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Title: VMO-251 F4F-3P
Post by: Greebo on July 20, 2011, 07:20:46 AM

Lyric1 found me some profiles and photos of this Wildcat scheme. It is an F4F-3P, which was the armed photo reconnaissance version of the Wildcat. The rear fuselage tank was removed and replaced with a camera but otherwise it was much the same as the fighter version. This aircraft flew with VMO-251 based on Guadalcanal in 1942.

This squadron often used fake gun patches to give the impression of a heavier than in reality armament. So although the real aircraft had four guns I've added a couple of extra patches on the outboard guns.

(http://www.gfg06.dial.pipex.com/screenshots4/VMO-251_F4F3P_SC1.jpg)

(http://www.gfg06.dial.pipex.com/screenshots4/VMO-251_F4F3P_SC2.jpg)

Title: Re: VMO-251 F4F-3P
Post by: Saxman on July 20, 2011, 07:30:10 AM

I was working on a VMO-251 skin for the F4F, but gave it up when the squad effectively disbanded last year. Good to see it picked up again.

Title: Re: VMO-251 F4F-3P
Post by: lyric1 on July 20, 2011, 01:11:28 PM

 :aok

Title: Re: VMO-251 F4F-3P
Post by: caldera on July 20, 2011, 04:32:08 PM

That is sharp!   I guess this means we won't be receiving an updated F4F in the near future.  :(