Daniel J. Leahy
@danieljleahy.bsky.social
Aviation archaeologist and historical researcher investigating the air power landscape in Australia during the Second World War. Developer of @AirPowerArchaeo.bsky.social. BInfoTech, BA(Hons). Trekkie. He/him.
Some more work on the B-24D today with some aluminium paint being laid down before the wind picked up and the bomb load being put together. #HeaviesGB
November 11, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Some more work on the B-24D today with some aluminium paint being laid down before the wind picked up and the bomb load being put together. #HeaviesGB
I'm planning the build to look like "Hell's Belle" in this photo over Kairiru Island in New Guinea. This means I won't be using the included 90th BG tail markings and replacing the star-and-bar with the earlier star from the "Lady Be Good" livery.
Photo via @pacificwrecks.bsky.social.
#HeaviesGB
Photo via @pacificwrecks.bsky.social.
#HeaviesGB
November 7, 2025 at 2:43 AM
I'm planning the build to look like "Hell's Belle" in this photo over Kairiru Island in New Guinea. This means I won't be using the included 90th BG tail markings and replacing the star-and-bar with the earlier star from the "Lady Be Good" livery.
Photo via @pacificwrecks.bsky.social.
#HeaviesGB
Photo via @pacificwrecks.bsky.social.
#HeaviesGB
It's been a long week helping take care of one sick kid while also being woken up before sunrise by another.
But today I finally started putting parts of the Liberator together. I'm holding off dealing with the fuselage just yet as I wait for a hi-res photo of "Hell's Belle".
#HeaviesGB
But today I finally started putting parts of the Liberator together. I'm holding off dealing with the fuselage just yet as I wait for a hi-res photo of "Hell's Belle".
#HeaviesGB
November 7, 2025 at 2:32 AM
It's been a long week helping take care of one sick kid while also being woken up before sunrise by another.
But today I finally started putting parts of the Liberator together. I'm holding off dealing with the fuselage just yet as I wait for a hi-res photo of "Hell's Belle".
#HeaviesGB
But today I finally started putting parts of the Liberator together. I'm holding off dealing with the fuselage just yet as I wait for a hi-res photo of "Hell's Belle".
#HeaviesGB
Looking good! Though based on your photos, I think this is probably the same (or very similar) B-24J kit that I built back in the late 1990s.
November 6, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Looking good! Though based on your photos, I think this is probably the same (or very similar) B-24J kit that I built back in the late 1990s.
My grandfather's brother used to live there. I have fond memories of visiting every few winters when I was a kid.
November 5, 2025 at 11:36 PM
My grandfather's brother used to live there. I have fond memories of visiting every few winters when I was a kid.
Heinkel He 111Z. Here's one towing an Me 321 glider (via Wikipedia)...
November 1, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Heinkel He 111Z. Here's one towing an Me 321 glider (via Wikipedia)...
Wishing I could make it down there today!
October 31, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Wishing I could make it down there today!
"Ooh, look at all of the aircraftses!" 🤣
October 31, 2025 at 2:28 AM
"Ooh, look at all of the aircraftses!" 🤣
Officially putting my hat into the ring for #HeaviesGB with Airfix's B-24D Liberator...
October 29, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Officially putting my hat into the ring for #HeaviesGB with Airfix's B-24D Liberator...
I did get a good laugh at that! 🤣
For those not in the know, Tocumwal is on the NSW/VIC border and VIC has/had strict poker machine laws limiting/banning their use. VIC residents would then go to NSW towns to gamble.
But during WWII Tocumwal was home to No. 7 OTU - the RAAF's B-24 training unit.
For those not in the know, Tocumwal is on the NSW/VIC border and VIC has/had strict poker machine laws limiting/banning their use. VIC residents would then go to NSW towns to gamble.
But during WWII Tocumwal was home to No. 7 OTU - the RAAF's B-24 training unit.
October 19, 2025 at 5:10 AM
I did get a good laugh at that! 🤣
For those not in the know, Tocumwal is on the NSW/VIC border and VIC has/had strict poker machine laws limiting/banning their use. VIC residents would then go to NSW towns to gamble.
But during WWII Tocumwal was home to No. 7 OTU - the RAAF's B-24 training unit.
For those not in the know, Tocumwal is on the NSW/VIC border and VIC has/had strict poker machine laws limiting/banning their use. VIC residents would then go to NSW towns to gamble.
But during WWII Tocumwal was home to No. 7 OTU - the RAAF's B-24 training unit.
I have to say that I'm impressed seeing someone even trying to tackle this beast!
October 18, 2025 at 8:50 AM
I have to say that I'm impressed seeing someone even trying to tackle this beast!
Thinking I'll start the Airfix B-24D as it comes with decals for 41-24290 'Hell's Belle' of the 90th BG based in Queensland. The aircraft later became A72-8 with the RAAF and was written off in a forced landing near Tocumwal, New South Wales, in January 1945.
#HeaviesGB @pacificwrecks.bsky.social
#HeaviesGB @pacificwrecks.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Thinking I'll start the Airfix B-24D as it comes with decals for 41-24290 'Hell's Belle' of the 90th BG based in Queensland. The aircraft later became A72-8 with the RAAF and was written off in a forced landing near Tocumwal, New South Wales, in January 1945.
#HeaviesGB @pacificwrecks.bsky.social
#HeaviesGB @pacificwrecks.bsky.social