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After a successful series of light armoured reconnaissance and liaison vehicles, the Ferret Scout Car saw widespread British and Commonwealth military service from the 1950s onwards, with later variants of the Ferret taking part in the Gulf War of 1990.A vehicle type which can trace its lineage back to the successful Daimler Dingo scout car of the Second World War, the Ferret was designed with stealth in mind, a light and fast armoured vehicle which could probe enemy positions, reporting any discovered weak points back to commanders, with their own forces moving to exploit what they found.Weighing in at around 4 tons operational weight, the Ferret was of all welded construction and featured armour protection capable of withstanding most small arms fire, but nothing much heavier, although it was not intended that the vehicle would be operating in direct opposition to heavy enemy armour.If it did find itself in a bit of trouble, the 4 wheel drive Ferret was powered by a reliable 6 cylinder Rolls Royce engine which gave it a top speed of 45 mph, a speed it could also achieve in reverse if required, something which could prove extremely useful if the crew found themselves in a tight spot.Specifications Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 10.57 Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 5.37 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 5.46 How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 187 Item Scale: 1:35 Contents (what's in the box) sets: Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals. Finish: Plastic Number of Scheme options: 3 Skill Level: 2 Flying Hours: 2

A successful army is a well-supplied army.As Britain prepared for war in the late 1930s, the military weren't just desperately in need of vast numbers of aircraft, tanks and guns, they also needed many thousands of trucks and general utility vehicles to support all kinds of operations.The ability to effectively supply modern, mechanized armies with the huge amounts of fuel, ammunition, food and other commodities they would need was crucial to the success of any military campaign and as the speed of war increased, so these supply lines began to lengthen. Rugged, reliable and adaptable, these trucks would have a vital role to play in the coming conflict.Specifications Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 15.6 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 6.6 How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 133 Item Scale: 1:35 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: 3 Flying Hours: 3

Accurately recreates the British beer-carrying fighter aircraft from World War II.  In the summer of 1944, after the D-Day landings, British troops pressing into Normandy faced fierce resistance—and a dry pint glass. Supplies were tight, and morale was vital. So, in one of the war’s most unexpected missions, Spitfire pilots took to the skies not just with ammunition—but with beer. Ingenious airmen modified drop tanks and strapped barrels beneath their wings, delivering much-needed refreshment to parched troops across the Channel. Some called it “Operation Cheers.” These weren’t official missions. They were flights of morale. Spitfires—symbols of British grit—became airborne drays for a brief, glorious period. This Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc kit in 1:24 scale includes parts required to truly replicate the beer carrying Spitfires ‘Flying Drays’. This kit is perfect for advanced modellers looking to expand their collection with a classic WWII fighter in a rare and iconic style. Airfix offers a great range of aircraft models that are available both online and in-store. Included in this special release are high detail resin parts required to truly replicate the beer carrying Spitfires ‘Flying Drays’. Includes 2 x Beer barrels, including lids barrel ends. 2 x Nose cones (Information available indicates that these were probably made from the rear end of a P-51 drop tank) 2 x Bomb racks 1 x Slipper tank. Canopy masking set

An aircraft considered by many to be the most infamous in the history of warfare, the Junkers Ju87 Stuka was designed not only to inflict devastating strategic damage on opposing military forces, but to do so by spreading fear and confusion amongst their ranks, thus further reducing their effectiveness as a fighting force.  A Stuka dive-bombing attack employed the use of a siren intentionally bolted to one of the aircraft’s undercarriage legs, which emitted a terrifying wailing cry, which would continue until the aircraft pulled out of its dive, only to be replaced by the sound of exploding bombs. Signifying impending devastation, the Stuka was the aviation manifestation of Blitzkrieg. Contains Plastic model kit Instruction sheet Paint layout sheet Decals. Tech Specs Item Length - Without Packaging (cm) - 46.25 Item Height - Without Packaging (cm) - 16.7 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm) - 57.5 How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer? - 344 Item Scale - 1:24 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) - 575

A complete overview of products from the English manufacturer of plastic models Airfix, paints and modeling tools Humbrol. Specification Language: English. Number of pages: 146. Publication dimensions: 30 x 21 x 0.9 cm.

For most RAF pilots serving between 1960 and 1988, the Hunting Aircraft (BAC) Jet Provost is extremely familiar. Forming the backbone of RAF pilot training during this period, the Jet Provost was distinctive by its broad fuselage profile, which allowed for a relatively spacious side-by-side cockpit arrangement. Specifications Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 13.7 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 15.6 How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 45 Item Scale: 1:72 Scale Contents (what's in the box) sets:Plastic kit, instruction sheet, paint guide and decal sheet. Finish: Plastic Number of Scheme options: 2 Skill Level: 1 Flying Hours: 1 Wingspan (mm): 156

Supermarine Spitfire & F-35B Lightning II 'Then and Now' Since the early days of powered flight, the aeroplane and the intrepid individuals who flew them have captivated the imagination of the world. Of all the many aircraft types which have taken to the skies, the Supermarine Spitfire has reigned supreme over the years. However, due to latest advancements in modern technology, the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning marks a quantum leap in single seat combat roles. Serving as the benchmark in the Royal Air Force’s flight response capabilities as they patrol Britain's skies. Acrylic Paints x8 Brushes x2 Poly – Cement x1 Shadow Stands x2 Since the early days of powered flight, the aeroplane and the intrepid individuals who flew them have captivated the imagination of the world, the most impressive machines ever built by man flown by a talented few. Of all the many aircraft types which have taken to the skies, it is the single seat fighter which has provided the most fascination and in Britain, the Supermarine Spitfire has reigned supreme over the years. An aircraft regarded as the nation's saviour during its darkest hour and one which remained in service throughout the Second World War, the Spitfire is as famous today as it was when the first production fighter arrived at RAF Duxford back in August 1938. The Mark Vc variant of the Spitfire may have been an interim development of Britain's famous fighter, rushed out to combat the latest version of its wartime adversary, the Messerschmitt Bf 109, however, it would prove so successful that it became the most heavily produced of all the Spitfire variants. An aircraft which allowed Fighter Command to go on the offensive, the Spitfire Mk.V would be operated by Allied squadrons all over the world and helped to establish the almost mythical reputation of this famous fighting aeroplane. Bringing the history of the Royal Air Force right up to date, the latest high-tech single seat multi-role aircraft currently patrolling Britain's skies, the Lockheed Martin® F-35® Lightning is a highly advanced fifth-generation combat aircraft, one which is described as a technological quantum leap ahead of anything else currently in the skies. Although just at the start of its service career, can the F-35 hope to come close to matching the aviation reputation of the incomparable Spitfire? Acrylic Paints x8 Brushes x2 Poly Cement x1 Supermarine Spitfire MkIa: L127mm x W155mm - Pieces 36 Messerschmitt Bf109E-4: L120mm x W137mm - Pieces 49 Includes Spitfire Mk.Vc and F-35B model kits and shadow stands. Instruction Sheets Paint layout Decals Paint Glue Brush

As the first of 20 modified Avro Lancasters arrived at RAF Scampton on 8th April 1943, the specially assembled volunteer crews of specialist 'Squadron X' (later allocated the RAF squadron number 617) from within 5 Group Bomber Command must have been intrigued. The new aircraft were B.III (Specials), referred to at Avro's Woodford factory as Lancaster Type 464 Provisioning and each one had been modified with equipment to deliver the Vickers Type 464 'Upkeep' mine. Although the mines had not been delivered to Scampton at that time, talk amongst the crews inevitably turned to discussing their intended target, with most assuming they would be sent to attack the massive German battleship Tirpitz. As more Lancaster's arrived, the commander of this new squadron, Wing Commander Guy Gibson, selected Lancaster ED932/AJ-G as his own aircraft, due to the fact that the bomber's codes were the same as his father's initials, Alexander James Gibson. Gibson and the crew of ED932 were amongst the first to train with their new aircraft and their unusual bombs, releasing their mines at a test site at Reculver on the north Kent coast from 12th May 1943, just five days before crews embarked on their historic raid. After a period of intense training and on the day prior to the raid, Gibson was finally briefed on the intended targets - 'Operation Chastise' would be striking at the industrial heart of Germany, the great dams of the Ruhr Valley. At 21.39 on 16th May 1943, Gibson and Lancaster ED932 took off from RAF Scampton at the head of the first attack wave of nine Lancasters heading for the Mohne Dam, flying a route over Suffolk, then the North Sea, crossing the Dutch coast at Zeeland, before heading inland attempting to avoid known areas of Luftwaffe defences. As Gibson and his crew made their attack run on the Mohne Dam, the other Lancasters of the first wave circled the target area, watching the effectiveness of the attack run and waiting for the instruction to commence their own attack. Having released their mine, Gibson and his crew flew alongside the other aircraft during their attacks, attempting to draw enemy fire away from the attacking aircraft, giving them the best chance of effecting a breach. The fifth mine dropped was a perfect run and exploded in exactly the right place to cause the already weakened dam to fail – they had done it. In the years which followed, this incredible operation was referred to as the 'Dambusters Raid' and No.617 Squadron would become one of the RAF's most famous units. 'Operation Chastise' was heralded as a spectacular success for Bomber Command, but at a heavy cost, as eight Lancasters and 53 airmen failed to return. No.617 Squadron continues the proud legacy of the Dambusters airmen to this day, as the first operational RAF unit equipped with the Lockheed Martin® F-35® Lightning, symbolically officially reforming in April 2018, the month in which the Royal Air Force commemorated its centenary. Includes Acrylic Paints x12 Brushes x2 Poly – Cement x2 Stands x2

The importance of the role air power played in the months leading up to D-Day cannot be overstated, with the Allied powers knowing that securing superiority of the skies over the proposed landing beaches could be the difference between success and failure of the entire operation.That being the case, Allied air forces were committed in ever-increasing numbers from the end of 1943, attacking airfields, supply infrastructure and other strategic targets, and mounting hundreds of diversionary attacks. This was all intended to keep German forces guessing as to the location of the anticipated invasion, but all the time diminishing their ability to respond to the landings when they came.With so many Allied aircraft expected to be in the air supporting Operation Overlord, Allied Commanders were concerned about the possibility of their aircraft coming under attack from friendly forces both in the air and from anti-aircraft units on the ground.They issued a directive that all aircraft (with some exceptions, including four-engined heavy bombers) be painted with identification markings around their wings and rear fuselage, under the strictest levels of security.The order to begin applying markings to troop transport, aircraft was not issued until 3rd June 1944, with other units receiving their instructions the following day. This move placed additional pressure on airfield staff already working at maximum capacity.On D-Day itself, over 13,000 individual sorties were flown by Allied aircraft in support of the amphibious landings and although around 127 aircraft were lost for various reasons during those operations, it's thought that the adoption of invasion makings significantly reduced numbers succumbing to incidents of friendly fire on that momentous day.Although the Luftwaffe were conspicuous by their absence on D-Day itself, they fought tenaciously in the weeks and months which followed, highlighting the fact that they were far from finished.Includes Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc – 26 parts North American P-51D Mustang – 53 parts Messerschmitt Bf109G-6 – 41 parts Hawker Tempest Mk.V – 72 parts Focke-Wulf Fw190A-8 – 53 Parts Specifications Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 14.4 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 17.4 How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 41/53/53/38/72 Item Scale: 1:72 Scale License line: BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc. Produced under license. (Vehicle/Aeroplane Models) the distinctive logos, product markings and trade dress are all trademarks of The Boeing Company. Contents (what's in the box) sets: Plastic kits, instruction sheets, paint guide, acrylic paint, poly cement, brushes and decal sheet. Finish: Plastic Number of Scheme options: 1 Skill Level: 1 Flying Hours: 2 Wingspan (mm): 174

In what would often be a very personal dual fought in the skies above Europe between airmen from Allied and Axis air forces, the struggle for aerial supremacy raged throughout the Second World War. But the summer of 1944 witnessed the introduction of the new 'D' variant of the North American Mustang. Arguably the finest fighting aeroplane of the entire war was now hurled against what remained of the Luftwaffe, a force which included less experienced pilots and older variants of the famous Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter. In capable hands though, the Bf 109F Friedrich was still a deadly adversary.Specifications Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 13.7 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 15.8 How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 31/30 Item Scale: 1:72 Scale License line: Produced under license. (Vehicle/Aeroplane Models) the distinctive logos, product markings and trade dress are all trademarks of The Boeing Company. Contents (what's in the box) sets: Plastic kits, instruction sheets, paint guide, acrylic paint, poly cement, brushes and decal sheet. Finish: Plastic Number of Scheme options: 1 Skill Level: 1 Flying Hours: 2 Wingspan (mm): 158

The ultimate 'clash of eagles', which came to represent the struggle for aerial supremacy during the Second World War, was undoubtedly contested between Britain's Supermarine Spitfire and Germany's Messerschmitt Bf 109, two of the most famous fighting aeroplanes in the history of flight. With both fighters remaining in service throughout the war, both were continually upgraded to either gain an advantage over their adversary or to overcome one. Whilst other aircraft types would eventually join the fray, the Spitfire and Messerschmitt continued to contest their deadly rivalry, which began above the beaches of Dunkirk during the summer of 1940.Specifications Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 13.1 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 15.7 How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 26/30 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 kits, instruction sheets, paint guide, acrylic paint, poly cement, brushes and decal sheet. Finish: Plastic Number of Scheme options: 1 Skill Level: 1 Flying Hours: 2 Wingspan (mm): 157

If the thrill of driving one of the fastest, most awe-inspiring supercars is high on your wish list, then time spent behind the wheel of a McLaren 765LT could be something that might appeal to you. A car which benefits from the design input of McLaren's extensive experience in the world of motorsport, the 765LT has been created to provide the ultimate driving experience, an adrenalin rush on four wheels. Aerodynamically optimised to hug the road at great speeds, the lightweight McLaren 765LT uses a twin-turbocharged V8 engine to produce 666 bhp and propel this stunning car to speeds of over 200 mph, so if you are lucky enough to see one, you won't be seeing it for long. Unfortunately, all this motoring perfection comes at a price and if you have a desire to own one of these modern supercars, you might have to sell your house, or hope for a decent lottery win, because motoring perfection comes at a cost. Features Designed for Beginners 4 x Acrylic Paints 1 x Poly-Cement Brush Specification 1:43 Scale Parts Included: 35 Skill Level: 1 Scheme Options: 1

If the thrill of driving one of the fastest, most awe-inspiring supercars is high on your wish list, then time spent behind the wheel of a McLaren 765LT could be something that might appeal to you. A car which benefits from the design input of McLaren's extensive experience in the world of motorsport, the 765LT has been created to provide the ultimate driving experience, an adrenalin rush on four wheels. Aerodynamically optimised to hug the road at great speeds, the lightweight McLaren 765LT uses a twin-turbocharged V8 engine to produce 666 bhp and propel this stunning car to speeds of over 200 mph, so if you are lucky enough to see one, you won't be seeing it for long. Unfortunately, all this motoring perfection comes at a price and if you have a desire to own one of these modern supercars, you might have to sell your house, or hope for a decent lottery win, because motoring perfection comes at a cost. Features Designed for Beginners 4 x Acrylic Paints 1 x Poly-Cement Brush Specification 1:43 Scale Parts Included: 36 Skill Level: 1 Scheme Options: 1

Lockheed Martin® F-35B® Lightning II® Designed to dominate the skies, the Lockheed Martin® F-35B® is the most advanced multi-combat aircraft in the world. Using stealth technologies to operate undetected in hostile airspace or relaying vital battlefield information to other friendly forces. The new jet is the third aircraft in RAF service to carry the Lightning name, however, it did not carry over when it entered British service. Designed for Beginners 6 x Acrylic Paints 1 x Poly-Cement 2 x Brush 1 x Shadow Stand As one of the most advanced aircraft in the world, the Lockheed Martin® F-35B® Lightning® is a fifth generation multi-role combat aircraft designed to dominate the skies, using stealth technologies to operate undetected in hostile airspace, striking at the heart of the enemy, or relaying vital battlefield information to other friendly forces.  The United Kingdom has elected to take the short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) 'B' variant of the F-35, allowing their aircraft to operate from traditional airfields, from the decks of Britain’s two new Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers and should the need arise, from dispersed locations, in much the same way as the famous Harrier previously did.  In British service, the F-35 will not carry the Lightning II denotation, as the new jet is actually the third aircraft in RAF service to carry the name, after the Lockheed P-38 from the Second World War and the famous English Electric Lightning which served throughout the Cold War era. Contains Plastic model kit Instruction sheet Paint layout sheet Decals.

Although the criteria for a car to be described as one of the world's top supercars will always be open to some debate, surely few would argue that the Aston Martin DB5 should be amongst this group. A luxury grand tourer which may have been the product of an Italian design team, but is the very essence of British sophistication and style, the DB5 built on the impressive success of its predecessor, the DB4 and between 1963 and 1965, presented the motoring world with one of the most desirable cars ever produced. With pure driving pleasure at its heart, the Aston Martin DB5 was fast, powerful and refined, but most of all was beautiful to look at. With its iconic front profile and eye-catching spoked wheels, this product of the 1960s can still hold its own with any modern classic and if you arrived at an event in one of these beauties, you would definitely be the centre of attention. Contents Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals. Specification Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 10.6 Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 3.13 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 3.9 How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer? 29 Item Scale: 1:43 License line: Aston Martin, the Aston Martin Wings Logo and the model names "Vantage", "DBS", "DB5" and "DB10" are trademarks owned licensed or used by Aston Martin Lagonda Limited. All rights reserved. Finish: Plastic Number of Scheme options: 1 Skill Level: 1 Flying Hours: 1

Angular and purposeful, you would not expect a rugged and hard-working utility vehicle to attract the admiration of the motoring world, however, that is exactly what the Land Rover series managed to do. Entering production in 1948, the Land Rover was an attempt by the Rover Company to re-enter the motoring market during the austerity of the post-WWII world, producing an affordable agricultural and light industrial vehicle with a multitude of applications. The Land Rover was designed with little in the way of driver comfort in mind but was intended to operate effectively in the most demanding of situations, quickly earning a reputation for practicality and reliability. The pick-up version featured an enclosed cab and open rear compartment, which could be used to transport anything from farm machinery to livestock over all kinds of terrain. If you have a tough motoring job that needs doing, better call on the services of a Land Rover. Includes 4 x Acrylic Paints 1 x Poly-Cement Brush Instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals. Specification 1:43 Scale Parts Included: 39 Skill Level: 1 Scheme Options: 1

The P-51D was arguably the definitive variant of the North American Mustang and included several significant improvements to the aircraft’s already successful design. These included a new bubble canopy for greater pilot visibility, the introduction of an effective new K-14 gunsight, even greater firepower, improvements to the ammunition feed system to reduce jamming and the availability of lightweight external fuel tanks, to further extend the fighter's range. The Mustang made a significant contribution to the eventual Allied victory in Europe, destroying more enemy aircraft in air-to-air combat than any other USAAF fighter in the European Theatre.Specifications Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 13.7 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 15.8 How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 31 Item Scale: 1:72 Scale License line: Produced under licensed. (Vehicle/Aeroplane Models) the distinctive logos, product markings, and trade dress are all trademarks of The Boeing Company. Contents (what's in the box) sets: Plastic kits, instruction sheets, paint guide, acrylic paint, poly cement, brush and decal sheet. Finish: Plastic Number of Scheme options: 1 Skill Level: 1 Flying Hours: 1 Wingspan (mm): 158

One of the greatest fighting aeroplanes in the history of aviation, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 was always at the forefront of world fighter design and, just like its adversary the Spitfire, was in constant development throughout the Second World War.Major variants of the fighter usually coincided with developments in the Daimler Benz engine which powered the Messerschmitt. Of the five major variants, the F or 'Friedrich' is usually considered the most refined version of the Bf 109.Introduced during the spring of 1941, the Bf 109F was superior to RAF Spitfires in service at that time and was flown by many successful Luftwaffe aces.Specifications Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 12.6 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 13.8 How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 30 Item Scale: 1:72 Scale Contents (what's in the box) sets: Plastic kits, instruction sheets, paint guide, acrylic paint, poly cement, brush and decal sheet. Finish: Plastic Number of Scheme options: 1 Skill Level: 1 Flying Hours: 1 Wingspan (mm): 138

In the serious business of saving lives at sea, the brave volunteer crews of Britain's RNLI service need access to the most capable craft to safely effect rescues in some of the most challenging conditions. In the Shannon Class Lifeboat, they have a cutting-edge vessel which is as capable as it is versatile, able to be launched and recovered from a beach using a mobile slipway and powered by waterjets, which provide it with both speed and incredible controllability. Designed to operate in all weathers, this amazing vessel supports RNLI crews in continuing their proud lifesaving tradition which spans almost 200 years. Contents Plastic kits, instruction sheets, paint guide, acrylic paint, poly cement, brush and decal sheet. Specification 1:72 Scale Parts Included: 54 Skill Level: 1 Scheme Options: 1

Forming the backbone of the modern Royal Air Force, the Typhoon has been continually upgraded throughout its service life and is a far more capable aircraft today than the one which first arrived at RAF Coningsby back in 2006. Now a familiar sight in Britain's skies, the Eurofighter Typhoon is the RAF's current airspace defender and, whilst it entered service back in 2006 as a dedicated air superiority fighter, this fourth-generation combat aircraft has proven itself to be much more than this.Now described as the world's most advanced swing-role combat aircraft, the Typhoon has developed into a true multi-role platform and arguably one of the most effective combat aircraft in service today, equally adept at undertaking reconnaissance and precision strike missions as it is challenging the latest Russian aircraft incursion into British airspace.Specifications Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 22 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 15.3 How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 43 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 kits, instruction sheets, paint guide, acrylic paint, poly cement, brush and decal sheet. Finish: Plastic Number of Scheme options: 1 Skill Level: 1 Flying Hours: 1 Wingspan (mm): 153

The 2023 Airfix Catalogue contains everything you need to know for all your kit modelling needs in 2023. As always, the Airfix Catalogue is also a collector's piece in it's own right for seasoned modellers and collectors!