[Nockers]

Could it be this one

[PappyB]

Personally, I'd rather they pick one that hasn't been done by someone else, albeit in another scale -- I have this one by FM, and it's a beaut... though some of the white paint on the invasion stripes on the engine is starting to peel...

[Shawn 507]

So whats the story behind the invasion stripes on a modern bird??
- Shawn

[PappyB]

Originally Posted by Shawn 507

So whats the story behind the invasion stripes on a modern bird??
- Shawn

It's a special D-Day commemorative scheme -- I think for the 50th anniversary

[Nockers]

Originally Posted by Shawn 507

So whats the story behind the invasion stripes on a modern bird??
- Shawn

In 1994 the 50th ann. for D-day there were a number of current aircraft painted with invasion stripes
If you would like to see a few link here

http://www.airliners.net/search/phot...ne_version=6.0

[Waltz41]

I'm a little dissapointed with this, and the dumb "peanut" release by Hobby Master. I guess they want variety, but I just don't see why you have to pick such obsecure planes. I'm really hoping that someone will wise up and do a ANG unit (no it doesn't have to be the 111th PA unit). I think it would be a nice little tribute to these units. Rumor has it that one of them will be going back over to the 'sandbox' again soon. Also, I would love to see an updated weapons load with the Lightning pod and such.

[FormerViperDriver]

Originally Posted by Waltz41

Also, I would love to see an updated weapons load with the Lightning pod and such.

Just a minor point: it's the Litening pod, not Lightning. Don't ask me why, but it is so.

Your substantial point is excellent, though. Realistic, up-to-date weapons loads would be nice. And operational liveries, please...

FVD

[wmosner]

Didn't one of the ANG units win something similar to the Top Gun a few years ago beating the regular Air Force units? That might be one to consider.

[FormerViperDriver]

Originally Posted by wmosner

Didn't one of the ANG units win something similar to the Top Gun a few years ago beating the regular Air Force units? That might be one to consider.

ANG units beating regular AF in competitions is a very common thing. They don't fly as many hours per month on average, but their experience level (both aircrews and ground support crews) is way higher than regular squadrons (average pilot probably has tow or three times the flying hours in the Guard than regular AF). That more than compensates.

So your post may potentially apply to a lot of units...

FVD

[Nockers]

I would love to see one from the PA 111 Do a Lets Roll Bird