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In the Air: Farnborough and Danish Air Force by Alan W. Hall News from Airfix: two new kits released Changing a Chaparral: slot-car feature by Doug Nye Basic Railway Modelling: narrow gauge baseboard by Norman Simmons Matador Crane Truck: lineside conversion by Michael Andress French Storch: MS-built variants converted by D. L. Whiting Armoured Division Markings: guide to British system by Peter Hodges Merlin Beaufighter: Mk II made by Alan W. Hall Fighting Colours: Part 12 by Michael J. F. Bowyer New Books: reviewed (or modellers Roman Friends and Foes: figure conversions by Bob O'Brien T-34: Part 5 by John Milsom Military Modelling: Mark IV salvage tank by Chris Ellis Photopage: aircraft pictures from readers New Kits and Models: latest releases reviewed Letters to the Editor: your chance to win a free Airfix kit Cover Picture - Two Spitfire Vs in typical Middle East camouflage, photographed in the Spring of 1943 during the Tunisian Campaign. Nearest is ER622, WR-D. Aircraft C in the background has its code letter in plain white with the rest either very faded or almost obliterated. These two machines were engaged in a-typical Desert Air Force task - 'spotting' for the guns of the Eighth Army; flying in pairs over the enemy lines they gave precise positions of enemy concentrations of tanks, troops, or transport, and directed the line of fire by constant communication with the nearest gun battery. It is tempting to suggest that these Spitfires belonged to 93 Squadron, but can any reader confirm this? Modellers should note that the Spitfire V illustrated would be an easy conversion subject from the Airfix Spitfire IX - clip the wings, replace the exhaust manifolds, remove the outer cannon stubs, lengthen the air intake to make a Vokes filter, replace the port radiator with an oil cooler, and provide a 3-blade propeller.
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