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| Zenni Women's Rectangle Prescription Glasses Purple Plastic Frame |
| $12.95 |
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| "HMS Victory Air Fix Small Starter Set" |
| "Probably the most famous warship ever HMS Victory is still to be seen in Portsmouth Dockyard This great miniature model is a fun way to start modelling Paint Scheme - HMS VictoryAirfix Starter Sets are ideal for beginners Each Small Starter Set includes glue brush and four acrylic paints - all that is needed to complete a fabulous first kit!"
Price: 10.49 |
| "Messerschmitt Bf109E-3 1:72 Air Fix Small Starter Set" |
| "The prototype Bf109A first flew in 1935 The later E model was more powerful and better armed and by the summer of 1940 over 500 were in service for the offensive against Great Britain By this time the 109E had already proved to be a competent fighter aircraft in the skies above Poland France and the low countries It met its match over England and was shown to be inferior to the RAFs Spitfire Paint Scheme - Messerschmitt Bf109E-3 aircraft flown by Obit Werner Pichon-Kalau von Hofe IIIJG 51 France 1940Airfix Starter Sets are ideal for beginners Each Small Starter Set includes glue brush and four acrylic paints - all that is needed to complete a fabulous first kit!"
Price: 10.99 |
| "Eurofighter Typhoon Baron Spirit 1:48 Revell Model Kit" |
| "Building models of vehicles of all kinds yourself is one of the most beautiful pastimes for technology enthusiasts in many countries of the world High-quality kits as offered by Revel are characterized by faithful representations with many important details and high-quality workmanship Model kits for uncomplicated plastic model building enjoyment For all model building fans aged 10 and older Made in Germany"
Price: 23.49 |
| "North American Mustang Mk.IV 1:72 Air Fix Small Starter Set" |
| "The North American P51 Mustang is viewed as one of the iconic American fighters of the Second World War Designed to an RAF specification the Mustang was transformed once the Rolls Royce Merlin engine was installed Its long range and excellent firepower made it a superb escort fighter able to protect the bombers all the way to Berlin and back After the war the P51 saw service in Korea and was used by some air arms up until the early 1980s"
Price: 10.49 |
| "Douglas A4-B Skyhawk 1:72 Air Fix Medium Starter Set" |
| "The A4-B was the second variant of the Skyhawk and one of the first to see combat in the skies over Vietnam where it was involved in the early stages of the conflict with later version serving throughout the campaign Due to its small size the A4 was able to operate off the smaller World War Two era Essex Class carriers but it could still carry a useful payload to its target"
Price: 12.99 |
| "Hawker Harrier GR.1 1:72 Air Fix Medium Starter Set" |
| "Known affectionately as the Jump Jet the Harrier GR1 was the first vertical take-off and landing aircraft flown operationally by the RAF coming into service in 1969 It soon become a crowd favourite drawing huge crowds whenever it was putting on its unique display"
Price: 12.99 |
| "Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat 1:72 Air Fix Medium Starter Set" |
| "The Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat was an American carrier-based fighter aircraft that began service with both the United States Navy and the British Royal Navy with high air combat kill-to-loss ratios The Wildcat was built throughout the war to serve on escort carrier where larger and heavier fighters could not be used"
Price: 12.99 |
| "English Electric Lightning F.2A 1:72 Air Fix Large Starter Set" |
| "The English Electric Lightning was a supersonic jet fighter aircraft of the Cold War era noted for its great speed It is the only all-British Mach 2 fighter and was the first aircraft in the world capable of cruising at Mach speeds It could also carry the awesome Firestreak missile"
Price: 17.49 |
| "Westland Sea King HAR.3 1:72 Air Fix Large Starter Set" |
| "Held in extremely high regard by the British public the distinctive yellow Search and Rescue Sea King HAR3 helicopters of the Royal Air Force always seemed to be on hand when help was needed most Many sailors climbers and holidaymakers owe their lives to the highly capable SAR crews of the RAF who were ready to save lives at any time of day or night and in all weather conditions As the final RAF Search and Rescue Sea Kings are finally withdrawn from service many people will be left with fond memories of these high profile helicopters of mercy Often the star of many a high profile news report the Sea Kings were always seen helping people who found themselves in difficult situations which in many cases could actually be life threatening The sight of a bright yellow Sea King always served to reassure the public and even when conducting general patrol sorties over Britain&8217;s beaches the crew would always be certain of receiving some affectionate waves from the holidaymakers below"
Price: 17.99 |
| "RMS Titanic Gift Set 1:700 Air Fix Gift Set" |
| "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 1514 lives She was the largest passenger steamship in the world at launch"
Price: 24.99 |
| "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: 14.49 |
| "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: 14.49 |
| "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: 17.99 |
| "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: 17.99 |
| "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: 19.99 |
| "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: 22.49 |
| "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: 22.49 |
| "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: 22.49 |
| "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: 22.49 |
| "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: 25.99 |
| "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: 35.49 |
| "Peter Rabbit and the Pocket Handkerchief Limited Edition Figurine" |
| "Take a trip down memory lane with this highly detailed Peter Rabbit with The Pocket-Handkerchief figurine Capturing one of Beatrix Potters most iconic drawings we have created this porcelain limited edition figurine This figure come with a certificate of authenticity The artwork for each product is taken from the original illustrations from the Beatrix Potter tales these figurines have been lovingly hand-painted helping to bring the characters to life Not a toy or children's product Intended for adults only"
Price: 20.61 |
| "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 Dimensions185 x 49 x 358Scale148Skill2Flying Hours2Number of Parts127Dimensions (mm)L200 x W255Age Suitability8"
Price: 19.99 |
| "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: 19.99 |
| "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: 19.99 |
| "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: 22.49 |
| "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: 29.99 |
| "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: 29.99 |
| "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: 29.99 |
