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Possessing grace, beautifully clean lines and lots of power, several Spitfires would survive the war to become highly distinctive aircraft on the civilian aviation scene either operating as Airshow display aircraft, or competing in air race competitions around the world. The aggressive profile of the Spitfire XIV made for a particularly striking air racer and helped to reaffirm the enduring legacy…

During the Second World War HMS Belfast saw action at the Battle of the North Cape in 1943 and played a major role during the D-Day landings in 1944. After a well-earned refit Belfast also played an active role in the Korean War from 1950-1952. One of only three surviving bombardment vessels from D-Day, HMS Belfast is now preserved by IWM and anchored in the River Thames near to Tower Bridge in Lo…

The luxury Aston Martin DB5 was first released in 1963, and reached true iconic status when it featured as James Bond's car in the 1964 film Goldfinger. The DB5 had a new tail design, offering improved aerodynamics. Options included power steering (on Mk1 cars), air conditioning, automatic transmission, limited slip differential and a 325bhp Vantage. This Airfix Starter Set is ideal for beginners…

Sharing the same RAF airfield as the Typhoons which provide Britain’s Southern sector QRA cover, the historic aircraft of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight are some of the most famous aircraft in the UK and not only serve as a flying memorial to the thousands of service personnel who represented the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, but also an effective recruitment tool for the mod…

The dual control BAE Hawk T. Mk.1 is the RAF's advanced trainer and has been used by the Red Arrows since 1979. The aircraft is essentially the same as those flown by RAF Advanced Training Students with the exception of the smoke generators and a slightly uprated engine giving a faster response time to changes of power setting. Dimensions L163 x W130 Scale 1:72 Skill 1 Number of Parts 59 Dimension…

One of the truly great combat aircraft of the post war era, the McDonnell Douglas F-15A was a single seat, all weather air superiority fighter, which at the time, was one of the most expensive military programmes in history. Designed around the fighter pilot with the intention of producing an aircraft which would allow him to dominate the battlefield, the F-15 was known as the ‘Ultimate MiG slayer…

A particularly handsome looking aeroplane, the Handley Page Jetstream was a sleek twin engined turboprop aircraft designed as a regional airliner and specifically to satisfy the potentially lucrative US market. The Jetstream offered great promise, especially when an order for 20 aircraft was placed, even before the design drawings had been completed. Re-engining the aircraft with a US Garrett TPE-…

HMS Victorious joined the Home Fleet on commissioning in May 1941 and just nine days later her pilots encountered and attacked the German battleship Bismarck. On 26 May 1941, the new carrier HMS Victorious whose aircrews, despite their inexperience, succeeded in putting a torpedo into the battleship's midship section, which opened up a fuel tank on the Bismarck. After the sinking of the Bismarck,…

A commerce raider on a displacement of only 10,000 ton, she became famous as a "Pocket Battleship." With heavier armour than her sister ships she was also the first German ship to be fitted with a form of radar. From September 1939 until December 1939 she raided allied shipping in the South Atlantic and Indian Ocean, sinking nine ships totaling 50,089 tons. Dimensions L310 x W36 Scale 1:600 Skill…

In 1625 while Sweden was busy building an empire around the Baltic Sea, the Swedish King Gustavus Adolphus ordered new warships. Among them the Wasa. On its maiden voyage in 1628 the Wasa set sail and fired a salute. But only after a few minutes of sailing the ship began to heel over. She righted herself slightly - and heeled over again and, to everyones horror and disbelief, the glorious and migh…

Detailed OO Scale Locomotive The Class 40 was constructed by English Electric and was built between 1958 and 1962 for mixed traffic duties. FEATURES 21 pin DCC decoder socket Prototypical body detail variations Etched radiator frost grilles Detailed cab interior Sprung buffers Extensive buffer beam pipework Driver figure fitted Accessory bag included Directional lighting Interior lighting Pre fitt…

Detailed OO Scale Wagon The 10T Salt Wagons were used all over the UK and could often be seen with private owner company names on the sides. They featured a covered roof to protect the salt during travel and a side door to fill/unload the salt from the wagon. This wagon features metal wheels, detailed body design, expertly applied livery details and standard hook couplings. Other 10T Covered Salt…

Detailed OO Scale Wagon The 10T Salt Wagons were used all over the UK and could often be seen with private owner company names on the sides. They featured a covered roof to protect the salt during travel and a side door to fill/unload the salt from the wagon. This wagon features metal wheels, detailed body design, expertly applied livery details and standard hook couplings. Other 10T Covered Salt…

Detailed OO Scale Wagon Features: - Length 116mm - Most suited to the 1948-56 period

Detailed OO Scale Wagon Features: - Length 113mm - Most suited to the 1957-66 period

Detailed OO Scale Wagon Features: - Length 87mm - Authentically weathered - Most suited to the 1923-47 period

Detailed OO Scale Wagon Features: - Length 87mm - Most suited to the 1923-47 period

Detailed OO Scale Wagon The 12T Ventilated van was used all over the UK by the big four railway companies, over time they were all painted in Bauxite, grey or other colours depending on the region. They were used to transport goods where ventilation was needed. These models feature metal wheels detailed body and chassis designs and NEM couplings. FEATURES Metal Wheels NEM Couplings Applied Livery…

Detailed OO Scale Wagon The 12T Mogo van was used all over the UK by the big four railway companies, over time they were all painted in Bauxite, grey or other colours depending on the region. They were used to transport vehicles around the country and featured end opening and side doors. These models feature metal wheels detailed body and chassis designs and NEM couplings. FEATURES Metal Wheels NE…

Detailed OO Scale Wagon The 12T Ventilated van was used all over the UK by the big four railway companies, over time they were all painted in Bauxite, grey or other colours depending on the region. They were used to transport goods where ventilation was needed. These models feature metal wheels detailed body and chassis designs and NEM couplings. FEATURES Metal Wheels NEM Couplings Applied Livery…

Detailed OO Gauge Wagon

Detailed OO Gauge Coach The Travelling Post Office coaches were used all over the UK and Ireland for sorting mail en-route. The mail sacks were picked up from posts along the lineside and sorted mail would be dropped at particular locations ready for distributing to towns, villages and cities. These models feature metal wheels detailed body and chassis designs and NEM couplings. Other Royal Mail I…

Detailed OO 1:76 Scale Wagon Features: - Length 270mm - Accessory Bag included - Most suited to the 1971-82 period - Authentically weathered

Having the distinction of being one of final two RAF squadron's to operate the Panavia Tornado, No.31 squadron were determined not to allow their long association with this exceptional aircraft go unheralded. During November 2018, Tornado GR.4 ZD716 emerged from the paint shop at RAF Marham wearing a distinctive new disbandment scheme, which marked 35 years of Tornado operations for the squadron a…