| "Folland Gnat T.1 1:72 Series 2 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The diminutive Folland Gnat was originally developed as a light and affordable jet fighter but went on to be used extensively by the Royal Air Force as an advanced fast jet training aircraft Entering RAF service in 1959 the Gnat was responsible for training many hundreds of future fast jet pilots during its 20 year service career"
Price: 12.99  |
| "Hunting Percival Jet Provost T.4 1:72 Series 2 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "For most RAF pilots serving between 1960 and 1988 the Hunting Aircraft (BAC) Jet Provost will be an extremely familiar aircraft to them 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"
Price: 12.99  |
| "Douglas A-4B/Q Skyhawk 1:72 Series 3 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The A-4 Skyhawk is a carrier-capable ground-attack aircraft designed for the US Navy and Marine Corps Skyhawks were the Navy's primary light bomber used over North Vietnam The Argentine air force also used the type during the Falklands War in 1982"
Price: 15.49  |
| "Bae Hawk T.Mk.1A 1:72 Series 3 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The agile and reliable BAe Hawk T1 has been providing the Royal Air Force with an effective advanced jet pilot training platform for over 40 years replacing the Folland Gnat in this role With over 1000 aircraft produced the Hawk has also proved to be one of Britain&8217;s most lucrative post war aviation export successes"
Price: 15.49  |
| "Junkers Ju87 B-1 Stuka 1:72 Series 3 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Construction and painting required Paints glues and brushes not includedThe Junkers Ju87 Stuka quickly became one of the most infamous and feared weapons of the Second World War The two-man dive bomber first saw action in the skies over Spain during the Spanish Civil War While outdated in appearance the Stuka did contain some modern features such as automatic dive brakes but overall the design was outmoded Over the skies of Poland France and the Low Countries in 1940 the Stuka was able to operate in clear skies and did so effectively but over the South of England during the Battle of Britain the Stuka came up against staunch RAF fighter opposition and suffered as a result Later the Stuka was used in the Balkans and the Western Desert and continued to serve Russia as a tank destroyer until the end of the Second World War"
Price: 15.49  |
| "Messerschmitt ME262A-2A 1:72 Series 3 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Despite being the most advanced aircraft of WWII Adolf Hitler insisted that the Me262 be developed into a fast attack bomber diverting valuable resources from much needed fighter production Known as the &8216;Stormbird&8217; the attack version included hard points for two 500kg bombs under the nose of the aircraft with its speed making it almost invulnerable from Allied air interception"
Price: 15.49  |
| "Bristol Blenheim Mk.1 Series 4 1:72 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The Bristol Blenheim bomber was ordered off the drawing board and first deliveries to No 114 Sqn began in 1937 By the time of the Munich crisis in September 1938 sixteen home-based bomber squadrons were equipped with the type"
Price: 19.49  |
| "Messerschmitt Me262B-1a/U1 Series 4 1:72 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Construction and painting required Paints glues and brushes not includedAs the first operational jet fighter in the world initial Messerschmitt Me262s combat operations were flown by single seat aircraft piloted by some of the Luftwaffe&8217;s most experienced airmen A two seat trainer version soon followed which allowed new pilots to acquaint themselves with this advanced technology without their conversion from piston power being their first solo jet flight"
Price: 19.49  |
| "English Electric Lightning F6 Series 5 1:72 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "As the only all-British built Mach 2 plus capable fighter aircraft the English Electric Lightning occupies a unique place in aviation history and remains one of the finest achievements of the British aviation industry Possessing incredible performance this Cold War warrior entered service in 1960 and became Britain&8217;s primary interceptor for the following two decades"
Price: 20.99  |
| "North American B25C/D Mitchell Series 6 1:72 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Construction and painting required Paints glues and brushes not includedThe role of medium bomber proved to be one of the most crucial during the Second World War and after something of a challenging service introduction the North American B-25 Mitchell developed into a highly successful aircraft Seeing service in every theatre of operation the B-25 was the most versatile aircraft of its type fulfilling a multitude of tactical roles in many different operating environments Arguably the most famous action involving the North American B-25 Mitchell came just after 8am on 18th April 1942 when sixteen of the bombers lifted off the relatively short deck of USS Hornet and set course for Japan Intended as a strike at the heart of the Japanese Empire who had infamously attacked the US Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor this audacious and heroic raid illustrated the resolve of the American people and the determination of their military forces to strive for victory The early B-25B aircraft used on the Doolittle Raid performed well but were already in the process of being upgraded The later CD model (different letters were used to denote the manufacturer) proved to be the definitive version of this extremely effective medium bomber and was the first truly mass produced version of the aircraft An extremely rugged and versatile aircraft the Mitchell saw service as an anti-submarine patrol aircraft off the coast of Florida and as a strike bomber in the deserts of North Africa proving successful at both Some of the later versions of the B-25 became the most heavily armed aircraft of the war with no less than 18 machine guns and an array of other offensive weaponry With a solid nose housing 8 heavy guns these aircraft were lethal gunships capable of destroying anything in its line of fire"
Price: 23.49  |
| "McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR.2 Series 6 1:72 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Construction and painting required Paints glues and brushes not includedAs the Royal Air Force were looking to update their strike and close air support capabilities in the 1950s and 60s they were initially expecting indigenous British designs to fulfil both of these roles but spiralling development costs and government intervention saw them forced to look overseas for their new aircraft As one of the world&8217;s most successful multi-role jet aircraft the McDonnell Douglas Phantom was selected for both the Royal Navy and the RAF and even though it was procured at a time of great uncertainty for the British aviation industry it proved to be both a capable and popular aircraft in UK service"
Price: 22.49  |
| "North American Mitchell Mk.II Series 6 1:72 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Construction and painting required Paints glues and brushes not includedIn Royal Air Force service the capable North American B-25CD Mitchell tactical medium bomber was designated the Mitchell II with the RAF being the only force to operate the type of raids into occupied Europe from bases in Britain In the weeks following the D-Day landings RAF Mitchells were sent to operate from advanced airfields in France to provide support for advancing Allied ground units"
Price: 23.49  |
| "McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG.1 RAF Series 6 1:72 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Construction and painting required Paints glues and brushes not includedWith the RAF already operating Phantoms initially intended for the Royal Navy at Leuchars air base in Fife the withdrawal of HMS Ark Royal in 1978 meant that they also inherited the rest of the Fleet Air Arm Phantom fleet Nos 43 and 111 Squadrons would use the Phantom FG1 to defend Britain&8217;s airspace until 1989 when they both converted to the BAe Tornado F3"
Price: 23.49  |
| "North American B25B Mitchell Series 6 1:72 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Construction and painting required Paints glues and brushes not includedIn the aftermath of the Pearl Harbor Raid America embarked on an audacious plan to strike at the very heart of the Japanese nation and post clear intentions of their resolve for ultimate victory On 18th April 1942 sixteen B-25B Mitchell bombers lifted off the relatively short deck of USS Hornet and set course for Tokyo &8211; crewed by volunteers each man would become an American hero"
Price: 23.49  |
| "Vickers Wellington GR Mk.VIII Series 8 1:72 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The Vickers Wellington was Britain&8217;s most capable bomber at the start of WWII and would see extensive service throughout the war including with RAF Coastal Command Undertaking long and arduous maritime patrols Wellington MkVIIIs performed reconnaissance anti-submarine and anti-shipping strike roles in the vital battle against German U-boats helping to keep Britain&8217;s sea lanes open and preventing Axis forces re-supplying by sea"
Price: 27.49  |
| "Avro Shackleton AEW.2 Series 11 1:72 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Construction and painting required - To complete this kit paint and glue are required With the ability to mount patrols for up to twelve hours the Rolls-Royce Griffon powered Avro Shackleton AEW2 provided Britain&8217;s airborne early warning protection for almost 19 years Following the withdrawal of HMS Ark Royal and her compliment of Gannet AEW aircraft the Gannet&8217;s radar units were simply removed and attached under the forward fuselage of the new AEW version of the Shackleton Tracing its lineage back to the famous Avro Lancaster bomber the Shackleton was a long-range maritime patrol aircraft which was used primarily on anti-submarine operations but was also required to perform a number of other roles Entering RAF service in 1951 the majority of Shackletons were powered by the mighty Rolls Royce Griffon engine and were the last aircraft in the illustrious line of four engined propeller powered bomber aircraft to see Royal Air Force service As the British government issued plans of their intention to scrap HMS Ark Royal the navy were concerned that their ships would lose important airborne early warning capability which was simply not an option The solution was to put the radar units used on Ark Royal&8217;s Fairey Gannets into the airframe of the trusty Avro Shackletons and although these were obviously land based aircraft the impressive endurance of the Shackleton would greatly enhance the effectiveness of the navy&8217;s airborne early warning capabilities Twelve Shackleton airframes were converted to AEW Mk2 standard and operated in the colours of No8 Squadron originally at RAF Kinloss in early 1972 Following the completion of significant runway strengthening works at nearby RAF Lossiemouth the Shackletons moved to Lossiemouth in August 1973 where they remained until the unit finally disbanded in 1991"
Price: 38.49  |
| "Hawker Hurricane Mk.I Tropical Series 5 1:48 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The rugged and reliable Hawker Hurricane was arguably the most important fighter aircraft available to the Royal Air Force at the beginning of WWII Easier to produce and more forgiving to fly than the more glamorous Spitfire the Hurricane was available in much greater numbers than any other fighter at the time of the Battle of Britain and proved decisive in securing eventual victory for the pilots of the RAF Early RAF operations in the Mediterranean and North Africa saw small numbers of Hurricane MkI fighters pitted against vastly superior numbers of Regia Aeronautica aircraft They proved to be more than a match for anything the Italian Air Force could hurl at them but the arrival of battle hardened Luftwaffe fighters in 1941 saw a change in fortunes Many of the Hurricanes were &8216;Tropicalised&8217; and arrived in theatre with the chin mounted Vokes carburettor dust filter which significantly altered the profile of the Hawker fighter Dimensions 185 x 49 x 358Scale 148Skill 2Flying Hours 2Number of Parts 127Dimensions (mm) L200 x W255Age Suitability 8"
Price: 22.49  |
| "North American Mustang Mk.IV/P-51K Mustang Series 5 1:48 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "As the North American Mustang was developed as a direct result of a British Air Ministry requirement it is somehow fitting that the RAF and Commonwealth air forces used the aircraft extensively during WWII The British designation for the later P-51D version was Mustang IV with the Dallas built P-51K which used a different Aeroproducts propeller referred to as the Mustang IVa"
Price: 20.99  |
| "North American P51-D Mustang (Filletless Tails) Series 5 1:48 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "A thoroughbred fighting aeroplane the P-51D Mustang was produced in greater numbers than any other variant and introduced a number of improvements over earlier models With a new wing design teardrop canopy and lower rear fuselage the P-51D was the mount of many USAAF aces and became the primary US fighter in the European Theatre following its introduction in mid 1944"
Price: 20.99  |
| "Hawker Sea Fury FB.11 'Export' Series 6 1:48 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The last in an illustrious line of Hawker piston engined fighters the Sea Fury entered service with the Royal Navy too late to see operations during WWII but proved to be one of the fastest propeller driven aircraft ever produced Attracting plenty of overseas interest the Sea Fury was also operated in some numbers by the navies of Holland Australia and Canada with Australian Sea Fury&8217;s making a significant contribution to air operations during the Korean War"
Price: 23.49  |
| "Gloster Meteor F.8 Korea Series 9 1:48 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The Gloster Meteor F8 was a greatly improved version of Britain&8217;s first operational jet fighter and arguably the definitive version of this classic aircraft Seeing extensive service during the Korean War with No77 Squadron of Royal Australian Air Force the Meteor would be engaged in combat with the new Soviet produced MiG 15 jet fighter which proved to be an extremely capable adversary The Gloster Meteor maintains a significant position in the history of the Royal Air Force as it became Britain&8217;s first operational jet aircraft Not willing to risk this technology falling into the hands of the Germans initial operations were confined to UK airspace particularly in combatting the V-1 Doodlebug threat Indeed once Meteors were deployed to Europe in the latter stages of WWII they were still forbidden to engage in combat with the Messerschmitt Me 262 so we will never know how these significant aircraft would have performed against each other In operation the Meteor proved to be a delightful aircraft to fly and enabled pilots to make a relatively easy transition from piston engined aircraft to jet powered flight Unlike the Messerschmitt Me 262 the Meteor also proved to be almost as reliable as the Spitfires and Tempests it was intended to replace and was even capable of being operated from relatively basic grass airstrips Continually developed throughout its service life the Gloster Meteor would remain in RAF service for many years with a handful of target towing aircraft still operating in the 1980s"
Price: 30.99  |
| "Hawker Hunter F.6 Series 9 1:48 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "As far as classic British jet aircraft are concerned few would argue that the beautiful Hawker Hunter should be placed at the head of this group entering RAF service in 1954 and still providing training support almost 40 years later The definitive interceptor version of the Hunter was the Mk6 and by the end of 1958 all of the RAFs day fighter squadrons in Britain and Germany were equipped with these aircraft"
Price: 31.99  |
| "Supermarine Walrus Mk.1 'Silver Wings' Series 9 1:48 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The reputation of the Supermarine company was built on their ability to design and produce effective and reliable marine and amphibious aircraft for civilian and military use The Walrus was a perfect example of their expertise and underlined the strength of the aircraft by performing a loop at the 1933 Hendon Air Pageant to the astonishment of the massed ranks of spectators"
Price: 30.99  |
| "Gloster Meteor FR.9 Series 9 1:48 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "As the armed reconnaissance version of Britain&8217;s first operational jet fighter the Gloster Meteor FR9 was based on the F8 fighter version of the aircraft and replaced Spitfires and Mosquitos in this role The extended nose housed a Williamson F24 camera which could be positioned to fire either forward port of starboard facing Its range was extended significantly by the addition of external wing and ventral fuel tanks"
Price: 30.99  |
| "Hawker Typhoon Mk.1B Car Door Series 19 1:24 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "These early machines were somewhat rushed into service and it was discovered that a number of modifications would be desirable if not totally essential Perhaps the most noticeable difference from the later models were around the canopy area &8211; the first Typhoons were supplied with a forward opening &8216;car door&8217; style cockpit entry for the pilot which even included a wind down window The pilot also had a transparent roof panel which hinged open to the left and some machines had the addition of a rear-facing mirror on the canopy frame The new Typhoon scheme is a fascinating one and helps tell the story how all nations coveted airworthy versions of the enemy&8217;s latest fighters during WWII This RAF ground attack aircraft was hit by flak whilst crossing the coast of France at low level with the pilot making a belly landing in the nearest field he could see Unfortunately he was captured before he had the chance to set fire to his aircraft to prevent it falling into enemy hands &8211; he was taken prisoner The aircraft was taken to Rechlin (the German equivalent of Farnborough) where it was returned to airworthy status It was operated as part of &8216;Zirkus Rosarius&8217; a unit operating enemy aircraft types evaluating their performance hoping to establish their strengths and vulnerabilities The unit would tour operational Luftwaffe bases (hence the Zirkus name) where squadron pilots had the chance to see the latest enemy aircraft at close hand speaking with the pilot flying it to discuss how best to better them in combat This aircraft probably served in this role for around a year before being written off in a landing accident just a month after D-Day"
Price: 103.99  |
| "Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat Series 19 1:24 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Few aircraft in the history of aerial warfare can boast the impact and combat credentials of the Grumman F6F Hellcat one of the finest fighting machines ever to take to the skies A product of the already successful Grumman &8216;Ironworks&8217; the company&8217;s design philosophy was only to produce aircraft which were easy to manufacture and maintain and must be reliable in a combat situation Importantly it must be an effective combat aircraft and able to be mastered by the average wartime pilot following a standard conversion period This no nonsense approach ensured that the Hellcat was ready to fight and available in some numbers when they eventually reached US Navy units in 1943 Features&8226; Over 600 parts&8226; Can be built with wings open or folded&8226; Includes full cockpit detail with open or closed canopy options &8226; Complete fully detailed radial engine engine mount and all ancillaries &8226; Separate engine cowling and forward fuselage panels&8226; Detailed undercarriage undercarriage bays and arrestor hook with options to build with wheels up or down&8226; Fully detailed gun bays with complete machine guns and ammunition trays&8226; Can be built with closed or extended landing flaps&8226; Poseable control surfaces and trim tabs&8226; Realistic surface detailing showing rivets fasteners and rippled &8216;stressed skin&8217;&8226; Drop tanks (2 types) 250Ib and 500Ib bombs and rockets all included&8226; Includes a choice of four decal schemes"
Price: 103.99  |
| "Panzer IV Ausf.H Mid Version 1:35 Tank Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The German medium tank Panzerkampfwagen IV was developed in the late 1930s and was used extensively during WWII The production of the Panzer IV Ausf H started in June 1943 This version was designated the Sd Kfz 1612 Compared to the previous variants this model had Zimmerit paste on all the vertical surfaces of its armour in order to prevent adhesion of magnetic anti-tank mines The turret roof was reinforced from 10mm to 16 and 25mm segments 5mm hull skirts and 8mm turret skirts were added for further protection which resulted in the elimination of the vision ports on the hull side Later the hull was also fitted with triangular supports for the easily damaged side skirts Along with some other modifications these additions to the design increased the tank's weight to 25 tonnes and the maximum speed dropped to 16 kmh on cross country terrain"
Price: 30.49  |
| "JagdPanzer 38 tonne Hetzer Late Version 1:35 Tank Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The Jagdpanzer 38(t) (SdKfz 1382) later known as Hetzer (&8220;baiter&8221;) was a German light tank destroyer of the Second World War based on a modified Czechoslovakian Panzer 38(t) chassis The project was inspired by the Romanian &8220;Mare&351;al&8221; tank destroyer The name Hetzer was at the time not commonly used for this vehicle It was the designation for a related prototype the E-10 The &352;koda factory for a very short period confused the two names in its documentation and the very first unit equipped with the vehicle thus for a few weeks applied the incorrect name until matters were cleared However there exists a memorandum from Heinz Guderian to Hitler claiming that an unofficial name Hetzer had spontaneously been coined by the troops Post-war historians basing themselves on this statement made the name popular in their works the vehicle was never named as such in official documents"
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| "Tiger-1 Early Version - Operation Citadel 1:35 Tank Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Following their disastrous defeat at Stalingrad during the winter of 1942-43 the German armed forces launched a major offensive in the East known as Operation Citadel on July 4th 1943 The climax of Operation Citadel the Battle of Kursk involved as many as 6000 tanks 4000 aircraft and 2 million fighting men and is remembered as the greatest tank battle in history The peak of the battle was the massive armour engagement at Prochorovka which began on July 12th Prochorovka is one of the best-known of the many battles on the Eastern Front during World War II Tiger heavy tanks with deadly 88mm cannons lumbered forward while hundreds of nimble Soviet T-34 medium tanks raced into the midst of the SS armour and threw the Germans into confusion The Soviets closed with the Panzers negating the Tigers&8217; 88mm guns outmanouvered the German armour and knocked out hundreds of German tanks The Soviet tank force&8217;s audacious tactics resulted in a disastrous defeat for the Germans and the disorganised SS divisions withdrew leaving 400 destroyed tanks behind including between 70 and 100 Tigers and many Panthers Those losses smashed the SS divisions&8217; fighting power and as a result Hoth&8217;s Fourth Panzer Army had no chance to achieve even a partial victory in the south of the Soviet Union After receiving the news of the Allied invasion of Sicily as well as reports of impending Soviet attacks on the Mius River and at Izyum Hitler decided to cancel Operation Citadel From then on the German forces were on the back-foot and the war had now turned against them"
Price: 24.99  |
| "JagdPanzer 38 tonne Hetzer Early Version 1:35 Tank Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The Jagdpanzer 38 (SdKfz 1382) later known as Hetzer (baiter) was a German light tank destroyer of the Second World War based on a modified Czechoslovakian Panzer 38(t) chassis The project was inspired by the Romanian Mare&351;al tank destroyer The Jagdpanzer 38 was intended to be more cost-effective than the much more ambitious Jagdpanther and Jagdtiger designs of the same period Using a proven chassis it avoided the mechanical problems of the larger armoured vehicles It was built on the Panzerkampfwagen 38(t)&8216;s widened and lengthened chassis with modified suspension (larger road-wheels from Praga TNH nA prototype reconnaissance tank) and up-rated engine The new engine was 160 PS Praga AC2 6-cylinder engine controlled by Praga-Wilson gearbox (5 forward and 1 reverse gear) Chassis was modified in order to accommodate larger gun and thicker armour than regular Panzerkampfwagen 38(t) tank Its combat weight was 16 metric tons (versus 98-tonnes for the Pz 38(t) and it could travel at maximum speed of some 42 kmh"
Price: 28.99  |
