Short Stirling & RAF Bomber Command Forum

Hello Mike,

This is an outstanding build so far. I am in awe of the level of modelling skills and attention to detail. I am watching this thread with interest and envy

Best of British mate!

Tom

.....Pssst! The tail plane is made up of modified Stirling rudders. Not sure if the 4 bladed props are off a later mk of Halifax? One of the aerials is from a Wellington.

Tom

Aviation history buffs have secured a plot of land at the former RAF Binbrook in the hope they can turn it into a heritage centre. Ray Whiteley and Charles Ross have struck a deal with Winchester Marine for a small corner of the Binbrook site, which is already home to a small museum. Read more http...

Many thanks Douglas ......its on my "must have" list.

Tom

Great picture "Pilotdreamer" ....not seen that one before!

Tom

Thanks Alan ;) ....that explains it. Looks like the seller has confused the 1000 bomber raids of 1942 with raids carried out much later. If it is a late war log book & medal group, the airman would not have been entitled to the Aircrew Europe star. John,....some info regarding issue of ACE stars...

W/OP AIR GUNNER SGT R (DICK) REVILL Who flew 38 Operations during the war with 630 Sqdn,East Kirkby then went on to the Pathfinder Force with 83 Sqdn at Conningsby after training at Warboys. Then finishing Operations with 189 Sqdn at Fulbeck. He was also a member of the Catterpillar Club after bail...

ROBERT (BOB) WILLOUGHBY MONTGOMERY May 1, 1920 February 5, 2013 Passed away February 5, 2013 at the age of 92 in Kelowna, BC. Survived by his sons Richard, Gordon (Deeny), Curtis (Kathy), Ross, daughter Lynne (Ray) and son Ken (Beth); 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Bob is also survi...

.......now thats a ?
http://www.grumpyoldmodeller.com/bench.html

Tom

Hi Richard,

After a bit of forum searching, i found these clearer pictures. viewtopic.php?f=25&t=1330

Thanks for the info Alan

Tom