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Airfix 09182A 1/48 Gloster ...
$89.95
In many respects, the Gloster Meteor could be regarded as Britain's jet powered equivalent of the Spitfire, the first of a new breed of fighter which would go on to patrol Britain's skies for many years following its squadron introduction in July 1944.The later F.8 variant was arguably the most effective version of the Meteor and for the five years following its introduction, it would form the backbone of the Britain's fighter defence force.With 1,183 aircraft built, the F.8 was both the final single seat fighter variant of the Meteor and the most heavily produced, arguably making this one of the most important British aircraft of the post war era.Specifications
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 28.31
Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 8.25
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 23.6
How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 165
Item Scale: 1:48
License line: BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.
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
Wingspan (mm): 236
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Airfix 09191A 1/48 Avro Ans...
$94.95
When it entered service with No.48 Squadron at RAF Manston in March 1936, the Avro Anson became the first monoplane type to achieve squadron service status and was also the first RAF aircraft to feature a retractable undercarriage.
The RAF Anson Mk.I was equipped with a fixed forward firing .303 machine gun operated by the pilot and a single Lewis gun mounted in the manually traversed dorsal turret. It could also be equipped with a modest bomb load, something which was required by submarine hunting aircraft operated by Coastal Command.
Despite the RAF entering the Second World War with 26 squadrons equipped with Avro Ansons, they were basically obsolete as a fighting machine and were quickly withdrawn to secondary training roles, a task for which the ‘Faithfull Annie’ was particularly well suited.
As part of the Empire Air Training Scheme, many thousands of aircrew destined for service with Bomber Command were trained both in the UK and overseas.
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm) : 26.9
Item Height - Without Packaging (cm) : 7
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm) : 35.9
How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer? : 199
Item Scale : 1:48 Scale
License line : BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.
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 : 3
Flying Hours : 3
Wingspan (mm) : 359
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Airfix 09192 1/48 Hawker Hu...
$81.95
Proving the old adage 'If it looks right, then it is right', the Hawker Hunter was a thing of aviation beauty, streamlined and cultured, but a deadly fighting aeroplane at heart.Underlining the Hunter's adaptability, the FGA.9 variant was developed in response to an RAF requirement to replace ground attack Venoms serving with units in the Middle East and was basically an F.6 airframe optimised for close air support operations.Strengthening the Hunter's wing enabled it to carry an impressive array of offensive ordnance, with the FGA.9 presenting the RAF with one of their most capable ground attack fighters. 128 Hunter FGA.9s would see service with home based and overseas squadrons.Specifications
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 29.13
Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 8.35
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 21.37
How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 124
Item Scale: 1:48
License line: BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.
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: 3
Flying Hours: 3
Wingspan (mm): 213
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Airfix 1/48 Supermarine Wal...
$94.95
It would be difficult to think of an aircraft design so markedly different to the sleek and elegant Spitfire, but the Supermarine Walrus amphibious biplane was from the hand of the same designer. Despite its somewhat ungainly appearance, the Walrus proved to be an incredibly effective aircraft and flexible enough to take on a number of roles in some of the most demanding operating environments.Coming at the end of a long line of capable single-engined flying boats and amphibians, the Walrus was actually the product of a Royal Australian Air Force requirement for an updated and more robust version of their existing Supermarine amphibian, the Seagull III, which had proved so successful. The new aircraft, which would become known as the Seagull V, would need to have the capability to be catapult launched from Royal Australian Navy cruisers, so the wooden hull of the earlier version was replaced with a strong metal design, with additional stainless steel forgings for the catapult spools and mountings.Features
Fully assembled measures 238mm long and 292mm wide
Includes 156 parts, three plane options
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Airfix 11006 1/48 Westland ...
$94.95
King of land, sea, and sky, we introduce the newly tooled 1:48 Westland Sea King HAS.1/HAS.5/HU.5, the most complete Sea King kit ever released with 348 pieces.
With its captivating narrative, this kit portrays the evolution of a single aircraft, from its inaugural flight to its current livery, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The newly designed Westland Sea King boasts an intricately detailed exterior, featuring a fully riveted external skin and overlapping panels. Its interior is equally detailed, showcasing raised cockpit elements and instrument surfaces, and three distinct cabin configurations tailored to each scheme.
At the very forefront of world helicopter design and development in the post war era, the US Sikorsky Company were awarded an important contract to produce an all-weather amphibious helicopter for the United States Navy in 1957. Its primary mission profile would be that of an anti-submarine warfare aircraft, protecting the US fleet from possible attack, however, the aircraft would prove adaptable enough to take on a multitude of secondary roles, going on to become one of the truly great aircraft of the 20th Century.
The aircraft, which was given the designation SH-3 Sea King, was produced with an amphibious hull, giving it the capability to land on water, in addition to its more usual environment on the decks of numerous US Navy warships. Powered by a twin turboshaft engine arrangement, the Sea King was an impressive machine, capable of carrying significant loads of men, equipment, or general supplies, providing the US Navy with a truly revolutionary new aircraft.
On entering service in 1961, the Sea King was the most advanced aircraft of its type in the world and presented the US Navy with one of the most flexible aviation platforms at that time. In Britain, an existing licence agreement between Westland Helicopters and Sikorsky to build their helicopters in the UK was extended to include the SH-3 Sea King not long after the first flight of the prototype aircraft, because even at that early stage, the incredible potential of this new helicopter was clear, and Britain wanted its own Sea Kings.
Externally, Westland manufactured Sea King helicopters featured the same classic lines of the original US design, however internally, they were very different machines, with numerous modifications geared towards British military use. The Westland Sea King was selected by the Royal Navy to meet their requirement for an anti-submarine warfare helicopter, replacing the venerable Westland Wessex in this role, with an order for 60 aircraft being placed in the summer of 1966.
The first Westland built Sea King HAS.1 flew from their factory facility at Yeovil on 7th May 1969, with the first Royal Navy machines delivered to No.700 Naval Air Squadron (OEU) at RNAS Yeovilton later that same year. As the Sea King became established in Royal Naval service, it quickly showed itself to be both operationally capable and highly adaptable and was destined for a long and illustrious career not only with the Fleet Air Arm, but also with the Royal Air Force.
Excelling in every role it was assigned, it was perhaps its use as a Search & Rescue helicopter which made these some of the best loved aircraft in British military service and undoubtedly one of the most successful aircraft of the post war era.
Extremely versatile
The original helicopter was a firm favourite of the United States Navy and the Royal Navy.
Captivating detail
Featuring a fully riveted external skin and overlapping panels and a fully riveted surface.
Our most complete Sea King kit ever
This kit portrays the evolution of a single aircraft, from its inaugural flight to its current livery.
Specification
Item Scale: 1:48
Parts Included: 348
Skill Level: 4
Scheme Options: 4
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Airfix 11007 1/48 Fairey Ga...
$99.99
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
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Airfix 12014 1/48 Blackburn...
$129.95
Entering RAF service some seven years after it had with the Royal Navy, the Blackburn Company received an initial order for 26 new aircraft, with RAF machines having a number of differences from their seaborne counterparts and designated S.Mk.2B. For an aircraft the Royal Air Force didn’t really want, the Buccaneer proved to be an exceptionally capable machine and by the time they were scheduled for retirement, they were reluctant to let them go. Although they were forced to take a naval aircraft they had originally dismissed, it didn’t take long before the camouflaged Buccaneers of the RAF began to show why this was definitely not a second rate aircraft option.Specifications
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 40.2
Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 10.31
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 28
How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 291
Item Scale: 1:48
License line: BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.
Contents (what's in the box) sets: Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.
Finish: Plastic
Number of Scheme options: 4
Skill Level: 3
Flying Hours: 3
Wingspan (mm): 280
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Airfix 1379 1/35 Ferret Sco...
$42.95
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
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Airfix 1380 1/35 WWII Briti...
$58.95
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
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Airfix 1384 1/35 Cruiser Mk...
$63.95
One of the most effective British tanks of the Second World War, the Cromwell may have been slow in development but was a speedster on the battlefield, with its Rolls Royce Meteor engine capable of powering this Cruiser Tank to an impressive 40mph. The Cromwell was used extensively in Europe following the D-Day landings.Specifications
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 18.1
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 8.3
Item Scale: 1:35 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: 3
Flying Hours: 3
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Airfix 14001V 1/24 North-Am...
$119.99
A thoroughbred fighting aeroplane, the Mustang possessed the range, speed and firepower needed to secure air supremacy in the skies over Europe and despite only entering the Second World War during its latter stages, was regarded as one of the most effective fighters of the entire war - an 'Ace' maker.Specifications
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 40.9
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 46.9
How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 238
Item Scale: 1:24 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 kit, instruction sheet, paint guide and decal sheet.
Finish: Plastic
Number of Scheme options: 2
Skill Level: 3
Flying Hours: 6
Wingspan (mm): 469
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Airfix 17001A 1/24 Supermar...
$224.99
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
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Airfix 18002V 1/24 Junkers ...
$162.95
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
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Airfix 2015 Catalogue
$9.95
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.
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Airfix 2103A 1/72 Hunting P...
$ PRICE IN PROGRESS!
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
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Airfix 50190 1/72 Then & No...
$51.95
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
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Airfix 50191 1/72 Dambuster...
$90.95
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
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Airfix 50192 1/72 D-Day Fig...
$97.95
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
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Airfix 50193 1/72 North Ame...
$45.95
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
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Airfix 50194 1/72 Supermari...
$44.95
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
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Airfix 55006 1/43 McLaren 7...
$22.95
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
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Airfix 55007 1/43 Lamborghi...
$28.95
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
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Airfix 55010 1/72 Lockheed ...
$34.95
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.
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Airfix 55011 1/43 Aston Mar...
$28.95
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