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This new decal sheet from Balkan Models includes markings for 8 different 1/72 Mi8 and Mi-17 helicopters that served in the Balkans. The Mil Mi-8 is a Soviet-designed medium twin-turbine Transport helicopter. There are also armed gunship versions. The Mi-8 is among the world's most-produced helicopters, used by over 50 countries. Russia is the main producer and the largest operator of the type. Robust and versatile helicopter found a place in Yugoslavian Air Force squadrons. The Yugoslav Air Force bought 24 Mi-8T (Hip C) transport helicopters from May 1968 to May 1969 to equip two squadrons of the newly formed 119th transport regiment from Niš military airport, each squadron with 12 helicopters. Subsequently, from 1973 to the early 1980s, Yugoslavia purchased more Mi-8T helicopters to re-equip two squadrons of 111th regiment from Pleso military airport near Zagreb and the 790th squadron from Divulje military airport near Split, which was under the command of the Yugoslav Navy. In total, the Yugoslav Air Force received 92 Mi-8T transport helicopters from Soviet Union, known formally to the military as the HT-40, while local modification of several helicopters into electronic warfare variants produced the HT-40E. Some 40 helicopters were equipped for firefighting operations. The 8 aircraft include:
This decal sheet gives you a wonderful selection of aircraft from numerous countries in the Balkans in a variety of paint schemes and markings. You can buy this decal sheet directly from Balkan Models. Steve Bamford |
Photos and text © by Steve Bamford