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Vickers Supermarine Merlin SEAFIRE
Price: £12.00
Folland/Hawker Siddeley GNAT and HAL AJEET

No. 72 in the Warpaint series

In 1941 the Fleet Air Arm was equipped with the Hawker Sea Hurricane and the Fairey Fulmar. While both would give a good account of themselves it was obvious that at some point their opposition would outstrip them in agility and speed. The answer was to navalise the Supermarine Spitfire as an interim before lend lease aircraft became available in quantity from America. Starting with the hooked Spitfire conversions of the Mk V the FAA would eventually receive the fixed wing Mk 1b, various versions of the Mk II and the very capable Mk III. The Mk 1b would quickly be replaced by the folding wing versions which made the type far more flexible, thus all the fleet and escort carriers were able to carry a complement of the speedy fighter. The Seafire did have some faults, the first was a lack of endurance which was cured by adding external fuel tanks, while the tendency to ping the deck on touch down was cured by better training and the ability to trim the blades should such an event occur. During its service the Merlin powered Seafire served in all theatres of war and would provide vital air cover over the fleet during operations. At wars end the Merlin powered machines would be quickly retired although some newer build aircraft would see service with Aeronavale and the Irish Air Corps. Written by Kev Darling this latest Warpaint covers all versions of this naval fighter and is illustrated in colour  by Richard J.Caruana. Unique 1:72nd scale plans are also included as well as lists of user units plus production details.

Available from leading stockists world wide or by direct mail from Warpaint Books. Ordering information and addresses on the last page.
And the one before that...
Armstrong Whitworth A.W.650/660 ARGOSY
Price: £10.50

No. 71 in the Warpaint series

The original specification for the aircraft that ultimately resulted in the Argosy started as a compromise between a civilian freighter and a military general purpose transport aircraft. When the civilian version did not attract sufficient attention from operators who were caught up between cheaper second-hand piston-engined freighters and the new pure jets then entering service, it was the Royal Air Force that gave a fresh lease of life to this turboprop aircraft when it was adopted as its standard tactical transport aircraft. Though its achievements have remained largely unsung, the Argosy gave loyal service in the United Kingdom as well as in the Near, Middle and Far East, acquitting itself with honour, even when operating in zones that proved inaccessible to other aircraft. This new Warpaint title gives an insight into all this, as well as details of operators and colour schemes relating to this subject which for the most part has remained neglected.

Available from leading stockists world wide or by direct mail from Warpaint Books. Ordering information and addresses on the last page.

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Forthcoming titles

Projected titles for 2009:

  • B-25 Mitchell
  • Grumman S-2 Tracker/Trader/Tracer
  • BAC Harrier Mks.1-3
  • Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawk

  
Wish list for future production:
  • Grumman Avenger
  • Fairey Battle
  • Messerschmitt Bf 110
  • Grumman F6F Hellcat
  • Junkers Ju 52/3m
  • Fieseler Fi156 Storch
  • Heinkel He 111