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The F4U-1 was the first production version of the Corsair. It had an inverted gull wing and a production version of the Corsair. It had an inverted gull wing and a framed canopy with a flat top. However may problems were found soon. For example, the port wing stall often gave the Corsair unstable landing. Anther problem was poor visibility because of its long nose and framed canopy. Therefore F4U-1A: the cockpit was raised about seven inches, the framed canopy was replaced with a semi-bubble design canopy, and the taller tail wheel strut was equipped; was introduced. F4U-1D with clear vision canopy on frameless was introduced later for more visibility. Also the F4U-1D had two pylons under the center wing section that could carry the bombs up to 1,000 ponds and the napalm. Furthermore 5 inch rockets could be carried under each wing. Therefore in1944, the F4U-1D was formally deployed as the first carrier based aircraft of Corsair series. Beginning by placing the F4U-1D as Marine squadrons VMF-124 and VMF-213 aboard the ESSEX on the way to the Phillippines, the F4U-1D was used for attacking Japan as the first operation from U.S. Navy in 1945. About 3,700 amounts of F4U-1D were produced, then it held an established position from U.S. Navy because of its ability and reliance.\u003c\/span\u003eThis is a 1:72 scale plastic model assembly kit of the F4U-1D variant of the inverted gullwing Corsair, which first appeared in the skies in late 1944.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e★From the distinctive wing to the large propeller, and taking in features specific to the F4U-1D such as the frameless canopy and long oleo strut, the form of the aircraft is captured in style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e★Comes with two types of canopy part, eight rockets, two 175 gallon drop tanks and three marking options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003ePaint and glue not included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eWingspan 173mm  Fuselage 141 mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53128944714051,"sku":"60752","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8477\/7795\/files\/tamiya-172-us-vought-f4u1d-corsair-26143-600.jpg?v=1747041337"},{"product_id":"tamiya-1-72-us-republic-p-47d-thunderbolt-034-razorback-034","title":"Tamiya 1:72 US Republic P-47D Thunderbolt \u0026#034;Razorback\u0026#034;","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eAbout the Republic P-47D Thunderbolt \"Razorback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThe P-47 was the first single-seated fighter to be equipped with a supercharger paired with a 2000hp engine, allowing it to fly at the same high altitude as bombers. Armed with eight .50cal machine guns, the Thunderbolt, with the P-51 Mustang, constituted the main fighters of the US Army Air Force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThis is the representation of P-47D early production that was nicknamed \"razorback\" because of the shape of its upper fuselage behind the cockpit. The P-47D was a high-speed, high-altitude capable fighter and escorted the allied bombers that were conducting raids over Germany. Its 1-ton payload and robustness made the Thunderbolt the perfect aircraft for ground attacking missions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eAbout the model:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e★This is a 1:72 scale plastic model assembly kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e★This kit is a representation of the early production P-47D that was nicknamed \"Razorback\". The massive form of the plane, has been accurately reproduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e★Cockpit has been reproduced in great detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e★Three types of mirrors and twotypes of gun sights and propellers are provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e★500lb bombs, rocket launchers and drop tanks are part of the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e★Decals for two different marking options are included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53128945402179,"sku":"61086","price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8477\/7795\/files\/tamiya-172-us-republic-p47d-thunderbolt-razorback-18326-600.jpg?v=1747041351"},{"product_id":"japanese-mitsubishi-a6m2-zero-fighter-1-72","title":"Tamiya 1:72 Japanese Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero Fighter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1\/72 scale Warbirds Collection welcomes the A6M3 Zero fighter Model 32, which was codenamed \"Hamp\" by American forces. The Model 32 was an evolution of the Model 21; it received an improved Sakae 21 engine and shorter, redesigned main wing, with the effect that its top speed increased by 11km\/h and it also had improved roll and diving speed, albeit at the cost of increased fuel consumption. In fact, this with the Model 32's smaller fuel tank meant its range was some 1,000km shorter. The Model 32 made its maiden flight on July 15th 1941, and first saw service with the 2nd Fighter Group in Rabaul, the Philippines. All told, 343 Model 32 aircraft were manufactured, a number so low in part due to the range limitations of the aircraft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53128945664323,"sku":"60784","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8477\/7795\/files\/60784_1.jpg?v=1747920286"},{"product_id":"tamiya-1-72-german-messerschmitt-bf109-g-6","title":"Tamiya 1:72 German Messerschmitt Bf109 G-6","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTamiya 1:24 German Messerschmitt Bf109 G-6 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThis is a Tamiya model of the Messerschmitt Bf109, which was the most prolifically manufactured fighter in history; of all its variants, the G-6 was the most numerous at 13,000 aircraft. In response to improving Allied foes in the air, Bf109 G aircraft had the more powerful DB605 engine, and from the G-6 were equipped with dual 13mm MG131 machine guns that required the distinctive bulges on either side of the cockpit cowling known as \"Beule.\" Some were even given a 20mm cannon gondola under each wing for further improved firepower. The Bf109 G-6 was deployed on both the Western and Eastern fronts, in particular dominating Soviet adversaries as it continued in service through to the end of WWII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e• 1:72 scale plastic model assembly kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e• The cockpit is inserted after left and right fuselage halves have been put together. It has an accurate interior with streamlined assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e• Canopy can be assembled in open or closed state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e• Landing gear struts have a solid attachment point for accurate attachment angle and position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e• Comes with optional drop tank parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e• 2 marking options: JG51 (with distinctive eye marking on the Beule) and JG54.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53128948515139,"sku":"60790","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8477\/7795\/files\/tamiya-172-german-messerschmitt-bf109-g6-15842-600.jpg?v=1747041366"},{"product_id":"aoshima-1-72-ta152h-0-focke-wulf","title":"Aoshima 1:72 Ta152H-0 Focke-Wulf  06603 Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAoshima 1:72 Ta152H-0 Focke-Wulf 06603 Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaint and glue not included\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aoshima","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53128949203267,"sku":"06603","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8477\/7795\/files\/aoshima-172-ta152h0-fockewulf-3015656-600.jpg?v=1747041387"},{"product_id":"italeri-1-72-bell-ah-1-ab-47-helicopter-plastic-model-kit","title":"Italeri 1\/72 Bell AH-1\/AB-47 Helicopter","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eItaleri 1:72 095 Bell AH-1\/AB-47 Helicopter plastic model kit \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThis small helicopter with its characteristic frame fuselage without shell? can be considered the first true flying machine with rotating wings. Originally designed as the H-13 for the U.S. Army, it was soon adopted by a considerable number of Western nations. The version reproduced in this kit is representative of the units produced under license in Great Britain and Italy, where the Sioux was used well into the sixties for training purposes, having originally served in the reconnaissance and ambulance role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003ePaint and glue not included.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Italeri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53128954675523,"sku":"95","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8477\/7795\/files\/italeri-172-bell-ah1ab47-helicopter-plastic-model-kit-32140-600.jpg?v=1747041447"},{"product_id":"airfix-1-72-north-american-p-51d-mustang-a01004b","title":"Airfix 1:72 North American P-51D Mustang","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eThe North American P51 Mustang is viewed as one of the iconic American fighters of the Second World War. Designed to an RAF specification, the Mustang was transformed once the Rolls Royce Merlin engine was installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eIts long range and excellent firepower made it a superb escort fighter, able to protect the bombers all the way to Berlin and back. After the war, the P51 saw service in Korea and was used by some air arms up until the early 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53128955298115,"sku":"A01004B","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8477\/7795\/files\/airfix-172-north-american-p51d-mustang-a01004b-30760-600.jpg?v=1747041456"},{"product_id":"airfix-1-72-a010058-mitsubishi-a6m2b-zero","title":"Airfix 1:72 Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero A01005B Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003csection class=\"section section--pattern-grey\" id=\"theModel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col@medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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 post an almost unbelievable victory ratio of 12 to 1 against their adversaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Wehrmacht began its march across Europe in 1940, little attention was being given to developments in the Far East. Following years of re-arming and upgrading, the Japanese Navy could boast some of the most advanced naval aircraft in the world within its inventory, including the superb Mitsubishi A6M Zero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis long range Naval fighter would be at the forefront of Japan's expansionist ambitions throughout WWII and in the early war years, proved to be unequalled in the Pacific region. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zero also quickly earned a reputation as a dogfighter and Allied pilots quickly learned to avoid a slow, turning fight with this beautifully balanced aircraft. American pilots soon developed tactics that avoided playing into the hands of the Zero and began to score victories. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs newer fighters began to enter service, the A6M Zero began to show its weaknesses, which were a lack of armour protection for the pilot and no self-sealing fuel tanks in the wing. Using their boom and zoom hit and run tactics, the Americans finally began to get the measure of the feared Zero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--default\" id=\"whatsInside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\"\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--2-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item wysiwyg\"\u003ePlastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003ePaint and glue not included\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53128955593027,"sku":"A010058","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8477\/7795\/files\/airfix-172-a010058-mitsubishi-a6m2b-zero-28105-600.jpg?v=1747041461"},{"product_id":"airfix-gloster-gladiator-mkl-ll-1-72","title":"Airfix 1:72 Gloster Gladiator Mkl\/ll","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThe Gloster Gladiator was developed from the Gloster Gauntlet as a private venture and represented both the peak and the end of the biplane fighter. 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By the time of the crucial battles for Midway and Guadalcanal the F4F-4 model had become the most numerous variant and new tactics enabled American naval and marine pilots to gain the upper hand on the previously all-conquering Mitsubishi Zero.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53128957231427,"sku":"A02070A","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8477\/7795\/files\/airfix172-f4f4-wildca-ta02070a-30168-600.jpg?v=1749724674"},{"product_id":"airfix-folland-gnat-t-1","title":"Airfix 1:72 Folland Gnat T.1 A02105 Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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 fast jet pilots during its 20 year service career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53128957526339,"sku":"A02105","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8477\/7795\/files\/A02105_1.jpg?v=1749723852"},{"product_id":"airfix-1-72-a02108a-supermarine-spitfire-mk-vc","title":"Airfix 1:72 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vc A02108A Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs a thoroughbred of the aviation world, the Supermarine Spitfire underwent constant development throughout WWII, with new versions of the fighter never too far away from joining RAF squadrons. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aircraft which fought the Battle of Britain were scheduled to undergo significant upgrade, however, whilst still in development, the Luftwaffe introduced their latest variant of Bf 109 fighter, one which was shooting down Spitfires in large numbers - urgent action was needed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spitfire Mk.V was effectively an upgraded Mk.II airframe, fitted with the latest version of Merlin engine, one which gave the aircraft greater high altitude performance and this variant would eventually equip more than 140 RAF Squadrons.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53128958116163,"sku":"A02108A","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8477\/7795\/files\/airfix-172-a02108a-supermarine-spitfire-mkvc-29362-600.jpg?v=1747041507"},{"product_id":"airfix-1-72-a02110-hawker-tempest-mk-v-post-war","title":"Airfix 1:72 Hawker Tempest Mk.V Post War A02110 Plastic Model kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn aircraft which has to be considered one of the finest aeroplanes of the Second World War, the Hawker Tempest V could trace its design lineage back to the Hurricane fighters which proved so decisive during the Battle of Britain only two years earlier, but would represent the absolute zenith of piston engined fighter design. Indeed, when accomplished designer Sydney Camm was looking to produce his '˜Super Hurricane'™ replacement for the aviation saviour of the Battle of Britain, the aircraft he surely had in mind was the Tempest V. As it was, the Tempest is often confused with its predecessor in Royal Air Force service, the Typhoon, even though the two are very different aeroplanes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original fighter replacement for the Hawker Hurricane was the Typhoon, an aircraft which attempted to combine the most powerful piston engine available at the time with a small, yet strong and heavily armed airframe. Although intended as an interceptor fighter, it became apparent during development that the new aircraft would not be able to fulfil this role, as the thickness of the wing was not conducive to high performance at high altitude. In fact, the Typhoon would endure quite a troubled development and service introduction, to the point where cancellation of the programme was seriously considered at one time. Nevertheless, the Typhoon would eventually go on to find its aviation niche as a hard-hitting ground attack aircraft and one which would come into its own during the time of the Allied invasion of Normandy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAware that their Typhoon had great potential but was in need of improvement, the Hawker design team started work on a new fighter project, one which incorporated many of the same philosophies as Typhoon, but also, several significant modifications. Indeed, the new aircraft was initially referred to as the Typhoon Mark II, but this was changed to Tempest as the prototype aircraft'™s first flight approached. Although this was still a big aeroplane for a single engined fighter, its airframe was light and it would be powered by the massively powerful 24 cylinder Napier Sabre engine, a powerplant which would give the new fighter spectacular performance. Making its first flight on 2nd September 1942, the new Hawker Tempest featured a newly designed laminar flow wing, which was much thinner than the wing used on its predecessor and allowed the new fighter to slip through the air at incredible speed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt first glance, the Typhoon and Tempest do share many similarities, however, if you know where to look, it is not difficult to tell them apart. Without doubt, the wing is the most obvious distinguishing feature, as not only is this thinner than the one used on the Typhoon, it is also a completely different shape. With a straighter leading edge and more elliptical trailing edge, the Tempest'™s wing was designed for speed, even though it could still be used effectively in a ground attack role. Other Tempest design differences include a slightly longer nose and a tail section which appears to be much larger, with a more generous vertical stabiliser which features a pronounced dorsal fillet. During the prototype aircraft'™s maiden flight, it posted an impressive top speed of 477 mph in level flight, impressing both the design team and the watching Air Ministry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hawker Tempest V entered Royal Air Force service in early 1944, with the first two squadrons to receive the type having both previously operated the Typhoon. It was thought that managing the incredible power generated by the Tempest'™s engine could pose problems for pilots converting from smaller aircraft types and that former Typhoon units would be best placed to negotiate its squadron introduction. In advance of the D-day landings, Tempests were being used in a similar ground attack role to the one being flown so effectively by Typhoon squadrons, however, should it be required to make the shift to air combat operations mid-mission, the Tempest was much more suited to this task. Possessing significantly greater range than the Typhoon, Tempests could loiter in the combat zone for longer periods, allowing offensive strikes deeper into occupied Europe, or allowing pilots to wait patiently for the Luftwaffe to come up and fight, where they could show them what their new fighter could really do. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the fastest Allied fighter at low and medium altitudes, Tempest squadrons were held back for home defence duties in the weeks which followed the successful D-day landings, due to the onslaught of a sinister new weapon, the V-1 '˜Doodlebug'™ pulse jet flying bomb. The Tempest proved to be an excellent V-1 killer, using the speed of the fighter, effectiveness of its guns and bravery of its pilots to destroy large numbers of these terrifying weapons before they could wreak their havoc on British towns and cities. Britain'™s most effective force against these indiscriminate weapons, hundreds of Doodlebugs were shot down by the RAF'™s Hawker Tempest V squadrons, with Squadron Leader Joseph Berry proving to be the most proficient at this work, with no fewer than 61 V-1 '˜kills'™ to his name. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the V-1 threat diminishing, the RAF'™s Tempest V squadrons were free to embark on aggressive seek and destroy missions into occupied Europe, using the speed, range and firepower of their latest fighter to great effect. Looking for potential V-1 launch sites and increasingly, the new German jet fighters which had started operating against the Allied air forces, the Tempest began to show that it was undoubtedly one of the most capable fighting aeroplanes in the world. Indeed, it has been reported that the aggressively flown Tempest was the Allied aircraft Messerschmitt Me262 jet pilots most feared during those early days of jet powered operations, particularly if they were caught during the landing and taking off phases of flight, when their jets were much more vulnerable. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no doubt that the Hawker Tempest V was a real brute of an aeroplane, fast, heavily armed and possessing performance which could better any fighter the Luftwaffe had in service, perhaps with the exception of the Me262 at full speed. Pilots who had experience flying both the Tempest V and its predecessor, the Typhoon, describe the difference as being like night and day - they actually said that it was like comparing a cart horse with a race horse. Although this seems a little harsh, as they flew the aircraft in combat, we should certainly bow to their judgement. 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The Soviet Union used information and engine technology obtained from Britain to introduce the diminutive Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 in 1949 - one of the most capable of the early jet fighters. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px\"\u003e Even as this aircraft proved effective during the Korean War, the Soviets were already working on its successor. The larger and faster Mig-17 Fresco may have looked like a larger incarnation of its predecessor, yet this was a completely redesigned aircraft, incorporating many improvements over the MiG-15 and a significant upgrade in Soviet jet capability. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px\"\u003e The MiG-17 was designed to perform the role of bomber killer and was never intended as a dogfighter. 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The production aircraft bore little resemblance to the prototype aircraft and compared to contemporary medium bombers already in service, the Wellington appeared to be much more advanced in design and an aircraft feared by any potential enemy. Its sleek monoplane design and heavy defensive armament placed the new Wellington as one of the most advanced and capable medium bombers in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps the most significant feature of the Wellington's design was the adoption of a geodetic construction method, which was developed by famous British engineer and inventor Barnes Wallis. Duralumin W-beams were used to form a metal lattice-work construction on to which wooden battens would be screwed, which would then allow the doped fabric outer skin of the aircraft to be attached. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resultant fuselage was relatively light in weight but possessed great strength, and whilst the method of construction posed challenges for companies engaged in manufacturing Wellington bombers, the inherent strength proved crucial when the aircraft was thrust into combat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapable of withstanding significant battle damage, numerous RAF Wellingtons managed to bring their crews back home, when the other bombers would have failed to do so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--40\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section section--default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--default\" id=\"whatsInside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\"\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--2-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item wysiwyg\"\u003ePlastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53128967848259,"sku":"A08019A","price":41.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8477\/7795\/files\/A08019A1-72VickersWellingtonMk.IA-CBoxFront.jpg?v=1748866929"},{"product_id":"airfix-1-72-a08021-vickers-wellington-mk-ii","title":"Airfix 1:72 Vickers Wellington Mk. 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In an attempt to introduce some engine option flexibility and to provide the Wellington with greater power, around 400 Mk.II Wellington’s were modified to take Rolls Royce Merlin X engines, a development which gave this famous bomber a very different appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003ePaint and glue not included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eAge 8+\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53128968012099,"sku":"A08021","price":41.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8477\/7795\/files\/airfix-172-a08021-vickers-wellington-mk-ii-28827-600.jpg?v=1747041634"},{"product_id":"airfix-1-72-consolidated-b-24h-liberator","title":"Airfix 1:72 Consolidated B-24H Liberator","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThe second of America's great four-engined heavy bombers of the Second World War, the Consolidated B-24 Liberator 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eWhen 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. 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Built to satisfy an extremely demanding Air Ministry requirement for a fast, high altitude strategic bomber, capable of carrying a special payload of 10,000 imperial pounds in weight (a nuclear device), the new aircraft was intended to serve as an airborne deterrent to any future military threat against the UK, with the required specifications representing a 100% increase in the capabilities of any previous British bomber aircraft. When the Vulcan made its maiden flight in August 1952, the Avro team were well on the way to presenting the Royal Air Force with not only the worlds first delta bomber, but also one of the worlds most effective strike bombers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eInterestingly, all this was achieved just nine years since the Avro Lancasters of RAF No.617 Squadron had launched their famous raid against the great dams of the Ruhr Valley. As the Avro Vulcan entered squadron service with No.83 Squadron at RAF Waddington in July 1957, Britain now possessed the fastest nuclear capable bomber in the world. It seems strange to describe an aircraft which possessed such potential for untold destruction as Britains most effective peace keeping asset, however, that is exactly what the Vulcan turned out to be. Throughout the aggressive posturing of the Cold War, the Warsaw Pact nations were in no doubt that if they dared to launch an attack against a NATO member country, the consequences of the inevitable retaliatory strike would be catastrophic. 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The installation of more powerful versions of the Vulcans Bristol Olympus engines would result in a number of unforeseen stability issues with these first bombers, which concerned designers enough to necessitate a re-design of the original wing shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eBy the time the definitive B.2 variant of the Vulcan entered service, the aircrafts wing area had increased significantly and although still classed as a delta, would look quite different from the first bombers which entered service. To cope with the increased power availability from subsequent engine upgrades and to cure the instability issues of the original straight wing design, the B.2 wing had two defined kinks in its leading edge, well forward of the profile of the original wing design. Rather than detract from the pleasing aesthetics of the early Vulcans delta wing, the B.2 actually enhanced the profile of the aircraft and even though these changes were obviously made for reasons of operational effectiveness, as opposed to appearance, the B.2 would go on to be considered the most famous (and most numerous) of all the RAFs Vulcans. The service introduction of the Vulcan B.2 in July 1960 coincided with the availability of more capable nuclear weapons for the V-bomber force, both in number and destructive potential. It would also bring about a change in thinking regarding the delivery of such weapons, as significant advances in Soviet anti-aircraft technology now threatened the success of a free-fall gravity bomb mission. 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Due to the affection in which this aircraft was held by the British public, the Vulcan Display Flight was almost immediately formed to operate one aircraft on the UK Airshow circuit for a further nine years, before itself being disbanded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eTo the amazement of the historic aviation world, the last flying Avro Vulcan, XH558, the aircraft which had previously served as the Vulcan Display Flight aircraft, triumphantly returned to the air once more, this time in the hands of a civilian organisation in October 2007. 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