my latest whif for an up coming John baxter book.
452 Sqn RAAF based in darwin
RAAF whirlwind operations going well,but extra range was needed,so CAC adopted P40 drop tanks due to being available all over the pacific front ,the aircraft pictured was used on a raid in Timor escorting 30 Sqn beaufighters.
the kit is the less old airfix whirlwind,pretty sure they are old aeromaster 1/72 spitfire decals,the color scheme is extra dark sea grey and slate with RAAF sky under sides.
the base is a slice of cherry wood with three acrylic rods to support the model.