Airborne's Old Wingy Things

[Airborne01]

Hi!
These are several years old, I had intended to create dioramas but the interest has gone. I've just noticed that some of the decals on the F4 have cracked; this is a phenomenon I've never encountered - any experience? Easily rectified I suppose by washing with white acrylic but nevertheless disconcerting. As usual your observations will be welcomed!
Steve

[AlanG]

What's not to love about ANY wurger?! Very nice indeed Steve

[Tim Marlow]

Like those a lot! Nice looking workhorses.

[Neil Merryweather]

What's not to love about ANY wurger?! Very nice indeed Steve

I've got to ask- Wurger? why is it called that?
it's the Corsair for me every time, though

[Airborne01]

I've got to ask- Wurger? why is it called that?
it's the Corsair for me every time, though

The plane was christened the 'Butcher Bird' because of its lethal effectiveness - 'Wurger' is the German name for (I believe) the Shrike - also referred to as the 'Butcher Bird ' in English folklore for its habit of impaling its victims on thorns to provide a later takeaway meal!

[Neil Merryweather]

Thank you!
I started to puzzle it out after asking but now that confirms my theory