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betheyn
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Posted: Sunday, February 18, 2018 - 11:02 PM UTC

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Let's see what kind of discussion this stirs up: Where do you all think the Sea Harrier fits, gen. 3 or gen. 4?

Michael


In a nutshell,
FRS1 Gen 3
FA2 Gen 4
Andy



Similar clarification for USMC Harriers. I have Airfix's AV-8A kit...sounds like the 8A/C would be third gen, but 8B would be fourth gen? If so, count me in


The Sea Harrier FRS-1 only just sneaks in as a Gen 3, as it was developed at the same time as the GR-1s entered service in 1969.
Yep AV-8A definitely Gen 3, as the AV-8A and TAV-8A were delivered between 1971 and 76, and were very similar to the GR-1 (which was officially named the GR-1 in 1966).
You could also model a Spanish Navy, and Thai Navy Matadors.
Andy
Now for a bonus question, what was the names considered for the Harrier (before it was named the Harrier obviously lol)?
Buckeye198
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Posted: Monday, February 19, 2018 - 01:19 AM UTC

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Now for a bonus question, what was the names considered for the Harrier (before it was named the Harrier obviously lol)?



Beats me...Harolder or Henryer perhaps?
Torpon
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Spain / España
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Posted: Wednesday, March 28, 2018 - 02:19 AM UTC
Hi everyone!

I've just enlisted.

I'm thinking of a Saab 37 Viggen with a splinter camo. It has always been in may top 3 but I have never tried.

Has anyone tried the Tarangus/Special Hobby model in 1/48?

Looking forward to the campaign!





LinusB
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Western Australia, Australia
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Posted: Thursday, April 26, 2018 - 06:51 AM UTC
Hi just a quick question. You list Aeritalia's F-104S Starfighter is Lockheed's bog standard F-104 acceptable?
MichaelSatin
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Posted: Monday, April 30, 2018 - 04:43 PM UTC
Woops, it's 1 May and time to get this party started!

The official thread for the campaign can be found here. Please post all of your campaign related discussion in that thread, this current thread will now be locked.

Launch aircraft!

Michael
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