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The first production Spitfire Mk.I was delivered to RAF No.19 Squadron at Duxford on 4th August 1938, heralding the arrival of a future aviatio...

The 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 actio...

During RAF air operations in the Gulf War of 1991, the effectiveness of Iraqi anti-aircraft defences resulted in Tornado and Jaguar strike m...

The Boeing B-17 ‘Flying Fortress’ boasts a remarkable legacy, as both a strategic weapon and an enduring symbol of American air power during...

Who can resist the allure of a Boeing Chinook model kit? This 1:72 scale version replicates the latest Chinooks in service, assembled with 1...

An aircraft which possibly underlines the capabilities of the modern helicopter more effectively than any other type, the mighty Boeing ...

RAF Beaufort crews were tasked with flying some of the most dangerous attack missions of the Second World War, with their aircraft often flying i...

The Bristol Blenheim was conceived as a privately funded high-speed civilian aircraft, intended to wrestle the record for the fastest civili...

The mighty clash of armour which followed the successful Allied landings on the D-Day beaches of Normandy held the potential to determine t...

The P-40 served the United States Army Air Force throughout the Second World War, fighting in Europe, across Asia and in the deserts of Nort...

The F4F Wildcat was the US Navy's primary carrier borne fighter aircraft at the start of the Second World War. Characterised by its stubby a...

First flying in 1939, the Focke-Wulf FW190 was an immediate threat to RAF fighters when introduced in late 1941, being faster and more manoe...

Build the Fokker E.II Eindecker flown by Kurt von Crailsheim in 1915 and bring a little bit of history back to life. This 1:72 scale model k...

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 hea...

The GR9A entered service in October 2006 as an updated and improved version of the already very successful Harrier GR7. Boasting an improved...

Featuring four aircraft from the Battle of Britain theatre, this Gift Set includes all the necessary paints, poly cement and brushes to complete th...

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 secu...

As a two-seater trainer, the Vampire T11 excelled. The side by side seating ensured both pilots had good visibility. The aircraft's inherent ...

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-Briti...

The Willys Jeep, officially designated Truck, 1/2 ton, 4x4, is the best known of all the American vehicles of the Second World War. Originally i...

The Gloster Gladiator was developed from the Gloster Gauntlet as a private venture and represented both the peak and the end of the bipl...

Historically positioned as Britain's first jet-powered fighter to enter service, the Gloster Meteor played a significant role in the air defe...

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...

The legend of the Hawker Hurricane is now available in 1:72 scale model kit form. With 51 parts and two scheme options, this is a great choi...

One of the most capable piston-engine fighter aircraft ever produced and the last to enter service with Britain’s Fleet Air Arm, the Hawker ...

An aircraft that is undoubtedly one of the most significant in the history of aviation, the Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1 was developed from ...

By 1943, the RAF needed a dedicated ground attack fighter and the Typhoon was suited to the role. The powerful engine allowed the aircraft to carr...

Recreate the Heinkel He-111 in 1:72 form and you might be able to appreciate the incredible engineering of the original German aircraft. Thi...

For most RAF pilots serving between 1960 and 1988, the Hunting Aircraft (BAC) Jet Provost is extremely familiar. Forming the backbone of RAF ...

One of the most distinctive aircraft of the Second World War, the Messerschmitt Bf 110 was a twin engined heavy fighter intended to be faste...

Born out of Germany’s apparent obsession with the heavy fighter concept, the Messerschmitt Me 410 was an excellent multi-role successor to t...

The end of the Second World War saw victorious Allied nations desperately attempting to secure details of German jet technology and high-spee...

When the Japanese Zero first entered service in 1940, it was without doubt the most advanced naval fighter in the world and quickly earned a...

The role of medium bomber proved to be one of the most crucial during the Second World War and after something of a challenging service introductio...

The North American P51 Mustang is viewed as one of the iconic American fighters of the Second World War. Designed to an RAF specification, t...

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 ...