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Title: 322 Squadron Spitfire Mk XVI
Post by: Greebo on June 11, 2018, 02:46:55 AM

Thanks to Lyric1 for finding me the info for this skin.

This Spitfire Mk XVI was part of 322 (Dutch) Squadron while based in Holland in 1945. On January 28th it was lost along with its pilot F/Sgt C. Kooy during an attack on a German held Villa Ruiter Berg in Doorn. It is likely it got caught in the explosion of the preceding Spit's bombs. As well as the orange triangle symbols common to all the Dutch RAF planes it had nose art depicting the squadron mascot, a grey parrot named Polly. This parrot later formed the centre of the squadron's RAF badge and the same art is still used by the Dutch Air Force's F-16-equipped 322 Squadron today.

(http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=393351.0;attach=29857)

(http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=393351.0;attach=29859)

(http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=393351.0;attach=29861)

Title: Re: 322 Squadron Spitfire Mk XVI
Post by: Devil 505 on June 11, 2018, 08:55:08 AM

Very nice.

Title: Re: 322 Squadron Spitfire Mk XVI
Post by: Mister Fork on June 11, 2018, 09:59:01 AM

Agreed... boo-e-ful skill Greebz.

Title: Re: 322 Squadron Spitfire Mk XVI
Post by: oboe on June 11, 2018, 10:13:04 AM

Beautiful skin, great subject aircraft.   That inner wing/fillet paint chipping and wear is simply fantastic. 

Title: Re: 322 Squadron Spitfire Mk XVI
Post by: Nefarious on June 11, 2018, 10:16:26 AM

Outstanding work!

Title: Re: 322 Squadron Spitfire Mk XVI
Post by: Vraciu on June 11, 2018, 10:20:05 AM

Another fine effort.   

Title: Re: 322 Squadron Spitfire Mk XVI
Post by: lyric1 on June 11, 2018, 11:59:53 AM

 :aok

Title: Re: 322 Squadron Spitfire Mk XVI
Post by: hgtonyvi on June 11, 2018, 05:01:14 PM

 :aok