Lightningboy9000 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I have been looking for a while, google etc but can't seem to find any decals for the Sabres that were based at Shepherds Grove near Bury St Edmunds East Anglia. I'm so far building in 1/72; Weathersfield Thunderjet and F-100 Bentwaters based Voodoo and Thunderstreak Now I just wanted to add a Sabre from Sheperds Grove to complete the colorful collection If anyone can help or direct me to where I can obtain decals for Shepherds Grove based Sabres in 1/72 I would really appreciate it. I know that they were based there only briefly but I do think they were an important aspect of the USAF's first operational jet fighters based in the UK. Any help with the other USAF jets based in East Anglia during the 50's/60's would also be appreciated thanks. Thanks Martin Laurance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Looks like this Modeldecal sheet has a 116th FIS F-86 on it. It's quite an early sheet though, so I'm not sure how easy to find it would be, especially in a good condition. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Boyer Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 (edited) Martin, I have that sheet and can spare the F-86A markings for the 116th. One note, though. It appears from photographs that Modeldecal got the black lightning bolts on the tail where the orange should be and vice versa. It's possible that there were differences among the aircraft in the squadron, but the pattern for 096 on the sheet is opposite of that of 276 in this color photo: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/116th_Air_Refueling_Squadron#mediaviewer/File:F-86A-116thfis-RAFSG.jpg In any case, you are welcome to my decals. Contact me at pboyer2 AT wi.rr DOT com (replace the usual here). Edited November 26, 2014 by Paul Boyer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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