1/48 Italerie Chinnook, Bravo November Falklands Conflict

[colin m]

I flew on BN in Afghan it's the only Aircraft to have been awarded DFCs. It has now been retired to the RAF museum.
I have hooked quite a few underneath that cab.

Marty

Nice bit of history Marty. Thanks for the info. Nice to know the old dear wasn't scrapped and can now live a life of comfort.

Ah, I didn't take in Pete's comment as I typed.

[stillp]

From the RAF Museum website: "The forward fuselage of a former USAF CH-47D Chinook has been cosmetically restored to represent the famous Falklands Veteran RAF Chinook HC Mk 1, ZA718 'Bravo November'. "
Sorry chaps.
Pete

[Wookie2486]

I will ask in work tomorrow as I work with people who have flown in her. I also know she holds a record for the most personnel carried.

[Ian M]

Great work Laurie.

[Jim R]

Hi Laurie
That is excellent. As Paul says the background photo is perfect.
Jim

[stillp]

Oh yes, that's a great model Laurie, sorry for the thread drift!
Pete

[Guest]

Thanks very much people. Apologies for the delay in thanks.

Afraid 80 years takes it's toll on an ancient body.

Laurie

[Guest]

very nice, must be quite a size in that scale

one little glitch is the troops armed with SA80/L85 rifles......didnt come into service til towards the end of the 80s

Well yes but more than the rifles head gear & one or two other things. They are actually Airfix Afghanistan era.
But could not find any of the Falklands 1982 time.

Laurie

[scottie3158]

Laurie,
Apologies for not commenting earlier, that is a great build.

[Guest]

Laurie,
Apologies for not commenting earlier, that is a great build.

No apologies needed Scottie it is very nice of you to comments.

Laurie

[rickoshea52]

Nice work Laurie.
A little late perhaps but here is BN’s sister cab, ZA715 BL, photographed over the deck of SS Canberra off Ascension Islands en-route to the Falkland Islands in 1982. I think you have the paint scheme spot on but as this contemporary photo shows the aerial and defensive aids arrangement are slightly different to your superb model.
Hope this finds you in good spirits.

[Guest]

Nice work Laurie.
A little late perhaps but here is BN’s sister cab, ZA715 BL, photographed over the deck of SS Canberra off Ascension Islands en-route to the Falkland Islands in 1982. I think you have the paint scheme spot on but as this contemporary photo shows the aerial and defensive aids arrangement are slightly different to your superb model.
Hope this finds you in good spirits.

Er r er photo of the invisible nature Rick.

[rickoshea52]

Er r er photo of the invisible nature Rick.

Of course it’s invisible, I forgot to paste it! Forgot how this forum works, I’ll post it tomorrow from my iPad.

[Guest]

Of course it’s invisible, I forgot to paste it! Forgot how this forum works, I’ll post it tomorrow from my iPad.

Should not worry Rick I have about 20 of ZA718. Which I copied from.

Regards

Laurie

[rtfoe]

Apologies for not commenting sooner and always late to catch the boat. Really nice build there Laurie.

Cheers,
Richard