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This latest sheet from Zotz is quite useful as it covers a wide range of types, including the Neptune, AC-119 and AC-47.  The airframes featured are:-

• AP-2H 145902 "Iron Butterfly" from SL-4, Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam during 1968;
• AP-2H 148353 "Deuces Wild" from SL-2, Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam during 1968;
• AP-2H 148337 "Napalm Nellie" from SL-3, Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam during 1968;
• FC-47D 43-48579 "Puff, The Magic Dragon" operated by the 1st ACS.  Overall natural metal finish with white upper fuselage and FS36440 Gull Grey nose;
• AC-47D 43-48491 "Git-Em Bullet" based at Bien Hoa AB during 1965.  Overall FS36440 Gull Grey;
• AC-47D 43-49770 "Spooky 71" as seen during its' Medal of Honor mission over Long Binh Army Post during February 1969.  The aircraft was attached to the 3rd SOS and based at Bien Hoa AB.  Painted in the standard SEA scheme of FS34079, FS34102 and FS30219 with black undersurfaces
• AC-47D 43-49010 "OS Spooky"  from the 432nd TRW based at Udorn AB, RNV.  Again painted in the SEA scheme;
• AC-119K 53-3154 "The Peanut Special" from the 18th SOS, 14th SOW based at Phan Rang AB, Vietnam during 1969.  The aircraft is painted in the standard SEA scheme with black undersides;
• AC-119G 52-5892 "Charlie Chasers" from the 17th SOS, 14th SOW based at Phu Cat AB, Vietnam during 1970.  Again painted in the standard SEA scheme;
• AC-47D 43-49211 "Casper" from the 4th SOS, stationed at Danang AB, RNV during 1969. Painted in the standard SEA scheme with black undersides

The sheet is well printed and everything is in register.  No stencilling is provided, and the decal film does seem to be quite thick, which might be a challenge to lay down properly on a model.  The instructions are printed in color and comprise left and right views of each airframe together with upper surface diagrams.  No additional details or references are provided.

This is an interesting sheet if you're interested in gunships!

Review by Chris St Clair