Miller. He converted it to a 2 passenger aircraft and used it for joy flights and charter work. Airco (DeHavilland) D.H. 9 Airco D.H. 9C Company, Commercial Aviation Company G-AUHT Airco D.H. 9C, Company, Commercial Aviation Company 1928 Parafield, Adelaide, Australia. Drawing code: DH9-112 Aircraft shown soon after it came into service with Horrie Miller's Commercial Aviation Co. Miller implied it was a rebuild of his earlier DH 9 G- AUEU, however it appears it may have been essentially a new DH 9C airframe imported from the UK. 1929 Parafield, Adelaide, Australia. Drawing code: DH9-102 After the 1928 Western Australian Centenary Air Race, Horrie Miller converted the aircraft back to a 3 passenger configuration and reinstalled the access ladder. © Juanita Franzi 2019. All artworks are copyright Juanita Franzi and are protected under international copyright law. Artworks may not be reproduced without permission. www.aeroillustrations.com email: [email protected] Aero Illustrations Image Library What's New 201902 Page 2 of 28 G-AUHT 16 Airco D.H. 9C, Company, Commercial Aviation Company 1928 Parafield, Adelaide, Australia. Drawing code: DH9-071 Horrie Miller entered G-AUHT in the 1928 Western Australian Centenary Air Race (Sept 29 to Oct 7). He streamlined the aircraft by covering the two unused passenger openings. He won the rich handicap prize of £1000. Company, Skyways Ltd VH-UHT 22 Airco D.H. 9C, Company, Skyways Ltd 1936 Parafield, Adelaide, Australia. Drawing code: DH9-081 G-AUHT was re-registered as VH-UHT around 1930 inline with changes to the registration system. It is shown as it appeared during the 1936 South Australian Centennial Air Race (Dec 16 to Dec 18). The aircraft didn't gain a winning place in the race. It was converted back to its original 3 passenger configuration after the race but was destroyed in a nonfatal accident at Kadina, SA, on May 15, 1937. Alenia Aeronautica C-27 Spartan Alenia Aeronautica C-27 Spartan C-27J Spartan Royal Australian Air Force, 35 Squadron A34-006 C-27J Spartan, Royal Australian Air Force, 35 Squadron 2018 Richmond AB, NSW. Drawing code: C27J-041 A34-006 was given special tail markings to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of 35 Squadron. The unit was formed during WW2, in march 1942, and has retained its transport and supply role to the present day. Armstrong Whitworth A.W.38 Whitley Armstrong Whitworth A.W.38 Whitley Whitley Mk VII Royal Air Force, Coastal Command, 502 Squadron BD569 YG-H Whitley Mk VII, Royal Air Force, Coastal Command, 502 Squadron 1942 St Eval, Cornwell. Drawing code: AWWHT011 501 Squadron became part of RAF Coastal Command in November 1938. They equipped with the Whitley in late 1940 and moved to St Eval in January 1942. YG-H is shown as it appeared in July 1942 when it was involved in the sinking of submarine U-751. © Juanita Franzi 2019. All artworks are copyright Juanita Franzi and are protected under international copyright law. Artworks may not be reproduced without permission. www.aeroillustrations.com email: [email protected] Aero Illustrations Image Library What's New 201902 Page 3 of 28 Avro Lancaster Avro Lancaster Lancaster B.I / B Mk I Royal Air Force, Coastal Command, 61 Squadron R5724 QR-F Lancaster B.I / B Mk I, Royal Air Force, Coastal Command, 61 Squadron 1942 Syerston, Nottinghamshire. WW2 (Europe) Drawing code: LANC1031 Lancaster R5724 was the first Bomber Command aircraft to sink a German submarine (July 1942). In a separate event, the heroic actions of the crew in bringing the severely damaged aircraft back from a mission (Sept 1942) saw them all awarded the DFM. Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Fortress IIA (B-17E) Royal Air Force, A&AEE FK185 E Fortress IIA (B-17E), Royal Air Force, A&AEE 1944 Boscombe Down, UK. Drawing code: B17E-111 Experimental installation of the 40mm Vickers 'S' cannon to test the suitability of the arrangement for anti-shipping and anti-submarine use. FK190 Fortress IIA (B-17E), Royal Air Force, A&AEE 1942 Boscombe Down, UK. Drawing code: B17E-042 FK190 was used by the A&AEE to test the prototype submarine detection radar system developed by the British. This type of installation was known as 'stickleback' ASV and was used on Coastal Command B-24s and Wellingtons. Royal Air Force, Coastal Command, 59 Squadron FK202 B Fortress IIA (B-17E), Royal Air Force, Coastal Command, 59 Squadron 1943 Chivenor, UK. WW2 (Europe) Drawing code: B17E-061 FK202 was with 59 Squadron from December 1942 until it transferred to 220 Squadron in August 1943. It is finished in typical Coastal Command camouflage. © Juanita Franzi 2019. All artworks are copyright Juanita Franzi and are protected under international copyright law. Artworks may not be reproduced without permission. www.aeroillustrations.com email: [email protected] Aero Illustrations Image Library What's New 201902 Page 4 of 28 Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress B-17G Fortress USAAF, 351 Bomb Group, 509 Bomb Squadron 44-8222 RQ-A B-17G Fortress, USAAF, 351 Bomb Group, 509 Bomb Squadron 1944 Polebrook, UK. WW2 (Europe) Drawing code: B17G-131 44-8222 was one of the B-17Gs configured with the H2X radar replacing the ball turret. These aircraft were used as pathfinders. This aircraft suffered damage during a raid to Politz, 7 October 1944, and made an emergency landing in Sweden. Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress SB-17G (B-17H) USAF, 1st Air Rescue Squadron 44-83575 ARS 1RS Flt C SB-17G (B-17H), USAF, 1st Air Rescue Squadron 1951 Ramey AFB, Puerto Rico. Drawing code: B17G-161 Around 130 B-17Gs were converted to the air-sea rescue variant. After conversion 44-83575 was operated by the 1st Air Rescue Squadron and allocated to C Flight based at Ramey Air Force Base, Puerto Rico. Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress VG-17G Fortress USAF, 7360th Base Complement Squadron 44-8906 VG-17G Fortress, USAF, 7360th Base Complement Squadron 1948 Tulln, Austria. Drawing code: B17G-141 Build as a B-17G-90-VE, 44-8906 was converted to a VIP transport at the end of WW2. It was based assigned to several units operating from USAF base at Tulln near Vienna. Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress MB-17G Fortress USAF, Special Weapons Branch 43-39119 MB-17G Fortress, USAF, Special Weapons Branch 1945 Eglin, Florida. Testing Drawing code: B17G-151 43-39119 was modified at Wright Field to serve as an air launch vehicle for the JB-2 Thunderbug guided missile. It is shown as it appeared during missile tests at Eglin Field in 1945 with a JB-2 missile under each wing. © Juanita Franzi 2019. All artworks are copyright Juanita Franzi and are protected under international copyright law. Artworks may not be reproduced without permission. www.aeroillustrations.com email: [email protected] Aero Illustrations Image Library What's New 201902 Page 5 of 28 Boeing B-29 Superfortress Boeing B-29 Superfortress TB-29 Superfortress USAF, 9th Air Force 44-70102 84 TB-29 Superfortress, USAF, 9th Air Force 1950s USA. Training Drawing code: B-29-161 Like a number of other ex-WW2 B-29s, 44-70102, was converted to a TB-29 in the early 1950s. It displays the distinctive red stripes applied to those aircraft flying in the 'target' role for fighter squadrons and US Army anti-aircraft units. Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet series Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet series EA-18G Growler Royal Australian Air Force, A46-301 301 EA-18G Growler, Royal Australian Air Force, 2016 St Louis, USA. Drawing code: FA18G031 A46-301 was the first Growler delivered to the RAAF. The handover occurred on 29 July 2015 at St Louis, USA. In early 2017 the first Growlers arrived in Australia. However A46-301 was retained in the USA, firstly for testing and later for RAAF training. Royal Australian Air Force, 6 Squadron A46-306 (100 Anniversay) EA-18G Growler, Royal Australian Air Force, 6 Squadron 2018 Amberley AB, QLD. Drawing code: FA18G041 To mark the 100th Anniversay of the establishment of 6 Squadron, A36-306 was given a special scheme. The arrival of the EA-18G Growler saw the unit shift from its tradional training (primarily) role and become a frontline electronic warfare unit. © Juanita Franzi 2019. All artworks are copyright Juanita Franzi and are protected under international copyright law. Artworks may not be reproduced without permission. www.aeroillustrations.com email: [email protected] Aero Illustrations Image Library What's New 201902 Page 6 of 28 Boeing P-8 Poseidon Boeing P-8 Poseidon P-8A Poseiden Royal Australian Air Force, 11 Squadron A47-001 P-8A Poseiden, Royal Australian Air Force, 11 Squadron 2017 Edinburgh, SA. Drawing code: P8A-011 A47-011 was the first P-8 Poseiden delivered to the RAAF. The type went into operation with 11 Squadron, replacing their P-3 Orions. Boulton Paul Defiant Boulton Paul Defiant Defiant Mk I Royal Air Force, 151 Squadron N3328 DZ-Z Defiant Mk I, Royal Air Force, 151 Squadron 1941 Coltishall, UK. WW2 (Europe) Drawing code: DEFNT051 151 Sqn converted to Defiant night-fighters in late 1940 and retained them until October 1941.