1/48 Airfix Spitfire 1 - 234 Squadron - Pat Hughes

[thevespabandit]

ooooooooooooo very nice!

[Peter Roberts]

Great job, very well done,

PR

[Rabbit Leader]

Missed this first time around, so I’m glad it’s having a 2nd showing.
That’s a lovely Spit with a great Aussie connection. I’d better read up a little more as this Pilot and machine are new to me.

Cheers.. Dave

[ozhawk40]

Cheers!

You can read a short biography on the Spitfire Association website

https://spitfireassociation.com.au/hughes-patterson-2/

Or this article and book reference: -

The Heroic Life Of WW2 Pilot From Australia Who Fought In The Battle Of Britain Is Documented In Fascinating Photos Remembering His Sacrifice

http://www.mediadrumworld.com/2018/03/12/23967/

Peter

[qfa_tsv]

Very nice, and a fitting tribute

[Damian C]

Ditto, a great build and a great tribute.

May I ask where you got the 234 Sqn emblem from?

Also, if you are not familiar with it, I cannot recommend highly enough:

http://www.kristenalexander.com.au/book ... le-britain

and the companion volume

http://www.kristenalexander.com.au/book ... le-britain

[ozhawk40]

Hi Damian

Thanks, and you will find the Squadron emblem (1/48) in the Montex mask set K48200. Hannants have them if interested. DK decals have released full decals for this aircraft in 1/72 in set 72045 Spitfire I/II Aces, but have since sold out, but they may be available from other sources.

The books look like a great read, thanks.

Peter