19.04.2009, 08:14
Loht773 - the D.520 entered service in the summer of 1943 (in all 97 machines). Until September 1944 they were used as interceptors against 15th USAF heavy bombers (would be a great campaign, 
!) and after that as escorts and ground-attack planes against the Germans. After the war they were in service for some time as advanced trainers (a duty the D.520s also performed during the war) and reserve fighters, though by that time few remained and even fewer were serviceable. I'm not sure when (around 1946-47), but most were recycled by the communist to make aluminium kitchen tools. There's a legend that some heavily damaged 109's and D.520s were burried in a large hole after the bombings at Karlovo airfield, though the state hasn't spend any effort to check it out...
Any updates on the project? C'mon, at least some WIP screens?
Is there at least a template available, so I can start skinning for this beauty?
!) and after that as escorts and ground-attack planes against the Germans. After the war they were in service for some time as advanced trainers (a duty the D.520s also performed during the war) and reserve fighters, though by that time few remained and even fewer were serviceable. I'm not sure when (around 1946-47), but most were recycled by the communist to make aluminium kitchen tools. There's a legend that some heavily damaged 109's and D.520s were burried in a large hole after the bombings at Karlovo airfield, though the state hasn't spend any effort to check it out...Any updates on the project? C'mon, at least some WIP screens?
Is there at least a template available, so I can start skinning for this beauty?