First off I want to thank the staff of Aeroscale for approving this Camapign !
This will be the Pre-Thread until the Campaign starts on August 1st. The Falklands War occurred one quarter century ago and was the first sustained Naval/Amphibious conflict since WWII. Airpower played a signifigant role for both sides and that is the focus of this build.
I hope everyone who enlists https://aeroscale.kitmaker.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Campaigns&file=index&req=showcontent&id=207 in the campaign will contribute their experiences building their model(s) and any history behind the aircraft as it relates to the conflict. Reference material is fairly easy to find both in books and on the internet. The variety of aircraft including helicopters I hope presents something for anyone.
Operational Overview
The Falklands War occurred 25 years ago in 1982 between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The Falkland Islands consist of islands in the South Atlantic Ocean east of Argentina, whose ownership has been disputed.
The war started with the occupation of South Georgia by Argentina March 19,1982 followed by invasion of the Falklands, the initial invasion was considered by Argentina as reoccupation of territory, and by Britain as an invasion of British territory.
The dispute over the islands increased on 19 March when 50 Argentines landed on the British dependency of South Georgia and raised their flag, an act that is seen as the first offensive action in the war. On 2 April, Argentina ordered the invasion of the Falkland Islands, triggering the Falklands War.
Great Britain was taken by surprise by the Argentine attack on the South Atlantic islands, but launched a naval task force to engage the Argentine Navy and Air Force, and retake the islands by amphibious assault. After the most extensive naval/air and amphibious combat since World War II with images of the fighting beamed into TV sets world wide every evening. The British were victorious on June 14th and the war was over resulting in 260 British and 650 Argentine killed.
The Rules and Regs
Any aircraft used by Great Britain or Argentina for the conflict. No restrictions on kit manufacturers and scale between 1:144 and 1/24th. Lets just build and have fun!
Here is list to assist in finding a model for the Campaign. It’s organized by manufacturers and scale. Some of these kits have decals for the Falklands War. This list should not be viewed as the final word. If anyone has other information please email me and I will add corrections or additions. It's my privilege to serve you during this Campaign.
C-130 Hercules Italeri 72/48, Airfix 72, Heller 72, Panda 144
A4 Skyhawk Hasegawa 32/48/72, Fujimi 48/72, Hobbycraft 48,
Airfix 72,
Super Entenard Airfix 48, Heller 48/72, Academy 72, Minicraft 72,
Mirage (Dagger) Academy 48, Edward 48, Hobbyboss 48, Fouderie Mini 48, Heller 48/72,
AML 72, High Planes 72, Hasegawa 72
Puccara Special Hobby 72, Gran Limited 72
Puma Airfix 72, Heller 72, Italeri 72, Revell 72,
MB339 Italeri 48, ESCI 48, Frems 48,
T-34C Czech Models 48,
Alouette Heller 48/72, Mach2 72,
Canberra Italeri 72, Airfix 72, Classic Airframes 48,
Agusta Revell 72, Italeri 72,
Iroquois UH-1H Hasegawa 72, Panda 32, Revell 32, Italeri 72,
Bell 212 Dragon 35th (future release).
Learjet 35A Hasegawa 48, Revell 48,
Harrier RN & RAF Fujimi 72, Minicraft 144, Hasegawa 48/72, Italeri 72, Airfix 24/ 48/72,
Hobby Craft 48, Tamiya 48, Aeroplast 72, MPC 1/48,
Vulcan Airfix 72,
Wessex Eastern Express 72, Italeri 72, Palva Models 72,
Sea King Hasegawa 48, Airfix 72, Fujimi 72, Heller 72,
Revell 72,
Wasp Fujimi 72,
Lynx Fujimi 72,
Boeing 707 Minicraft 144,
Chinook Airfix 72, Italeri 48/72, Revell 72,
Phantom FGR Fujimi 72, Hasegawa 48, Italeri 48/72, Revell 72,
Nimrod Airfix 72,
Victor K.2 Revell 72,
Grumman S2F Hobbycraft 72, Hasegawa 72,
PV2 Neptune Hasegawa 72, Revell 72,
Gazelle Fujimi 72, Heller 72,
In addition the following companies produce or have produced Argentine aircraft decals;
Aztec, Condor, Aerocalas, Model Alliance, Superscale.
Sincerely,
Brian
