One of the more unusual aircraft to see action during the Second World War, the Lysander was designed to provide the British Army with a modern aircraft for reconnaissance, observation and artillery spotting. Possessing exceptional short take-off and landing capabilities, the Lysander was just what the Army were looking for.

Unfortunately, many of the design requirements incorporated into the aircraft were the result of outdated thinking. Of 175 Lysanders sent to France with the British Expeditionary Force, 118 would be lost, the aircraft unable to defend itself against Luftwaffe fighters.

• Finely engraved surfaces
• Replica of the command bridge
• Engine replicas
• Display stand

• Finely engraved surfaces
• Pilot figure
• Cockpit replica
• Replica navigation droid

In addition to base paints, glue and brushes are included.

– Finely engraved surfaces
– Replica cockpit
– Moving radar antenna
– Display stand

Hobby 2000 48029 1:48 Fairchild A-10C Thunderbolt II Special Schemes

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Hobby 2000 48029 1:48 Fairchild A-10C Thunderbolt II Special Schemes

The Lightning was the only British designed and built fighter capable of speeds in excess of Mach 2 to serve with the Royal Air Force. There is no doubt that the Lightning will go down in the history books as another classic British fighter. The Lightning was specifically designed as a point defence interceptor – essentially a guided missile-armed, air superiority fighter optimised to defend mainland Britain against bomber attacks. In order to reduce cross sectional area of the fuselage and improve performance, the fuel capacity was highly restricted. It was armed with two 30 mm ADEN cannons and two air-to-air missiles, at first the de Havilland Firestreak and later the Hawker Siddeley Red Top.

tem No    02281
Item Name    English Electric (BAC) Lightning F.2A/F.6
Bar Code    9580208022819
Scale    1:32
Item Type    Static Aircraft
Model Brief    Length: 524.6mm   Wingspan: 334mm
Total Parts    192pcs
Metal Parts
Photo Etched Parts    n/a
Film Parts    Photo-film  for instrument panel
Resin Parts    n/a
Total Sprues    13 sprues and three tyres
Paint Schemes ”    1) Ligtning F.2A, XN781/B, No.19 Squadron, Royal Air Force, 1975.
2) Ligtning F.6, XR726/K, No.5 Squadron, Royal Air Force, 1979.”
Released Date    2009-07
More Features ”    -Left and right  fuselage rendered in fine detail
– Separate parts for ventral pack, so the F.2A version or F.6 Version can be selected.
– Separate”
Item No    02280
Item Name    English Electric (BAC) Lightning F.1A/F.3
Bar Code    9580208022802
Scale    1:32
Item Type    Static Aircraft
Model Brief    Length: 524.6mm   Wingspan: 333.1mm
Total Parts    163PCS
Metal Parts    Die-Cast gear struts
Photo Etched Parts    n/a
Film Parts    Photo-film  for instrument panel
Resin Parts    n/a
Total Sprues    11 sprues and three tyres
Paint Schemes ”    1) Ligtning F.1A, XM174, No.56 Squadron, Royal Air Force, RAF Wattisham, England, 1963.
2) Ligtning F.3, XR711, No.111 Squadron, Royal Air Force, RAF”
Released Date    2008-11
More Features ”
-Left and right  fuselage rendered in fine detail
– Separate part for tailfin, so the F.1A version or Clipped tailfin F.3 Version can be selected

1:72 scale gift set. Includes three kits: Lancaster, Spitfire & Hurricane.

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, as well as 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.

Scale: 1:72

Length mm: 130/133/293

Width mm: 156/171/432

Pieces: 36/51/235

Skill level: 2

Flying hours: 2