SEPECAT Jaguar Aerials Question

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NORTHDUK@googlemail.com - 22 Nov 2008 13:21 GMT

I'm working on the Revell boxing of the Italeri Jaguar GR1A and I want
to finish it in the wrap-around green and grey scheme. The kit gives
alternative blade aerials to fit on the fuselage spine just behind the
cockpit. One of these is a single large aerial mounted centrally and
the other is a pair of smaller aerials mounted side by side.

The instructions say that the single large aerial is for the wrap-
around scheme which they say dates from 1987. According to a book on
the Jaguar by Andy Evans, the single aerial was fitted to aircraft
that took part in Operation Granby. This would mean that it wouldn't
be suitable for 1987. I have the feeling that the 1987 scheme
requires the two smaller aerials but I have no definite evidence.
Does anyone know which aerial arrangement I should use?

Gordon McLaughlin

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Flakmonkey - 28 Nov 2008 18:05 GMT

> I'm working on the Revell boxing of the Italeri Jaguar GR1A and I want
> to finish it in the wrap-around green and grey scheme. The kit gives
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> Gordon McLaughlin

The twin aerials would be correct for a wrap around scheme Jaguar. The
single "T" shaped aerial was, I think, introduced on the GR1A for Operation
Granby.

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NORTHDUK@googlemail.com - 28 Nov 2008 21:15 GMT

> <NORTH...@googlemail.com> wrote in message
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> single "T" shaped aerial was, I think, introduced on the GR1A for Operation
> Granby.

Thanks very much. It's great to have this confirmed.

Gordon McLaughlin

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