Our Price $13.50 Code = 02053		WESTLAND LYSANDER - by Airfix Famous for its short take-off and landing (STOL) characteristics and its "spy-plane" role during the Second World War, the two-seat Westland Lysander first flew in 1936. Lysander I and II's fitted with a 890 hp Bristol Mercury and a 905 hp Bristol Perseus respectively, saw action with the British Expeditionary Force in France on reconnaissance and artillery spotting duties during 1939-40 and were later used for air-sea rescue work. The Mk III had an 870 hp Mercury engine and a version known as the Special Duty Lysander, fitted with a long-range tank and a side ladder, was used to transport Allied agents into and out of occupied territory. Maximum speed 230 mph at 10,000ft. Span: 50ft Length: 30ft 6in. Armament: One .303 machine gun in each wheel spat and one in the rear cockpit.
Our Price $9.50 Code = 01027		HAWKER TYPHOON Ib - by airfix Designed to Air Ministry Specification, the first Typhoon flew on February 24, 1940, and entered service in 1941. Powered by a 2,180 hp Napier Sabre 11A engine, this single seat fighter and ground attack aircraft was capable of a maximum speed of 345 mph (555 km/h) at sea level. Service ceiling was 32,500 feet (9,906 m), with a range of 980 miles (1,577 km) with drop tanks. Its complement of armaments included 4 x 20mm cannons, plus two 1,000 lb bombs or 8 rocket projectiles. Once initial structural and engine problems had been eliminated, the Typhoon Ib achieved success against V-1 flying bombs and German armour after D-Day. 32 RAF units operated Typhoons and some 3,300 were built in total.
Our Price $9.50 Code = 01038		CURTIS P-40E KITTYHAWK - by Airfix The Kittyhawk was first used in the Western Desert as a single seat fighter bomber during World War II. Originating from the earlier Tomahawk, the American Kittyhawk was ordered for the RAF and became operational in the Western Desert in 1942. The RAF and American Volunteer Group also flew the type. Powered by a 1,150 hp Allison V-1710 engine, she was capable of a maximum speed of 362 mph (580 km/h) at 15,000 feet (4,572 metres) and a service ceiling of 34,300 feet (10,455 metres). The range with drop tank was 650 miles (1,045 kilometres). Armament included 6 x 5-inch machine guns plus provision for 1,000 lbs of bombs.
Our Price $13.50 Code = 02082		HAWKER HURRICANE MkI - by Airfix The Hawker Hurricane came to be regarded as one of the most rugged and reliable fighter aircraft in RAF service, and it was undoubtedly its defensive role during the Battle of Britain in 1940 that forged its distinct niche in aviation history. Designed by Sidney Camm, the Hurricane prototype was powered by a Rolls Royce PV 12 engine, later named Merlin, and made its first flight on November 6th 1935. Following handling trials a production order of 600 aircraft was placed, the first of these entering service with 111 Squadron at Northolt in December 1937. At the outbreak of World War II, the RAF possessed 19 Hurricane squadrons and the type saw action in France and Norway. During the Battle of Britain in 1940, the average strength of Fighter Command was 1,326 Hurricanes compared with 957 Spitfires. The Hurricane Mk I was powered by a 12 cylinder, 1,030 hp Rolls Royce Merlin III engine giving a maximum speed of 324 mph (521 km/h) at 15,650 ft (4770 m) and a range of 505 miles (813 km). Armament included 8 .303 inch Browning machine guns in wings.
Our Price $13.50 Code = 02027		BRISTOL BLENHEIM Mk IV - by Airfix The Blenheim, a development of the high-speed Bristol Monoplane, was ordered "off the drawing board" and the first Mk I short nosed bomber flew in June 1936. It served with Bomber Command in France and then England until 1942 and in the Middle East until 1943. The Mk IV bomber which can be modelled from this kit is one of those operated by the Free French Lorraine Squadron (later 342 Squadron RAF). The Mk IV fitted with a four-gun pack is an aircraft operated by 235 Squadron. The Blenheim Mk IV was powered by two 905 hp Bristol Mercury engines giving a maximum speed of 255mph, and a range of 1,460 miles. Bomb capacity was 1,000lb and defensive armament consisted of five .303 machine guns on the bomber and seven in the fighter. Wing Span: 56ft 4in, Length: 42ft 7in.
		AVRO 504K - by Airfix The Avro 504 was built in greater numbers than any other single aircraft type during WWI. The J and K versions were the most successful, introducing a universal engine mount, a revolutionary development at the time, which meant the 504k could use any available rotary engine. Ordered by the Swedish Navy Aviation in 1923 and 1924, the Avro 504K was used as a trainer in the winter at the Navy Flying School at Hagernas, near Stockholm. This kit features the Swedish markings.
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Our Price $9.50 Code = 01083		BRISTOL BULLDOG - by Airfix The prototype Bulldog I first flew on 17th May 1927 and in 1929 the Bulldog II entered RAF service, soon followed by the main product variant, the Mk IIA, which had a strengthened structure, increased loaded weight and a wider track undercarriage, together with several other modifications. By 1932, nine RAF squadrons were equipped with Bulldogs, and in the UK these formed some 70% of front line fighter defences, the type remaining in front line service until 1937. More than 300 Bulldog fighters and 58 two-seat dual control trainers served with the RAF. In addition, several Bulldogs were exported to Denmark, Estonia, Latvia and Thailand, while Sweden received three Mk IIs and Mk IIAs, three of which were passed to Finland in 1939. The markings included in this kit are for a Bulldog IIA of the Swedish Air Force or a Bulldog IIA of No. 56(F) Squadron, Royal Air Force. The IIA was powered by a 450 hp Bristol Jupiter VIIF or VIIFP radial engine, giving a maximum speed of 278.4km/h (174mph) at 3,045m (10,000ft) Wing span: 10.33m (33ft 11in) Length: 7.61m (25ft) Height: 2.99m (9ft 10in). Armament: twin Vickers synchronised machine guns, and up to four 9kg (20lb) bombs.
Our Price $9.50 Code = 01071		SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE Mk Ia - by Airfix The immortal Spitfire was the most famous fighter of the Second World War and one of the greatest warplanes of all time. The mainstay of RAF Fighter Command throughout the war, the basic design was so successful that it remained in production for almost ten years. Designed by RJ Mitchell who was responsible for the Supermarine seaplanes which won the Schneider Trophy outright for Britain in 1931, production Spitfires began to reach the squadrons in 1938 at the time of the Munich crisis. When the Battle of Britain began in the summer of 1940 there were nineteen squadrons of Spitfires available. These, together with the Hurricanes, represented a total force of some 600 fighters.
Our Price $13.50 Code = 02042		HAWKER HURRICANE MkI/IIB - by Airfix The Hawker Hurricane was one of the most famous RAF fighters of World War II. It fought the forces in the battle of France in 1940, and later gained distinction in the Battle of Britain where a total of 36 squadrons operated the type. Designed by Sydney Camm in 1934, the prototype Hurricane flew initially in November 1935. As well as the early Mk I, other versions included Mk IIB "Hurribomber", the IID with 40mm wing cannon and the Mk IV with rockets. A total of 14,533 Hurricanes of all marks were built. The Mk IIB was powered by a 1,280 h.p. Rolls Royce Merlin XX engine giving a maximum of 339 m.p.h. (546 km/h) at 22,000 ft (6706 m), and a range of 470 miles (756 km). Armament comprised 8 .303 Browning machine guns. Optional extras in this kit include rockets, guns and drop tanks.
Our Price $18.50 Code = 03019		D.H. MOSQUITO FB VI / NF II / Mk XVIII - by Airfix Versatility was the hallmark of the famous de Havilland Mosquito. Whether low-down attacking enemy shipping in Norwegian Fjords, photographing targets deep in Europe or conducting pinpoint bombing on selected industrial targets, the de Havilland Mosquito had few equals. The high performance - nearly 400 mph - of the Mosquito can be attributed to its two 1,230 h.p. Rolls Royce Merlin engines and to is light wooden structure. There were two distinct versions of the aircraft, one specifically designed for the bombing role and the other a solid-nosed fighter-bomber which was also used successfully as a night fighter. The Mosquito was designed to Air Ministry Spec. B.1/40 and the first prototype was completed in the incredibly short time of eleven months and made its maiden flight on the 25th November, 1940. The Mk II version first entered RAF service in January 1942 and supplanted the Beaufighter as the standard home defence night fighter. The F.B. VI followed in mid 1943 and established itself as the premier twin-engined fighter-bomber of the war. Several notable raids were made by Mosquito intruder aircraft, including the attack on Amiens Gaol in February 1944 and on the Gestapo headquarters in Copenhagen in March 1945. As well as flying intruder operations over Europe the F.B. VI was fitted with rocket projectiles beneath the wings and operated effectively with RAF Coastal Command as an anti-shipping aircraft. In addition to underwing weapons, Mosquitos were armed with four 20 mm cannons and four .303 in machine guns in the nose, whilst in an internal fuselage bay two 500 lb bombs could be carried. Transfers included in this kit are for a F.B. VI NS850, an aircraft of 418 Royal Canadian Air Force Sqn, based at Middle Wallop in August 1944 and flown on intruder missions over Europe. This aircraft, flown by Sqn Ldr Robert Kipp, scored the unit's 100th aerial victory of a final total of 178 enemy aircraft. Alternative markings are provided for HR405, a Coastal Command F.B. VI of 143 sqn. Banff Strike Wing, Scotland. This aircraft flew anti-shipping strikes against targets across the North Sea between November 1944 and May 1945. A total of 2,500 Mosquito F.B. VIs were built and the type remained in RAF service in the immediate post-war years. Performance: maximum speed, 380 mph, height 31,000 ft. Range 1,200 miles. Wing span 54 ft 2 in, length 40 ft 6 in.
Our Price $62.95 Code = 08004		AVRO LANCASTER BIII 'DAMBUSTER' - by Airfix The Avro Lancaster heavy bomber is one of the most famous military aircraft of all time; first flown on 9th January 1941, the type entered service with the RAF in December 1941. It was for one special raid in 1943 that the Lancaster achieved its greatest fame, the attack on the Ruhr dams. Dr. Barnes Wallis of Vickers had developed a weapon suitable for use against certain strategic targets such as dams, this being the famous 'bouncing bomb'. The bomb had to be spun at 500 rpm prior to release (for the attack on the Moehne and Eder dams) at precisely 352km/h (220mph) and at an altitude of exactly 18.27m (60ft). When released, the bomb would skip across the water until it hit the dam wall, against which it would sink to a depth of 9.14m (30ft) before exploding. In March 1943 no.617 Squadron, RAF, was formed at Scampton to undertake to attack on several Ruhr dams, which would seriously affect German war production and also cause severe flooding. After much low flying practice, 19 specially modified Lancaster B.IIIs led by the Commanding Officer, Wing commander Guy Gibson, took off during the night of 16/17th May to attack the dams. Nine aircraft unsuccessfully went for the Sorpe, Ennepe and Lister dams. Of the 19 Lancasters, five were shot down or crashed before reaching their targets, two were lost over the dams and another was shot down while returning. 32 of the aircrew were decorated and Wing Commander Gibson received the Victoria Cross; for their achievement that night, No.617 Squadron has always been known as 'The Dam Busters'. The Lancaster B.III (Special) was powered by four Packard-built Rolls Royce Merlin engines rated at 1,300 hp (later Merlin 38s of 1,390 hp and Merlin 224s of 1,620 hp were also used). Maximum speed (standard aircraft: 432 km/h (270 mph) at 5,786m (19,000ft). Wing span: 31.1m (102ft). Length: 20.98m (68ft 11in). Height: 5.94m (19ft 6in). Armament (dam raids): one special mine, weight 4,204 kg (9,251lbs), including RDX explosive charge of 3000kg (6,601lbs). Defensive armament: 7.7mm (0.303in). Browning machine guns, two infront turret and four in tail turret.
Our Price $ Code = 1-094		SPITFIRE Mk IX - by Italeri The Spitfire is certainly the most famous and best known fighter aircraft of World War II. Winning many dogfights of this conflict, the plane was first developed in the 1930s. It underwent a continuous evolution and improvement of its aerodynamic features as well as its engine and armament made it last with numerous airforces until after the appearance of the first jets.
Our Price $18.50 Code = 03302		RAF REFUELLING SET - by Airfix The two vehicles contained in the Kit represent the most widely used RAF refuelling vehicles of World War II; both of them continued in service use for some years after 1945 and even today can be seen in civilian colours at the smaller airports. The Bedford QL was introduced in February 1941 and over 50,000 were produced with a wide variety of bodies fitted to the basic four wheel drive chassis. The refueller version was produced with and without bombs and carried upto 950 gallons of petrol. Wheelbase was 11ft 11ins and power was provided by a 72 bhp 6 cylinder engine. On fighter airfields the QL was adequate for the amounts of fuel required but on the heavy bomber bases and transport airfields a larger vehicle was needed and this was the AEC Matador. Capable of carrying 2,500 gallons of fuel, the Matador was powered by a 95 bhp 6 cylinder diesel. All six wheels were driven and because of its excellent performance it was even used for hauling ashore Sunderlands at flying boat stations. The AEC chassis, like the QL, was used for other purposes including the standard RAF crane. As both these vehicles can be completed without the tank body they are ideal for the conversion enthusiast.
		RAF EMERGENCY SET - by Airfix The two vehicles featured in this kit are the Austin K.2 Ambulance and a crash tender on the Austin K.6 chassis. Over 13,000 of the Ambulances were produced and used by the British and Allied forces during World War II. The crash tender was also widely used, and had the standard four wheel drive chassis with body and equipment developed for airfield use.
Our Price $18.50 Code = 03304
		AIRFIELD RECOVERY SET - by Airfix This detailed set consists of a well known 'Queen Mary' trailer with its Bedford tractor unit and a Coles crane on a Thorneycroft Amazon chassis. Two motorcycles outriders and a MP figure are also included. Both vehicles were widely used during the Second World war and are ideal for use with the range of 1:72 scale aircraft.
Our Price $18.50 Code = 03305