Silver Wings.......Kestrel Style!!

[hae5904]

WIP.........Kestrel with a difference :icon_lol:

http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/270SilverWings2.jpg


http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/986SilverWings3.jpg


http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/619SilverWings4.jpg


http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/123SilverWings1.jpg


Cheers,
Hank

[lazarus]

Groan...I should have hit the razbam sale. pracpracprac!

[Prowler1111]

You still can, it´s until October 31st

Best regards

Prowler

[delta_lima]

Bravo - the bare metal looks awesome!!

Laz, Hank did a nice set of RCN/CF skins too .... to say nothing of a couple of awesome USMC DACT schemes ... just a heads up!

dl

[DennyA]

Oh, sweeeet! I was hoping someone would do a natural-metal paint scheme for this.

I'd LOVE to see early 60's-style metal USAF and RCAF paint schemes for this bird. I wish I had the talent to do do them myself...

[fsafranek]

Looks nice. Sent you a PM regarding national insignia orientation. :salute:
:ernae:

[hae5904]

Thanks Frank....got it fixed!! :salute:

Cheers,
Hank

[lazarus]

You still can, it´s until October 31st

Best regards

Prowler

You're going to make me find out if I still own a working creditcard, aren't you!:salute:

[hae5904]

More shots.....with revised markings:

http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/558SAAF_1.jpg

http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/993SAAF_3.jpg

http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/904SAAF_5.jpg


Cheers, :icon_lol:
Hank

[UnknownGuest12]

Hi

Beautifull...
Same old questions...
Where and when...
Thanks

[hae5904]

Very very soon Beaufighter!!

Cheers,
Hank

[SADT]

Hi All,

In early 1975, the South African Government placed an order with Convair for 155 F/A-201Z naval fighters, for use with the SANFAA (South African Navy Fleet Air Arm). By because South Africa was under an Apartheid induced US weapons embargo, the aircraft were ordered via Israel, dis-assembled there, shipped to South Africa, and then re-assembled by Atlas Aviation. The aircraft was given the name Convair-Atlas F/A-201Z Springbok, and was to be used on the South African carrier SAS (South African Ship) Capetown. (The SAS Capetown was formerly the Colossus Class carrier HMS Glory, and was purchased by South Africa in 1962. She was given an angled deck, and was completely re-fitted for South African use during the period 1963-1965.) Before operating the Springbok, the standard South African fleet defense fighter was the Dassault IVZ Comorant (Etendard IVM with mods.) and the main tactical response aircraft was the Blackburn Buccaneer S.50Z (An improved S.50, fit for carrier use). Modifications to the standard F/A-201 Kestrel included avionics similar to the South African Dassault Mirage series, and high grade dust filters, for use in case the Springbok ever had to operate from 3rd class South African airfields. The first Springbokke (Plural of Springbok) rolled off the Atlas production line in late 1976, and were immediately shoved into the thick of the Border War conflict, in South-West Africa, and Angola. The Springbokke served well during the Border War conflict, having a very high successful sortie rate. The SANFAA also found that having a lightweight attack fighter, that could be based at sea, close to targets, but away from guerillas (Whom could destroy or sabotage aircraft) was a major asset over the land-based Mirage's. So impressed was the South African Government, that they ordered another 161 to expand the fleet in late 1977, and replace losses. In the entire Border War conflict, only 5 Springbokke were lost to ground fire, all in exceptional circumstances, and one to pilot error (A gear UP landing!). All pilots survived, at testament to the strength of the aircraft. When not at sea, the Springbokke were based at SANAS (South African Naval Air Station) Capetown, SANAS Stellenbosch, SANAS Port Elizabeth, and SANAS Durban. In 1995, as part of the Post-Apartheid defense cuts, the SAS Capetown was scrapped. From then on, the Springbokke operated from the various SANAS's until the 14th of June 2002, when the Convair-Atlas F/A-201Z Springbok Nr. 202 (Nr. 201, the first to roll off the production lines, which flew on the 14th of June 1976 is with Denel Aviation, in the Atlas Aviation Museum), flew the last Springbok sortie, over Table Mountain, Capetown, for a commemorative last flight, to honor the history of the Springbok, and the SANFAA, which there-after ceased to exist.

Cheers,
Craig :-)

(P.S. If you haven't realized already, its a joke!)

[Prowler1111]

Hi All,

In early 1975, the South African Government placed an order with Convair for 155 F/A-201Z naval fighters, for use with the SANFAA (South African Navy Fleet Air Arm). By because South Africa was under an Apartheid induced US weapons embargo, the aircraft were ordered via Israel, dis-assembled there, shipped to South Africa, and then re-assembled by Atlas Aviation. The aircraft was given the name Convair-Atlas F/A-201Z Springbok, and was to be used on the South African carrier SAS (South African Ship) Capetown. (The SAS Capetown was formerly the Colossus Class carrier HMS Glory, and was purchased by South Africa in 1962. She was given an angled deck, and was completely re-fitted for South African use during the period 1963-1965.) Before operating the Springbok, the standard South African fleet defense fighter was the Dassault IVZ Comorant (Etendard IVM with mods.) and the main tactical response aircraft was the Blackburn Buccaneer S.50Z (An improved S.50, fit for carrier use). Modifications to the standard F/A-201 Kestrel included avionics similar to the South African Dassault Mirage series, and high grade dust filters, for use in case the Springbok ever had to operate from 3rd class South African airfields. The first Springbokke (Plural of Springbok) rolled off the Atlas production line in late 1976, and were immediately shoved into the thick of the Border War conflict, in South-West Africa, and Angola. The Springbokke served well during the Border War conflict, having a very high successful sortie rate. The SANFAA also found that having a lightweight attack fighter, that could be based at sea, close to targets, but away from guerillas (Whom could destroy or sabotage aircraft) was a major asset over the land-based Mirage's. So impressed was the South African Government, that they ordered another 161 to expand the fleet in late 1977, and replace losses. In the entire Border War conflict, only 5 Springbokke were lost to ground fire, all in exceptional circumstances, and one to pilot error (A gear UP landing!). All pilots survived, at testament to the strength of the aircraft. When not at sea, the Springbokke were based at SANAS (South African Naval Air Station) Capetown, SANAS Stellenbosch, SANAS Port Elizabeth, and SANAS Durban. In 1995, as part of the Post-Apartheid defense cuts, the SAS Capetown was scrapped. From then on, the Springbokke operated from the various SANAS's until the 14th of June 2002, when the Convair-Atlas F/A-201Z Springbok Nr. 202 (Nr. 201, the first to roll off the production lines, which flew on the 14th of June 1976 is with Denel Aviation, in the Atlas Aviation Museum), flew the last Springbok sortie, over Table Mountain, Capetown, for a commemorative last flight, to honor the history of the Springbok, and the SANFAA, which there-after ceased to exist.

Cheers,
Craig :-)

(P.S. If you haven't realized already, its a joke!)


Now that´s what i´m talking about! great!...
Who dares to do the Aeronavale´s version story?

Prowler


PS: Can i copy it?

[hae5904]

Craig ....fantastic historical (though fictive) facts about the Springbok!! :salute:


Cheers,
Hank

[SADT]

Hi Hank and Prowler,

Thanks! I never thought it was that good. :-) And yes Prowler, you may copy it, as long as credit is given, even in very tiny writing.. :-)

Cheers,
Craig :-)

[hae5904]

More to come.....

http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/633WIP_RCAF_1.jpg

http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/563WIP_RCAF_2.jpg


:icon_lol:
Cheers,
Hank

[CG_1976]

Oh ya the Arctic's Teeth and front-line Defenders Vampire Sq. Pair this with the Scenery by Sidney Schwartz which provides RCAF FOL's and rock and roll.:salute:

[delta_lima]

Absolutely spectacular. This and your NATC are just gorgeous!!!

looking forward to them ...

dl

[hae5904]

Thanks Daniel!! They will arrive here soon.....! :icon_lol:

Cheers,
Hank

[Mach3DS]

CF-201A Arctic Fox - "Acquired by the RCAF as a interim replacement for the CF-5 in the Rapid Reaction role, intended to deploy to Europe and elsewhere if Cold War hostilities broke out. License built by Canadair, the RCAF placed an initial order for 85, but due to budgetary constraints and operational need that number was reduced to 65 in 1983. Many features that made the F-201 suitable for naval operations were also retained by the RCAF, such as the robust landing gear, and the arrestor hook which proved useful when operating the fighters from Arctic airfields. The RCAF took its first delivery on 2 April, 1978, with the 433 Squadron based at CFB Bagotville Quebec, who were on hand to welcome it's newest addition. Canadian CF-201's were initially tasked by NATO for short range CAS to NATO forces in the event Soviet ground assets crossed the Rhine. However, due to the diminished Soviet threat overall, NATO plans were realigned to fit the new outlook, and so were the duties of the CF-201A in the Canadian arsenal. In 1986 RCAF commanders changed the role from Rapid Reaction to Advanced Fighter Lead-in Trainer for the RCAF's ultimate acquisition of the current front line fighter, the CF-188 Hornet. The Arctic Fox also became a regular in the Red Flag series of exercises; of which Maple Flag is a part. Located at CFB Cold Lake, Alberta; Maple Flag utilizes the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range. 9 RCAF Fox's were put on loan to the 64th Aggressor Squadron of the USAF with a permanent home at CFB Cold Lake. CF-201's were deployed to Saudi Arabia in late 1990 in support of Operation Desert Shield, and later served in a limited FAC role during Operation Desert Storm. In 1993 RCAF re-evaluated it's need, and the role of the CF-201A in the Air Force was brought under heavy scrutiny. The final flight was made from CFB Cold Lake to CFB Trenton by Capt Dean "Jimmy" McKenzie on 19 June, 1995. In a ceremony held the following day, all CF-201's were retired with a single model having been restored to it's Cold War luster and which was formally laid to rest in the RCAF Memorial Air Museum at CFB Trenton, Ontario. 2 additional museum pieces were donated the following year. Of the 65 total delivered, 10 were lost in training or operational accidents over 17 years. 1 was lost in Operation Desert Storm to SAM activity. 3 are on permanent display (1 at CFB Trenton, 1 at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa and 1 stands guard at CFB Cold Lake). The remaining 51 units were sold to various nations, with the largest sale going to the Swiss Air Force to complement it's already large original order of F-201's from Convair. "

[CG_1976]

CF-201A "Arctic Fox":salute: Now that's a 110% Canadian RCAF code name.

[hae5904]

Here WIP of a fictional RCAF 428 "Ghost" Squadron.....once slated for service with the CF-105 Arrow.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k204/Hank41/428_A.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k204/Hank41/428_B.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k204/Hank41/428_C.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k204/Hank41/428_D.jpg

This repaint will join the previous shown 440 Squadron in a single package, to be released soon! :icon_lol:

Cheers,
Hank

[CG_1976]

The weathering on your paint is a excellent example of the harshness in the Arctic.

[hae5904]

Yes Tim, the original was a bit to clinical :icon_lol:
The 440 Sqn will get the same treatment.......

Cheers,
Hank

[DennyA]

Hank, you're awesome! Can't wait to get those RCAF paints. :)

[kludger]

Great job on this paint, definitely looking forward to it.

[hae5904]

Thanks Kludger! They'll be available before the end of week....say within 2 days....:icon_lol:

Hank

[Julhelm]

Most excellent work, sir!

[delta_lima]

Brilliant!

Love the weathering ... take your time - these are worth the wait for sure!

dl

[FlameOut]

Love the "weathering" and also your other repaints and updates you've given us, but "666".... I'm funny that way....I do not mean to offend or criticize. Prolly a real squadron.

[delta_lima]

Love the "weathering" and also your other repaints and updates you've given us, but "666".... I'm funny that way....I do not mean to offend or criticize. Prolly a real squadron.

Not quite.

666 was not a squadron number. That'd be the "last three" of the aircraft serial number. For what it's worth, there was a CF-104D in service with last three 666:


<TBODY>
104666</SPAN>

Lockheed</SPAN>

Lockheed, Palmdale</SPAN>

CF-104</SPAN>

CF-104D Mk. 2</SPAN>

Starfighter</SPAN>





Model 583-04-15</SPAN>

583A-5336</SPAN>











first date: </SPAN>28 July 1970</SPAN> - </SPAN>renumbered from RCAF 12666</SPAN>





Not popular with maintenance crews, known as "Triple Pig" and "the Jet from Hell". Destroyed in takeoff abort on 5 March 1975, at CFB Baden-Sollingen, Germany. With No. 441 Squadron, 1 Canadian Air Division in Europe at that time. Was number four in a flight to Suippes Range in France. Main tire blew at 190 knots, aircraft reached 215 knots on the ground before abort was started. Aircraft missed barrier, and shed pylon tanks and fuel starting a fire. Both crew exited aircraft after it came to a stop, without injuries. Canopy did not jettison properly, subsequent investigations by AETE led to canopy modifications on all duals.</SPAN>





last date: </SPAN>17 June 1979</SPAN> - Struck off</SPAN></SPAN>


</TBODY>

[CG_1976]

Inspection Time at CFB Vampire Valley.
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