Sjöfartsverket SAR SE-JRK Leonardo AW139

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This is a REPLICA series paint job inspired by the AW139 in service with the Swedish Maritime Administration, Sjöfartsverket, operating from Säve Airport (ESGP), Gothenburg, Sweden. The paint box provided is for SAR aircraft Lifeguard 004, SE-JRK.
This real life replica will please pilots who enjoy accuracy in the application of the real markings on the aircraft. Apologies for the black main rotor hub, that should be white, but the D-139 does not allow changing the rotor texture. You can view the actual helicopter used for this livery on the excellent blog by photographer Lloyd Horgan, who spent some time with this particular aircraft and her crew.

All real life photos by Lloyd Horgan.
Link: http://lloydh.co.uk/blog/2016/11/14/just-hangin-out

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Swedish Maritime Administration, AW139 Sjöfartsverket SAR SE-JRK Lifeguard 004, by Asra Kron

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Aeronautica Militare AW139 Stormo 15

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This is a REPLICA series paint job inspired by the AW-139 in service with the Italian Aeronautica Militare Stormo 15, a 1st Air Brigade "Operazioni Speciali" squadron operating from Cervia-Pisignano, Italy. The paint box provided is for aircraft serial 15-42. This real life replica will please pilots who enjoy simplicity and down to basics military design, as this squadron opted for a straight forward overall gray pattern with minimal graphics applied.

This unique new generation helicopter in its weight class, the AW139 sets new standards of performance and has the largest cabin in its category. The AW139 has a maximum cruise speed of 165 knots (306 km/h) and a maximum range in excess of 570 nm (1060 km) with auxiliary fuel tanks. The aircraft has outstanding one engine inoperative capabilities, even in hot and high operating conditions. The advanced integrated cockpit minimises pilot workload allowing the crew to concentrate on mission objectives. Almost 170 customers from over 50 countries have ordered nearly 620 helicopters to perform a wide range of roles including government missions, EMS/SAR, offshore transport, VIP/corporate transport, law enforcement and utility.

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Aeronautica Militare AW139 (HH-139) 15-42, Cervia-Pisignano, Italia, by Asra Kron

 

 

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Cessna 207 Brasil

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FLAG COLLECTION Aircraft number 2

The Flag Collection has always a country's flag as theme for the livery and the colors and elements used are always related to the country the aircraft represents. The model chosen for this collection, part of the Fantasy Series, is Dani Airplanes' D-207, the Cessna 207 "Stationair 7". It is GTFO enabled so you can go about your hauling in style, sporting your country's colors.
As second Flag Collection aircraft, I decided to make the Brazilian version, in honor of the aircraft maker, Daniels Fall, and all the many Brazilian fliers in SL.

The motifs used range from the Toucan representing the country's wildlife to Carnaval (look for the dancer!), Brasilia's "Dois Candangos" monument by Bruno Giorgi, establishing the link to one of the XX Century's most daring architectural feats (the construction from scratch in four years of the country's capital city using avant guarde architects and urban designers - Brasilia was inaugurated in April 21, 1960) and of course soccer, Brazil's five world titles present on the aircraft elevators, including the years and types of cups won on each.

On the top of the fuselage, this aircraft proudly displays the word "BRASIL" over which Rio de Janeiro's emblem, Christ the Redeemer, is shown. This Flag Collection aircraft is named "Meu Brasil é com S" (my Brazil is spelled with an 'S') from the song lyrics by João Gilberto and Rita Lee - which has a special meaning to all Brazilians... and it is spelled with an 'S'!

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More flag aircraft to come soon!
Enjoy your Cessna 207 "Meu Brasil é com S" livery! Brasil!!!

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Cessna 207 Australia 2020

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As the first Flag Collection aircraft, I decided to offer the Australian version, dedicated to raising awareness to the tragedy unfolding at this time in Australia. The devastating wild fires still raging there are causing unimaginable loss and creating an environmental crisis the proportions of which we still have no way to know exactly. This plane is my way of helping to be aware of this disaster that affects us all. And it is free so your only choice will be to fly her and let people know you also care.

On the sides of the fuselage there are two websites where you can find out how to help, if you can, and let others know about it too. The NSW Rural Fire Service donation site is there (see here) and also the Country Fire Authority or CFA (see here) are the two entities the plane has the address to, chosen because of their relation to firefighters active in Australia.

The aircraft shows several elements related to Australia and her wildlife, so punished by this tragedy, as well as the eight regions that make that great country, represented by their flags on both sides of the engine housing. The model was named "Advance Australia", the unofficial motto of the country and in several locations it expresses the wish "Never Again". Let us hope this disaster comes to an end and never happens ever again.

To learn about many other ways to help Australian first responders, victims and animals, you can follow THIS LINK. Thank you for caring. And thank you for flying these colors in this time of need.

 

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The Flag Collection has always a country's flag as theme for the livery and the colors and elements used are always related to the country the aircraft represents. The model chosen for this collection, part of the Fantasy Series, is Dani Airplanes' D-207, the Cessna 207 "Stationair 7". It is GTFO enabled so you can go about your hauling in style, sporting your country's colors.

If you missed the gift I sent to various aviation related groups, you can find this free livery at the Eight Shades of Blue market place store (see here!) - you can see this model at our main in world store (here!). You can find Daniel's D-207 in the Market Place following this link!
Enjoy your free Cessna 207 "Advance Australia" livery!

ASRA KRON © EIGHT SHADES OF BLUE 2020

Portuguese EMB-121B Xingu II

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Embraer EMB-121B Xingu II Portuguese Air Force profile, Squadron 502

Embraer EMB-121B Xingu II Portuguese Navy VII Centennial over the Discoveries monument, Lisbon, Portugal

The EMB-121 has been in use by the French and Brazilian military since the early 1980's. At the time of its launch, Portugal flew a Spanish built all purpose light transport aircraft fulfilling the transport, training and patrol duties, but what if the choice had been the Xingu?
These aircraft liveries represent the Xingu II aircraft equipped with the four blade propeller Pratt & Whitney PT6A-135 (the model Dani Airplane's has available) as they would have been applied if Portugal flew this type.

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The Embraer 121 Xingu flew for the first time on October 10 1976, with a production aircraft following on May 20 1977. The major customer for the Xingu I was the French military, with a total order for 41 units (for air force and navy aircrew training and liaison duties), which accounted for almost half of all EMB-121 production. The EMB-121B Xingu II introduced more powerful engines, four blade props, increased fuel tankage and greater seating capacity due to a slightly stretched fuselage. The Xingu II made its first flight on September 4 1981. Production ceased in August 1987 after 105 had been built.
Portugal does not operate the Xingu, but if it did the 502nd squadron would be the most likely operator, due to its transport, training and patrol duties. The livery shown was the one in use by this aircraft type in the FAP during the 1980’s.

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To celebrate the 700 years of the Portuguese Navy (yes seven centuries!), I chose to apply a special tail design to this otherwise Portuguese "Armada" inspired livery. This livery is inspired by the color scheme once used by the Portuguese Navy long range patrol aircraft (like the P-3 Orion, now operated by the Air Force) and Lynx helicopters still in use on the Vasco da Gama class frigates, now the only squadron in use by Portugal's Naval Aviation.

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