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[King & Country]

Hi Guys,

The second of our new British “HEAVIES” flew into Hong Kong early this morning… The Handley – Page “HALIFAX” Mark III

Appropriately enough I am writing this to you on a Friday … Our Halifax bomber was also named after this day in the week… “FRIDAY THE 13th”.

She was a Mark III that flew with the Royal Air Force’s 158 Squadron from March 1944. When she retired in March 1945 she had flown a staggering 128 missions. After operational flying ended she was put on display with other aircraft outside Selfridge’s Department Store on Oxford Street in the heart of London.

Sadly, like the vast majority of other great aircraft she was scrapped at the end of the war. One part of her was saved… her “nose art” was cut away and is still on display at the RAF Museum at Hendon, on the outskirts of the capital.

“FRIDAY” is also remembered at the Yorkshire Air Museum in Elvington. There you can see a full-size, composite replica Halifax painted exactly as “FRIDAY THE 13th”.

K&C has made just 5 of these superb models and I am sure they will be flying off to some very happy collectors soon!

Best wishes and Happy Flying,

Andy C. Neilson
Co-founder & Creative Director
King & Country​

 

[waynepoo]

WOW........{bravo}}:salute::

 

[Rob]

Another real beauty! ^&cool Great looking aircraft. Oh for more money in my bank!

Thanks for posting Andy

Rob

 

[Mitch]

nice aircraft and, having lived in Elvington for several years I was at the airfield many many times per week and, have seen the aircraft andy mentions. always a great place to visit and, always plenty of WWII RAF vets in attendance and, had the privaledge of meeting and becoming friends with many. Fitting tribute to the hundreds who died flying these aircraft from RAF Elvington to keep germany on her knees
Mitch

 

[craig1985taylor]

Wow {eek3} another great looking Warbird from K&C if only I had more money lol

Craig

 

[Rob]

Wow {eek3} another great looking Warbird from K&C if only I had more money lol

Craig

Craig, its my Birthday on the 28th , I wonder if I dare ask the wife......No better not!!{eek3}:rolleyes2::wink2:

Rob

 

[craig1985taylor]

Craig, its my Birthday on the 28th , I wonder if I dare ask the wife......No better not!!{eek3}:rolleyes2::wink2:

Rob

Cant hurt to ask!?!! {sm4}........well maybe in could hurt lol ^&grin

 

[lancer]

That Halifax is a real beauty. Nice job. -- Al

 

[TomNT]

Craig, its my Birthday on the 28th , I wonder if I dare ask the wife......No better not!!{eek3}:rolleyes2::wink2:

Rob

Don't do that Rob otherwise you'll be conversing with us blokes via a laptop in your car! ^&grin

Nice bird Andy, another masterpiece that has rolled out of the K&C factory!

Tom

 

[AIDMAN]

Just one word.....AWESOME!!!!!.

Steve

Respect and Remember

 

[Sentaapua]

Another beautiful bird! Wish I could have it landing here at home....:rolleyes2:

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Wow,stunning to say the least. This bird is a beauty and a "beast" {bravo}}