When it entered service with No.48 Squadron at RAF Manston in March 1936, the Avro Anson became the first monoplane type to achieve squadron service status and was also the first RAF aircraft to feature a retractable undercarriage. The RAF Anson Mk.I was equipped with a fixed forward firing .30..
Series 9 aircraft - New schemes, new partsProving the old adage 'if it looks right, then it is right' the Hawker Hunter was a thing of aviation beauty, streamlined and cultured, but a deadly fighting aeroplane at heart. Underlining the Hunter's adaptablity, the FGA.9 variant was developed in r..
Part of the vintage classics range of Airfix kits. Boxes feature original paintings by an impressive range of artists.Mould tools made in 1965, pack illustration by Brian Knight, 1965.Launched on May 7th 1765, HMS Victory gained its fame by becoming Admiral Nelson's flagship during the Battle ..
Part of the vintage classics range of Airfix kits. Boxes feature original paintings by an impressive range of artists.Mould tools made in 1967, pack illustration by Brian Knight, 1967.The Cutty Sark, built in Dumbarton is the best known clipper and in her hey-day was the fastest of them all.&n..
Part of the vintage classics range of Airfix kits. Boxes feature original paintings by an impressive range of artists.In 1628 the Wasa disastrously keeled over and sank in Stockholm harbour at the start of it's maiden voyage. It was one of four ships built at the time to strengthen the S..
Part of the vintage classics range of Airfix kits. Boxes feature original paintings by an impressive range of artists.Mould tools made in 1977, pack illustration by Geoff Hunt, 1977. The Golden Hind was an English galleon best known for its global circumnavigation between 1577 and ..
Series 10 aircraft - re-introduction HMA.8 / Mk.88A / Mk.90BThe Westland Lynx is a British multi role helicopter that has seen service in both land based army forms as well as ship based naval variants. Entering service in 1977, the Lynx has since seen many upgrades and improvements thro..
Series 11 aircraft. Re-introduction, new pack illustration.The Valiant was the first of the RAF's V Bomber trio to enter service. The most conventional of the three designs, it was also the first to drop bombs in anger against Egyptian airfields during the Suez campaign. It was als..
Series 11 aircraft - new mouldA unique feature of the Gannet's design was its bi-folding wing system, something which was designed to allow this large aircraft to operate safely and to be stored aboard one of the Royal Navy's relatively small aircraft carriers. The Fairey Gannet would pro..
This latest iteration of our 1:48 scale Westland Sea King 2023 tooling includes new parts, not included in the first release. These include:Folding rotor blades and tailUndercarriage without sponsons unique to HC.4 variantNew interior parts including lengthened cabin and extra seatsOpen/closed door ..
Series 12 aircraft.Arguably the most capable of Britain's Cold War V-Bombers, the Handley Page Victor is certainly one of the most distinctive jet bombers to ever see service. With its high mounted T-tail and impressive crescent wing, the Victor saw service as a conventional bomber, nuclear bo..