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Very nice,but I think the second variant should be more close to the Alize or the Gannet in radar position.

For those that don't know, the Maple-leaf roundel was only used post WW2 on aircraft even though the RCAF Ensign from 1941-1968 shows the maple-leaf roundel. They kept the standard RAF style roundel till about 1949 when Canada joined NATO. That is if I recall correctly, but Photographic evidence is proving me correct.

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Thanks for the comment, guys.

'Novice', your ASW version is more advanced than mine and I have adopted it as standard. Well done sir.

'odysseus1980', Your point is well taken and I'll have to take a look at the Gannet. Thank you.

'nighthunter', Very true, but I figure in world where The Commonwealth of Recherche exists, an earlier adoption of the maple leaf ought not to be a problem. Nonetheless, thanks for the info. I was not aware of exactly when the maple leaf became standard in the RCAF.

Perhaps my final versions - the Mk 4 with the dorsal gun position deleted and a remodeled rear-upper fuselage. The 4A has reverted to the solid nose of the Mk 2 while the 4B retains the same contours but with glazed nose. Both are two-seaters.



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Nice mods BCRenown, you've inspired me to do some more Recherche aircraft...





The civilian Mk.4 featuring Bristol Centaurus engines in place of the Merlins, and a tail fillet to counteract the effects of the cut down fuselage and more powerful engines.

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Very interesting additions!

These are fantastic, really great work all, gotta say I especially love the look on the civilian one

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Rowdy,

While I'm not at all keen on the civilian version with the radial engines, fin fillet and all, your RRN version is without a doubt the nicest one yet. Awesome!!! I thought I was done but, here's one more kick at the cat, so to speak.



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If we keep this up, we'll have more versions of the Galestorm than there were of the Mosquito (hehe).

Monty

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And now some big aircraft - the WW2 variants of the Recherchean heavy bomber:

Hale Firebolt Mk.1 (the bottom aircraft is a prototype/testbed hence the lack of squadron markings)




Hale Firebolt Mk.2




Hale Firebolt MR

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Wow! Great work.
It has very Halifax-ish looks, and MR version resembles also Shackleton.

Yes,magnificent and elegant airplanes with a "British" touch.