Description
Zirkus Rosarius Part 2. This set includes markings for THREE schemes on TWO aircraft. The first is P-51B T9+CK, in a very colorful scheme of overall natural metal except for RLM 04 yellow undersides and tail, 2./VVB OKL, Summer 1944. The second aircraft is the famous P-47D-2-RA “Beetle” YF*U, flown by 2nd. Lt. William Roach of the 358th FS, 355th FG, and landed intact in occupied Europe on 7 November 1943. The first scheme is Roach’s original USAAF markings and the second scheme depicts the same ship after being partially repainted by the Luftwaffe (2./VVB OKL), Wunstorf, in July 1944, with overpainted US insignia and a RLM 04 yellow cowl ring and rudder added. Note the Germans RETAINED the original “Beetle” nose art! A third scheme of overall RLM74/04 is covered separately on our decal set CED48256, Zirkus Rosarius Part 1 (not currently available). Only 23 sets still available.
