Often maligned as a failure, the Boulton Paul Defiant proved its effectiveness as a night fighter during the Blitz by shooting down more enemy aircraft than any other type. Built as a 'turret fighter' and often mistaken for Hurricanes by the Luftwaffe, the Defiant pilots proved themselves duri..
The Grumman F4F Wildcat was an American carrier-based fighter aircraft than began service with both the United States Navy and the British Royal Navy with high air combat kill-to-loss ratios. The wildcat was built throughout the war to serve on escort carriers where larger and heavier fighters..
Part of the vintage classics range of Airfix kits. Boxes feature original paintings by an impressive range of artists.An aircraft which has often been described as 'Australia's panic fighter' the decision to build the indigenous Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation Boomerang came in the wake of c..
Re-introductionThe 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 many hundreds of future ..
Series 2 aircraft - new schemeAs a thoroughbred of the aviation world, the Spitfire underwent constant development throughout WWII, with new versions of the fighter never too far away from joining RAF squadrons. The aircraft which fought the Battle of Britain were scheduled to undergo signific..
Series 2 aircraft - new schemeOne of the finest aeroplanes of WWII, the Hawker Tempest V could trace its design lineage back to the Hurricane fighters. The plane entered RAF service in early 1944. Although this was still a big aeroplane for a single engined fighter, its airframe was ligh..
Part of the vintage classics range of Airfix kits. 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, wh..
Part of the vintage classics range of Airfix kits. 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..
Part of the vintage classics range of Airfix kits. 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 ta..
Part of the vintage classics range of Airfix kits. Mould 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 i..