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The Canadian Spitfire series of decals sheets is dedicated to the
study of the legendary Spitfire fighter in the hands of Canadian
pilots during World War II. They are the result of much recent and
careful study on a subject that has previously been somewhat neglected.
The series provides the modeler with a comprehensive collection
of Canadian Spitfire markings that includes ample reference material
for the aviation enthusiast.
Although the study of WWII aircraft is fascinating, an airplane
cannot be fully appreciated without taking into account the man
in the cockpit. The brave young aviators who flew these machines
into the face of death on an almost daily basis are the real heroes
of this story. To study these aircraft without consideration of
these men makes for an impersonal and deceivingly sterile approach
to a very human saga. We therefore have made every effort to include
photos and historical anecdotes that relate these aircraft to the
men who flew them.
Side Profile Drawings
The side profiles of the aircraft have been carefully drawn according
to photographs of the actual airplane, if available. When using
our decals, pay careful attention to the placement of code numbers
on the drawing. Even the camouflage patterns have been duplicated,
and no two are the same.
The decals include fuselage stenciling only if evident in photographs.
As a general rule, most aircraft displayed very little fuselage
stenciling; many aircraft had none at all (it had been over-painted).
However, extra decals of common Spitfire stencils, such as underwing
markings, have been provided. Although not necessarily evident in
photos, these stencils can be applied at the modeler's discretion
with the knowledge that some of them likely existed.
The Photographs
Wherever possible, we have included photographs of each aircraft
and its pilot. Many of these come from the personal collection of
Spitfire historian Robert
Bracken. In instances where pictures of the aircraft did not
exist, we have included a photograph of a similar or comparable
example for study.
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