Greenshirt Modeler

Category: Aircraft

  • Colorful Corsair in MUSKETEER markings

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    F4U-7 Corsair 133828/20, Flotilla 15.F, Suez Crisis, 1956 This is another kit “lost” on the shelf for 17 years awaiting decals. A very colorful scheme even if only worn for a short time. The Subject The Corsair is one of the first aircraft that enjoyed a very long life with numerous Air Forces and Navies…

  • An Irish Seafire

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    Seafire L.III, 146, 1 (Fighter) Squadron, Irish Air Corps, 1948 Back in 2009 the club decided to have a theme that was anything Irish. Since I try to align Spitfires and Seafires to the themes, when possible (admittedly it can be tough sometimes) this was a bonus for me. The Subject Ireland acquired 12 Seafire…

  • Korean War Blue Bolt Banshee

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    McDonnell F2H-2 Banshee, 124969/210R, VF-172 Blue Bolts, USS ESSEX, Korea, October 1951 This is a kit purchased back in the 1980’s when I was under the mistaken impression that the Fighting Redcocks, VF-63, flew the Banshee during the Korean War. At the time, the Redcocks were designated VA-22, and VF-22 did operate the Banshee during…