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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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. As far as is known, N3328 was the only 151 Sqn Defiant to carry the striking 'shark mouht' artwork. Royal Air Force, 264 Squadron N1535 PS-A Defiant Mk I, Royal Air Force, 264 Squadron 1940 Kirton-in-Lindsey, UK. WW2 (Battle of Britain) Drawing code: DEFNT031

264 Squadron was reformed in late 1939 and became operational with the Defiant in March 1940. This aircraft was the mount of the squadron's CO, Sqn Ldr Philip Hunter, and carried the leader's pennant below the cockpit. N1801 PS-Y (Coimbatore II) Defiant Mk I, Royal Air Force, 264 Squadron 1941 West Malling, UK. WW2 (Europe) Drawing code: DEFNT041

264 Squadron converted to the night-fighter role during the second half of 1940. PS-Y is shown late in its service, around the time the squadron began converting to the Defiant Mk II. It carries a shield on the nose and 4 victory markings.

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410 Sqn formed in June 1941 and was equiped with the Defiant night-fighter. They operated from Drem from August 1941 until June 1942.

CAC (Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation) CA-16 Wirraway

CAC (Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation) CA-16 Wirraway Wirraway Aircraft Manufacturer, Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation A9-793/CA7-793 Wirraway, Aircraft Manufacturer, Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation 1950s CAC, Fishermans Bend. Drawing code: WIRRA011

CAC (Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation) CA-28 Ceres

CAC (Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation) CA-28 Ceres Ceres Aircraft Manufacturer, Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation VH-CEA Ceres, Aircraft Manufacturer, Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation 1957 CAC, Fishermans Bend. Drawing code: CERE-011

The first Ceres aircraft as it appreared on roll-out, December 1957 Company, VH-SSF Ceres, Company, 1990 Australia. Drawing code: CERE-071

VH-SSF was painted as a Japanese fighter for a movie.

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ZK-BSQ is shown as it appeared around 1967/1969

Consolidated B-24 Liberator

Consolidated B-24 Liberator Liberator Model LB.30 (B-24A) Royal Air Force, The Atlantic Ferry Organisation (ATFERO) AM918 G-AGDR Liberator Model LB.30 (B-24A), Royal Air Force, The Atlantic Ferry Organisation (ATFERO) 1942 Prestwick. Drawing code: B24A-031

AM918 arrived in the UK in May 1941 and was configured as a passenger transport for use transporting ferry crews from the UK to Canada. In January 1942 it was registered G-AGDR for a special flight to Cairo. Consolidated B-24 Liberator B-24J Liberator USAAF, 460 Bomb Group, 763 Bomb Squadron 42-88763 F (Junior) B-24J Liberator, USAAF, 460 Bomb Group, 763 Bomb Squadron 1944 Italy. WW2 (Europe) Drawing code: B24J-061

42-88763 was shot down while on a mission against the Allach factory near Munich, 19 July 1944. The 25 missions marking have been shown on the nose, however the actual number applied is unknown . Consolidated B-24 Liberator C-87 USAAF, Air Transport Command 41-24158 124158 C-87, USAAF, Air Transport Command 1943 USA. Drawing code: B24C8711

41-24158 was the subject of a 1943 LIFE magazine article about the ATC route from the USA to India to ferry personnel to the theatre, and freight and parts for the 'over the Hump' supply route supporting the Fourteenth Air Force in China

Consolidated PB4Y Privateer

Consolidated PB4Y Privateer PB4Y-2 Privateer US Navy, Squadron 119: VPB-119 59403 W403 PB4Y-2 Privateer, US Navy, Squadron 119: VPB-119 1945 Clark Field, Philippines. WW2 (Pacific, South Pacific) Drawing code: PB4Y2011

VPB-119 became operation in March 1945. From their base in Luzon, Philippines, they conducted combat patrols over the South China Sea. 59403 was assigned to VPB-119 in November 1944 when the unit was in training and stayed with the unit to the end of WW2. US Navy, Squadron 871: VP-871 59970 CH 6 PB4Y-2 Privateer, US Navy, Squadron 871: VP-871 1952 NAS Atsugi, Japan. Korean War Drawing code: PB4Y2021

VP-19 became a reserve unit in 1946 and, due to a USN restructure, was redesignated VP-871 in February 1950. In March it was put on active duty for the Korean War and converted to the PB4Y-2. 59970 was one of the unit's 12 aircraft. Consolidated PB4Y Privateer RY-3 / Liberator C.IX Royal Air Force, 231 Squadron, Transport Command JT993 22, HK RY-3 / Liberator C.IX, Royal Air Force, 231 Squadron, Transport Command 1945 San Diego. WW2 (Pacific) Drawing code: PB4Y2031

A small number of Liberator C.IX (PB4Y-2 transport variant) were operated by the RAF from 1945 to 1946. During 1945, JT993 was used on the Pacific Service carrying personnel and freight on the route between San Diego and Sydney.

DeHavilland (Australia) DHA-3 Drover

DeHavilland (Australia) DHA-3 Drover DHA-3 Drover Mk.2 Company, Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section)/TAA VH-DRC (Norman Bourke) DHA-3 Drover Mk.2, Company, Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section)/TAA 1955 Charters Towers, Australia. Drawing code: DHA3-041

VH-DRC was upgraded to Mk.2 status in 1954 while under contracted to the Flying Doctor Service of Australia (FDSA) and carried a mix of markings. The main FDSA title was in dark blue on VH-DRC, but on some other Drovers the title was red and blue.

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VH-DRE was upgraded to Mk.2 status in 1954 while under contracted to the Flying Doctor Service of Australia (FDSA). It illustrates the typical TAA/FDSA scheme of the period. DeHavilland (Australia) DHA-3 Drover DHA-3 Drover Mk.3 Airline, Air Melanesiae VP-PAP DHA-3 Drover Mk.3, Airline, Air Melanesiae 1969 Vila, New Hebrides. Drawing code: DHA3-031

VP-PAP was built as a Mk.1 and underwent several modifications, with the final upgrade being to Mk.3B status (as shown) in early 1969. It was sold to Air Melanesiae and painted in their colour scheme. DeHavilland (Australia) DHA-3 Drover Scale Drawings , Drover Series: Mk.1, Mk.1F, Mk.2, Mk.3A/B

Scale Drawings, , Drover Series: Mk.1, Mk.1F, Mk.2, Mk.3A/B . Drawing code: 1315-100

Detailed scale drawings; includes all variants: Mk.1, Mk.1F, Mk.2, Mk.3, and Mk.3A/B. Artwork may be arranged to suit specific page layout.

Dornier Do 17

Dornier Do 17 Do 17M Luftwaffe, Aufklärungsgruppe 123, 1.(F)/123 4U+FH Do 17M, Luftwaffe, Aufklärungsgruppe 123, 1.(F)/123 1939 Germany. Drawing code: DO17M011

The unit insignia was applied to the engine cowls on 1F./123. On the nose was a temporary nose art in chalk featuring Winston Churchill and Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain.

Douglas DC-4, C-54 series Skymaster

Douglas DC-4, C-54 series Skymaster C-54Q Civilian, Atlantic Warbirds N44914 (56498) C-54Q, Civilian, Atlantic Warbirds 1997 USA. Drawing code: DC4Q-011

This aircraft served with the USN before being sold by MASDC (Davis-Monthan AFB) to civilian operators. In 1996 it was restored by Atlantic Warbirds in scheme of the Military Air Transport Service (MATS). See also drawing DC4Q-021 US Navy, 56498 498 C-54Q, US Navy, 1965 Guam. Drawing code: DC4Q-021

Originally built as a C-54D, this aircraft was delivered in March 1945 and transferred to the USN. It was converted to a R5D-3 (later redesignated C-54Q) and is shown as it appeared in the mid 1960s when it assigned to NAS Agana, Guam.

Fiesler Fi 156 Storch

Fiesler Fi 156 Storch Fi 159 C-1 Luftwaffe, Aufklärungsgruppe 31: 3.(H)/31 5D+WL Fi 159 C-1, Luftwaffe, Aufklärungsgruppe 31: 3.(H)/31 1941 Poland. WW2 (Europe) Drawing code: F156041

This early model Storch was operated by the reconnasance unit Aufklärungsgruppe 31. It carries the units emblem, a lobster, on the cowl. Drawing code: F1560411

Aircraft shown on the ground This early model Storch was operated by the reconnasance unit Aufklärungsgruppe 31. It carries the units emblem, a lobster, on the cowl.

Fiesler Fi 156 Storch Fi 159 C-3/trop Luftwaffe, WrNr 5837 DJ+PC Fi 159 C-3/trop, Luftwaffe, 1944 Bavaria, Germany. WW2 (Europe) Drawing code: FI156021

Ths was the personal transport aircraft of SS General Hauser and carried his insignia on the fin. The aircraft was a Fi 156 C-3/trop, and was subsiquently finished with RLM 79 Sandgelb upper surfaces.

Focke Wulf Fw 189 Uhu

Focke Wulf Fw 189 Uhu Fw 189 A-1 Uhu Luftwaffe, Aufklärungsgruppe 41: 1.(H)/41 C2+EH Fw 189 A-1 Uhu, Luftwaffe, Aufklärungsgruppe 41: 1.(H)/41 1942 Russian Front. WW2 (Russian Front) Drawing code: FW189021

1.(H)/41 converted to the Fw 189 in April 1941. In mid 1942 the usit was based in the Vyazama-Gradina area (central sector of the Eastern Front). Luftwaffe, Aufklärungsgruppe 41: 2.(H)/41 C2+EK Fw 189 A-1 Uhu, Luftwaffe, Aufklärungsgruppe 41: 2.(H)/41 1942 Ukraine. WW2 (Russian Front) Drawing code: FW189031

2.(H)/41 was deployed to the Eastern Front from mid-1941 until the end of 1942. It converted to the Fw 189 in early 1942.

Focke Wulf Fw 200 Condor

Focke Wulf Fw 200 Condor Fw 200 C-8 Condor Luftwaffe, Kampfgeschwader 40 (KG40) F8-BR Fw 200 C-8 Condor, Luftwaffe, Kampfgeschwader 40 (KG40) 1945 . WW2 (Europe) Drawing code: FW200111

An overspray of a light-blue was applied over the sides of the wings and engines, and the leading edges of the wings to reduce the aircraft's visibility when performing its coastal patrol duties.

Grumman S-2 Tracker

Grumman S-2 Tracker S-2E Tracker Royal Australian Navy, 816 Squadron (VS816) N12-153597 842 S-2E Tracker, Royal Australian Navy, 816 Squadron (VS816) 1977 Nowra, NSW. Drawing code: GS2E-011

'842' was one of only three S-2 Tracker from the RAN fleet to not be destroyed in a hanger fire at Nowra in 1976. It was the only Tracker of VS816 to be operational during the 1977 RIMPAC exercise and a 'scoreboard' tally was applied to the rudder.

Handley Page H.P.52 Hampden

Handley Page H.P.52 Hampden Mk I Royal Air Force, 144 Squadron AE436 PL-J Mk I, Royal Air Force, 144 Squadron 1941 North Luffenham, UK. WW2 Scandinavia Drawing code: HMPDN061

144 Sqn converted to the Hamden bomber in 1939 and its first WW2 combat mission occurred on 26 Sept 1939. AE436 is shown as it appeared in 1941 or early 1942, after the black underside colour was continued up the fuselage sides.

Hawker P.1129

Hawker P.1129 P.1129 Royal Air Force,

P.1129, Royal Air Force, 1964 UK. Drawing code: P1129011

Artwork showing the scheme that the P.1129 might have carried in RAF service around 1964. This specific scheme was intended for low-level nuclear strike aircraft. This P.1129 is shown carrying a nuclear bomb in a partly exposed position.

Hawker Tempest

Hawker Tempest Tempest Mk V Royal Air Force, 3 Squadron NV724 JF-E Tempest Mk V, Royal Air Force, 3 Squadron 1945 Copenhagen, Denmark. WW2 (Europe) Drawing code: HTMP5031

Details of the victory tally and the temporary legend "Le Grand Charles", applied to NV724 when 122 Wing was in Copenhagen and Clostermann flew a solo display for King Christain X, on 23 June 1945. 1954 Copenhagen, Denmark. WW2 (Europe) Drawing code: HTMP5032

Pierre Clostermann flew the Tempest with 274, 56 Sqn and 3 Squadron. During this time he shot down at least 12 enemy aircraft, with 6 shared and 2 probables. NV724 was his last Tempest and is shown as it appeared in June 1945. Hawker Tempest Tempest F 6 Royal Air Force, 213 Squadron NX136 H Tempest F 6, Royal Air Force, 213 Squadron 1950 Deversoir, Egypt. Israeli War of Independence Drawing code: HTMP6011

213 Squadron operated the Tempest F 6 from 1947 to 1950 from bases in Egypt and Africa. In August 1949 the Tempests in Egypt, previously in an aluminium finish, were repainted in a special 'Desert' scheme as they went in for service.

Junkers CL.I (J.10)

Junkers CL.I (J.10) J.10 (civil conversion) Aircraft Manufacturer, Junkers D78 J.10 (civil conversion), Aircraft Manufacturer, Junkers 1919 Dessau, Germany. Drawing code: JUCL1061

After the end of the War Junkers modified a CL.I (CL.1806/18) in an attempt to cater for the civil market. This aircraft was used on service between Dessau and Weimar, giving it the distinction of being the first all metal aircraft in airline service.

Junkers J.I (J.4)

Junkers J.I (J.4) J.I German Army Air Service, (unknown) J.802/17 J.I, German Army Air Service, (unknown) 1918 . Drawing code: JUJ4-061

J.802/17 illustrates one of the standard schemes applied to the J.I. The light green fuselage and upper surfaces were overpainted with a random pattern in a purple colour using a brush (or rag). The undersides were painted in the standard light blue.

Junkers Ju 87 Stuka

Junkers Ju 87 Stuka Ju 87 D Luftwaffe, Sturzkampfgeschwader 2: 5./St. G 2 T6+HN Ju 87 D, Luftwaffe, Sturzkampfgeschwader 2: 5./St. G 2 1942 Russia. WW2 (Russian Front) Drawing code: Ju87D041

Ju 87 D-3 in markings typicial of this unit during 1942 Luftwaffe, Sturzkampfgeschwader 2: II./St. G 2 2290 T6+AC Ju 87 D, Luftwaffe, Sturzkampfgeschwader 2: II./St. G 2 1942 Russia. WW2 (Russian Front) Drawing code: JU87D021

This was the aircraft flown by the unit commander Dr. Kupfer. It had been fitted with extra armour around the cockpit.

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Ju 87 D-3 in markings typicial of this unit during 1942

Lockheed A-29 Hudson

Lockheed A-29 Hudson Hudson Mk IIIA Royal Australian Air Force, 2 Squadron A16-241 Hudson Mk IIIA, Royal Australian Air Force, 2 Squadron 1943 . WW2 (Pacific, South Pacific) Drawing code: LHUD3011

A16-241 is shown as it appeared in the first half of 1943. At this time the squadron was based at Hughes Airstrip in the Northern Territory and were engaged in reconnaissance, protection of convoys and anti-shipping/anti-submarine missions.

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

Lockheed C-130 Hercules C-130H Royal Australian Air Force, 36 Squadron A97-001 C-130H, Royal Australian Air Force, 36 Squadron 1984 Richmond. NSW. Drawing code: C130H0411

A97-001 is shown in the early gloss camouflage worn by the RAAF C-130H fleet. They were delivered in this scheme in 1978, but many, including A97-001 required touching up to the paintwork within a few years. It is shown with the rear door down. Lockheed C-130 Hercules C-130J Royal Australian Air Force, 37 Squadron A97-440 440 C-130J, Royal Australian Air Force, 37 Squadron 2016 Richmond, NSW. Drawing code: C130J041

A97-440 is shown as it appeared around August 2016 after it had been upgraded with the Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure system (LAIC) in the USA. Up until late 2015 the aircraft had retained its light grey delivery scheme.

Lockheed P-3 Orion

Lockheed P-3 Orion AP-3C Orion Royal Australian Air Force, 10 Squadron A9-751 AP-3C Orion, Royal Australian Air Force, 10 Squadron 2017 Edinburgh, SA. Drawing code: P3C-011

10 Squadron was the last RAAF squadron to operate the P-3 Orion.

Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter

Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter F-35A Royal Australian Air Force, USAF, 61st Fighter Squadron A35-001 F-35A, Royal Australian Air Force, USAF, 61st Fighter Squadron 2018 Luke AFB, Arizona. Drawing code: F35A-011

A35-001 was the RAAF's first F-35A. Delivered several years before the main RAAF order was built and it is retained in the USA for use in training of RAAF crews. The first operational F-35As arrived in Australia in late 2018.

McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom

McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom Phantom FGR.2 (F-4M) Royal Air Force, 56 Squadrons XV422 T Phantom FGR.2 (F-4M), Royal Air Force, 56 Squadrons 1987 Wattisham, UK. Cold War Drawing code: F-4M-051

XV422 as it appeared in 1987 when it carried a small 'Jag Killer' marking on the intake. This refers to a incident when an RAF Jaguar was accidentally shot down. The remaining markings were standard for 56 Squadron Phantoms in the 1980s/1990s.

Nieuport 28

Nieuport 28 28 C.1 US Air Service, 94th Aero Squadron N.6169 1 28 C.1, US Air Service, 94th Aero Squadron 1918 France. WW1 Drawing code: NI28-0231

Detail view showing the camouflage pattern on the upper surface of the bottom wing. Drawing code: NI28-024

Underside of Rickenbacker's '1'

North American B-25 Mitchell

North American B-25 Mitchell B-25J Mitchell USAAF, 340th Bomb Group, 488th Bomb Squadron 43-27474 8R (Old Ironside III) B-25J Mitchell, USAAF, 340th Bomb Group, 488th Bomb Squadron 1944 Corsica. WW2 (Italy) Drawing code: B25J-061

'Old Ironside III' was one of several B-25J models in the 43-27### range allocated to the 488 the BS. Although delivered in a natural metal finish, the upper surfaces were soon camouflaged. The squadron insignia was applied to the nose. USAAF, 345th Bomb Group, 498th Bomb Squadron 44-31214 B-25J Mitchell, USAAF, 345th Bomb Group, 498th Bomb Squadron 1945 Ie Shima, Okinawa. WW2 (Pacific, South Pacific) Drawing code: B25J-101

The "Air Apache" gunships of the 345th Bomb Group had very colourful markings. The 498th Squadron was known as the "Green Falcons" and this inspired the artwork applied to the nose of their aircraft.

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A large number of B-25s were supplied to the USSR under the Lend Lease scheme. This aircraft (serial unknown) acted as leadship for a ferry flight of P-63 Kingcobras, circa early 1944. It carried an early version of the American applied USSR insignia. North American B-25 Mitchell Mitchell Mk.III Royal Air Force, 320 (Dutch) Squadron HD346 NO-V (Poteys 'V' II) Mitchell Mk.III, Royal Air Force, 320 (Dutch) Squadron 1945 Melsbroek, Belgium. WW2, Europe Drawing code: B25J-071

320 Squadron was formed in 1940 with personnel of the Royal Netherlands Naval Air Service and was equipped with the Mitchell from March 1943 until the end of the war. HD346 is shown in the winter of 1944/45, soon after it came on strength.

North American F-82 Twin Mustang

North American F-82 Twin Mustang F-82E Twin Mustang USAF, 27th Fighter Escort Group 46-297 FQ-297 (Ole 97) F-82E Twin Mustang, USAF, 27th Fighter Escort Group 1948 Kearney AFB, Nebraska. Drawing code: F82E-021

'Ole 97' was the aircraft allocated to Colonel Cy Wilson, the commander of the 27th Fighter Escort Group. The fin and wing bands include the colours of each of the Group's squadrons (522nd, 523rd, 534th). USAF, 27th Fighter Wing, 523rd Fighter Squadron 46-268 FQ-268 F-82E Twin Mustang, USAF, 27th Fighter Wing, 523rd Fighter Squadron 1949 Bergstrom AFB, Texas. Drawing code: F82E-011

The 27th Fighter Wing became part of the Stategic Air Command (SAC) in mid-1947 with the role of providing long-range escort for the SAC bombers. It was equiped with the F-82 from early 1948 until they were phased out by jet fighters during 1950.

North American F-82 Twin Mustang F-82F Twin Mustang USAF, 325th Fighter Group (AW), 319th Fighter (AW) Squadron 46-485 FQ-485 (Cumulus Woody) F-82F Twin Mustang, USAF, 325th Fighter Group (AW), 319th Fighter (AW) Squadron 1949 Moses Lake AFB, Washington. Drawing code: F82F-011

The 319th Fighter (All Weather)Squadron operated the F-82F in the nightfighter role from 1948 until 1950. The aircraft is shown as it appeared circa late 1949/early 1950. Like a number of other 319th F(AW)S aircraft, it carried artwork on the radar pod.

North American F-86 Sabre

North American F-86 Sabre F-86A Sabre Museum, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian 48-260 F-86A Sabre, Museum, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian 2018 Washington DC. Drawing code: F86A-023

Top view profile of the F-86A-5-NA displayed at NASM, Washington. It carrys the scheme worn by 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing during the Korean War.

North American P-51 Mustang

North American P-51 Mustang P-51A USAAF, 1st Air Commando Group 43-6151 (Barbie) P-51A, USAAF, 1st Air Commando Group 1944 India. WW2 (Burma/India) Drawing code: P51A-011

The 1st Air Commando Group was formed in 1944 to support ground commando units (Chindits) in the Burma theatre. It operated a mixed variety of aircraft including the P-51A. 43-6151 was flown by Maj. Robert Smith. The 1st ACG was originally called the 5318th Provisional Air Unit, and was formed in India in late 1943. It was redesignated the 1st Air Commando Group on 25 March 1944. Drawing code: P51A-012

43-6151 was flown by Maj. Robert Smith.

Drawing code: P51A-013

43-6151 was flown by Maj. Robert Smith. Drawing code: P51A-015

Front view of 43-615. This aircraft was flown by Maj. Robert Smith. North American P-51 Mustang P-51B USAAF, 352nd Fighter Group, 328th Figher Squadron 42-106872 PE-T (bar) (Patty Anne II) P-51B, USAAF, 352nd Fighter Group, 328th Figher Squadron 1944 Norfolk, UK. WW2 (Europe) Drawing code: P51B-091

42-106872 was flown by the ace pilot John Thornell Jr and carried his nose art 'Patty Anne II". He flew this aircraft from around April 1944 until July 1944. He had a tally of 17.25 air victories and 2 aircraft destroyed on the ground. The 352nd Fighter Group moved to England in July 1943 and were based at RAF Bodney, Norfolk. The 352nd Fighter Group converted from the P-47 to the P-51 in April 1944. Drawing code: P51B-093

Top view of John Thornell Jr's aircraft, PE-T (bar) USAAF, 357th Fighter Group, 363rd Fighter Squadron 43-24823 B6-S (Old Crow) P-51B, USAAF, 357th Fighter Group, 363rd Fighter Squadron 1944 Leiston, UK. WW2 (Europe) Drawing code: P51B-081

Bud Anderson finished the war with a tally of 16.25 victories. Between 1944 and 1945 he was allocated several P-51s and he named them all 'Old Crow'. 43-24823 was one of his early aircraft and is shown as it appeared on D-Day, June 1944. Clarence E. 'Bud' Anderson, Jr, graduated from pilot training in September 1942 and was initially assigned to the 328th Fighter Group in the USA. When the 357th Fighter Group was established he was transferred and went with them to the UK. Drawing code: P51B-082

Photo coverage of 43-24823 is fairly limited and it wasn't possible to conclusively to determine whether the legend 'Old Crow' was applied to the starbord side of the cowl. It has been assumed it was applied to the port side only.

Drawing code: P51B-083

Top view of 'Old Crow' Photo coverage of 43-24823 is fairly limited it isn't possible to determin if the legend 'Old Crow' was applied to the starbord side of the cowl. It has been assumed it was applied to the port side only. Drawing code: P51B-085

Front view of 'Old Crow' Photo coverage of 43-24823 is fairly limited it isn't possible to determin if the legend 'Old Crow' was applied to the starbord side of the cowl. It has been assumed it was applied to the port side only. USAAF, 4th Fighter Group, 336 Figher Squadron 43-6913 VF-T (Shangri-La) P-51B, USAAF, 4th Fighter Group, 336 Figher Squadron 1944 Debden, UK. WW2 (Europe) Drawing code: P51B-101

43-6913 was assigned to ace, Don Gentile. He finished the war with an official record of 19.83 aerial victories, 3 damaged and 6 ground kills. 43- 6913 shows the final tally carried on his aircraft and is shown as it appeared on 13 April 1944. USAAF, 51st Figher Group, 26th Fighter Squadron, 14 AF 42-106957 264 P-51B, USAAF, 51st Figher Group, 26th Fighter Squadron, 14 AF 1944 Kunming, China. WW2 (China) Drawing code: P51B-061

The 26th Fighter Squadron HQ was based in Kunming, China during 1944/45. They were involved in a variety of missions, including supporting ground forces and attacking shipping in the Red River delta. 42-106957 is show fitted with rocket tubes, late 1944. North American P-51 Mustang P-51C Royal Air Force, 315 (Polish) Squadron FB387 PK-G P-51C, Royal Air Force, 315 (Polish) Squadron 1944 UK. WW2 (Europe) Drawing code: P51C-061

FB387 was the last of three Mustang III (P-51C) flown by Polish ace, Sqn Ldr Eugeniusz Horbaczewski. It is shown as it appeared around July 1944. It carries a tally of 13.5 aircraft and 4 'buzz bomb' V1 victories, and 44 bombing missions.

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The 5th FS was initially equipped with Spitfires in the UK. After participating in Operation Torch the 52nd Group remained in the Mediterranean theatre. They converted to the P-51 in April/May 1944. The yellow/black fuselage band was the Group marking. Drawing code: P51C-012

Starboard side view of 42-103582. The 5th Fighter Squadron converted to the P-51 in April/May 1944. The yellow/black fuselage band was the Group marking. Drawing code: P51C-013

Plan view of 42-103582. The yellow and black bands on the tailplane, wing tips and fuselage band were the Group's identification markings. The yellow band on the wing roots was a theatre marking carried by all Allied fighters in the Mediterranean theatre at this time. Drawing code: P51C-015

Front view of 42-103582 North American P-51 Mustang P-51D / F-51D Italy: Aeronautica Militare, 2° Stormo MM 4309 2-2# P-51D / F-51D, Italy: Aeronautica Militare, 2° Stormo 1951 Italy. Drawing code: P51D-281

On a routine flight from Vicenza on 7 August 1951, MM 4309 suffered engine problems and the pilot, Lt Tito, force landed on Lake Garda. The F- 51D broke up on impact and he was killed. (Aircraft code number '2-21' is speculative) USAAF, 355th Fighter Group, 354th Fighter Squadron 44-73156 WR-B (Wolverine) P-51D / F-51D, USAAF, 355th Fighter Group, 354th Fighter Squadron 1946 Schweinfurt, Germany. Occupation of Germany Drawing code: P51D-291

With the defeat of Germany in 1945 the Allies divided Germany into Occupation Zones. The 355 FG was part of the US Occupation Force and their aircraft carried the yellow and red rear fuselage occupation force identification marking.

Northrop Delta

Northrop Delta Delta 1C Spanish Air Force; Ejército del Aire, 43-17 Delta 1C, Spanish Air Force; Ejército del Aire, 1939 Spain. Drawing code: NDELT061

In October 1939 the Delta was taken over by the Spanish Air Force (Ejército del Aire). There are no photos of the aircraft at this time, but the aircraft has been depicted in the markings typcial of the Spainish air force at this time.

Sepecat Jaguar

Sepecat Jaguar Jaguar GR.1 Royal Air Force, 14 Squadron XX963 AL Jaguar GR.1, Royal Air Force, 14 Squadron 1982 Brüggen, Germany. Drawing code: JAG1-011

In 1975, 14 Squadron became the first German based unit to convert to the Jaguar. Jaguar XX963 was accidentally shot down by a Phantom of 92 Squadron while practicing intercepts. The pilot ejected safely.

Sopwith Camel

Sopwith Camel 2F.1 "Ship's Camel" Royal Naval Air Service, N6605 2F.1 "Ship's Camel", Royal Naval Air Service, 1918 . Drawing code: SCAML032

Dawson's aircraft as it would have appeared prior to the Todern mission. Many Ship's Camels in service had a notice applied under the cockpit that read "Pilots inspect your rudder and elevator connections"

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Aircraft flown by Lt N.E. Williams on the mission to bomb the German airship sheds at Tondern, 19 July 1918. For the mission the national markings were overpainted and a bomb rack fitted for carrying two 50 lb bombs.

SPAD XIII

SPAD XIII XIII C1 Museum, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian (Smith IV) XIII C1, Museum, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian 2018 Washington DC. Drawing code: SPA13-053

Top view example of a SPAD XIII. This artwork is based on the example on display at the NASM, Washington.

Supermarine Spitfire

Supermarine Spitfire Spitfire Mk Vb Royal Air Force (Polish), 317 (Polish) Squadron AD308 JH-T Spitfire Mk Vb, Royal Air Force (Polish), 317 (Polish) Squadron 1941 Exeter, UK. WW2 (Europe) Drawing code: SPI05121

AD308 was one of the first Spitfires receive by 317 Squadron. It was usually flown by Flg Off Marian Trzebiński, and was flown on occasions by Flt Sgt Stanisław Brzeski who finished the war as an ace. Supermarine Spitfire Spitfire Mk IX Royal Air Force (RAAF), 453 (RAAF) Squadron MJ789 FU-B Spitfire Mk IX, Royal Air Force (RAAF), 453 (RAAF) Squadron 1944 Detling, UK. WW2, D-Day Drawing code: SPI09101

453 Squadron (RAAF) flew in support of D-Day operations during June 1944. On 11 June while on a mission over Normandy, F/Lt H L Smith was shot down by flak while flying FU-B. The remains of the aircraft was discovered and recovered in 2012.

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MB997 was one of the ex-RAF Spitfires that equipped the Norwegian Air Force in period immediately following WW2. This aircraft crashed in 1950 while practicing low flying. The aircraft remains were recovered in 2018.

Vickers Viscount

Vickers Viscount V.700D Series Viscount Airline, Alitalia I-LIFE V.700D Series Viscount, Airline, Alitalia 1963 Rome, Italy. Drawing code: VV785-11

I-LIFE was delivered to Linee Aerre Italiane (LAI) in March 1957. When LAI and Alitalia underwent a corporate merger in October 1957, the LAI Viscount fleet was transferred to Alitalia. I-LIFE carried this Alitalia livery from around 1960 until 1964. I-LIFE was a Viscount 785D model and first flew on 12 March 1957. It was delivered to LAI on 27 March 1957. Airline, Türk Hava Yollari (Turkish Airlines) TC-SEV V.700D Series Viscount, Airline, Türk Hava Yollari (Turkish Airlines) 1959 Turkey. Drawing code: VV794-21

In February 1959 TC-SEV was on a special flight to carry the the Turkish Prime Minister to London to sign a treaty over Cyprus when it crashed on approach to Gatwick. Although the Prime minister survived, 9 of the 16 passengers and the crew were killed. TC-SEV was a Viscount 794D model and first flew on 16 July 1958. It was delivered to Türk Hava Yollari on 1 August 1958. Vickers Viscount V.800 Series Viscount Airline, Continental Airlines N240V (Los Angeles) V.800 Series Viscount, Airline, Continental Airlines 1958 USA. Drawing code: VV812-11

Continental Airlines introduced the Viscount into service in February 1958. The Viscount 810 series was called 'Viscount II' by Continental. The scheme depicted was carried by their fleet until 1962. N240V was a Viscount 812 and was ordered by Continental Airlines. It first flew on 14 February 1958 and departed the UK on its ferry flight to the USA on 10 May 1958.

Vought F4U Corsair

Vought F4U Corsair FG-1D Corsair Royal New Zealand Air Force, 14 Squadron NZ5617 17 (Verna) FG-1D Corsair, Royal New Zealand Air Force, 14 Squadron 1947 Iwakuni, Japan. Occupation of Japan Drawing code: VF4U1081

14 Squadron was part of New Zealand's contribution to the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) in Japan. NZ5617 was one of the unit's 24 FG-1D Corsairs. NZ5617 carried the name 'Verna' in yellow letters on the stbd side. Goodyear Aircraft Corporation built F4U-1D were designated FG-1D Royal New Zealand Air Force, 23 Squadron NZ5469 469 F4U-1D Corsair, Royal New Zealand Air Force, 23 Squadron 1945 Espiritu Santo, New Britain. WW2, South Pacific Drawing code: VF4U1071

NZ5469 was operated by 23 Squadron and carries the squadrons 'ghost' stencil under the cockpit. It is shown as it appeared during its ferry flight back to New Zealand at the end of the war.

Westland Wapiti

Westland Wapiti Wapiti Mk IIA Indian Air Force, 1 Squadron, A Flight K1290 Y Wapiti Mk IIA, Indian Air Force, 1 Squadron, A Flight 1936 Peshawar. Drawing code: WAP2-051

This was the first aircraft to come on strength with the newly formed Indian Air Force in April 1933. It was one of 4 aircraft making up A Flight of 1 Squadron. It is shown as it appeared when attached to 20 Squadron, RAF in 1936 Drawing code: WAP2-052

Underside of the port wing on K1290. The application of the serial number and roundels followed standard RAF specifications.

Drawing code: WAP2-0542

Underside of the starboard wing on K1290. The application of the serial number and roundels followed standard RAF specifications.