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Significant in the history of aerial warfare, the Fokker Eindecker was the first purpose-built First World War German fighter aircraft and the first to be fitted with gun synchronisation gear. This gear allowed the pilot to shoot through the arc of the propeller and in his line of sight. Once introduced, it took a withering toll on Allied aircraft.

Tamiya 1/48 aircraft model kits sets the benchmark for high quality engineering and accuracy, and this series includes numerous famous aircraft from around the world. Modelers can choose from WWII piston-engined fighters all the way to the latest jets. Paint, tools and glue not included.

One of the most famous aircraft ever to take to the skies and one which is as familiar today as it was during the savage dogfights of the Battle of Britain, the Supermarine Spitfire was designed as a short range, high performance interceptor, taking inspiration from the inter-war seaplanes which had competed for the Schneider Trophy. 1:72 Scale Complete with Painting guides Water-based acrylic paint Adhesive One of the most famous aircraft ever to take to the skies and one which is as familiar today as it was during the savage dogfights of the Battle of Britain, the Supermarine Spitfire was designed as a short range, high performance interceptor, taking inspiration from the inter-war seaplanes which had competed for the Schneider Trophy. Representing a significant advancement in aviation technology compared to the biplane fighters which were still in widespread service during the mid 1930s, the Spitfire would go on to see service throughout the Second World War, undergoing constant development to keep it at the forefront of fighter design. Introduced as something of an interim design, the Mk.V would go on to be the most heavily produced variant of Spitfire and featured the more powerful Merlin 45 engine and highly advanced universal wing, which allowed different armament options to be fitted to the fighter with relative ease. To further extend the pure enjoyment Airfix can bring to so many, these new simpler to build-and-paint Starter Sets are perfect for any beginner. This fantastic new model comes not only come with a more child-friendly build, but also a brilliant bespoke 'shadow-effect' stand to mount them on. Complete with painting guides, water-based acrylic paint, adhesive and a brush, this kit is a great start to anyone's model building career! BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc. Includes Paints Glues Brushes Decals Contains Sprues Decals Paints Glue Brush

With so many airworthy two-seat Spitfires currently offering members of the public once-in-a-lifetime flight experience opportunities around the country, it’s interesting that every Spitfire T.9 started as a single-seat fighter, either a Mk.VIII or more commonly, a Mk.IX. Also, despite the Spitfire being arguably the most famous fighting aeroplane in history, with over 20,000 aircraft eventually produced, no official two-seat training variants were produced during the Second World War. A post-war phenomenon, the current fleet of Spitfire T.9s is helping to preserve the legacy of this magnificent aircraft.

The second of America's great four-engined heavy bombers of the Second World War, the Consolidated B-24 Liberator actually began development after the Army Air Corps approached the company to build B-17 Flying Fortresses. Unimpressed at the prospect, Consolidated proposed that they could design and produce their own bomber in the same time it would take them to establish production lines, and it would be better than a Flying Fortress. When their XB-24 prototype took to the air on 29th December 1939, it was a very different-looking aeroplane to the B-17 Flying Fortress, with its shoulder-mounted thin wings, deep, yet narrow fuselage and twin-boom tail, it had a maritime aircraft appearance about it. Following its eventual USAAF introduction in 1941, the B-24 Liberator was produced in vast quantities, serving in every theatre during the Second World War, and making a vital contribution to the Allied War effort.

The Buffalo was first developed in 1935 as a U.S. Navy carrier based fighter. Featuring a modern mid-wing monoplane design with enclosed cockpit and retractable landing gear the first mass produced Buffalo was designated F2A-1, which was shortly followed by the improved F2A-2. Based on the U.S. Navy Buffalo, the B-339 Buffalo was for export only and was fitted with an export approved 1,100hp Wright Cyclone engine and redesigned for land use with navy equipment such as life raft and arrestor hook removed. The Royal Air Force (RAF) and the Netherlands East Indies Army Air Corps (ML-KNIL) used the B-339 to protect colonial outposts in Malaysia, Singapore and Java during WWII.

The Weekend edition kit of German WWI fighter plane Albatros D.V in 1/72 scale. Features Plastic parts: Eduard Marking options: 4 Decals: Eduard PE parts: no Painting mask: no Resin parts: no

An aircraft that must surely be considered one of the most distinctive types to have ever seen Fleet Air Arm service, the Fairey Gannet was as capable as it was unique and was significant as the only post-war military contract to be won by the famous Fairey Aviation Company. Arguably the most unconventional Fairey designed aircraft to enter full production, the Gannet was developed in response to a 1945 Royal Navy requirement for an advanced carrier-based, turboprop-powered anti-submarine hunter-killer, one which was rugged enough to withstand the rigors of operation at sea.  Intended to counter the recent expansion of the Soviet submarine fleet at the start of the Cold War era, the Gannet was equipped with all manner of the latest electronic detection equipment and if an enemy submarine was detected, it could be marked, tracked, and if necessary, attacked, using bombs, depth charges, rockets, and air-launched acoustic torpedoes. One feature of the Gannet which helped to give it a unique appearance was the adoption of its powerplant, the innovative Armstrong Siddeley Double Mamba. This arrangement saw two gas turbine engines mounted side by side in the nose of the gannet, sharing a common gearbox, but both operating independently, each engine driving its own coaxially mounted, contra-rotating propeller. In addition to this, the engines could run on kerosene and even diesel fuel, which was safer to handle and less refined than traditional aviation fuels.  This arrangement provided Gannet crews with more than enough power for carrier operations, with the reassurance of two engines when embarking on long ocean patrols. Once in flight, the pilot could shut down one of the engines to conserve fuel and whilst this would reduce the Gannet's maximum speed, it would extend its loiter capabilities. Usually, a pilot would alternate engine use during a long patrol, running each engine for around an hour before swapping to the other engine - the engine mounted on the port side drove the front propeller. Another unique feature of the Gannet's design was its bi-folding wing system, something which was designed to allow this large aircraft to operate safely and to be stored aboard one of the Royal Navy's relatively small aircraft carriers. When a pilot engaged the wing unfold, this ingenious system not only prepared the wings for flight, but also automatically connected all flight control systems, hydraulic connections and fuel pipes to the main system, without any ground crew intervention.  In operation, there are reports that the Gannet was so rugged a design that when one aircraft lost the outer sections of both wings after performing a particularly violent manoeuvre, the aircraft still managed to make it back safely to its home carrier, something which can only have endeared the aircraft to its crews still further. The Fairey Gannet would prove to be an extremely rugged and highly effective anti-submarine aircraft, one which could carry an impressive array of offensive ordnance and one which was able to attack submarines either on the surface, or when submerged and trying to evade its attentions. Well-liked by air and ground crews alike, 348 Gannets would eventually be produced and in addition to serving with Britain's Fleet Air Arm, the aircraft would also see service with the navies of Australia, Germany and Indonesia. Tech Specs Item Length - Without Packaging (cm) - 29 Item Height - Without Packaging (cm) - 8.73 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm) - 34.4 How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer? - 344 Item Scale - 1:48 Scale Contents (what's in the box) sets: Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals. Finish - Plastic Number of Scheme options - 2 Skill Level - 4 Flying Hours - 4 Wingspan (mm) - 344 Number of Scheme options - 2 Skill Level - 4 Flying Hours - 4 Wingspan (mm) - 344 Number of Scheme options - 2 Skill Level - 4 Flying Hours - 4 Wingspan (mm) - 344 Item Length - Without Packaging (cm) - 29 Item Height - Without Packaging (cm) - 8.73 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm) - 34.4 How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer? - 344 Item Scale - 1:48 Scale Contents (what's in the box) sets: Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals. Finish - Plastic Number of Scheme options - 2 Skill Level - 4 Flying Hours - 4 Wingspan (mm) - 344 Item Length - Without Packaging (cm) - 29 Item Height - Without Packaging (cm) - 8.73 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm) - 34.4 How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer? - 344 Item Scale - 1:48 Scale Contents (what's in the box) sets: Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals. Finish - Plastic Number of Scheme options - 2 Skill Level - 4 Flying Hours - 4 Wingspan (mm) - 344

Boeing E-737 “Peace Eye” Academy have really done a great job with their 1/144 models. ACA-12635, P-8A Poseidon has been insanely popular so this kit will even more so. In RAAF service this aircraft is known as the “Wedgetail” and is operated by #2 Squadron at RAAF Williamtown, so we are fortunate to see these aircraft on a regular basis. This aircraft has been in the news quite a lot recently so awareness of, and interest in this model should work in retailers’ favour. Two, (2) instruction booklets, masks, kit decals by Cartograph, four, (4) sprues of grey plastic and one transparent sprue are included in the box. Added to this we have been working with Ronin Graphics to produce locally a very comprehensive decal option. We will be including two, (2) additional masking sheets, a full set of decals that will allow the modeller to build any of the RAAF Wedgetails currently is service, and three, (3) double sides pages of instructions complete the additions! Features The product reproduces the form of the base aircraft, the Boeing 737-300, the large radar antenna added to the rear of the aircraft, and the panel lines of each part with precise moulding. Includes decal set and markings for RAAF service.

Small, lightweight, and versatile, the F-16 has proven to be an exceptional combat aircraft that is capable of a variety of missions. The aircraft has undergone several updates during its service life, the latest of which is the Block 50, which features a more powerful F110-GE-129 engine and improved radar and avionics. Armed with the AGM-88 HARM anti-radiation missile, it was designated as the F-16CJ and was tasked with "Wild Weasel" missions to suppress enemy air defences. The addition of the CCIP system in 2005 further enhanced its combat capabilities. Features Length: 316mm, Width: 197mm IFF antenna array in front of the cockpit distinguishes this CCIP-equipped model from other F-16s Curved form of the F-16 accurately reproduced with trademark Tamiya precision Moveable horizontal stabilizers. "Flaperons" can be modelled in the up or down positions. Full ordnance load including AGM-88 HARM, AIM-120C AMRAAM, AIM-9M/X Sidewinder, ECM pod, and fuel tanks included. Centerline and inner wing pylons as well as tail assembly feature polycaps to allow easy detachment for storage. 1 pilot figure included with 2 types of flight helmet. 3 types of markings included. Parts also included to depict a pre-upgrade F-16CJ.  

Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II is a 5th Generation fighter developed with three distinct variants: the F-35A conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) aircraft, the F-35B short takeoff vertical landing (STOVL) design, and the F-35C intended for carrier deployment. Aircraft have been delivered since 2015. The F-35C has larger wings and horizontal stabilizer than other F-35 variants in light of its carrier deployment design, as well as a reinforced nose landing gear with dual tires to help it withstand the punishment of carrier landings, plus a launch bar for catapult assisted takeoffs. It low observability promises to give U.S. Navy operations a new dimension. As of 2024, the F-35C is deployed with six active Navy and Marine Corps units. A, B and C All Together The F-35C joins the A and B variants in the Tamiya 1/48 Aircraft Series! Enjoy the intuitive parts breakdowns and assembly process, and marvel at the detail while comparing the F-35C with the other two variants and seeing just what makes this carrier aircraft different. Features This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. The distinctive fuselage form of the F-35C – which has larger wings and horizontal stabilizers than other F-35 variants for slower landings – is authentically captured in style. The model is assembled parked. Fuselage parts are newly molded excluding canopy and weapons bay doors parts. Fine recreations of Radar Absorbent Material (RAM) are molded into fuselage surfaces. Choose whether to assemble the model in stealth mode (no external ordnance), air-to-air mode (missiles only), or beast mode (full ordnance). Includes various kinds of ordnance: AIM-9X Sidewinder x2, AIM-120C AMRAAM x2, GBU-12 Paveway II x4, and GBU-31 JDAM x2. Masking stickers for the canopy and a realistically recreated seated pilot figure with Helmet-Mounted Display (HMD) included. Comes with decals to depict 6 marking options (4 from United States Navy and 2 from United States Marine Corps.). Choose parts to recreate Deployed or folded wingtips (Parts can be interchanged after assembly.) Deployed or stowed air fuel probe on the right side of nose Open or closed arresting hook door Open or closed canopy (Parts can be interchanged after assembly.) Open or closed weapons bay doors Deployed or stowed boarding ladder This kit also features realistic renderings of the following sections Nose undersurface side details – Y- shaped air intakes Weapons bay inside details including depictions of wiring Cockpit and landing gear bays Engine nozzle (5-piece design) Martin-Baker US16E ejection seat RCS (radar cross section) enhancers affixed to top and bottom sections (two for each, four in total) during basic training exercises, but not in live action or more complex exercises

First flying in 1939, the Focke-Wulf FW190 was an immediate threat to RAF fighters when introduced in late 1941, being faster and more manoeuvrable than the Spitfire V then in service. The F-8 was the ground-attack version and differed primarily in its lack of outboard cannons. Various combinations of underwing weapons were fitted, but the most common was one centreline bomb and four small bombs on the wings. The A-8 version was the most numerous, heavily armed variant and entered service in 1944 in an attempt to stop Allied daylight raids. By then, however, the new Allied fighters had begun to outclass it.

The Bristol Blenheim was conceived as a privately funded high-speed civilian aircraft, intended to wrestle the record for the fastest civilian aircraft in Europe away from the Germans. Successfully achieving this, it immediately attracted the attention of the RAF. At the outbreak of the Second World War, the Blenheim was available in more numbers than any other RAF aircraft.

Here's the version of the Corsair flown by Pappy Boyington and several other "bent-wing bird" aces. Tamiya's new F4U-1A kit is basically a cross between their two earlier issues (the F4U-1/2, and -1D), including the canopy of the latter, and propeller of the former, plus the other necessary detail changes, including two figures (one seated, one standing on the wing). Markings are included for VMF-111's famous #122 (see box art) and "Big Hog" of VF-17. Flaps are fixed down, canopy can be open or closed. Easily the finest Corsair kit that's ever been produced.

The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 served alongside the Messerschmitt Bf 109 to defend Germany from the middle stages of WWII to the end of the war. Its use of an air-cooled engine was a rarity among contemporary European aircraft, and its combination of maneuverability, survivability and ease of maintenance led to massive popularity among pilots. The A-3 variant appeared in 1942 and proved a formidable foe for British aircraft, even as the balance of power began to change after the Battle of Britain. Features Length: 184mm, wingspan: 219mm. The Fw 190 A-3 form is captured with accuracy. Detailed formulations of the air-cooled radial engine, cowl cooling fans, fuselage exhausts and more. Realistic cockpit interior with a choice of open or closed canopy. Landing gear bays are depicted in style. Comes with a seated pilot figure and three marking options.

Development of the FW190 series began in the Autumn of 1937, under a contract issued by the Reichsluftfahrtministerium (Air Ministry) for a single seat fighter to supplement the Messerschmitt Bf109. Two proposals were submitted by Kurt Tank, the technical director of the Focke-Wulf Flugzeugbau (aircraft factory). The proposal using the then new BMW 801 aircooled radial engine was chosen. This tough and powerful engine was placed in a robust airframe and provided superb handling, well balanced control, and brisk acceleration. It entered service in 1941, flying alongside the Bf 109 and it soon took control of air superiority over the English Channel. Establishing itself as a mainstay fighter of the Luftwaffe, it outperformed the contemporary Spitfire Mk.V's in almost every respect and maintained this advantage until the arrival of the Spitfire IX in July 1942. The Fw190 fighter underwent constant improvement throughout its life. The A-3 version used the improved BMW 801Dg engine that produced 1,700hp. Armament was increased from four to six guns, consisting of two rapid firing MG151's in the wing roots; two MG FF's outboard of the landing gear and two fuselage mounted MG 17 machine guns. Throughout WW2, many Luftwaffe squadrons allowed personal pilot markings and distinctive squadron insignia to be used, plus lower cowl, wing tip and rudder color additions to the original paint schemes.

The Britsol Beaufighter was a versatile aircraft used by the Royal Air Force for a number of roles during WWII. This kit may be assembled as either a Mk.VI fighter version or a Mk.VI Coastal Command version. The short nose, thick wings, and angled horizontal stabilizers are all accurately reproduced and the engine and cockpit are full of detail. Features Two crew figurees Three marking options are included Specifications Length: 270mm  

Representing one of the most glamorous aircraft types to ever take to the skies, the Boeing 314 Clipper was produced to allow passengers and cargo to travel across the vast expanses of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, in levels of style and comfort which rivalled those on the great ocean liners. Twelve aircraft were produced for Pan American World Airways and BOAC, however, the start of the Second World War resulted in these opulent flying boats being used mainly for military purposes, with aircraft serving as transport for Franklin D Roosevelt and Winston Churchill.

From the perspective of a student pilot, the de Havilland Tiger Moth was a relatively stable and forgiving aircraft to fly, possessing few handling vices and being generally supportive of the odd silly mistake by the novice pilot.It quickly gained a reputation as being an ‘easy aeroplane to fly, but a difficult one to fly well’, qualities which seemed to make this the ideal aircraft to serve as a primary/basic trainer for large numbers of pilots destined to fly operationally during WWII.At the start of the war, the RAF had around 500 Tiger Moths in service, but would requisition hundreds more from flying clubs up and down the country.The De Havilland Tiger Moth is a British mixed training biplane with a fixed undercarriage. The prototype flight took place in 1931. The first production version, powered by the 120hp de Havilland Gipsy III engine, was the Mk.I. Soon after, however, the engine was changed to the de Havilland Gipsy Major with 130hp, and this is how the Mk.II version was created. Serial production started in 1933 and continued until 1944. The Tiger Moth was one of the RAF's primary training aircraft during World War II.Markings Scheme A. De Havilland DH82A Tiger Moth, BB852/E, Britannia Flight, Britannia Royal Naval College, Roborough, Plymouth, Devon, July 1st, 1965, the last biplanes to land on a British aircraft carrier (HMS Eagle). (A) Scheme B. De Havilland DH82A Tiger Moth, No.9 Elementary and Reserve Flying Training School, Royal Air Force Ansty, Warwickshire, England, October 1940. (B)

As an aircraft that was able to conduct such combat during the Battle of Britain, it has definitely earned a spot in any Airfix collector's range! Also featuring two livery schemes, sprues and decals, you can recreate the legacy of the Boulton Paul Defiant aircraft today!The Boulton-Paul Defiant was the only 'turret fighter' to enter service with the RAF. The Defiant used the philosophy that a fighter aircraft, armed solely with a turret bristling with machine guns would be able to enter a bomber stream causing havoc and the turret would also enable it to defend itself from enemy fighters.During its first few engagements during the Battle of Britain in 1940, enemy pilots were taken by surprise and the Defiant fared well but soon the Luftwaffe pilots worked out its weaknesses, especially the lack of forward firing guns and the Defiant was soon relegated to night fighting duties were it fared better.Specifications Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 15 Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 4.79 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 16.6 How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 70 Item Scale: 1:72 License line: BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc. Contents (what's in the box) sets: Sprues & decals Finish: Plastic Number of Scheme options: 2 Skill Level: 1 Flying Hours: 1 Wingspan (mm): 166

The aviation hero of the Battle of Britain, the Hawker Hurricane is one of the most significant aircraft in British aviation history - the RAF’s first production aircraft to exceed 300mph and the first multi-gun monoplane fighter in RAF service. Thirty-two Squadrons of Hurricanes saw action during the Battle of Britain.

The North American P-51 Mustang is regarded by many as one of the most iconic American fighters of the Second World War. Designed to fulfil an RAF specification, the Mustang was transformed once the Rolls Royce Merlin engine was installed. The P-51D model's long range and excellent firepower made it a superb escort fighter, able to protect the bombers all the way to Berlin and back. The P-51 is recorded as being the top scoring Allied fighter of the war with 4,950 enemy aircraft destroyed. In 1948 the type designation for the Mustang changed to F-51D and it continued in USAF and RAAF service as a ground attack aircraft through the Korean War. Contains Sprues Decals

The first production Spitfire Mk.I was delivered to RAF No.19 Squadron at Duxford on 4th August 1938, heralding the arrival of a future aviation icon. With various upgraded marks of this classic fighter serving throughout the Second World War, the Spitfire is arguably the most famous fighter aircraft to ever take to the skies.Specifications Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 12.7 Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 4.83 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 15.5 How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 36 Item Scale: 1:72 Scale License line: BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc. Contents (what's in the box) sets: Plastic kit, instruction sheet, paint guide and decal sheet. Finish: Plastic Number of Scheme options: 1 Skill Level: 1 Flying Hours: 1 Wingspan (mm): 155

This is a 1/72 scale plastic model assembly kit depicting the F-51D Mustang which was developed post-WWII for the new air force, and tasked largely with air-to-ground missions. Features Includes parts for 500lb bomb, 6-inch rockets and other ordnance. Comes with three marking options including one with a distinctive shark mouth design, plus a display base.