Airfix - 2025 Catalogue

Product Code: A78205

Airfix 2025 Catalogue.

Airfix - Space Shuttle Gift Set - 1:144

Product Code: A50200

Surely one of the most impressive sights any human can ever hope to see is the awe-inspiring launch of a mighty rocket spacecraft, be that in person, or more likely, on our TV screens. Following the success of NASA’s Apollo program, their next phase in space exploration was to develop a partially reusable, low-earth orbital space transportation system to allow more astronauts to travel into space by further extending the boundaries of engineering excellence.  For this spacecraft combination to work as intended, one million individual components had to work in unison and, over 30 years, five of these Space Shuttles successfully achieved earth orbit, with ‘Discovery’ becoming their most active craft. This incredible spacecraft completed 39 flight missions and spent 365 days in space.

(This Gift Set includes Acrylic Paints, Poly-Cement Glue and a Brush)

Airfix - Saturn V Gift Set - 1:144

Product Code: A50201

If there’s one machine which underlines man’s mastery of technological innovation and ability to overcome insurmountable challenges, then it's the Saturn V rocket series. It was the largest and most powerful flying machine the world had ever seen when it made its first test launch in November 1967. A super heavy-lift launch vehicle developed by NASA in support of their Apollo program and America’s desire to place human beings on the moon in the 1960s and 70s, everything about the Saturn V was incredible, from the immense power of its launch sequence to the graceful way it pierced earth’s atmosphere and onwards into space. The Saturn V stands tall as one of the great engineering achievements of the 20th century. Contents: Plastic model kit, acrylic paint, Poly cement, brush, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.

(This Gift Set includes Acrylic Paints, Poly-Cement Glue and a Brush)

Airfix - SLS Artemis Gift Set - 1:144

Product Code: A50202

Allowing a new generation of the earth’s population to witness the development and achievements of a NASA space program, the Space Launch System is their latest and most powerful rocket launch system, intended to take mankind to the moon and beyond. The latest generation of super-heavy-lift launch vehicle, to the uninitiated, SLS and the Orion spacecraft capsule almost appears to be a combination of Apollo and Space Shuttle technologies, however, this incredible program represents the pinnacle of engineering technology taking man deeper into space than ever before. Blasting off for an unmanned maiden launch on 16th November 2022, the first manned launch is planned for 2025, when the Orion capsule will embark on a lunar flyby. Contents: Plastic model kit, acrylic paint, Poly cement, brush, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.

(This Gift Set includes Acrylic Paints, Poly-Cement Glue and a Brush)

Airfix - Battle of Britain Gift Set - 1:72

Product Code: A50173A

Sharing their home airfield with the RAF’s latest Typhoon air defence fighter, the classic aircraft of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight serve the dual purpose of representing the modern Royal Air Force and providing a poignant flying tribute to RAF personnel who served during the Second World War.  A popular airshow act, the hard-working aircraft of the BBMF make around 1000 individual appearances each year.

(This Gift Set includes Acrylic Paints, Poly-Cement Glue and a Brush)

Airfix - Fokker E.II Eindecker - 1:72

Product Code: A01086

Significant in the history of aerial warfare, the Fokker Eindecker was the first purpose-built First World War German fighter aircraft and the first to be fitted with gun synchronisation gear. This gear allowed the pilot to shoot through the arc of the propeller and in his line of sight. Once introduced, it took a withering toll on Allied aircraft.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Focke-Wulf Fw190A-8/F-8 - 1:72

Product Code: A02066A

First flying in 1939, the Focke-Wulf FW190 was an immediate threat to RAF fighters when introduced in late 1941, being faster and more manoeuvrable than the Spitfire V then in service. The F-8 was the ground-attack version and differed primarily in its lack of outboard cannons. Various combinations of underwing weapons were fitted, but the most common was one centreline bomb and four small bombs on the wings. The A-8 version was the most numerous, heavily armed variant and entered service in 1944 in an attempt to stop Allied daylight raids. By then, however, the new Allied fighters had begun to outclass it.

Scheme A: Focke-Wulf Fw190A-8, WNr.171189, Black <<+-, Gruppenkommandeur, Major Karl Kennel, Stab II./SG2, Kummer, Bohemia, May 1945. (A)

Scheme B: Focke-Wulf Fw190F-8, Black, Schlachtgeschwader 4, Eastern Front, 1944. (B)

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A and B) 11, 31, 32, 33, 34, 53, 56, 60, 168, 240, 241, 245, 246, 247, (Scheme A) 251, (Scheme B) 24, (Pilot) 24, 61, 106, 121

Airfix - Hawker Hurricane Mk.I - 1:72

Product Code: A02067A

The aviation hero of the Battle of Britain, the Hawker Hurricane is one of the most significant aircraft in British aviation history - the RAF’s first production aircraft to exceed 300mph and the first multi-gun monoplane fighter in RAF service. Thirty-two Squadrons of Hurricanes saw action during the Battle of Britain.

Scheme A: Hawker Hurricane Mk.I No.73 Squadron (B Flight), Royal Air Force Digby, Lincs, England, 1938

Scheme B: Hawker Hurricane Mk.I No.56 Squadron (B Flight), Royal Air Force North Weald, Essex, England, 1939.

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A and B) 29, 30, 33, 53, 56, 78, 156 (Scheme B) 34 (Pilot) 24, 61, 72, 96.

Airfix - Royal Aircraft Factory BE2c - 1:72

Product Code: A02101

The stable flight characteristics of the government-designed Royal Aircraft Factory BE2c made it an ideal home-defence night-fighter aircraft. It famously claimed the destruction of the first German airship over Britain on 3rd September 1916, earning pilot Lt. William Leefe Robinson a Victoria Cross.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Bristol Blenheim Mk.IF - 1:72

Product Code: A04059

The Bristol Blenheim was conceived as a privately funded high-speed civilian aircraft, intended to wrestle the record for the fastest civilian aircraft in Europe away from the Germans. Successfully achieving this, it immediately attracted the attention of the RAF. At the outbreak of the Second World War, the Blenheim was available in more numbers than any other RAF aircraft.

Scheme A: Bristol Blenheim Mk.IF, No. 54 Operational Training Unit, Royal Air ForceChurch Fenton, North Yorkshire, England, December 1940.

Scheme B: Bristol Blenheim Mk.IF, No. 600 (City of London) Squadron, Royal Auxiliary Air Force, Royal Air Force Manston, Kent, England, August 1940.

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A) 24, 29, 30, 33, 53, 56, 61, 62, 85, 96 (Scheme B) 24, 33, 53, 56, 61, 62, 85, 96

Airfix - Westland Wessex HC.2 - 1:72

Product Code: A04068

The Westland Wessex HC.2 was a licence-built turbine-powered development of the classic American Sikorski S-58 ‘Choctaw’ helicopter, one of the world’s first truly capable helicopters which established these aircraft as essential for a host of military and civilian applications. The continuation of an existing arrangement between Sikorsky and Westland, the Wessex was initially developed for the Royal Navy in the anti-submarine and utility roles but was further developed as the HC.2 for the Royal Air Force, entering service in 1962, a year later than the Navy machines.

Scheme A: Westland Wessex HC.2, No.2 Flying Training School, Royal Air Force Shawbury, England, 1995. (A)

Scheme B: Westland Wessex HC.2, Armada Nacional del Uruguay, Base Aeronaval No.2, Uruguay, 2000. (B)

Scheme C: Westland Wessex HC.2, No.28 Squadron, Royal Air Force Sek Kong, Hong Kong, 1978. (C)

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A, B, And C) 25, 27, 29, 33, 53, 93, 103, 106, 120, 121, 150, 163, 164, (Scheme A and B) 60 (Scheme C) 11

Airfix - Messerschmitt Me410A-1 - 1:72

Product Code: A04069

Born out of Germany’s apparent obsession with the heavy fighter concept, the Messerschmitt Me 410 was an excellent multi-role successor to the Messerschmitt Bf 110 but entered service too late due to the protracted development of its immediate predecessor, the Me 210. The A-1 variant was described as a high-performance light bomber.

Scheme A: Messerschmitt Me410A-1, WNr.10185, U5+KG, 16./Kampfgeschwader 2, Amsterdam-Schipol, Netherlands, October 1943. (A)

Scheme B: Messerschmitt Me410A-1, U5+CX, 13./Kampfgeschwader 2, Coulommiers, France, August 1943. (B)

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A and B) 33, 34, 53, 54, 56, 62, 79, 240, 241, 245, 246, 247, (Scheme B) 11, 104, 168

Airfix - Boeing Chinook HC.1 (Late) - 1:72

Product Code: A06024

Entering RAF service in 1980, the mighty Boeing Chinook HC.1 has benefitted from almost constant upgrade and further procurement since that time, and has become an essential component within Britain’s military capabilities. Indeed, it seems as if the only aircraft capable of replacing a Chinook is another Chinook, a situation not likely to change for many years. With the latest Chinooks being some of the most advanced aircraft in the current Royal Air Force inventory, the Chinook Sustainment Programme will ensure these aircraft can continue serving the nation in a way only the Chinook can, for at least the next two decades.

Scheme A: Boeing Chinook™ HC.1 (Late), ZA713/EN, No. 7 Squadron, Operation Granby/Desert Storm, Gulf region, May 1991. (A)

Scheme B: Boeing Chinook™ HC.1 (Late), ZD980/BJ, No.18 Squadron, 75th Anniversary Scheme, Royal Air Force Gütersloh, Germany, 1990.

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A and B) 11, 33, 53, 56, 60, 85, 106, 125, 163, 164, (Scheme B) 34, 118

Airfix - Heinkel He111 H-6 - 1:72

Product Code: A07007C

Arguably the only German aircraft of the Second World War that could rival the Messerschmitt Bf 109 for notoriety, the Heinkel He-111 may have started its development masquerading as a civilian airliner, but it became one of the most feared bombers of the conflict. With its fully glazed nose and large, elliptical wings, the H-6 was the most produced variant of this famous bomber, serving in every theatre of war during the Second World War in the bombing, torpedo-bombing, mine-laying and reconnaissance roles. The lack of an effective replacement meant that these aircraft were forced to soldier on until the end of the war.

Scheme A: Heinkel He111 H-6, Kampfgeschwader 26, Bardufoss, Norway, July 1942. (A)

Scheme B: Heinkel He111 H-6, Kampfgeschwader 100, Kalamaki, Greece, April 1942. (B)

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A and B) 32, 33, 53, 65, 72, 85, 98, 240, 241 (Scheme A) 34, 154, 242, (Scheme B) 153, 249, 253, (Pilots) 61, 72, 85, 112,

Airfix - Boeing B-17G / Fortress Mk.III - 1:72

Product Code: A08018A

The Boeing B-17 ‘Flying Fortress’ boasts a remarkable legacy, as both a strategic weapon and an enduring symbol of American air power during the Second World War. Designed as a large, multi-engine bomber with substantial defensive armament, the B-17 was introduced in 1938. First used in combat with the RAF in 1941, carrying out bombing raids in France, its poor performance suggested that improved defences and greater bombing accuracy were needed. Later variants like the B-17G were more effective and gradually became potent strategic weapons, capable of carrying out high-altitude, long-range attacks. Despite heavy defensive armament B-17s still suffered at the hands of enemy fighters.

Scheme A: Boeing B-17G™ Flying Fortress™, 774th Bomb Squadron, 463rd Bombardment Group (Heavy), Italy, July 1944. (A)

Scheme B: Boeing Fortress Mk.III (B-17G)™, No.214 (Federated Malay States) Squadron, No.100 (Bomber Support) Group, Royal Air Force Downham Market, Norfolk, England, 1944. (B)

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A and B) 11, 24, 29, 33, 53, 56, 85, 110, 125, 155, 226, 27001 (Scheme A) 128 (Scheme B) 30.

Airfix - Consolidated B-24D Liberator - 1:72

Product Code: A09011

The second of America's great four-engined heavy bombers of the Second World War, the Consolidated B-24 Liberator actually began development after the Army Air Corps approached the company to build B-17 Flying Fortresses. Unimpressed at the prospect, Consolidated proposed that they could design and produce their own bomber in the same time it would take them to establish production lines, and it would be better than a Flying Fortress. When their XB-24 prototype took to the air on 29th December 1939, it was a very different-looking aeroplane to the B-17 Flying Fortress, with its shoulder-mounted thin wings, deep, yet narrow fuselage and twin-boom tail, it had a maritime aircraft appearance about it. Following its eventual USAAF introduction in 1941, the B-24 Liberator was produced in vast quantities, serving in every theatre during the Second World War, and making a vital contribution to the Allied War effort.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Handley Page Victor K.2/SR.2 - 1:72

Product Code: A12009

The Handley Page (HP) Victor was a jet-powered, strategic bomber which, alongside the other ‘V’ bombers, the Avro Vulcan and Vickers Valliant, formed an essential part of Britain’s nuclear deterrent during the early part of the Cold War. The Victor was designed to carry out long-range, low-altitude attacks, but was later relegated to an aerial refuelling role when it was no longer deemed effective as a strategic bomber.

Subject to RAF’s requirements for greater tactical manoeuvrability and a higher ceiling, the B.2 variant with more powerful Rolls Royce Conway engines was developed in 1959. Thirty-four were produced and several were later converted for reconnaissance and aerial refuelling purposes. Two RAF squadrons formed on the B.2 after it entered service in 1962, but it was soon succeeded by the B.2R, a conversion which allowed them to carry ‘Blue Steel’ nuclear missiles in addition to free-fall nuclear payloads. Following the introduction of submarine-launched Polaris missiles in 1969, the Victor was gradually relieved of its role as a nuclear deterrent.

Scheme A: Handley Page Victor K.2 No.55 Squadron, Royal Air Force, Operation 'Granby' (Desert Storm'), Bahrain, 1991.

Scheme B: Handley Page Victor K.2 No.57 Squadron, Royal Air Force, Operation 'Black Buck', Ascension Island, May 1982.

Scheme C: Handley Page Victor SR.2 No. 543 Squadron, Royal Air Force, Operation 'Attune', Lima Airport, Peru, 1971.

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A) 11, 18, 19, 24, 33, 53, 56, 62, 85, 130, 208 (Scheme B) 11, 18, 19, 24, 33, 53, 56, 62, 85, 130, 163, 208, 209 (Scheme C) 11, 24, 33, 53, 56, 62, 85, 130, 163

Airfix - Sopwith Pup - 1:72

Product Code: A01062V

One of the classic British fighting aeroplanes of the Great War, the Pup was originally called the Sopwith Scout. However, as it was significantly smaller than its predecessor, the Sopwith 1½ Strutter, pilots almost immediately referred to it as the ‘Pup’.  Entering combat service towards the end of 1916, the Pup was an excellent dogfighter, possessing incredible manoeuvrability and allowing the Allies to wrestle a period of hard-fought supremacy over the Luftstreitkräfte. Despite the single Vickers .303in machine gun being too light for modern aerial combat, almost 1800 of these diminutive fighters were built.

Paints required but not included: 11, 29, 33, 53, 64, 74, 155,

Airfix - Lockheed Hudson - 1:72

Product Code: A03006V

With its reputation for building capable, modern twin-engined commercial airliners, when the British Purchasing Commission saw details of the Lockheed Company’s proposal for a light bomber design in 1938, they knew it was the aircraft they were looking for. They needed a maritime patrol aircraft capable of supporting the Avro Anson in this role and agreed to purchase the new aircraft, calling it the Hudson in RAF service. By the start of the Second World War, the RAF had 78 Hudsons in service, which were all fitted with distinctive Boulton Paul dorsal turrets once they arrived in Britain.

Paints required but not included: 11, 24, 29, 30, 33, 53, 61, 78, 90, 96

Airfix - SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1 - 1:72

Product Code: A03011V

The aviation product of a 1960s Anglo-French collaboration, the SEPECAT Jaguar was a highly effective tactical strike/attack, close air support and reconnaissance aircraft in service with the Royal Air Force for an impressive 33 years. Featuring a high-set wing and long undercarriage, the Jaguar could be operated from grass airfields and roughly prepared landing strips, as famously demonstrated to the nation’s media on 26th April 1975, when the second production Jaguar GR.1 XX109 made a parachute-assisted landing on the carriageway of the soon-to-be-opened M55 motorway near Blackpool.

Scheme A: Sepecat Jaguar GR.1, No.54 Squadron, RAF Coltishall, 1975. (A)

Scheme B: Sepecat Jaguar GR.1, No.6 Squadron, RAF Coltishall, 1975. (B)

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A and B) 11, 24, 26, 33, 53, 81, 163, 164, 166, (Scheme A) 15 (Scheme B) 89 (Pilot) 61, 150,

Airfix - Westland Puma HC.1 - 1:72

Product Code: A03021V

Satisfying a Royal Air Force requirement for an effective medium support helicopter, when the Westland Puma HC.1 entered service with No.33 Squadron in 1971, it was the first Anglo-French aircraft collaboration of its kind. Possessing exceptional speed and agility, the Puma was capable of carrying 16 passengers, 12 fully equipped troops, or two tonnes of cargo, either carried internally, as an underslung load, or via a combination of the two. An incredibly versatile and reliable helicopter, the latest variant of this magnificent aircraft remains in service with the RAF, some 53 years since those first machines arrived at RAF Odiham.

Scheme A: Westland Puma HC.1, No.33 Squadron, Royal Air Force Odiham, England, 1973. (A)

Scheme B: SUD Aviation/Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma, Armée de l’Air, France, 1973. (B)

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A and B) 11, 27, 33, 53, 85, 89, 94, 96, 106, 163, 164 (Scheme A) 24, 60, (Scheme B) 34, 64, 155, (Pilot) 61, 159, 163

Airfix - Boeing 314 Clipper - 1:144

Product Code: A04172V

Representing one of the most glamorous aircraft types to ever take to the skies, the Boeing 314 Clipper was produced to allow passengers and cargo to travel across the vast expanses of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, in levels of style and comfort which rivalled those on the great ocean liners.  Twelve aircraft were produced for Pan American World Airways and BOAC, however, the start of the Second World War resulted in these opulent flying boats being used mainly for military purposes, with aircraft serving as transport for Franklin D Roosevelt and Winston Churchill.

Scheme A: A04172V - Boeing 314 Clipper, "Dixie Clipper", Pan American World Airways, 1943. (A)

Scheme B: Boeing 314 Clipper, "Bristol", British Overseas Airways Corporation, 1941. (B)

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A and B) 24, 33, 53, (Scheme A) 11, 82 (Scheme B) 49, 90, 123, 224

Airfix - Supermarine Spitfire PR.XIX - 1:48

Product Code: A05119A

The PR.XIX was the final photo reconnaissance version of the Spitfire to see active RAF service. Produced by mating features of the Mk.XI Spitfire to the powerful Griffon engine of the XIV, the PR.XIX was one of the fastest and, some say, best-looking of all Spitfire variants. Due to its role as a reconnaissance machine, it featured no armament, relying upon its high top speed to evade potential enemies. After the war, the PR.CIC served in the Far East, operating over Hainan Island and performing the RAF’s last ever operational sortie by a Spitfire over Malaya on 10th June 1957.

Scheme A: Supermarine Spitfire PR.XIX, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Royal Air Force Binbrook, Lincolnshire, England, 1963. PS853 took place in simulated air to air combat against English Electric Lightning XM166. (A)

Scheme B: Supermarine Spitfire PR.XIX, Temperature and HUMidity Flight (THUM), Royal Air Force Woodvale, Southport, Merseyside, England, 1956. (B)

Scheme C: Supermarine Spitfire PR.XIX, Rolls-Royce Heritage Flight, East Midlands Airport, England, 2024 (C)

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A and B) 11, 24, 33, 53, 56, 78, 96, 100, (Scheme A) 19, 29, 30, 35, 165 (Scheme B and C) 230 (Pilot) 61, 62, 121

Airfix - Folland Gnat T.1 - 1:48

Product Code: A05123

The Folland Gnat was a small, swept-wing British subsonic jet trainer and light fighter developed by Folland for the RAF, and flown extensively by the Indian Air Force. Its design allowed construction without specialised tools by countries that were not highly industrialised. Although never used as a fighter by the RAF, the Gnat T.1 trainer was widely used.

Scheme A: Folland Gnat T.1, No.4 Flying Training School, Royal Air Force Valley, Anglesey, Wales, 1973.

Scheme B: Central Flying School, Royal Air Force Little Rissington, Gloucestershire, England, 1964.

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A and B) 11, 22, 24, 33, 56, 64, 80, 85, 126 (Scheme A) 130, 166, 174 (Scheme B) 209 (Pilot) 61, 163.

Airfix - Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I - 1:48

Product Code: A05126B

The Supermarine Spitfire is arguably the most famous and beautiful fighter aircraft ever to grace the skies. First flying in 1936, R.J. Mitchell’s masterpiece was the interceptor of choice for Fighter Command by 1940, and the envy of many of the world’s air arms. Powered by the equally famous Rolls Royce Merlin V12, the Spitfire was capable of speeds of over 360mph and had exceptional manoeuvrability.

Scheme A: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I , No.19(F) Squadron, Royal Air Force Duxford, UK, August 1938. (A)

Scheme B: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Ia, No. 1 Middle East Training School, Royal Air Force, El Ballah, Egypt, 1942. (B)

Scheme C: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Ia, Armée de l'Air, Orléans-Bricy air base, France, captured by Axis forces, July 1940. (C)

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A, B, C) 24, 29, 33, 53, 56, 62, 78, 85 (Scheme A, C) 30 (Scheme B) 89, 225, (Pilot) 26, 61, 96

Airfix - Boulton Paul Defiant NF.I - 1:48

Product Code: A05132

Quickly outclassed as a day fighter during the Battle of Britain, the Boulton Paul Defiant was tasked with protecting Britain from night bombing raids by the Luftwaffe. Not trained to fight at night, Defiant crews had to develop interception techniques as they fought but found the aircraft much more suited to this nocturnal fighting environment.

Scheme A: Boulton Paul Defiant NF.1, N3328 DZ-Z 151 Squadron Wittering, 26 February 1941

Scheme B: Boulton Paul Defiant NF.1, flown by Squadron Leader Philip James Saunders, No.264 Squadron, Royal Air Force Debden and Biggin Hill, England, December 1940/February 1941

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A and B) 24, 29, 33, 53, 56

Airfix - Supermarine Spitfire Tr.9 - 1:48

Product Code: A05143

With so many airworthy two-seat Spitfires currently offering members of the public once-in-a-lifetime flight experience opportunities around the country, it’s interesting that every Spitfire T.9 started as a single-seat fighter, either a Mk.VIII or more commonly, a Mk.IX. Also, despite the Spitfire being arguably the most famous fighting aeroplane in history, with over 20,000 aircraft eventually produced, no official two-seat training variants were produced during the Second World War. A post-war phenomenon, the current fleet of Spitfire T.9s is helping to preserve the legacy of this magnificent aircraft.

Scheme A: Supermarine Spitfire Tr.9, B Flight, Irish Air Corps / An tAerchór, Baldonnel Aerodrome, Dublin, Republic of Ireland / Poblacht na hÉireann, 1951. (A)

Scheme B: Supermarine Spitfire Tr.9, Iver, Buckinghamshire, England, 1969. (B)

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A and B) 11, 24, 33, 53, 56, 62, 78, (Scheme A) 19 (Scheme B) 29, 30, 90 (Pilot) 61, 79, 93, 149.

Airfix - Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXe - 1:48

Product Code: A05144

As a thoroughbred fighting aeroplane, the basic airframe of the Supermarine Spitfire was capable of accepting successive modifications which saw this incredible aircraft remain in production throughout the entire Second World War. That adaptability allowed the Spitfire to be upgraded to meet the challenge posed by the latest Luftwaffe fighters, one which saw the Spitfire Mk.IX hurriedly introduced during the summer of 1942 to combat the dominance of the fearsome Focke Wulf FW190 ‘Butcher Bird’. This variant of the Spitfire has since been described as potentially the most effective ‘stop-gap’ fighter in the history of military aviation.

Scheme A: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXe, No.43 Squadron (A Flight), P/O Alan G. Edwards (Aus), Ravenna, Italy, March,/April 1945. (A)

Scheme B: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXe, No.5 Eskadrille, Royal Danish Air Force, Air Base Karup, Mid-Jutland, Denmark 1947. (B)

Scheme C: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXe, Brustem Advanced Pilot School, Brustem, Belgium 1952. (C)

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A B C) 11, 19, 24, 33, 53, 56, 62, 78, 165, (Scheme A) 90, (Scheme A B) 30, 106, (Scheme C) 89 (Pilot) 29, 34, 61, 79, 93

Airfix - Westland Lynx AH-7 - 1:48

Product Code: A09101A

A groundbreaking helicopter design, the Westland Lynx was developed as the potential replacement for several rotary types in British service during the 1970s, and produced in collaboration with French manufacturer Sud Aviation. From the prototype's maiden flight, it was clear this was a very special aircraft. It set many helicopter speed records and became famous for its incredible agility. With variants produced for the British Army and the Royal Navy, the Lynx was used in many roles and remained in service for 40 years.

Scheme A: Westland Lynx AH-7, Army Air Corps, United Nations, Split Airport, Croatia, December 1995. (A)

Scheme B: Westland Lynx AH-7, No.655 Squadron, Amy Air Corps, Northern Ireland, September 1993. (B)

Scheme C: Westland Lynx AH-7, NATO Stabilisation Force, Army Air Corps, Divulje Barracks, Split, Croatia, July 1997. (C)

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A, B, C) 11, 24, 25, 31, 33, 53, 60, 64, 78, 87, 105, 163, 164, (Scheme B and C) 34 165

Airfix - Fairey Gannet COD.4 - 1:48

Product Code: A11009

Arguably the most unconventional Fairey-designed aircraft to enter full production, the Gannet was developed to meet a 1945 Royal Navy requirement for an advanced carrier-based turboprop-powered anti-submarine hunter-killer.

Scheme A: Fairey Gannet COD.4, 849 Naval Air Squadron, HMS Hermes, 1969.(A)

Scheme B: Fairey Gannet COD.4, 849 Naval Air Squadron, B Flight, HMS Ark Royal, 1970. (B)

Scheme C: Fairey Gannet AS.4/COD.4, Flag Officer Aircraft Carriers (F.O.A.C.), RAF Changhi, 1965. (C)

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A, B, C) 11, 24, 30, 33, 34, 53, 56, 60, 62, 85, 89, 90, 103, 123 (Scheme A, B) 77 (Scheme C) 168 (Pilot) 61, 155

Airfix - SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1/GR.1A - 1:48

Product Code: A11010

In May 1965, the Defence Ministries of France and the UK agreed on a joint programme to develop a supersonic trainer and tactical strike aircraft. France had already decided upon the Brequet 1221 design and this, together with the Rolls-Royce/Turbomeca Adour engine became the basis of the Jaguar. Design leadership was with both Brequet Aviation and the British Aircraft Corporation, so the companies established the joint company SEPECAT to coordinate production.

Scheme A: SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1, No.54(F) Squadron, RAF Lossiemouth, Scotland, 1974. (A)

Scheme B: SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1A, No.6 Squadron, RAF Coltishall, Norfolk, England, 1990-94. (B)

Scheme C: SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1A, Operation Granby/Desert Storm, Muharraq Airport, Bahrain, 1990-91. (C)

Scheme D: SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1, No.11(AC) Squadron, RAF Laarbruch, West Germany, 1976. (D)

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A/B/C/D) 11, 27, 33, 53, 60, 70, 76, 81, 85, 94, 164, (Scheme A/B/C) 163,  (Scheme A) 166, (Scheme C) 34, 118 (Pilot A/B/C/D) 61, 85, 93, 130, 150 (Pilot C) 93

Airfix - LWB Land Rover (Hard Top) & Trailer - 1:76

Product Code: A02324

With its reputation for being a rugged, dependable, no-frills, go-where-other-vehicles-can’t-go type of machine, the Land Rover attracted the attention of the British military, who wanted to buy large numbers of these utility vehicles. First ordered by the British Army in 1949, they quickly established themselves as an invaluable military asset, adaptable enough to take on a multitude of different roles. Perhaps its most important feature was its simplicity, and if one broke down, it was usually possible for the Land Rover to be fixed in the field without too much trouble.

Scheme A: F.V. 18061 Truck General Service (Rover 11 4x4) Registration: 09 RN 66

Scheme B: F.V. 18061 Truck General Service (Rover 11 4x4) Registration: 07 ET 67

Scheme C: F.V. 18061 Truck General Service (Rover 11 4x4) Registration: 02 GF 04

Scheme D: F.V. 18061 Truck General Service (Rover 11 4x4) Registration: 46 KC 42

Paints required but not included: 30, 33, 56, 60, 64

Airfix - British Army 4-ton 4 x 4 G.S Truck - 1:76

Product Code: A02326A

Modern warfare requires the support of a robust supply infrastructure and a fleet of effective vehicles to keep troops on the move and well-supplied. For almost 40 years and throughout the Cold War era, the British Army relied on the 4-ton 4x4 General Service Truck to fulfil this role. The undisputed load-lugging champion of the Army and a true workhorse of Britain’s armed forces, these incredibly rugged and reliable vehicles initially used multifuel engines but these were later replaced with more economical diesel units. With more than 50,000 produced, they were adapted to perform a multitude of different roles. Always in the background, these vehicles were unquestionably the backbone of the British Army.

Scheme A / B/ C: British Army, 4-Ton GS Truck

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A B and C) 11, 18, 19, 33, 64, 75, (Scheme B) 34

Airfix - Land Rover 1 Tonne FC Truck GS Body - 1:76

Product Code: A02331

Built around the legendary attributes of the rugged Land Rover series, the 1 Tonne Forward Control vehicle was designed to meet a British Army requirement for an effective light gun tractor, one which was also capable of transporting 1 tonne of ammunition and other equipment in its load compartment. These vehicles were also required to be carried by air transport, and repositioning the Rover V8 engine to a position behind the cab removed the bonnet and gave these vehicles their distinctive flat front profile. These small, yet powerful 4x4 vehicles continued the legacy of the highly successful Land Rover in military service.

Scheme A: Land Rover 1 Tonne FC Truck (A)

Scheme B: Land Rover 1 Tonne FC Truck (B)

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A and B) 11, 18, 19, 33, 75 (Scheme B) 93

Airfix - British 105mm Light Field Gun - 1:76

Product Code: A02332

A light, yet robust modern field gun, this impressive weapon was flexible enough for troops fighting in the most inhospitable of terrain and could be towed by Army Land Rovers, or carried as an underslung load beneath the larger British helicopter types. In service with the British Army from 1976, this new weapon was designed to possess greater range and lethality than its predecessor, whilst retaining the portability of that unit, however, this did make it a heavy gun. Produced in large numbers, these guns were exported widely and served with distinction during the Falklands War. Parts are provided to complete two guns.

Scheme A: British Army L118 Field Gun, Temperate / Arctic / Desert. (A)

Scheme B: US Army M119 Field Gun, Temperate/Arctic/Desert. (B)

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A and B) 33, 34 (Scheme A) 75, 93. (Scheme B) 155, 249.

Airfix - WWII 3-ton 4x4 General Service & Troop Trucks - 1:76

Product Code: A03306A

With well over 50,000 produced, the Bedford QL series of 3-ton 4x4 utility trucks were amongst the most heavily used British vehicles of WWII, performing a wide variety of essential communication and supply roles. Keeping a military force supplied is critical to the success of any campaign and vehicles performing this role must be reliable, adaptable and available in great numbers.

Paints required but not included: 21, 33, 53, 69, 70, 83, 159

Airfix - Albion 3-Point Fueller - 1:48

Product Code: A03312

In November 1934, the Air Ministry was trialling several manufacturers’ chassis to fulfil roles within the RAF. Albion won the contract with a specially modified version of the mid-sized 463 with the prefix AM (Air Ministry). It performed many roles, most commonly used as a refueller.

Paints required but not included: 26, 30, 33, 85, 86

Airfix - WWII RAF 15-cwt 4 x 2 G.S. Truck - 1:48

Product Code: A03313A

With the nickname “pneumonia wagon” due to its collapsible windscreen, the Bedford MWD truck was used throughout the Second World War by the RAF. Seen here with both early and late war options, this vehicle that transported the RAF ground crew was considered to be just as important as the aircraft they flew and maintained.

Scheme A: WWII 15-CWT 4x2 G.S. Truck, early version, British Army 1940. (A)

Scheme B: WWII 15-CWT 4x2 G.S. Truck, late version, Royal Air Force 1943. (B)

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A and B) 33, 85, 72, (Scheme A) 86, 30, (Scheme B) 29

Airfix - WWII RAF Ground Crew - 1:48

Product Code: A04702

While it is the pilots that often receive the most acclaim for their role in defending the United Kingdom from the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain in the late summer of 1940, they could never have completed this job alone. Supporting the pilots were many more men and women from across the UK who served as ground crew, performing the vital tasks of refuelling, rearming and maintaining fighter aircraft in between sorties. This was a particularly hazardous task during the Luftwaffe attacks and hit-and-run raids upon RAF airfields. In addition to refuelling and re-arming Spitfires and Hurricanes with thousands of .303 rounds, these hard-working people also patched up damaged fighters, started the engines before sorties, and assisted pilots despite the hectic pace of the battle. The bombing raids and strafing attacks claimed many lives and many more ground crew members were injured, but they carried on, both through the battle and throughout the remainder of the war, often working both in the blazing sun and freezing cold, ensuring that the RAF had the means to defend the skies of Great Britain. This kit includes: ● 8 Ground Crew Figures, ● 2 Pilot Figures, ● 1 Trolley Accumulator, ● 1 Oil Bowser, ● 1 Ammunition Trolley Wheel Chock, ● Miscellaneous Support Equipment.
Please Note: The Hawker Hurricane is not included, this is available separately as A05127 - Hawker Hurricane Mk1 1:48

Paints required but not included: 11, 12, 21, 26, 33, 53, 54, 61, 62, 72, 80, 86, 93, 96, 103, 154, 186

Airfix - Alvis FV622 Stalwart Mk.2 - 1:35

Product Code: A1381

One of the most distinctive military vehicles to see British military service, the Alvis Stalwart was a capable amphibious 6x6 cargo truck, introduced to keep Army units supplied with fuel, ammunition and general supplies during conflict. Initially developed as a private venture, the Stalwart can trace its lineage back through a series of successful 6x6 vehicles, most of which saw British military service, such as the Saladin armoured car and Saracen armoured personnel carrier. The Stalwart shared many components with its predecessors but was charged with performing a very different role. Entering service from 1966 onwards, the Stalwart lived up to its name, with its impressive off-road performance giving it a go-anywhere, fear-nothing reputation. Featuring an intricate drive and suspension system, the Stalwart afforded its crew a comfortable ride when operating over uneven terrain. However, even though the vehicle could reach speeds approaching 40mph on open roads, handling the Stalwart could be challenging, with each bank of wheels constantly trying to outpace those on the opposite side. A true amphibian, the Stalwart boasted watertight seals to protect all vital components, enabling it to deliver its vital cargo across bodies of water not served by bridges or temporary crossings, climbing out of the water on the other side if the ground was shallow or compact enough to support its weight. In the water, the Stalwart Mk.2 featured improved waterjet power and could reach speeds of 16km/h in optimum conditions.

Scheme A: Alvis FV622 Stalwart Mk.2, British Army of the Rhine, Exercise Spearpoint Crusader, West Germany, 1980.

Scheme B: Alvis FV622 Stalwart Mk.2, D Squadron, 4th Royal Tank Regiment, British Army of the Rhine, West Germany, 1981.

Scheme C: Alvis FV622 Stalwart Mk.2, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, Ludgershall Vehicle Depot, England, 1969.

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A, B, and C) 11, 19, 33, 75, 110, 113, 121, 155, 196

Airfix - Ferret Scout Car Mk.1 - 1:35

Product Code: A1386

Although armoured, the Ferret Scout Car was never intended to face enemy heavy armour, relying on its low profile, speed and stealth to make contact with enemy units, some of which were engaged in similar reconnaissance roles. Creeping into contested territory, the Ferret was built for sniffing out the enemy, but not to cause trouble in an offensive sense. Their role was to send real-time radio reports back to HQ and, should their scouting take them out of radio range, to utilise a second HQ Ferret to relay messages back. They provided military planners with information and, if detected, the Ferret would extricate the crew away from any combat situation at speed. As long as they were only targeted by small arms fire, they would have adequate protection until their driver could get them out of harm’s way, speeding back towards more friendly territory.

Scheme A: Ferret Scout Car Mk.1/1, C Squadron, Lugershall, British Army, 1980's. (A)

Scheme B: Ferret Scout Car Mk.1/2, 7th Armoured Brigade, Operation Granby, Saudi Arabia/Kuwait, British Army, 1991. (B)

Scheme C: Ferret Scout Car Mk.1/1, Queen's Royal Irish Hussars, RAC Centre Bovington, British Army, 1959. (C)

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A, B, C) 11, 18, 19, 29, 33, 53, 56, 75, 85 (Scheme B) 121

Airfix - Vosper M.T.B - 1:72

Product Code: A05280V

Despite having one of the strongest navies in the world, the Royal Navy knew they needed a fleet of high-speed fighting ships to challenge enemy warships and to take a heavy toll of enemy merchant vessels. Mainly relying on stealth, speed and manoeuvrability, the Vosper company had been designing such craft since the early 1930s, with the Vosper 73ft Motor Torpedo Boat being a later development of those earlier vessels. Powered by three Packard engines, the Vosper was capable of speeds over 40 knots and in this variant, featured four 18-inch deck-mounted torpedo tubes, an Oerlikon 20mm cannon and up to four Vickers machine guns.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - RAF Rescue Launch - 1:72

Product Code: A05281V

During the Second World War, the danger of losing large numbers of aircrew forced to ditch in the seas around the British Isles was very real, resulting in the creation of the Royal Air Force Sea Rescue Service, operating under the motto ‘The sea shall not have them’. Using vessels designed by the British Powerboat Company and utilising racing boat technology, this service was all about speed, with the Type Two 63ft HSL ‘Whaleback’ being arguably their most distinctive craft. Powered by three 24ltr Napier Sea Lion engines, these boats must have sounded magnificent and it’s no wonder they were known as the ‘Spitfires of the sea’.

Scheme A: Type Two "Whaleback" Air Sea Rescue Launch, Royal Air Force Marine Branch, English Channel, 1944. (A)

Scheme B: Type Two "Whaleback" Air Sea Rescue Launch, Royal Air Force Marine Branch, English Channel, 1941. (B)

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A and B) 19, 26, 27, 33, 34, 53, 54, 70, 81.

Airfix - German E-Boat - 1:72

Product Code: A10280V

Restricted by the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, the German Kriegsmarine exploited a loophole by designing a fleet of fast, wooden-hulled attack craft they referred to as Schnellboots. Expertly designed, these vessels were perfected over time and by the outbreak of the Second World War, they had become a devastatingly effective part of Germany’s naval strength. Powered by three diesel engines and featuring a triple rudder arrangement, Germany’s E Boats were some of the fastest warships in the world. With their low profile, high manoeuvrability and torpedo armament, if they penetrated any Allied convoy, they could destroy several vessels and make their escape before coming under return fire.

Paints required but not included: 3, 16, 19, 26, 27, 33, 34, 53, 54, 64, 74, (Crew) 61, 77, 98

Airfix - Starter Set - Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 - 1:72

Product Code: A55016

ANow described as the world's most advanced swing-role combat aircraft, the Typhoon has developed into a true multi-role platform and arguably one of the most effective combat aircraft in service today, equally adept at undertaking reconnaissance and precision strike missions as it is challenging the latest Russian aircraft incursion into British airspace.

(This Gift Set includes Acrylic Paints, Poly-Cement Glue and a Brush)