1/48 SAAF Spitfire MkIX
Hi all! First post after lurking for a while.
The South African Airforce has a wonderful history with the Supermarine Spitfire. First flying them in WW2. The Spitfire also produced one of the great South African aces in Adolf 'Sailor' Malan, who flew for the RAF.
After the war SAAF procured 136 Spitfires in 1947. In 1950 the Spitfire was used as a trainer for 2 Squadron pilots serving in Korea, flying Mustangs.
This model was built years ago and all hand painted. Depicting a training aircraft, hence the yellow stripes, Stationed at Langebaan Weg in the early 50's. I've attached some photographs of Spits in the same scheme
I have a few more SAAF builds I'll share in time. Starting some builds again after about 15 years. Enjoy!
This is a wonderful build, Neil, kudos to your hand painting!
Bring them on and welcome aboard!
Thanx Spiros! I see you like your Mirages, I've got a few in my stash I hope to build soon
Please do, my friend @neillroos!
Nothing better than a Mirage model 🙂
Always nice to see a Spitfire in non~RAF colours, definitely liked. Welcome to iModeler.
Cheers, Geroge!
You presented a great model on your first entry, Neill @neillroos
Welcome to this community.
SAAF are not shown that often, good to see a Spitfire in SAAF scheme.
Appreciate the kind words, John. I was going for something a little different.
Well done, Neil (@neillroos). I agree with the other comments: It is great to see a Spitfire in unusual markings. Glad you are building again.
Thnax, George! The lockdowns definitely sparked a fire for building.
Well done Neil and welcome aboard.
Appreciated Tom! Cheers
The Spits look nice in that livery - a solid build also! Welcome to the club.
Thanks Greg, Pity SAAF don't have any left in airworthy condition
Welcome! Great looking Spit, Neill @neillroos
Glad you're no longer lurking!
Thanks Jeff, I was starting to feel like Batman in the shadows
Nicely done! great to see it in this scheme, welcome aboard.
Thanks Robert!
Welkom Neil. Altyd goed om 'n mede Suid-Afrikaner op die groep te hê. Always great to see SAAF aircraft posted on iModeler. This is one of the best modelling sites.
Dankie Morne! Ons verteenwoordig die tweede oudste lugmag in die wereld
A very nice looking Spitfire, nice to see it in this scheme.
Another awesome SAAF build Neill - brilliant work on the brush painting - its so well done.