RAAF Beaufighter Mk.21
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Ventura Publications, 1/72 scale

Ventura Publications has sent the following information and images on their newest decal releases for RAAF Beaufighter Mk.21s 1/72 scales. They are available now from Ventura Publications web store for USD$14.00 plus shipping.

A8-23 was an Australian built Beaufighter Mk.21 operated by No.31 Squadron. Cowling ring on A8-23 was heat discoloured white.

• Beaufighter Mk.21 A8-116 of No.93 Squadron, 1945. Note the unpainted metal cowling ring.

• Beaufighter Mk.21 A8-184 Ye Old Bumble Bee, Labuan, August 1945.

• Beaufighter Mk.21 A8-120 Barren-Joey, Labuan, August 1945.

• Beaufighter Mk.21 A8-96 “SK-M” was generally crewed by Warrant Officer C.R. McLeod, pilot and Flight Sergeant M.J. Paige, navigator. It’s tail insignia comprised three dice with the words “set in the guts”, which appeared on both sides of the rudder.

Colour Schemes

All five aircraft on this sheet were Australian manufactured D.A.P. (Department of Aircraft Production) Mk.21s. They were finished in overall Foliage Green manufactured by the BALM paint company. BALM S13983 was equivalent to FS 34092. This
paint weathered rapidly in the tropical conditions under which the Squadrons operated.

Two tiger decals for the nose are included; one is a spare.

References show all aircraft in good condition and only slight scratching around hatches, etc. Propeller bosses were black with dark green caps. Propeller blades were black with yellow tips. Cowling ring on A8-23 was heat discoloured white, while all others (the No.93 Sqn aircraft), were burnt metal.

References

• RAAF Camouflage and Markings 1939-45, Vol.2, by Geoffrey Pentland.

• Classic Warbirds No.6, Ventura Publications, 2002.

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