Built in small numbers and fitted out for the SEAD mission , most of these aircraft which were not front line were sent to North Africa , and were used as part of operation Saladin. The aircraft were used as "Wild Weasels " and were affectionately known as the miffed Meerkat. Several Phantom FGR2 and Buccaneer S2's were also part of this mixed force of both RAF and Navy aircraft. Their job was to sniff out mobile Soviet built SAM systems being used by the insurgents. The U.S sent several Vietnam war pilots as advisors,who had hands on experience in SEAD and using the weapons being carried by the British.
Kit is the revell for, suitably cut up and adjoined to one of Colin/freightdog 's tandem conversions.
Build went quite well and it all fit together nicely.
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That looks REALLY good Chris. :thumbsup:
As you say, that conversion fits really well on the Revell Hunter, almost no PSR needed at all.
Are they Shrikes under the wings?
Quote from: PR19_Kit on March 19, 2021, 10:58:01 AM
That looks REALLY good Chris. :thumbsup:
As you say, that conversion fits really well on the Revell Hunter, almost no PSR needed at all.
Are they Shrikes under the wings?
Yes, the shrikes are attached to the outermost pylons. The inner pylons have 500 lb snakeye's and the middle pylons have fuel tanks on them.
"Miffed Meerkat"? That's a term that requires a genre. Group build idea? :thumbsup:
Looks excellent Chris.
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Gorgeous looking Hunter variant :wub:
The in-line tandem cockpit looks so much better than the side-by-side arrangement used on the T7s! :mellow: :thumbsup:
The tandem cockpit looks odd, esp. with the big nose - but I like the result, very well done. :thumbsup:
Thanks everyone, I quite enjoyed building this one. I am currently building an in twilight service super sonic Hunter that will be based on the Falklands in the late 70's. :thumbsup:
Chris
Very elegant and convincing! :thumbsup:
Sleek and clearly miffed :thumbsup: