Scale 1/72
Manufacturer Wolfpak Decals
ID 72-011
Title Vietnam Sharks
Types Featured EC-121T, EC-121D, F-4E, RF-4C, Bell 204B, EB-66E, EB-66C

This sheet from Wolfpak focusses mainly on Vietnam-era aircraft with shark mouths, hence the title. It covers the EC-121T, EC-121D, F-4E, RF-4C, Bell 204B, EB-66E and EB-66C

The following airframes are featured:-

  • EC-121T 52-3423 from Det 1, 552nd AEWCW based at Korat RTAFB during 1972.  The aircraft is in overall Aircraft Grey (FS36473)
  • EC-121D 53-0555 as displayed in the United States Air Force Museum, again in overall Aircraft Grey (FS36473)
  • F-4E-35-MC 67-0316 from the 421st TFS, 366th TFW based at Da Nang AFB, South Vietnam during 1971.  It is painted in the standard SEA scheme of FS34079, FS34102, FS30219 and FS36622
  • RF-4C 68-0606 from the 14th TRS, 432nd TRW based at Udorn RTAFB, 1972 in the standard SEA scheme of FS34079, FS34102, FS30219 and FS36622
  • Bell 204B N1304X (UH-1B) of Air America during 1970.  It is overall natural metal with Insignia Blue (FS35044) engine cowling, boom and tailfin
  • EB-66E 54-438 from the 42nd TECS, 388th TFW based at Korat AFB during 1972.  It is painted in the standard SEA scheme of FS34079, FS34102, FS30219 and FS36622
  • EB-66C 54-466 from the 42nd TECS, 388th TFW based at Korat AFB during 1972.  It is painted in the standard SEA scheme of FS34079, FS34102, FS30219 and FS36622.  This was the aircraft known as "Bat-21"
  • EB-66C 54-468 from the 42nd TECS, 388th TFW based at Korat AFB during 1972.  It is painted in the standard SEA scheme of FS34079, FS34102, FS30219 and FS36622

For each airframe WolfPak include a side view with details of where individual markings are placed, copies of the relevant page of TO 1-1-4, and additional photographs where relevant. These are black and white photocopies, with the side views in colour.

Additionally, for each airframe, WolfPak provide a history of the aircraft with additional details of markings and specific colours (with FS595a references).  Details of weapons loadouts are also provided.

Review by Chris St Clair