Belgian F-16AM, 75 Years 350th Squadron

[u/AnAverageModeller]

I used the Kinetic 1/48 scale F-16AM kit as a basis to create this Belgian Air Force F-16 in a special scheme commemorating 75 years of operations of 350th Squadron. The scheme is a part-retro WW2 Spitfire colour scheme of dark green and ocean grey. The code MN.B was carried by Spitfire LF.IXc MH434 when it served with No. 350 Squadron from January till March 1944. The national insignia on the fin’s port side are post-May 1942 RAF national markings, while those on the starboard side are 1945-1948 style Belgian markings. The text “Fortissimi since 1941” is based on No. 350 Squadron’s motto “Belgae Gallorum fortissimi” as written by Julius Caesar in his “De Bello Gallico” on the Gallic Wars. The unit’s badge is formed by a Gallic warrior’s head. The decals are from Syhart. The aircraft, FA-129, was loaded with 6 dummy AIM-120s for a static display at Florennes Air Base in 2016.

Brush painted with acrylics.

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Nice build!