THE EMPIRES TWILIGHT

[tc2324]

A great story, 

Really love those `code 3` diecast Whirlwinds as well. 

[Pablo1965]

Agreed!

[thedarkmaster]

Hunter FG16 of the RAF Singapore strike wing, operating over chile during the Later part of the Falklands War, 1983

The FG16 has the Supersonic wing and the Blue fox interception radar and she is wired foe infa red and semi sctive versions of the firestreak missile.

The singapore strike wing operated over Chile during the Falklands war, covering the ground troops of the Combined commonwealth Corps during the ground phase of the conflict, and as well as the Hunter operated Lightning's , Eagle's, Buccaneers and New Zealand Vulcans.

The Falklands ewas the swan song for the hunter as a combat aircraft in RAF service and she flew her last sortie during the war though she did carry on as a Fighter trainer and in verious other roles into and after the 91 disaster.

[Project D]

Wow nice model and great background!

[RussC]

That blue-stained wood practically becomes a sea backdrop at macro photo ! Great model too !

[thedarkmaster]

B.A.C. Eagle GR4, Singapore Strike Wing, operating from Chile during the Falklands war 1983

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The Singapore strike wing was the command unit that oversaw the deployment of  RAF and other Commonwealth aircraft into Chile during the Falklands war to give direct air support to the Commonwealth ground Corps operating alongside the Chilean armyin the invasion that toppled the Argentine regime and precipitated the long running civil war.




This example was deployed on pin point attacks upon the Argentine railways, in particular bridges and other choke points such as gorges and tunnels. Also operating with land attack versions of the Blue water missiles the eagle was largely responsible for the paralysis and destruction of the remains of Argentine airpower before the invasion.

[Project D]

Great tsr2 and an amazing collection! just inspired me to give my tsr2ms another look at being built soon 

[thedarkmaster]

Royal Jordanian Air Force Meteor Mk4lf, Amman air base 1956

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[thedarkmaster]

Mig 17, Lebanese Air Force, 1958 during confrontation with Israel

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[NARSES2]

Some nice additions there 

[McColm]

I've got one of those on my shelf, same colours, same decals. Plastic kit-1/72, used to be a tail-sitter. I added a piece of clear plastic spruce under the tail.
Small world, great model!!

[thedarkmaster]

Concorde, in Portugallia livery, Portugal/Brazil Route 1991

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[tc2324]

Not really into civvies as such but it`s a good look for that Concorde.

Of course the Meteor and MiG are very, very cool... 

[thedarkmaster]

The finger is on the Trigger, about to unleash a force with terrible powers beyond the comprehension of man.  This force we shall know as the Republican's.  This man will be our hero, for fate will make him indestructible.  His name, Captain Britain.  This is the trigger: a High Altitude Exploration Vehicle, inside, three men from the New Commonwealth "

Voice over by Ed Bishop (Captain Canada) for the first episode "The republic ".


And thus, with this introduction, begin the adventures of Captain Britain , number one agent of the commonwealth Guardians. He will live on in 32 television episodes, as well as in comic strips, novels, fan fictions, books of different kinds, magazines, games, toys, and so on. The series has been repeatedly adapted to video and DVD (and also on laser discs) bringing back its hero to his numerous fans... and presenting him to yet another generation. For the story of " Captain Britain and the Commonwealth Guardians" has still today kept its appeal by the same originality that enthralled viewers of the past.

Set in 2068, the series follows the continuing battle of the Commonwealth Guardians against the republicans, who have launched a War of Nerves against the new commonwealth, the series follows the Guardians in their never ending fight against the evils of Republicanism and it's constant threat to the Commonwealth.

Episodes include , Renegade rocket where a Black Prince rocket from Woomera is targeted upon London, Fire at rig 15 where the north Sea oil supply is almost destroyed in nuclear fire, and the classic Time warp where 3 of the famous Commonwealth interceptors are thrown back in time and help the forming New commonwealth fight off American attacks during the Suez war.

Episode 33. Time Warp,  Commonwealth Interceptor, aboard HMS Eagle 1957, Suez War

a little insight into the TV broadcast by the New Commonwealth during 1968 


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[Kerrillc]

Oh that is downright delightful, but I am curious, didn't an American broadcast group come up with an American set of heroes?