1-600 WWII RAF Type A-1 Roundels Decals

These 1-600 WWII RAF Type A-1 Roundels Decals provide yellow-bordered type a-1 roundels for 1-600 scale aircraft miniatures representing Royal Air Force. The subject covers Prewar / early World War II; select the marking combination appropriate to the aircraft being modelled.

Decal Information

The sheet provides WWII RAF Type A-1 Roundels markings for 1-600 scale aircraft miniatures.

The Type A-1 roundel diameter proportions are 1:3:5:7.

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

Region / Nation: United Kingdom Service: Royal Air Force Time Period: Prewar / early World War II Primary Marking: Yellow-bordered Type A-1 roundels Scale: 1-600

Historical Information

The RAF Type A-1 roundel added a yellow outer border to the red-white-blue national marking. The yellow ring increased contrast against dark camouflage and helped the roundel remain distinct on the aircraft.

The type became associated with the rearmament period and early World War II. It was particularly prominent on fuselage sides, while the markings used on wing surfaces could differ according to the regulations and finish in use.

In July 1942, the Type C and C.1 family began replacing earlier arrangements. Repainting was not instantaneous, so photographs can show older and newer markings during the transition.

Type A-1 roundels are useful for many early-war British aircraft subjects, including fighters and bombers. Check the date, surface position and ring proportions before combining them with wing roundels and fin flashes.