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RAF HARRIER GR.3 (SHEET NO. X48212)

Eleven GR.3 Harriers on this crowded sheet, all with the ‘dolphin’ Green areas of the upper camoufl age were overpainted with White Lt Jeff Glover from HMS Hermes during operations to liberate the
laser nose extension. The standard Dark Green/Dark Sea Grey/ distemper for Exercise ‘Cold Winter’ at Tromso in Norway in 1979. Falklands in May 1982.
Light Aircraft Grey scheme applies unless mentioned. ● Harrier GR.3 XV809 ‘AF’ with No. 3 Squadron during Exercise ● Harrier GR.3 XZ971 ‘G’ ‘Hod Carrier’ with 1473 Flight in Belize
● Harrier GR.3 XV787 ‘V’ with the 1453 Flight at RAF Port Stanley ‘Matchcoat’ in 1984. This Harrier was in an experimental in 1993.
on the Falklands in 1983. scheme of NATO Green on the upper surfaces with Lichen Green ● Harrier GR.3 XV760 ‘K’ with No. 3 Squadron at RAF Gutersloh in
● Harrier GR.3 XW916 ‘CW’ with No. IV Squadron at RAF undersides. Germany in 1989. This Harrier carried the standard scheme plus a
Gutersloh in Germany in 1981. ● Harrier GR.3 XZ967 ‘D’ ‘Donatello’ with 1473 Flight in Belize temporary White tail fi n.
● Harrier GR.3 XV758 ‘V’ with No. 3 Squadron at RAF Gutersloh in 1993. ● Harrier GR.3 XV738 ‘B’ with No. IV(AC) Squadron during
in Germany in 1989. The tail fi n had a temporary coat of Red/ ● Harrier GR.3 ZD668 ‘3E’ with No. 20(R) Squadron/233 OCU at Operation Matchcoat at RAF Gutersloh in 1984. An experimental
Orange paint. RAF Laarbruch in Germany, March 1993. scheme of overall Dark Sea Grey on the upper surfaces with
● Harrier GR.3 XV778 ‘16’ with No. 1(F) Squadron. The Dark ● Harrier GR.3 XZ972 ‘33” with No. 1(F) Squadron as fl own by Flt Medium Sea Grey was applied to this Harrier.

HAWKER HUNTER F.4 (SHEET NO. X48213)

Airfi x are due to release their new F.4 version of the 1:48 Hunter in the next
few weeks. Those looking to add one to their shopping list may fi nd this new
decal sheet very interesting. This sheet and a half provides markings for 12
Hunters and a set of RAF roundels and fi n fl ashes. All are in the same scheme
of a pattern of Dark Sea Grey and Dark Green on the upper surfaces with
Silver undersides and colourful squadron insignia.
● Hunter F.4 WV267 ‘R’ with No. 93 Squadron at RAF Jever in Germany in
1957.
● Hunter F.4 WT802 ‘P’ with No. 98 Squadron at RAF Jever in Germany in
1957.
● Hunter F.4 XE713 ‘E’ with No. 66 Squadron at RAF Acklington in 1959.
● Hunter FR.71A J-734 (ex-RAF XF317) with the Chilean Air Force in 1976.
The rudder was painted Blue, the necessary national markings are supplied
on the sheet.
● Hunter F.4 XF317 ‘U’ with B Flight, No. 67 Squadron at RAF Bruggen in
Germany in April 1957. This Hunter was fl own by veteran author and long time
IPMS member, Mike McEvoy.
● Hunter F.4 XE667 ‘Z’ with No. IV(AC) Squadron at RAF Geilenkirchen in
Germany in April 1956.
● Hunter F.4 WW663 ‘H’ with No. 14 Squadron at RAF Alhorn in Germany in
March 1957.
● Hunter F.4 WV973 ‘B’ with No. 20 Squadron at RAF Oldenburg in Germany
in 1957.
● Hunter F.4 WV255 ‘X’ with No. 26 Squadron at RAF Oldenburg in Germany
in 1958.
● Hunter F.4 XF313 ‘G’ with No. 76 Squadron at RAF Bruggen in Germany,
December 1956.
● Hunter F.4 WV268 ‘H’ with No. 74 (Tiger) Squadron at RAF Horsham St Faith
during Exercise Valiant in May 1957. Most of the tail fi n was painted White for
the exercise.
● Hunter F.4 WV314 ‘B’ with No. 92 Squadron at RAF Linton-on-Ouse in 1956.
Thanks to Hannants of Lowestoft for passing us their new Xtradecal sheets
for review. See their web site: Hannants.co.uk for details and availability. (Alan
Firbank)
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