I am back with some more samples of Rising Decals. This time the subjects are allied aircraft. The "Yankee Spitfires" Corsica & Italy, 1943-1944 decal sheet in 1/72 scale is sold under product number RD 72019. This small sheet offers decals for 4 Spitfires of 52nd FG.

•   1. Spitfire Mk.Vc trop. from 4th FS, 52nd FG flown by 1st Lt. John  Blythe. This aircraft   carries a Texas Flag and name Helen Louise (Crew Chiefs girlfriend) on the starboard side.

•   2.  Spitfire Mk.IXc (early) from 5th FS, 52nd FG. This aircraft is former RAF High Altitude fighter in Medium Sea Grey and PRU Blue camo scheme.

•   3. Spitfire Mk.Vc from 5th FS, 52nd FG flown by Lt. John Anderson who downed 2 Me 109s on 15th Feb.1944 (decal with kill marks included). Aircraft carries unusual three-toned camo scheme - this is one colorful Spitfire!

•   4. Spitfire Mk.IXc (early) from 4th FS, 52nd FG seen in Corsica in January 1944. This plane was also flown by F/O Bob Hoover (famous post war display pilot).

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All color instruction sheet is in English, shows side views, upper and lower surfaces for easy decal placement. All colors, available kits and references are listed. Decals are finely printed with very crisp nose arts and names. All national insignias included. y sheet appears in perfect register.

Here is list of few distributors/retailers: www.hannants.co.uk, www.flightdecs.ca or directly www.risingdecals.com

As usual - job well done! Mirek Karnik has done it again, research well worth the effort.

Radek