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Pics of 43sqdn Hunters required please

Hi guys and gals,

I hope that someone can help me out please? Im building a RC ducted fan model of a Mk1 Hunter, and would like to finish her off in 43sqdn colours and markings. I have trawled the net on my search for pics of them, but no luck.
I want to pick a certain plane, and go from there.
Hopefully there are a few Hunter fans out there.:)
Thanks for any help.

Barry

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By: RPSmith - 17th July 2007 at 16:39

Barry Jones’ book (Crowood)
p.39 line up of 11 new F.1s with “WT630 in foreground going to 43 Sqdn” (but lacking sqdn marks)
p.44 top pic already posted by Lidys Lad. caption says “WN645/S nearest the camera, having been built at Blackpool, was the final Mk. 1” This is incorrect it’s actually WW645/S (see below)
p.44 bottom 3 x 43 Sqdn F.1s inverted
p.50 line up (on ground) of Hunters at Wattisham with 4 x 43 Sqdn F.1s in foreground including WT613/R and WT581/S
p.52 nice plan view air-to-air shot of “WT594, before going to join No. 43 Squadron at Leuchars”
Aircam’s Hunter F.1/T.66 (Richard Ward/Francis Mason)
p.7 3 x 43 Sqdn poor quality
M.J.Hardy’s Super Profile
p.19 another shot of the 4 a/c in pic posted by Lindys Lad but with the furthermost banking to turn away – gives serials as WW645/S, WT618/O, WT622/G and WT582/D

Roger Smith.

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By: miniman - 17th July 2007 at 15:59

Good call MarkG. I noticed the text next to the other pic telling of its origins.

Any better pics then folks??

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By: MarkG - 17th July 2007 at 15:46

Thanks a LOT Wieesso!!:cool:
she’s a bit faded, but its the real deal alright. You can just make out a cartoon “Fighting ****” on her nose. Its the small details like that im after. They can totally change a scale models appearance.
Any more?
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I wouldn’t get too excited about that one if I were you because it’s certainly not it’s original colour scheme. In fact it’s a Danish F.51 that was made up to look like a 43 Sqn. F.1 so there’s no guarantee that the scheme is absolutely right.

In fact it was pretty well done, but there’s no stencilling, warning signs etc. on there to give it the proper ‘look’.

If you want to get it right then I’d rely on original, in-service photos only.

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By: miniman - 17th July 2007 at 14:28

There must be an auto moderator somewhere removing an out of context word!!;) I typed the real word.

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By: miniman - 17th July 2007 at 14:24

Thanks a LOT Wieesso!!:cool:
she’s a bit faded, but its the real deal alright. You can just make out a cartoon “Fighting ****” on her nose. Its the small details like that im after. They can totally change a scale models appearance.
Any more?
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By: BlueRobin - 17th July 2007 at 13:55

Good spot, wieesso 🙂

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By: wieesso - 17th July 2007 at 13:44

XF314
http://www.planepictures.net/netshow.php?id=53475

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By: miniman - 17th July 2007 at 13:16

Nice one thanks. 🙂
I notice that there are a few Mk1’s there without sabrinas fitted.
This is the look im after.:cool: Nice clean lines for a fast model.:cool:
Lindys lad’s pic has the full lower checkerboard pattern that I like also.

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By: northeagle - 17th July 2007 at 12:56

Another one, same group.

Best Wishes.
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By: miniman - 17th July 2007 at 09:56

Thanks, I have that one. Its a bit on the small side for obtaining the details though. Any larger pics that show better detail please?
Cheers:)

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By: Lindy's Lad - 17th July 2007 at 09:22

http://www.leuchars.raf.mod.uk/images/hunter_43sqn.JPG

here’s one….

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