1-600 RAF Eagle Squadrons 71, 121 & 133 Decals

These 1-600 RAF Eagle Squadrons 71, 121 & 133 Decals reproduce squadron tactical markings for 1-600 scale Spitfire / Hurricane miniatures. The sheet represents RAF Eagle Squadrons 71, 121 & 133 and the wartime aircraft identities described below.
 
Decal Information
This sheet provides RAF Eagle Squadrons 71, 121 & 133 markings for 1-600 scale aircraft.
The sheet includes left- and right-side tactical markings for each squadron. The letters are white and are sized to fit Tumbling Dice 1-600 Spitfire models.
They are printed on clear-background waterslide decal paper. They need to be individually cut out. Apply over a properly prepared and gloss-coated model surface using normal waterslide-decal techniques.
 
Key Historical Details
Nation / Region: United States / United Kingdom
Service: Royal Air Force and associated Allied fighter units
Period: World War II
Aircraft: Spitfire / Hurricane
Markings: RAF Eagle Squadrons 71, 121 & 133
Scale: 1-600
 
Historical Information
The Eagle Squadrons were RAF fighter units formed around American volunteer pilots before the United States entered World War II. No. 71 formed in September 1940, No. 121 in May 1941, and No. 133 in July 1941.
 
The units flew Hurricanes and later Spitfires. Their operations included defensive patrols, convoy protection, fighter sweeps, and bomber escort over Britain and occupied Europe.
 
On 29 September 1942, the three squadrons transferred to the U.S. Army Air Forces. They became the 334th, 335th, and 336th Fighter Squadrons of the 4th Fighter Group, carrying valuable RAF combat experience into the American force.
 
These markings represent their RAF identity. Match the chosen squadron to the appropriate Hurricane or Spitfire period, since its aircraft type and national marking scheme changed during the transition to American service.