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| "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 |
| "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 |
| "M36B1 GMC (U.S. Army) 1:35 Tank Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The M36 tank destroyer formally 90 mm Gun Motor Carriage M36 was an American tank destroyer used during World War II The M36 combined the hull of the M10 tank destroyer which used the M4 Sherman's reliable chassis and drivetrain combined with sloped armour Conceived in 1943 the M36 first served in combat in Europe in October 1944 where it partially replaced the M10 tank destroyer However when coming up against the heaviest tanks of the Wermarcht at the end of that year the need for 90 mm gunned tank destroyers became urgent and during October&8211;December 1944 187 conversions of standard Medium Tank M4A3 hulls were produced by Grand Blanc Arsenal These vehicles designated M36B1 were rushed to the European Theater of Operations and used in combat alongside standard M36s"
Price: 27.49 |
| "M10 GMC Tank Destroyer 1:35 Tank Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The American M10 tank destroyer served during WWII After the US entry into World War II and the formation of the Tank Destroyer Force a suitable vehicle was needed to equip the new battalions By November 1941 the Army requested a vehicle with a gun in a fully rotating turret after previous models were criticised for being too poorly designed The prototype of the M10 was cdeveloped in early 1942 and was delivered in April of that year After requested changes to the hull and turret the modified version was readied for production in June 1943 appearing as the 3-inch Gun Motor Carriage M10 It mounted a 3-inch (762 mm) Gun M7 in a rotating turret on a modified M4A2 Sherman tank chassis Productions ran from September 1942 to December 1943 The M10 was numerically the most important US tank destroyer of World War II It combined thin but sloped armor with the M4 Sherman's reliable drivetrain and a reasonably potent anti-tank weapon mounted in an open-topped turret Despite its obsolescence in the face of more powerful German tanks like the Panther and the introduction of more powerful and better-designed types as replacements the M10 remained in service until the end of the war"
Price: 29.99 |
| "T34-85 112 Factory Production 1:35 Tank Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "When the first T-34-85s (85mm gun) delivered by Zavod 112 appeared they were given to the best units the elite Red Guards battalions However they were in training during December 1943 so it is uncertain whether they saw action before January or February 1944 By then around 400 had already been delivered to front-line units and instantly became popular with the crews They gradually replaced the T-3476 and in mid-1944 the T-34-85 outnumbered the older versions By then they formed the bulk of the tank units on the eve of Operation Bagration the Soviet response to the Allied landings in Normandy and the biggest offensive ever planned by the Red Army to date This was the final push aimed at Berlin Before the production built-up the T-34-85 model 1943 were usually given to chosen crews usually of the Guard units"
Price: 25.49 |
| "German Light Tank Pz.Kpfw.35 (t) 1:35 Tank Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The Panzerkampfwagen 35(t) commonly shortened to Panzer 35(t) or abbreviated as PzKpfw 35(t) was a Czechoslovakian designed light tank used mainly by Nazi Germany during World War II The letter (t) stood for tschechisch (German Czech) In Czechoslovakian service it had the formal designation Lehk&253; tank vzor 35 (Light Tank Model 35) but was commonly referred to as the LT vz 35 or LT-35 A total of 434 were built; of these the Germans seized 244 when they occupied Bohemia-Moravia in March 1939 and the Slovaks acquired 52 when they declared independence from Czechoslovakia at the same time Others were exported to Bulgaria and Romania In German service it saw combat during the early years of World War II notably the invasion of Poland the Battle of France and the invasion of the Soviet Union before being retired or sold off in 1942; the fighting in Russia having exposed the vehicle's unsuitability for cold weather operations and general unreliability This weakness in addition to their thin armour and inadequate firepower resulted in the 6th Panzer Division being re-equipped with other more powerful German tanks on its withdrawal from Russia in April 1942"
Price: 23.49 |
| "Tiger-1 Early Version 1:35 Tank Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Production of the Tiger I began in August 1942 at the factory of Henschel und Sohn in Kassel initially at a rate of 25 per month and peaking in April 1944 at 104 per month 1355 had been built by August 1944 when production ceased Deployed Tiger I's peaked at 671 on 1 July 1944 It took about twice as long to build a Tiger I as another German tank of the period When the improved Tiger II began production in January 1944 the Tiger I was soon phased out Eager to make use of the powerful new weapon Hitler ordered the vehicle be pressed into service months earlier than had planned A platoon of four Tigers went into action on 23rd September 1942 near Leningrad Operating in swampy forested terrain their movement was largely confined to roads and tracks making defence against them far easier Many of these early models were plagued by problems with the transmission which had difficulty handling the great weight of the vehicle if pushed too hard It took time for drivers to learn how to avoid overtaxing the engine and transmission and many broke down The most significant event from this engagement was that one of the Tigers became stuck in swampy ground and had to be abandoned Captured largely intact it enabled the Soviets to study the design and prepare countermeasures"
Price: 27.99 |
| "Tiger-1 Late Version 1:35 Tank Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "During the whole of its service history the Tiger-1 was constantly improved upon and adapted to counter the ever-improving Allied tanks and firepower it found itself up against This version from the summer of 1944 comes with a asymmetric turret 88mm cannon mantlet engine deck and accessory pack A Zimmerit tool is also included"
Price: 35.49 |
| "M36/M36B2 "Battle of the Bulge" 1:35 Tank Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The M36 was introduced to replace the M10 which only had a 76mm gun The M36 had a 90mm gun with greater armour piercing capability In the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944 it gave it the capability of combating the Tigers and Panthers of the Wehrmacht The M36 with its new turret was placed on converted M10A1 hulls The M36B2 used the same turret but was placed on the M4A2 hulls which had a diesel engine They both had a long service life particularly in other nations services"
Price: 24.49 |
| "Cromwell Mk.IV Cruiser Tank Series 2 Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The Cromwell official name Cruiser Tank MkVIII was one of the most successful British tanks of the Second World War Named after the English Civil War leader Oliver Cromwell the tank proved to be an adept and rugged fighting machine and served until the end of the war"
Price: 12.99 |
| "Higgins LCVP Series 2 Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel (LCVP) or Higgins Boat was one of the most vital pieces of Allied naval equipment of the Second World War Used not only during Operation Overlord and the invasion of occupied France but also throughout American naval operations in the Pacific proving to be particularly useful during the operations at Okinawa and Iwo Jima With a shallow draught and full-width bow ramp it was able to offload its cargo and leave the beach in just 3 to 4 minutes"
Price: 12.99 |
| "Bedford QLD/QLT Trucks Series 3 Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "With over 52000 vehicles built between 1941 and 1945 the Bedford QL 3-ton truck was one of the most numerous British vehicles during the Second World War Designed as either a general duties truck or troop transport the QL was powered by a 35 litre 6-cylinder petrol engine producing 72bhp giving a governed top speed of 38mph Thanks to its high ground clearance cross-country tyres and a 2-speed 4-wheel-drive transfer box located in the centre of the chassis (giving 8 forward gear ratios) the QL had excellent cross country mobility A large number are still in use by enthusiasts"
Price: 15.49 |
| "WWII USAAF 8th Bomber Resupply Set Seires 6 Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "As US bomber operations began to take place at airfields all over Southern England from the summer of 1942 the vehicles used in servicing their Liberators and Flying Fortresses were slowly changing from the standard RAF support vehicles to specialised US Air Force equipment From fuel trailers to bomb trolleys Bedfords were quickly being replaced by Chevrolets Autocar U-7144-T 4X4 tractor unit and F-1 fuel trailer The U-7144-T was used extensively by the US military from 1942 onwards and was certainly found on most if not all USAAF airfields in Britain particularly in conjunction with the standard F-1 fuel trailer With many aircraft requiring refuelling on a daily basis it was usual for each base to have numerous examples of the U-7144-T available at any one time Chevrolet M6 bomb service truck This utility 4X4 truck was capable of carrying a small number of bombs in its own right but was more commonly used in conjunction with the M5 bomb trailer Indeed it was capable of towing up to five fully loaded M5 bomb trailers which was just as well considering the number of missions USAAF bomber crews were required to undertake The new set will also include the M5 bomb trailer Cushman Model 39 Package Car This light three wheeled utility vehicle will have been used for a multitude of light duties on USAAF bases A development of a motor scooter design the single wheel at the back provided the power for the vehicle which allowed a small cargo box to be fitted at the front Again the Cushman would have been a regular feature on a USAAF airfield Cushman Model 39 Package Car length 34mm width 17mmChevrolet M6 Bomb Service Truck length 74mm width 25mmM5 Bomb Trailer length 77mm width 33mmAutocar U-7144-T 4x4 Tractor Unit length 72mm width 33mmF-1 Fuel Trailer length 129mm width 36mm"
Price: 23.49 |
| "Czech Restaurant Resin Ruined Buildings Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Czechoslovakia was annexed by Nazi Germany in 1938 but it was not until the Soviet forces came streaming across from the east in 1944 and 1945 that massive destruction of cities towns and villages took place This restaurant building makes for a perfect focal point for modelling a scene from this period"
Price: 17.99 |
| "Panther 1:76 Vintage Classic Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Mould Tools made in 1961 pack Illustration by G Schule 1961 Enjoy the nostalgia with Airfix Vintage Classics Developed initially to counter the Soviet's T-34 the Panther was sent to frontline units in the spring of 1943 and first saw major combat at Kursk WIth the correction of the production-related mechanical difficulties the Panther became highly popular with German tankers and a fearsome weapon on the battlefield"
Price: 10.49 |
| "Sherman M4 Mk1 1:76 Vintage Classic Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The M4 Sherman was the primary tank used by the Allies during World War II Thousands were also distributed via lend lease including the the British Commonwealth and Soviet armies Britain named the M4 (Mki) after General William Tecumseh Sherman who fought with great distinction and bravery in the American Civil War"
Price: 10.49 |
| "25PDR Field Gun & Quad 1:76 Vintage Classic Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Mould Tools made in 1963 pack illustration by Roy Cross 1964 Enjoy the nostalgia with Airfix Vintage Classics The 25-pdr saw service throughout World War II with British and Commonwealth forces and it was generally thought to be one of the best field guns of the war For transportation the gun attached to its limber and was towed by the Morris Commercial C8 FAT (Quad) 32 rounds of ammunition were carried in the limbers"
Price: 10.49 |
| "Stug III 75mm Assault Gun 1:76 Vintage Classic Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Mould Tools made in 1962 pack illustration by GSchule 1963 Enjoy the nostalgia with Airfix Vintage Classics The Sturmgeschutz (Stug) GIII was a turretless tank on a Panzer III chassis which enabled it to carry a formidable 75mm high velocity gun This was used extensively in all theatres of the Second World War They were used by other nations in the war including Finland and Romania"
Price: 10.49 |
| "Bren Gun Carrier & 6PDR Anti-Tank Gun 1:76 Vintage Classic Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Mould Tools made in 1964 pack illustration by GSchule1966 First employed in North Africa in 1942 the 6-pounder anti-tank gun was able to destroy all German tanks then in service lt was usually towed by a Universal or 'Bren' Carrier This kit includes four crew figures"
Price: 10.49 |
| "SDKFz.234 Armoured Car 1:76 Vintage Classic Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The restrictions imposed on Germany as part of the Versailles treaty saw if focus on wheeled armoured cars The development of these centred around the need for mobile support around reconnaissance units This final variant of the type was the SdKfz 2344 The vehicle was fitted with a 75mm Pak 40 gun"
Price: 10.49 |
| "AEC Matador & 5.5inch Gun 1:76 Vintage Classic Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Mould Tools made in 1966 pack illustration by Ken McDonough 1978 Enjoy the nostalgia with Airfix Vintage Classics The 55 inch gun first went into service with the Royal Artillery in North Africa in 1941 and was pulled by the famous four-wheel drive AEC Matador The gun was handled by a team of ten men and fired on the 82lb shell"
Price: 10.49 |
| "Russian T34 1:76 Vintage Classic Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Mould Tools made in 1968 pack illustration by Roy Cross 1968 Enjoy the nostalgia with Airfix Vintage Classics The T-34 was arguably by far the best tank design in the Second World War In addition to having an excellent combination of firepower armour mobility and shape its superb technical design emphasised simplicity and durability making it possible to mass produce it in large numbers and gave it a very high field and combat reliability"
Price: 10.49 |
