{"product_id":"aviaeology-aod48024-1-48-rcaf-canso","title":"Aviaeology AOD48024 1:48 RCAF Canso","description":"RCAF Canso A sub-killers of 162 (BR) Sqn. RCAF Canso A (PBY-5A) collection 1: The sub-killers of 162 (BR) Squadron Includes the Hornell Victoria Cross action aircraft - Small series screen-printed production - Available in 1\/72 (AOD72024) and 1\/48 (AOD48024) scale versions - Decals to model up to 3 (if subjects featuring each variant of national markings are chosen) of the 6 photo-documented subjects and 4 bonus (based on carefully interpreted graphic reconstructions) significant-action aircraft. - Ten 8.5 x 11 in. pages of illustrated documentation* *Black and white laser prints are supplied in the package, and a high resolution, home\/office-printable, colour PDF version is made available via email after purchase (automatically sent for direct-purc hase customers). Documentation includes decal placement and comprehensive painting instructions for all subject aircraft variations, in addition to illustrated articles (notes pages with photos and\/or scale illustrations) on: - Canso wing centre-section hardpoint details; - RCAF-specific Canso offensive ordnance loadouts (including A\/S bombs, depth charges, and homing torpedo options); - Defensive armament variations, including Consolidated (factory) as well as the early and late RCAF Service flak-suppression mods; - ASV.II radar aerials according to subject dual-mode LRASV and Polyplexer variations; - RCAF-specific r\/t \u0026amp; w\/t aerial configurations; - All four wartime RCAF finish and markings scheme and detail equipment variations used during the period of service covered. Aircraft covered in this set: - Canso A 9750 \/ DZ-A, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia -1942-43 representative of a Consolidated-built Canso A in the Squadron's initial Eastern Air Command finish and markings scheme. - Canso A 9754 \/ P, 'MARYK' , Wick, Scotland -U-1225 sunk but aircraft lost with some fatalities, 24 June 1944 F\/L Hornell's Victoria Cross action aircraft one of the earliest Boeing Canada-built Canso As on squadron. In addition to the VC, other awards earned as a result of this action included a DSO, 2 DFCs, 2 DFMs, and 2 MiDs. - Canso A 9759 \/ W Reykjav�k, Iceland -F\/O Marshall \u0026amp; crew, U-300 damaged during extended Ubat, 4 August 1944. - Canso A 9808 \/ O, Wick \u0026amp; Reykjav�k -Hornell \u0026amp; others flew this early Canadian Vickers-production example extensively throughout 1944. - Canso A 9840 \/ J, 'HAIRLESSJOE' Reykjav�k -A representative mature-production Canadian Vickers-built Canso A that came to the squadron as an attrition-replacement aircraft (received after the June\/July Ubat actions and losses). - Canso A 11090 \/ X, Reykjav�k -Late 1944 \/ early 1945 representative of the late Canadian Vickers built, ASV.II Polyplexer-equipped Canso As with other late-service mods and equipment changes. This aircraft was received during the last phase of the Squadron's ops from Iceland. Bonus Options: - Canso A 9767 \/ S, Reykjav�k -F\/O Cooke \u0026amp; crew, U-342 sunk, 17 April 1944 action resulted in multiple DFC \u0026amp; MiD awards. Canso A 9816 \/ T, Wick -F\/L MacBride \u0026amp; crew, U-477 sunk, 3 June 1944. -9816 was also used by W\/C Chapman \u0026amp; crew in the sinking of U-715, 13 June 1944. The aircraft was shot down during this battle, with some fatalities. Action resulted in awards of a DSO, multiple DFCs, and a DFM. Canso A 9841 \/ A, Reykjav�k \u0026amp; Wick -The squadron's first Ubat recorded while based outside of Canada, F\/L Cunningham (unidentified U-boat escaped) on 22 February 1944 multiple DFC action. -9841 was also later used by F\/L MacBride \u0026amp; crew, U-478 sunk (a shared victory), 30 June 1944, a triple DFC action. Canso A 9842 \/ B, Wick -F\/O Sherman \u0026amp; crew, U-980 sunk, 11 June 1944. -Used again during U-480 Ubat on 13 June 1944 when the aircraft was shot down with the loss of all of the crew.","brand":"Aviaeology","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53789890969937,"sku":"AOD48024","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/4992\/2129\/files\/AOD48024_1.jpg?v=1778896531","url":"https:\/\/www.jadlamracingmodels.com\/products\/aviaeology-aod48024-1-48-rcaf-canso","provider":"Jadlam Toys \u0026 Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}