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Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc Earning its legendary reputation during the Battle of Britain, the Supermarine Spitfire holds an iconic status after serving as a beacon of hope for the nation during their darkest hour. The striking appearance offers elegance, masking the true form of this deadly fighting aeroplane. 1:24 Scale Includes Early and Late Intakes Wingspan: 469 (mm) Breech Blisters Plus Clipped Wings In the world of aviation, is there any aircraft which can even come close to matching the iconic status the Supermarine Spitfire enjoys, a legacy which is as strong today as it was during the wartime years? A modern monoplane fighter aircraft which made its first flight from Eastleigh Aerodrome on 5th March 1936, the Spitfire would earn its legendary reputation during the Battle of Britain, when the pilots of the Royal Air Force stood defiantly against the overwhelming might of the all-conquering Luftwaffe, an aviation beacon of hope for a nation and its people during their darkest hour.  Elegant and graceful to look at, the Spitfire's appearance masked the fact that this was a deadly fighting aeroplane and one which was adaptable enough to undergo almost constant development throughout the wartime years, allowing later marks of the fighter to post speeds which were almost 100 mph faster than the first machines to enter service. With a service career which extended well into the post war years, the Spitfire outlived all its aviation contemporaries and with over 22,000 Spitfires of all variants (including Seafires) eventually being built, Spitfires are still a regular sight at Airshow events all over the world, as an ever increasing number of restored airworthy aircraft continue to write the enduring Spitfire story. Even though the prototype Spitfire made its first flight over 85 years ago, the aircraft is still widely regarded as Britain's most famous aircraft type and instantly recognisable to many millions of people the world over. The Spitfire Mk.IX variant was arguably the most important mark of Spitfire in the entire production run and because of that, it is somewhat surprising to learn that it was actually something of a stop-gap development. The arrival of the Luftwaffe's new Focke Wulf 190 fighter over the Western Front in August 1941 saw RAF Spitfire Mk.Vs operating over the Channel falling victim to the 'Butcher Bird' in ever increasing numbers and something had to be done. A major Spitfire upgrade was in progress, but the Mk.VIII was still some way off, as manufacturing facilities prepared their tooling jigs for the new aircraft, but there was a temporary solution. One of the major features of the new Spitfire was its use of a powerful new version of the Rolls Royce Merlin engine and it was proposed that fitting this new engine to a Spitfire Mk.V airframe would give the fighter a welcome performance boost. The first 100 Spitfire Mk.IX fighters were actually Mk.Vc airframes adapted to take the new Merlin 61 two stage, two speed supercharged engine, with this combination producing a thoroughbred fighting aeroplane, one which was more than capable of challenging the FW190 and the latest 'F' variant of the Messerschmitt Bf 109. In fact, the new Spitfire was considered so successful that this would become the second most heavily produced variant in the entire production run and if including the aircraft powered by the licence built Packard Merlin 266 (Spitfire Mk.XVI) even eclipsed the Mk.V in production numbers. With further powerplant refinement taking place throughout the production life of this variant, the first Mk.IX Spitfires started to join RAF Squadrons from July 1942, with this famous mark of Spitfire going on to see service past D-Day and into the post war era. The last major Merlin engine powered variant of the Spitfire, this 'emergency stop-gap fighter' actually became something of an aviation classic. Includes Sprues Decals Technical Specifications Item Length - Without Packaging (cm) - 39.7 Item Height - Without Packaging (cm) - 16.08 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm) - 46.9 How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer? - 433 Item Scale - 1:24 Scale Contents (what's in the box) sets - Sprues & decals Finish - Plastic Number of Scheme options - 4 Skill Level - 4 Flying Hours - 4 Wingspan (mm) - 469

Introducing the new 1:24 scale Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII. This new super-kit features several new parts to enable the accurate creation of a Mk.VIII, using our 2022 release of the Spitfire Mk.IX.c as the base kit. The new parts include: Features Upper and lower wing surface, including leading edge fuel tanks and gun camera position. Short span ailerons Retractable tailwheel section Revised instrument panel Repositioned fuselage light The Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII is a distinguished variant of the legendary British fighter aircraft used during World War II. Developed as a more advanced and versatile version of the earlier Mk.V models, the Mk.VIII featured several significant enhancements to improve its performance and adaptability in various combat scenarios. 3 decal options and alternative additional parts included Decal Schemes Option A. Sqn Ldr Bruce Watson, No. 457 ‘Grey Nurse’ Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Morotai, 1945 Option B. No. 152 (Hyderabad) Squadron, Sinthe, Burma, 1945 Option C. 307th Fighter Squadron, 31st Fighter Group, USAAF, Italy 1944

Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1 As one of the most significant aircraft in the history of aviation, the Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1 was funded by both the British and US military for development regarding transitioning between forward flight and hovering. The consummate display performer is also a crowd favourite An aircraft which is undoubtedly one of the most significant in the history of aviation, the Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1 was developed from the Hawker P.1127 experimental aircraft produced to test the possibilities of V/STOL vectored thrust flight. These aircraft would successfully master the transition from hovering to forward flight and back to the hover, despite several of the development aircraft suffering accidents during testing. The prospect of a viable V/STOL aircraft proved to be of great interest to both the British and US military, who funded further development of the aircraft.The new 'Jump Jet' was an instant hit with the British public, who marvelled at the ingenuity of their aviation industry, which was once again proving to be the envy of the world. As the consummate display performer, the Harrier was always a popular display item with Airshow crowds, with the two forming a bond which would last right through the Harrier's long service career. In the eyes of the British public, no Airshow was complete without a display from Britain's world leading Harrier.Entering Royal Air Force service in April 1969, the operational flexibility offered by the Harrier GR.1 ensured the aircraft would never find itself too far away from potential conflict hotspots. Not confined to operating from military airfields, Harriers could be concealed in forest clearings or dispersed to sections of motorways, or even school playgrounds, but with the intention of keeping their location concealed from the enemy. With many of these early Harriers deployed in West Germany, they would act as a significant deterrent against Eastern Bloc aggression, potentially lurking in many undisclosed locations, poised to strike against attacking Soviet armour at a moment's notice. Contains Sprues Decals

With its front mounted supercharger, the 4.5 litre Bentley became the quintessential British sports car of the 20s and 30s. It was shaped from the earlier 4-cylinder 3 Litre, but produced substantially more power with its blown engine. As such, it was a stunning road car and a perfect contender for endurance racing. Due to its dramatic appearances at Le Mans and successes in speed trials at the Brooklands circuit, racing and winning became synonymous with Bentley during this period and few other models capture this image as well as the 4.5 litre Bentley. The number 9 car featured in this kit, UU5872, is the original Birkin Team Car known as 'Birkin Blower No. 2'. This is the car that made a dramatic appearance at the 1930 Le Mans 24 Hour Race.  In 1929, Bentley replaced the 4.5 litre and opted to race the higher capacity Speed 6. Three 'Birkin Blowers' were entered to compete alongside the Bentley Speed 6s at the 1930 Le Mans. In the event, only one Blower, (Birkins own No. 2 car), started the race. Under Walter Owen Bentley's tactical team management, Birkin's role was to draw the Mercedes of Carraciola and Werner into a high speed duel, which he successfully achieved. The Blower lead from the start, swapping the lead with the Mercedes throughout the night, until eventually the German car withdrew with a blown engine. Birkins success came at a cost, as he had to retire after 20 hours with a bent valve, leaving the two Speed 6s to take 1st and 2nd Places.  Power: 240bhp Wheelbase: 3 metres Weight: 1,930kg Bentley Motors Limited England. Bentley, the B in wings device and other associated logos and names are trademarks of Bentley Motors Limited. The body designs of Bentley motor cars are protected by Bentley Motors Limited under design, trademark and intellectual property law. Specification 1:12 Scale Parts Included: 278 Skill Level: 4 Scheme Options: 1

This set includes everything you need to create your very own WWII battle scene. This set comes complete with a Sherman Tank, a Tiger Tank, a Forward Command Post, plus British Paratroops and German Infantry figures. Also including all the paints, brushes and poly cement, you have everything you need to be as creative as you wish. Recreate D-Day This set includes an undecorated diorama base and forward command post. Boots on the ground 1:76 scaled WWII British Paratroopers and WWII German Infantry. Everything you need 12 x Acrylic Paints, 2 x Brushes and 2 x Poly Cement. Paint Schemes: Sherman M4 Mk.1 Tank PzKwVI 1 AUSF.E Tiger Tank Content 12 x Acrylic Paints 2 x Brushes 2 x Poly Cement Sherman Tank / L: 75mm W:35mm Pieces - 55 Tiger Tank / L:82mm W: 49mm Pieces - 66 Diorama (with forward command post) / L: 340mm W: 240mm WWII British Paratroops / Pieces - 48 WWII German Infantry / Pieces - 48 Specification 1:76 Scale Parts Included: 121 Skill Level: 2 Scheme Options: 1

During the Second World War, HMS Belfast saw action at the Battle of the North Cape in 1943 and played a major role during the D-Day landings in 1944. After a well-earned refit Belfast also played an active role in the Korean War from 1950-1952. One of only three surviving bombardment vessels from D-Day, HMS Belfast is now preserved by IWM and anchored in the River Thames near to Tower Bridge in London. Specification 1:600 Scale Parts Included: 250 Skill Level: 3 Scheme Options: 1

The Aston Martin DBR9 has proved to be one of the most successful Aston racing cars of all time, achieving class victories at Le Mans, as well as outright wins at various other prestigious GT events. For the 2008 Le Mans 24 hour race, Aston Martin teamed up with Gulf Oils to combine two of the most iconic names in GT racing. Paint Scheme - Aston Martin DBR9, No.009, Aston Martin Racing, Le Mans, GT1 winner, 2008 Specification Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 14.9 Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 1.67 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 6.3 How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer? 52 Item Scale: 1:32 Scale 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. Contents (what's in the box) sets: Sprues, decals, paints, glue & brush Finish: Plastic Number of Scheme options: 1 Skill Level: 2 Flying Hours: 1 Wingspan (mm): 63

After the fall of France in 1940, the two great air arms of the day, Great Britain's RAF and Germany's Luftwaffe, faced each other in large numbers for the first time. The spearhead of the Luftwaffe was the Messerschmitt Bf109E. A formidable fighting machine, it had proved itself to be world class throughout its previous campaigns. Over southern England, in the summer of 1940, it faced a new set of challenges. The most serious for the German pilots being the widespread use of the RAF's finest fighter, the Supermarine Spitfire. More maneuverable than the 109E, the Spitfire was the finest fighter of its day. This set contains two aircraft flown by aces, Helmut Wick and John Dundas. Neither survived their fateful engagement on 28th November 1940. Paint Scheme Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Ia, Aircraft flown by Flight Lieutenant John Charles Dundas, No. 609 Squadron, November 1940 Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4, Aircraft flown by Major Helmut Wick, JG2, November 1940 Content:  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 Sprues Decals Acrylic Paints x8 Brushes x2 Poly Cement

Get a Closer Look Airfix presents our Titanic model range. RMS Titanic was an Olympic-class passenger liner owned by the White Star Line and built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, NI. On the night of 14 April 1912, during her maiden voyage, Titanic hit an iceberg, and sank two hours and forty minutes later, early on 15 April 1912, with the loss of 1,514 lives. She was the largest passenger steamship in the world at launch and in 1997 she became the setting for one of Hollywood's biggest films. Authentic detailing Celebrate this iconic vessel by building your very own replica model. One of a kind Recreate the most iconic ships ever built. Contents Sprues, decals, paints, glue & brush Specification 1:400 Scale Parts Included: 381 Skill Level: 4 Scheme Options: 1

While the first Allied soldiers landed in Normandy via parachute during the night of the 5th and 6th of June 1944, the vast majority of the liberating Allied troops would have to come via the sea, landing on Normandy's beaches under heavy fire and fighting their way inland. The Allies had various different types of landing craft for getting men ashore. Some were very large like the Landing Ship Tank (LST), some much smaller like the small amphibious DUKW but it was the Higgins LCVP (Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel) which proved to be one of the most important types used.Employed to transport the majority of US Personnel, as well as many British troops when they were used by the Royal Navy, they were vital because they could very quickly offload men and small vehicles, such as Jeeps, while under fire. Jeeps were vital because they offered the Allies mobility in the earliest hours of the campaign. The LCVPs were also able to return fire with their compliment of two .30 inch machine guns, helping to protect the troops that they were disembarking. Overall D-day was a success, thanks in no small part to the work of boats like these and their crews.Specifications Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 34 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 24 How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 179 Item Scale: 1:72 License line: Jeep, the Jeep grille and related logos, vehicle model names and trade dress are trademarks of FCA US LLC and used under license by Hornby Hobbies LTD. 2019 FCA US LLC. Contents (what's in the box) sets: Content: 1 x Willys MB Jeep 4 x 4, | 1 x 1/4 Ton Trailer | 1 x 75mm Airborne Pack Howitzer | 2 x LCVP Higgins Boat | 1 x Diorama | 48 x US Infantry | Paint Scheme: Willys Jeep, 6th Airborne Division, US Infantry, Normandy, June 1944. | 10 CWT Airborne Trailer | 75mm Pack Howitzer M1 Finish: Plastic Number of Scheme options: 1 Skill Level: 2 Flying Hours: 3 Wingspan (mm): 240

On the eve of June the 6th 1944, the vast majority of mainland Europe was either under the control of Hitler's Nazi regime, or heavily influenced by it. Only Britain stood free in Europe and openly opposed the fascist regime then seeking to control the world.Supported by the United States and Canada, as well as troops from the then occupied nations, the 6th of June marked the Western Allies return to France after the humiliation of the evacuation from Dunkirk in 1940. The invasion required the Allies to hold total air superiority over the Normandy landing grounds. The lead up to the day had seen thousands of sorties carried out by Allied aircraft. From heavy bombers relentlessly pounding targets of strategic important in France, to fighter bombers such as the Hawker Typhoon that attacked enemy troop formations and smaller targets - the Allied air assault was total.Due to the distance from Normandy to the UK, once the Allied had a foothold on the French coast, small temporary airfields were immediately established which gave the Allies the opportunity to fly more sorties and to be closer to the action. Some of these airfields were so close to the frontline they suffered mortar attacks. These airfields were to prove their worth, and with the help of Allied airpower, Hitler's armies were pushed further and further back, culminating in the defeat of Nazi Germany just eleven months later.Standard is a trademark owned and licensed by British Motor Heritage Limited. Licensing agents LMI. Www.bmh-ltd.comSpecifications How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 189 Item Scale: 1:72 Batteries Required: No License line: BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc. Austin, Austin-Healey, MG and Morris are registered trademarks of MG Moror UK Ltd. Item Length - Without Packaging (cm) :34 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 24 Finish: Plastic Number of Scheme options: 1 Skill Level: 2 Flying Hours: 3 Wingspan (mm): 240

Between June 1940 and November 1942 the small but strategically important island of Malta, situated in the Mediterranean Sea, became a struggle that was in some ways similar to the Battle of Britain.Between June 1940 and November 1942 the small but strategically important island of Malta, situated in the Mediterranean Sea, became the most heavily bombed place on earth when first Italian and then German bombers attempted to force the island to surrender. Merchant shipping convoys were also attacked in an attempt to prevent the island being re-supplied with food and military equipment.Initially Maltas only defending fighter aircraft were outdated Gloster Gladiators and then Hawker Hurricanes but at the height of the battle, cannon armed and tropicalized Spitfire Mk.Vbs were used to intercept the German Junkers Ju88 and Ju87 Stuka dive bombers which were escorted by Messerschmitt Bf109Es. It became a struggle that was in some ways similar to the Battle of Britain. Eventually at the end of 1942, the war in North Africa had been won by the Allies so Malta was no lo of such important to the Axis powers and the bombing stopped allowing the starving civil population to be re-supplied by sea.Airfix Gift Sets are ideal for more advanced modellers and include glue, acrylic paints and brushes.Paint Scheme Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb, No. 229 Squadron, Royal Air Force, Qrendi, Malta, December 1942. Messerschmitt Bf109E-7, aircraft flown by Oberleutnant Joachim Muncheberg, 7./JG26 Schlageter, Gela, Sicily, Spring 1941. Contents 10 x Acrylic Paints 2 x Brushes 2 x Poly Cement Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb / L: 195mm x W: 232mm - Pieces 151 Messerschmitt Bf109E-7: L: 183mm x W: 205mm - Pieces 107

Early on the morning of June 6th 1944 the combined forces of the Allied armies landed on the Normandy beaches in Northern France in the most ambitious and important operation of the Second World War. With airborne troops already on the ground and fighting, the sea-borne element of the force began landing. This phase of the operation was codenamed Neptune and consisted of five invasion beaches, three British and Canadian (Sword, Gold and Juno) and two American beaches (Omaha and Utah). The landings themselves were preceded both by a powerful air attack and by a fierce naval artillery barrage from a vast armada of ships anchored off-shore.The majority of the beaches were taken with casualties, but no severe losses, except for Omaha where the American troops were pinned down after the naval bombardment failed to destroy the German defences. But even this obstacle was overcome and once the beach-heads were secure, Allied troops and equipment were quickly brought ashore, ready to continue on and liberate the occupied countries of Western Europe and ultimately to defeat Germany and win the war.This collection comes from the Normandy beach-head, with tanks, landing craft, trucks, a gun emplacement, soldiers and a diorama base to enable you to recreate this momentous day. Airfix Gift Sets are ideal for more advanced modellers and include glue, acrylic paints and brushes.Specifications Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 60 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 34 How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 410 Item Scale: 1:76 Scale License line: Jeep, the Jeep grille and related logos, vehicle model names and trade dress are trademarks of FCA US LLC and used under license by Hornby Hobbies LTD. 2019 FCA US LLC. Contents (what's in the box) sets: Sprues, decals, paints, glue & brush Finish: Plastic Number of Scheme options: 1 Skill Level: 2 Flying Hours: 5

Get a Closer Look Airfix presents our Titanic model range. RMS Titanic was an Olympic-class passenger liner owned by the White Star Lineand built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, NI. On the night of 14 April 1912, during her maiden voyage, Titanic hit an iceberg, and sank two hours and forty minutes later, early on 15 April 1912, with the loss of 1,514 lives. She was the largest passenger steamship in the world at launch and in 1997 she became the setting for one of Hollywood's biggest films. Authentic detailing Celebrate this iconic vessel by building your very own replica model. One of a kind Recreate the most iconic ships ever built. Contents Sprues, decals, paints, glue & brush Specification 1:700 Scale Parts Included: 141 Skill Level: 2 Scheme Options: 1

Sharing the same RAF airfield as the Typhoons which provide Britains Southern sector QRA cover, the historic aircraft of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight are some of the most famous aircraft in the UK and not only serve as a flying memorial to the thousands of service personnel who represented the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, but also an effective recruitment tool for the modern force.BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc. Avro Lancaster B MkIII / L: 294mm W: 432mm Pieces - 236 Supermarine Spitfire MkIIa / L: 127mm W: 156mm Pieces - 46 Supermarine Spitfire PR.XIX / L: 138mm W: 156mm Pieces - 44 Paint Scheme Avro Lancaster B MkIII, PA474, Operated by the BBMF, RAF Coningsbsy Supermarine Spitfire MkIIa, P7350, Operated by the BBMF, RAF Conningsby Supermarine Spitfire PR Mk.XIX, PS915, Operated by the BBMF, RAF Conningsby Contents 12 Acrylic Paints 2 x Brushes 2 x Poly Cement

The clash of eagles which took place in the skies above Europe during the final months of WWII saw the worlds first operational jet fighter pitched against arguably the finest piston engined fighter of the war. Even though it represented the future of aviation, the Messerschmitt Me262 stood little chance against large numbers of USAAF Mustangs, which hunted the jets mercilessly in the air and on the ground. Includes Sprues Decals Paints Glue Brush

As the US Navy fought back in the aftermath of the Pearl Harbor attack, the diminutive F4F-4 Wildcat was forced into combat against the Mitsubishi Zero, one of the worlds most successful naval fighters. With US pilots quickly learning not to dogfight with their agile opponent, the rugged Wildcat effectively held the line in the Pacific until the war winning F6F Hellcat could be introduced. Grumman Hellcat and Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat are trademarks of Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Paint Scheme F4F-4 Wildcat Fighting 8, USS Hornet (CV-8), Battle of Midway, June 4th 1942. Mitsubishi A6M2B-21 'Zero' (Zeke) Carrier Soryu, Battle of Midway, June 4th 1942. Contains 9 x Acrylic Paints 2 x Brushes 1 x Poly Cement F4F-4 Wildcat / L:122mm W:166mm Pieces - 58 Mitsubishi Zero / L:126mm W:166mm Pieces - 47 Includes Sprues Decals Paints Glue Brush

Armed with cannons, bombs and unguided missiles, the little A4 Skyhawks would skim across the rice paddies and hug the densely forested mountains of Vietnam in the early days of the Vietnam war of the 1960s. Against them ranged small arms fire, artillery, guided surface to air missiles and MiGs of the North Vietnamese Air Force. Alongside the supersonic MiG-21 was the older subsonic MiG-17F. This aircraft, codenamed Fresco, was a very maneuverable opponent, and certainly a match for the Skyhawk. Between them, they formed the backbone of the air war over Vietnam. Includes Sprues Decals Paints Glue Brush

The mighty clash of armour which followed the successful Allied landings on the D-Day beaches of Normandy held the potential to determine the outcome of the war. This time, the dominance of the feared Tiger 1 would be challenged by rocket firing Typhoons from the air and a recently introduced Allied tank on the ground - although appearing outwardly similar to the standard Sherman at first glance, the 17-pounder anti-tank gun mounted on the Firefly was more than capable of knocking out a Tiger.The Germans soon learned to look for the long barrelled Shermans first in any engagement and to make the Firefly a priority target. However, there were so many Shermans in Normandy that misidentification was highly likely and could prove fatal. The days of the mighty Tigers dominance may have been numbered, but no Allied tank commander would relish the prospect of facing one in combat.Paint Schemes PZKPFW Tiger 1 AUSF E Commanded by Michael Wittmann, schwere Panzer-Abteilung 101, Normandy, France, 1944. Sherman Firefly Vc Staffordshire Yeomanry, 27th Armoured Brigade, Operation Goodwood, Normandy, France, June 1944. Content 6 x Acrylic Paints 2 x Brushes 1 x Poly Cement Tiger I / L: 118 W: 53 Pieces - 96 Sherman Firefly Vc / L:110 W: 37 Pieces - 88 Specifications Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 11.8 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 5.3 How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 70 Item Scale: 1:72 Contents (what's in the box) sets: Sprues, decals, paints, glue & brush Finish: Plastic Number of Scheme options: 1 Skill Level: 1 Flying Hours: 1 Wingspan (mm): 53

Best of British Spitfire and Hawk Representing two of the most iconic British aircraft designs of the 20th century, the Supermarine Spitfire and BAe Hawk may have been developed during different eras of aviation technology, however, they are both instantly recognisable to millions of people. 1:72 Scale Highly Detailed Model Representing two iconic British aircraft designs of the 20th century, the Supermarine Spitfire and BAe Hawk may have been developed during different eras of aviation technology, however, they are both instantly recognisable to millions of people. As Britain's most famous fighting aeroplane, the Spitfire is still viewed as the aircraft which came to the nation's rescue during the dark days of the Battle of Britain and its distinctive elliptical wing is still regarded as a design classic. In this set we offer the MkV Spitfire - a more powerful version used by over 140 RAF Squadrons and nine other nations including the USSR and United States. As the mount of the world famous Red Arrows, the BAe Hawk is now unquestionably the aircraft which has come to represent the professionalism of the modern Royal Air Force and with 44 years exceptional service already to its name, even eclipses the service life of the famous Spitfire. During this year's Battle of Britain 80th anniversary commemorations, enthusiasts will be hoping to see the Hawks of the Red Arrows performing several evocative formation flypasts with Spitfires and Hurricanes at a number of Airshow events during the summer months. The Hawk family of aircraft are designed and manufactured by BAE Systems. BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc. The RAF Red Arrows name and logo are trademarks of the UK Secretary of State for Defence and used under license. Paint Scheme Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vc Aircraft flown by Pilot Officer Antoni Glowacki, No.303 (Polish) Squadron, Royal Air Force RAF Northolt, England, 1942 British Aerospace Hawk T.Mk.1 The Red Arrows Aerobatic Team, Royal Air Force Scampton, Lincolnshire, UK 2020. Contains 6 x Acrylic Paints 2 x Brushes 1 x Poly Cement Supermarine Spitire / L:157mm W:131mm Pieces - 26  RAF Red Arrows Hawk / L:131mm W:155mm - Pieces - 24 Includes Sprues Decals Paints Glue Brush

The Last Flight of Concorde The fascinating world of aviation can boast numerous different aircraft types amongst its ranks, some of which are familiar to many people and have a case for being regarded as a ‘classic’. When it comes to being labelled an ‘icon of the aviation world’, this exclusive group will only contain a handful of aircraft, but however long or short this list may be, there is one aircraft which will always be included, Concorde. 1:144 Scale 6 x Acrylic Paints 2 x Brushes 1 x Poly Cement On the 26th November 2003, the last British Airways Concorde G-BOAF flew low over her birth city of Bristol, before landing at the Filton airfield factory site where she had been built just 24 years earlier. She would be the last Concorde to fly, effectively bringing to an end the historic era of supersonic passenger aviation. Includes Paints Glues Brushes Decals

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

Starter Set - Red Arrows Hawk Whether thrilling Airshow audiences around the globe or serving as the United Kingdom’s airborne ambassadors, the Red Arrows have become some of the most famous aircraft in the world. 1:72 Scale Complete with Painting guides Water-based acrylic paint Adhesive Whether thrilling Airshow audiences around the globe or serving as airborne ambassadors for the United Kingdom, the distinctive British Aerospace Hawks of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team The Red Arrows have become some of the most famous aircraft in the world. Incredibly, this year will be the 41st display season since the Red Arrows converted the Hawk T.1. Complete with painting guides, water-based acrylic paint, adhesive and a brush, this kit is a great start to anyone's model building career! 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. The Hawk family of aircraft are designed and manufactured by BAE Systems. BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trademark of BAE Systems plc. The RAF Red Arrows name and logo aretrademarks of the UK Secretary of Statefor Defence and used under license. Contains Paints Glues Brushes Includes Sprues Decals Paints Glue Brush

Requiring quite a significant redesign of the turret and with the gun mounted on its side, the 17-pounder equipped Shermans became arguably the most effective Allied tanks of the Second World War.As Allied forces began to move off the D-Day beaches and into the Normandy countryside, they knew they would be facing strong opposition from German Panzer units, including the feared Heavy Tank Battalions. Fortunately, they now had a tank which was capable of taking on the Tigers and Panthers, in the form of the Sherman Firefly, a British designed marriage of the M4 Sherman and their famous 17-pounder anti-tank gun. Usually deployed in a ratio of one Firefly to four standard Shermans, German tank commanders soon learned to look for the longer barrel of the Firefly and attempt to knock these tanks out first. In order to make identification more difficult, British crews would camouflage the front of their guns with light coloured paint, giving their tank the appearance of a standard 75mm equipped Sherman, hoping this deception would give them enough time to get in the first shot during any engagement.Complete with painting guides, water-based acrylic paint, adhesive and a brush, this kit is a great start to anyone's model building career! 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 easy to model tracks for the tank to sit on.Specifications Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 11 Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 3.75 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 3.6 How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 31 Item Scale: 1:72 Contents (what's in the box) sets: Sprues, decals, paints, glue & brush Finish: Plastic Number of Scheme options: 1 Skill Level: 1 Flying Hours: 1