Zvezda C-130

Well it looks like the first version of the C-130 we will get from Zvezda will be an H model.  We’ll have to wait and see the sprues to figure out if other versions are contemplated.

KY ANG P-51

Everyone knows the Roswell, NM UFO event.  In these times the general public thinks of it as the first of the great post-WWII UFO incidents.  Less well known is an incident that occurred 6 months later near Bowling Green, KY and involved the crash of a KY ANG P-51.  Read here. (h/t Jim Bates)

Another decal sheet

I need another decal sheet like I need a hole in my head.  Yet, I think I’m going to have to pick this one up.  I am a sucker for P-51s in ANG markings and in smaller air forces markings.

Sword P-47N

I am glad to see this reissued.  I want to get one to use in my collection of ANG aircraft.

P-47N

Sword is re-releasing a P-47N kit.  I will need one or two of these as I want to do a couple of ANG birds.

Decal mania

I want this ANG sheet from Blackbird models.

UFOs

An interesting report on a recent UFO encounter that prompted an F-15 scramble.  I wonder what it was?

More ANG decals

One of my favorite decal manufacturers, Iliad Designs is doing a set of decals for ANG C-47s.  I can’t wait!

More kit news

Valom has announced they will be releasing their F-101C kit with KY Air National Guard markings. (H/T Jim Bates)

P-51s in ANG service

I have a special interest in ANG aircraft.  This blog, which is neat in some many respects, has a great article on the P-51 in ANG service.