[Shamrock]

Thanks for posting snaps Tank Nut. I took the plunge (nautical pun) and ordered both of these fine 'flat top' birds last week along with the Spad.

[ZS-VAN]

They do look nice but I just don't the sense that they are must haves. Could I be convinced I wonder?

[planejunky]

I'm still holding out for a British Pacific Fleet Avenger, but this one still looks nice.

[tank nut]

Originally Posted by planejunky

I'm still holding out for a British Pacific Fleet Avenger, but this one still looks nice.

Yes I would like one of those too!!

[SkyBuffalo]

Originally Posted by planejunky

I'm still holding out for a British Pacific Fleet Avenger, but this one still looks nice.

Does HobbyMaster's "Plonky" Avenger not count since its a New Zealander?

[Louie]

I bought both of these today from Big guns Collectibles. I never thought I would say it but they were love at first sight they make a great team and now I have to back track and get the Legends Sworfish for a beautiful assembly of British Sea/Air power. The colors are vivid and glorious. Must haves gentlemen.

[Shawn 507]

Originally Posted by tank nut

Hey you go!!

Now where did this Avenger and Hellcat serve???

[1250ships]

Originally Posted by SkyBuffalo

Does HobbyMaster's "Plonky" Avenger not count since its a New Zealander?

Plonky was land based, not part of the British Pacific Fleet, and operated by the Royal New Zealand Air Force.

[1250ships]

Originally Posted by Shawn 507

Now where did this Avenger and Hellcat serve???

The Avenger is part of 852 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm flying off HMS Nabob. Nabob was a US build escort carrier of the Bogue class, called the Ruler class by the British. In August 1944 she was part a task force conducting a series of strikes against the Tirpitz then in Norwegian waters. Nabob's aircraft were tasked with ASW protection. On August 22nd Nabob was hit by a torpedo fired by U-354 and heavily damaged. She limped back to Scapa Flow and it was decided not to repair her. Post war she was purchased by a German company and turned into a conventional freighter.

The Hellcat is part of 800 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm flying off HMS Emperor. Emperor is another Ruler class ship built in the US. Emperor and 800 Squadron participated in a series of operations against the Tirpitz but based on the invasion strips I'd say this aircraft is from her period of operations in the Med where she supported the landing in the south of France starting in August. There is a photo of this exact aircraft on the deck of Emperor in September 1944 off the Greek island of Leros in the Aegen.

[Kiwi Dave]

Originally Posted by SkyBuffalo

Does HobbyMaster's "Plonky" Avenger not count since its a New Zealander?

You're on to it...Hobby Master did the ones that mattered first.