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Thanks, Eleven Bravo. Some great fun stuff there. I never got to ride on the exterior bench of an MH-6, which I dearly would have love to have done. I've only flown inside a civilian MD500 and even that was only doors-on. I have flown many many times in UH-1Ds and UH-60s, with the big side doors open, sitting "knees in the breeze" for transportation or for jump training (me 2nd from left in photo). But I regret never having had the opportunity to fly NOE on the outside of a Little Bird.

I'm modeling in 1:18 scale. Does anyone here know of a decal sheet that will work for the tail boom subdued grey lettering? I can even go with press-type dry transfer instead of decals, in which case 16 pt size is what I need. Thanks to all.

FM-whip/John I've downloaded PDF of that TM and it is fantastic. Thanks so much for the reference. Great stuff in there. James

Hi John. I very much appreciate the updated info, plus the referral to the proper TM and chapter. The "M" Little Birds appear to use just "U.S. ARMY" on the tail boom, in a strong sans serif font, while the previous versions, including the "J" spell out, "UNITED STATES ARMY" in a different font. I've been frustrated to find a good photo of a "J" Little Bird's tailboom with a clear view of the lettering. I've got dozens and dozens of photos the "M" Little Bird tail booms, and early OH-6 Loach tail booms, but surprisingly the "J" eludes me.

Wow, HeavyArty, THANKS. A quick, precise answer. I really appreciate that. This has been a phenomenal thread I found recently and went back and read from the beginning. I had no clue that it would still be going on now, though it has slacked off in recent months. I hope people will continue to post here and keep the discussion alive. Thanks to all who contributed so much, and thank you to HeavyArty for the quick assist. James

What is the official FONT used on the tail boom of the "J" Little Birds please to write UNITED STATES ARMY? I'm doing a build in 1:18 scale so I'm having to go it alone sourcing the right decals or press-on lettering. THANKS