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...
The personnel included here are performing their various maintenance and rearming roles including some handling machine-guns ammunition and even a camera
One of the great Luftwaffe aircraft of the Second World War the ungainly looking Fieseler Storch may not have commanded the same respect as the fast and agile Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter yet its low speed handling and short field performance was without...
The ECR version of the Tornado two-seat multi-role combat aircraft was developed to meet the requirements of the German air force Compared with the IDS version this aircraft specialises in reconnaissance and strikes against air defences as well as photographic...
Rommel&8217;s crack troops the Afrika Korps fought Montgomery&8217;s 8th Army the &8220;Desert Rats&8221; across the North African desert culminating in the major Battle of El Alamein This superb set contains various fighting poses as well as a senior...
At the beginning of WWII the Luftwaffe were by far the largest and most powerful airforce in the world Figures in this set are posed loading fixing and maintaining aircraft
This set of perfectly scaled figures and equipment includes officers grenade throwers and other key personnel from the Wehrmacht Suitable for putting with other D-Day related products found in the Airfix range
This exciting set of the famous &8220;Leathernecks&8221; in action has a full complement of Marines with bazookas flame throwers and inflatable assault boat The US Marines also fought on the Normandy beaches on D-Day
The early German victories in WWII using paratroopers spurred the creation of the US airborne program and a fifty-man test platoon was formed on June 25 1940
Perfect for D-Day modelling this set contains various officers and men wearing uniforms and combat wear suited to the D-day period of 1944 and beyond Carrying the weapons of the period they work perfectly with many other Airfix products
Mould Tools made in 1966 pack Illustration by Brian Knight 1970 Enjoy the nostalgia with Airfix Vintage ClassicsThe famous 'Tommies' in this set are wearing the uniform of the early war period on the Western Front Included are signallers a wiring party...
Mould Tools made in 1966 pack Illustration by Brian Knight 1970 Enjoy the nostalgia with Airfix Vintage Classics The French Infantry took part in many of the largest and bloodiest battles of WWI whilst defending their homeland The set features cyclists...
Mould Tools made in 1967 pack Illustration by Brian Knight 1969 Enjoy the nostalgia with Airfix Vintage Classics These are the &8220;Doughboys&8221; that arrived in France and took part in the last great battles of the First World War Their equipment...
Mould Tools made in 1968 pack Illustration by Brian Knight 1968 Enjoy the nostalgia with Airlix Vintage Classics The Royal Horse Artillery was armed with light mobile horse-drawn guns This set includes two field guns a full team of horses a gun limber...
Mould Tools made in 1966 pack Illustration by Brian Knight 1970 Enjoy the nostalgia with Airfix Vintage Classics Depicting the German Infantry at the beginning of the Great War this set includes a field officer two infantry officers a heavy machine gun...
Commonly known as the &8220;Desert Rats&8221; these 8th Army figures are wearing clothing as worn in the North African campaigns when fighting both the Italian forces and later the Rommel&8217;s Afrika Korps
The mechanics in this set are doing all the usual activities expected on an active airfield Also included is a sergeant figure two pilot figures one in a peaked cap and one wearing his helmet
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...
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 period between the First and Second World Wars was something of a golden era for British aviation and saw the introduction of some of the most attractive aircraft to see RAF service With their gleaming silver fuselages and bright squadron markings...
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...
Mould Tools made in 1967 pack illustration by Roy Cross 1967 Enjoy the nostalgia with Airfix Vintage Classics On 15th September 1916 at Flers-Courcelette a new weapon appeared on the battlefields of the Western Front - the tank The 'male' version carried...
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...
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...
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 reputation as a ruthless dogfighter In early engagements the Zero proved so effective that pilots were able to...
The first production Spitfire MkI was delivered to RAF No19 Squadron at Duxford on 4th August 1938 and heralded the arrival of a future aviation icon With various upgraded marks of this classic fighter serving throughout WWII the Spitfire is arguably...
The EIII variant of this historically important fighter aircraft began to arrive on the Western Front at the end of 1915 and proved to be the definitive version of the aircraft Produced in larger numbers than any other Eindecker the arrival of large numbers...
An easy model construction kit of this fighter aircraft with its characteristic folding wings which was deployed on British aircraft carriers from 1943 onwards - Twin radial engine - Rotatable propeller Authentic representation of the following version...
The M40 GMC self-propelled gun carries the nickname Long Tom due to its long 155mm gun barrel It was used during the last days of World War II and in the Korean War EUR Used in World War II and the Korean War EUR Matchbox tooling
Easy-to-build model construction kit of this world famous helicopter also known as the Huey - Rotatable main rotor - Side doors may be mounted in the open or closed positions Authentic decal set for following versions - Bell UH-1H Wasp Platoon 116th...
A model construction kit of the world famous fighter-bomber that after 1944 was also used in support of ground troops - Rotatable propeller - Under-carriage can be mounted down or retracted Authentic representation of the following version - Focke Wulf...
When the diminutive Messerschmitt Bf109 entered service in February 1935 it was one of the most advanced aircraft in the world clearly heralding the future of fighter design Produced in greater quantities than any other fighter aircraft the Bf109 served...
First flying in 1939 the Focke-Wulf Fw190 proved to be an immediate threat to RAF fighters when introduced in late 1941 being faster and more manoeuvrable than the Spitfire V then in service This A-8 version was the most numerous and heavily armed variant...
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 North Africa While not as maneuverable as the Japanese Mitsubishi Zero or as fast as the German Messerschmitt Bf109 the...
A model construction kit of the most prolific class of submarine in history Large Wintergarten Snorkel mast 20 mm Twin AA and 37 mm AA cannon Periscope Authentic decal set for U 998 U 1004 Country versions Germany
The DUKW (popularly pronounced 'duck') is a six-wheel-drive amphibious truck that was designed for transporting goods and troops over land and water The DUKW was used in landings in the Mediterranean Pacific and on the D-Day beaches of Normandy
The M3 personnel carrier was developed from the four-wheeled scout car During the Second World War more than 41000 vehicles were produced by the White Motor Company This version came with the improved M49 machine gun ring mount over the right hand side...
To support the infantry through the minefields on the ground operation in Europe and the Pacific US military engineers decided to modify the Sherman which was not only used by US forces but also by the British Canadian and Free French forces
The 1943 British engineers developed the flame-thrower tank known as Crocodile capable of producing a ten metre flame These flames allowed the Allies to destroy bunkers and shelters without having to call the demolition teams of the infantry
The British Army would use the Scammell Pioneer Tank Transporter for many uses during the war The trailor was fixed to the tractor and not demountable like modern semi-trailer trucks Hinged ramps were used to get the tank onto the trailer which if immobilised...
By the end of the first year of the war the German Luftwaffe command must already have known that the Junkers Ju 87B was not longer capable of meeting the requirements in many respects The gradual improvement in the ground defences and the increasing...
The Rocket Launcher T34 (Calliope) was a tank-mounted multiple rocket launcher used by the US Army during WWII The launcher was placed atop the tank and fired a barrage of 45 in (114mm) rockets from 60 launch tubes It adopts its name from the musical...
This landing vehicle was designed for the US Army and later used by the British Army This box also contains the Willys jeep Although usually associated with the Pacific theatre toward the end of the war LVT's were employed in Europe as well
Based on the British Matilda tank it was fitted with a 7 spigot 'Hedgehog' naval mortar The launcher folded horizontal facing forward for travel then could be raised up to 80 degrees for firing It fired forward over the turret Not being traversable the...
Mould Tools made in 1967 pack illustration by Roy Cross 1967 Enjoy the nostalgia with Airfix Vintage Classics The '88' proved to be an excellent anti-tank gun in France in 1940 By the time it arrived in North Africa it was a feared tank killer which could...
The 'Female' version of the MkI tank was produced in larger numbers than its 'Male' partner this was due to the four Vickers machine guns mounted on the sides which were more effective in combat than the heavier guns carried by the 'Male' tank in the...
DescriptionMould Tools made in 1971 pack illustration by Roy Cross 1971 Enjoy the nostalgia with Airfix Vintage Classics The Panzer IV was the most widely manufactured and deployed German tank of WWII It was robust and reliable seeing service in all combat...
The Sd kfz222 performed well enough in countries with good road networks like those in Western Europe The Volkswagen K&252;belwagen was a military vehicle designed by Ferdinand Porsche
Designed in 1930 by the Swedish Bofors Company this gun was adopted by some 18 countries and became the standard light anti aircraft weapon with the British forces The Morris CS8 15-cwt 4x2 General Service Trucks were made in large numbers and they became...
The PAK 40 formed the backbone of the German anti-tank gun forces throughout the latter part of the Second World War Capable of taking on Allied armour with relative ease while it was not as powerful as the famous 88mm gun it was however smaller and easier...
First flying in 1939 the Focke-Wulf Fw190 proved to be an immediate threat to RAF fighters when introduced in late 1941 being faster and more manoeuvrable than the Spitfire V6 then in service This A-8 version was the most numerous and heavily armed variant...
The Willys Jeep officially designated Truck 12 ton 4x4 is the best known of all the American vehicles of the Second World War Originally intended to be a command and reconnaissance car it became the most versatile of all vehicles Able to be armed with...
Over 12000 of the 'Gustav' G-6 were built from 1943 to 1944 and were armed with two formidable 13mm machine guns enabling the top Luftwaffe aces to record in some cases hundreds of 'kills'
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 carry a load of up to two 1000lb (454kg) bombs From September 1943 Typhoons could also be armed with four eight...
Scheme 1 XK624 CFS Little Rissington September 1972Scheme 2 Vampire J-28C Swedish Historic Flight First entering RAF service in 1952 the De Havilland Vampire T11 trainer was the final UK variant of Britain&8217;s second operational jet fighter and the...
The Boulton-Paul Defiant was the only &8216;turret fighter&8217; to enter service with the RAF The Defiant used the philosophy that a fighter aircraft armed solely with a turret bristling with machine guns would be able to enter a bomber stream causing...
The Hurricane was developed as a replacement for the RAFs pre-war bi-plane fighters such as the Hawker Fury and Gloster Gauntlet Considered revolutionary when it was unveiled in 1935 by the start of WWII the earliest versions with fabric covered wings...
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 appearance the Wildcat had been developed from Gruman's successful range of pre-war biplanes and had entered service...
The P40 in its various incarnations served in the United States Army Air Force throughout the Second World War fighting in Europe across Asia and in the deserts of North Africa The first model to see active service the P40B proved to be an effective and...
The diminutive Folland Gnat was originally developed as a light and affordable jet fighter but went on to be used extensively by the Royal Air Force as an advanced fast jet training aircraft Entering RAF service in 1959 the Gnat was responsible for training...
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...
Still a familiar sight at airfields all over the world the de Havilland Tiger Moth primary trainer made its first flight back in 1931 and went on to provide British and Commonwealth air forces with thousands of trained pilots for their operational squadrons...
Originally designed as a lightweight fighter the Gnat in its two seater training form became the RAF Red Arrows' aerobatic aircraft recognised across the world by their distinctive red livery Paint Scheme - FollandHawker Siddeley Gnat T1 The RAF Red Arrows...
The Willys Jeep officially designated Truck 12 ton 4x4 is the best known of all the American vehicles of the Second World War Originally intended to be a command and reconnaissance car it became the most versatile of all vehicles Able to be armed with...
For most RAF pilots serving between 1960 and 1988 the Hunting Aircraft (BAC) Jet Provost will be an extremely familiar aircraft to them Forming the backbone of RAF pilot training during this period the Jet Provost was distinctive by its broad fuselage...
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...
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...
The Spitfire gained immortality during the Battle of Britain in the summer of 1940 The main role was to intercept and destroy the Luftwaffe's fighters whilst the Hurricanes of the RAF attacked the incoming bombersPaint Scheme - No92 Squadron RAF Manston...
A model construction kit of the most prolific armoured self propelled gun in the world in the original US Army version - Rotatable turret - Detailed chassis - Injection moulded tracks with individual parts Authentic representation of the following versions...
Airfix QUICK BUILD is an exciting range of simple snap together models suitable as an introduction to modelling for kids (ages 5 and up) or as a bit of construction fun for the more experienced modeller The pre-coloured pieces simply push together without...
The aggregate 4 (A4) also called retaliatory weapon 2 was the first operational large-scale liquid propelled rocket and the first man-made object to break the barrier of space The kit contains not only the rocket but also a detailed launching pad A construction...
Collect and build a brand new range of six flying legends from Airfix This Quick Build P-51D Mustang is an easy to make push fit construction model kit It comes pre-coloured so no paint or glue is required The model is provided with a stand for displaying...
The Landing Craft Mechanised (LCM) MkIII was the most widely used of the LCMs during World War II with more than 8600 being built in yards in the USA They were employed by both the US Navy and the Royal Navy The LCM MkIII was extensively used in operations...
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...
The agile and reliable BAe Hawk T1 has been providing the Royal Air Force with an effective advanced jet pilot training platform for over 40 years replacing the Folland Gnat in this role With over 1000 aircraft produced the Hawk has also proved to be...
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...
The de Havilland Vampire was the second jet fighter to enter RAF service coming after the Gloster Meteor Featuring a twin boom fuselage which was to become a common feature of de Havilland designs the Vampire proved a capable early jet fighter The Vampire...
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...
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...
The end of the Second World War saw the victorious Allied nations desperately attempting to secure details of German jet technology and high speed research data information which could be applied to their own jet projects Using this information and engine...
Designed initially to replace the Hawker Hurricane as the complementary high-altitude fighter to the Supermarine Spitfire the Typhoon instead found its fame as a low-altitude ground-attack aircraft spearheading the airbourne assault through occupied Europe...
WWII German Infantry were easily identifiable by their grey uniforms and distinctive coal scuttle helmets they were often armed with either Mauser rifles or MP40 submachine guns; both effective and accurate weapons Support was provided by the fearsome...
Following on from the formidable Tiger I the Tiger II featured even thicker armour as well as the powerful 88mm gun Making its debut on the Normandy battlefield the King Tiger proved to be a formidable opponent although one which was mechanically fragile...
The A-4 Skyhawk is a carrier-capable ground-attack aircraft designed for the US Navy and Marine Corps Skyhawks were the Navy's primary light bomber used over North Vietnam The Argentine air force also used the type during the Falklands War in 1982
Model kit of the mysterious Stealth combat helicopter Kamov Ka-58 Characteristic for this helicopter is the flat silhouette with especially strong edges which allows a low radar signature - Structured surfaces - Movable chin gun - Detailed rotor head...
A model construction kit of the German Army's first self-propelled anti-aircraft gun mounted on a Panzer IV chassis Rotatable turret with two variants 2cm quad flak 38 Injection moulded tracks in segments Decal set for two variants
A model construction kit of the most powerful Soviet battle tank during the Second World War Rotating turret 122mm calibre gun One piece injection moulded tracks that can be shaped Decal set for two versions
Model kit consisting of the most famous French tanks of the 2nd World War the Char B1 to & Renault FT 17 - Diorama plate with house ruin - Rotatable tower - Flexible soft plastic chains - Authentic Decals
A model construction kit of one of the most famous towing vehicles in the German Wehrmacht - Single piece injection moulded tracks to fold over - Replica drive train - A choice of open deck or tarpaulin cover Authentic representation of the following...
A model construction kit of a German Army multiple rocket launcher mounted on a heavy self propelled vehicle - Injection moulded tracks with individual parts - A choice of rocket launcher or ammunition vehicle Authentic representation of the following...
Dimensions 113 x 45 x 452Scale 1600Age Suitability 8
Model replica of the Eurofighter Ghost Tiger of the Tactical Air Force Wing 74 which won the 1st place at the Tiger Meet 2018 in Poznan The suggestion comes from Alexander Breunig; the Bavarian Tigers have again realized a super design - Cockpit - Detailed...
Taking just 15 minutes to deploy the Tank Bridge No2 provided a Class 60 tracked load and a Class 40 wheeled load over a 30ft gap The bridge was in one piece and mounted on the turretless tank The launching arm was attached by a pivoting arm mechanism...
1943 saw the Allies invading what was then still a hostile Italy and this farmhouse is typical of those found across the south and central parts of the country The three storeys and steps outside make for plenty of diorama and gaming opportunities
One of the Town Class Batch 3 cruisers the Belfast saw action at the Battle of the North Cape in World War II as well as protecting the Artic convoys and taking a major role during the D-Day landings After being refitted and seeing action in other conflicts...
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...
A model replica of an F-16Mlu belonging to No 1 Squadron of the Belgian Air Force based in Florennes to celebrate its 100th anniversary - Detailed cockpit - Detailed main under-carriage - Wing tanks Authentic representation of the following version -...
The Eurofighter Typhoon is a twin-engine canard-delta wing multirole aircraft It is being designed and built by a consortium of three separate partner companies Alenia Aeronautica BAE Systems and EADS working through a holding company Eurofighter GmbH...
Attacking and bombing bridges across Europe was a strategic necessity thoughout WWII and this model represents a typical ruined example that makes for excellent possibilities for modelling a superb diorama as well as wargaming features
The largest warship in the world when launched in 1918 She was the pride of the Royal Navy on sailing to intercept the Bismarck in May 1941 After making contact with the German battleship she with HMS Prince of Wales opened fire The Bismarck returned...