Model Planes

When the Eighth Air Force began arriving in England in 1942, it was initially planned that what fighter units would be assigned to it would utilise the Lockheed P-38 Lightning, while the Bell P-39 Aircobra would provide escort for the medium bombers that were coming. They arrived before their aircra..

A number of USAAF fighter groups were deployed to North Africa and Italy. Spitfire were available as were used by these groups. Aircraft were hurriedly over-pained with American insignia and some aircraft still retained the odd RAF Roundel or fin flash. These mask provide a generic starting point an..

The Vb were deployed to North Africa with the addition of tropical radiator under the nose. While as good as the bf109-f the Mk V would soon find itself outclassed by the entrance of the FW190 facing the same combat limitations as it found in other theatres against the FW190.This set includes only..

This mask has been designed with Eduard's IXe and VELVETA series in mind, specifically "WHITE 25 ". This aircraft reached Israel in the second batch of aircraft bought from Czechoslovakia in 1949. The mask should work well with most kits. The camouflage pattern is representative of post war IXe's...

During the Battle of France and Britain Al Deere flew a few different aircraft. Notably "Kiwi I-III" after a near fatal incident and going through aircraft so quickly his ground crew suugested that perhaps he not use the Kiwi Logo. Throught 1940 regulation changed every few month so check your refer..

This mask has specifically been designed for use with the Tamiya 1/48 Scale Kit no: 61119. This set provides the insignia masks for QV N3200 of 19 Squadron during operation Dynamo 1940.This set includes only the serial numbers, code letters and other markings. The camouflage pattern is not include..

The Spitfire flown by Wing Commander Johnny Johnson when he returned to combat operations in March 1944 to assume command of a second Canadian Spitfire wing, 144 Wing in 83 Group of the 2nd Tactical Air Force which became 144 RCAF (Fighter) Wing, a fighter/bomber unit comprised of 441, 442 and 443 S..

Probably the most iconic of the various IX's flown may Johnnie Johnson. EM398 was not new bit had undergone a fresh coat of paint before the new Wing commander saw it and thinking it new he chose it as his mount. Johnson stated that the the leaf on his aircraft was green. However, all the Canadian s..

During 1940 two camouflage patterns were used. Type A for aircraft with serial numbers ending in even numbers and Type B for aircraft with serial numbers ending in odd numbers. During mid 1941 only type A was used.Two types of noses have been provided for the modeller to choose from. Photos from t..

During 1940 two camouflage patterns were used. Type A for aircraft with serial numbers ending in even numbers and Type B for aircraft with serial numbers ending in odd numbers. During mid 1941 only type A was used.Two types of noses have been provided for the modeller to choose from. Photos from t..

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In November 1943 George Beurling transferred to 412 Sqn. (RCAF) between December 1943 and January 1944 flying VZ-B. He earned DSO, DFC, DFM & Bar. Very much an individual he was often criticised for lack of teamwork. He was killed in a crash while trying to deliver aircraft to Israel in May 1948. ..

Having made a name for himself in Malta George Beurling transfer to the RCAF in September 1942 to 403 sqn. He scored his 30th kill. In October he was promoted and moved to 127 Wing. B. He earned DSO, DFC, DFM & Bar. Very much an individual he was often criticised for lack of teamwork. He was killed..

Group Captain Colin Falkland Gray, DSO, DFC & Two Bars (9 November 1914 - 1 August 1995) was a Royal Air Force (RAF) officer and the top New Zealand fighter ace of the Second World War.He sent to the Mediterranean theatre of operations to lead No. 64 Squadron. By 1943 he was a wing commander and f..

Group Captain Colin Falkland Gray, DSO, DFC & Two Bars (9 November 1914 - 1 August 1995) was a Royal Air Force (RAF) officer and the top New Zealand fighter ace of the Second World War.He sent to the Mediterranean theatre of operations to lead No. 64 Squadron. By 1943 he was a wing commander and f..

Seafire Mk XV, which was powered by a Griffon VI - single-stage supercharger Designed in response to Specification N.4/43 this appeared to be a naval Spitfire F MkXII; in reality the Mk XV was an amalgamation of a strengthened Seafire Ill airframe and wings with the wing fuel tanks, retractable ta..

At the outbreak of the war in the Far East the RAF was equipped with Brewster Buffalo aircraft. These were soon supplemented with Hawker Hurricanes brought in from the Middle East. The Hurricane continued its role until the end of the war in its various versions. Its later roles were mainly confined..

At the outbreak of the war in the Far East the RAF was equipped with Brewster Buffalo aircraft. These were soon supplemented with Hawker Hurricanes brought in from the Middle East. The Hurricane continued its role until the end of the war in its various versions. Its later roles were mainly confined..

At the outbreak of the war in the Far East the RAF was equipped with Brewster Buffalo aircraft. These were soon supplemented with Hawker Hurricanes brought in from the Middle East. The Hurricane continued its role until the end of the war in its various versions. Its later roles were mainly confined..

At the outbreak of the war in the Far East the RAF was equipped with Brewster Buffalo aircraft. These were soon supplemented with Hawker Hurricanes brought in from the Middle East. The Hurricane continued its role until the end of the war in its various versions. Its later roles were mainly confined..