Sunday, 2 September 2018

BAC Strikemaster

The latest to shake off the dust of the Partizan ‘plane purchase (was it really two years ago?) is this BAC Strikemaster in RNZAF livery. Not sure what make it is but I know Matchbox made such a kit. Here in the UK this machine is more familiar as the RAF’s Jet Provost trainer so it’s unusual to see one looking so warlike. The Kiwis ordered Strikemasters in 1970 to replace Vampires. They remained in service until 1991.

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10 comments:

  1. Pete.2 September 2018 at 22:28

    That is great- if I was forced to pick a favourite light strike aircraft (not that I can really imagine that scenario) the Strikemaster would be up there....

    Cheers,

    Pete.

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  2. Don M2 September 2018 at 23:18

    Reminds me of the T37 Dragonfly used to see them over head all the time as there was an airbase close to my home as a kid.

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  3. Peter Douglas3 September 2018 at 02:14

    Looks great Tim. Got a very toy feel to it.

    I'm looking forward to you finding a reason to use this in your LCW campaign.

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  4. Tim Gow3 September 2018 at 14:32

    Pete
    It has a certain period charm.

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  5. Tim Gow3 September 2018 at 14:34

    Don M
    I’m not sure I have a Dragonfly - it’s not one I know very well.

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  6. Tim Gow3 September 2018 at 14:35

    Peter Douglas
    Finding a use for it will be a challenge. But never say never......

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  7. David Bradley3 September 2018 at 15:53

    Could use it in a version of Mirbat, back in Oman in 1972. Especially if you have 25pdr model.

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  8. Tim Gow3 September 2018 at 17:05

    David Bradley
    Good idea - and plenty of 25pdrs! But I suspect the Sultan of Oman might not be happy about the Kiwi markings...

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  9. Geordie an Exiled FoG3 September 2018 at 22:40

    I am thinking an "Oman" wargame
    All you need is a Short Skyvan to replenish the SAS

    Mirbat?

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  10. Peter Douglas3 September 2018 at 22:58

    Tim, sounds like you need a second Strikemaster in Omani markings!

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