[Andrew]

Hawkonevoodoo's site says this is shipping out on Jan 25th...
Is this really shipping out on Jan 25th?? I haven't even seen any pre pros yet!!
how about that aussie A-4??

[Rush104]

Originally Posted by Andrew

Hawkonevoodoo's site says this is shipping out on Jan 25th...
Is this really shipping out on Jan 25th?? I haven't even seen any pre pros yet!!
how about that aussie A-4??

'Tis the season to read about next year's diecast releases...

[ZS-VAN]

I'll be getting one of these without a doubt!

[flyXwire]

Originally Posted by Andrew

Hawkonevoodoo's site says this is shipping out on Jan 25th...
Is this really shipping out on Jan 25th?? I haven't even seen any pre pros yet!!

I will venture to guess that the Israeli airforce A-4E pre-pro will almost certainly look something like this or close to it. I'm looking forward in anticipation.....

The Israeli Air Force established the 116 Squadron in 1956 using P-51D and Mystere IVA aircraft previously operated by the 101 squadron. The squadron was nicknamed "The Wirecutters Squadron" for its actions in the Suez Campaign which involved purposefully running through Egyptian telegraph wire in order to damage communications. Facing superior Egyptian MiGs and Meteors, the 116 squadron lost nine P-51D Mustangs in the Suez campaign.

In 1961, the 116 squadron had phased out the P-51D Mustang and reformed solely on the Mystere IVA, which it continued to operate for the next ten years. In 1970, the 116 squadron began receiving A-4E Skyhawks, which it operated in the Yom Kippuer War of 1973, and upgraded to the A-4N variant in 1975. In the early 1990s, the squadron upgraded to the F-16.

[Tundra04]

Wow...about time!!!

[Andrew]

I hope its got the centreline bombs

[hawkonevoodoo]

Originally Posted by flyXwire

I will venture to guess that the Israeli airforce A-4E pre-pro will almost certainly look something like this or close to it. I'm looking forward in anticipation.....

The Israeli Air Force established the 116 Squadron in 1956 using P-51D and Mystere IVA aircraft previously operated by the 101 squadron. The squadron was nicknamed "The Wirecutters Squadron" for its actions in the Suez Campaign which involved purposefully running through Egyptian telegraph wire in order to damage communications. Facing superior Egyptian MiGs and Meteors, the 116 squadron lost nine P-51D Mustangs in the Suez campaign.

In 1961, the 116 squadron had phased out the P-51D Mustang and reformed solely on the Mystere IVA, which it continued to operate for the next ten years. In 1970, the 116 squadron began receiving A-4E Skyhawks, which it operated in the Yom Kippuer War of 1973, and upgraded to the A-4N variant in 1975. In the early 1990s, the squadron upgraded to the F-16.

From the very small picture I saw you are correct on the scheme, I will hopefully have at least the color drawing very soon on my site.

[Rush104]

Originally Posted by flyXwire

I will venture to guess that the Israeli airforce A-4E pre-pro will almost certainly look something like this or close to it. I'm looking forward in anticipation.....

The Israeli Air Force established the 116 Squadron in 1956 using P-51D and Mystere IVA aircraft previously operated by the 101 squadron. The squadron was nicknamed "The Wirecutters Squadron" for its actions in the Suez Campaign which involved purposefully running through Egyptian telegraph wire in order to damage communications. Facing superior Egyptian MiGs and Meteors, the 116 squadron lost nine P-51D Mustangs in the Suez campaign.

In 1961, the 116 squadron had phased out the P-51D Mustang and reformed solely on the Mystere IVA, which it continued to operate for the next ten years. In 1970, the 116 squadron began receiving A-4E Skyhawks, which it operated in the Yom Kippuer War of 1973, and upgraded to the A-4N variant in 1975. In the early 1990s, the squadron upgraded to the F-16.

Since it's billed as being an "E", it may not have the hump. It might look more like this-
IDF Modelling - A-4E by Ostilio Bonacini

[hawkonevoodoo]

Originally Posted by Rush104

Since it's billed as being an "E", it may not have the hump. It might look more like this-
IDF Modelling - A-4E by Ostilio Bonacini

I looked at the little wee picture I have that was included with the new list and I believe you are correct. Since it is an E I can't see a hump but I wouldn't swear on it. Hopefully I'll have a larger picture to verify this.

[Andrew]

Originally Posted by hawkonevoodoo

I looked at the little wee picture I have that was included with the new list and I believe you are correct. Since it is an E I can't see a hump but I wouldn't swear on it. Hopefully I'll have a larger picture to verify this.

I really hope it is the one with the Hump and with those 6 centreline bombs!!