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The air defence of Malta became desperate. Spitfires were ferry on HMS Eagle and USS Wasp in a desperate attempt to re-supply the RAF. Adhoc coats of blue paint was often added to the aircraft by hand prior to the aircraft leaving ship.This set includes only the camouflage pattern. Serial numbers,..

The de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth is a 1930's British biplane designed by Geoffrey de Havilland and built by the Company of the same name. It was operated by the RAF as a primary trainer aircraft. In addition to its principal role as a trainer, the Second World War saw RAF Tiger Moths operating in o..

The Spitfire XIV was intended to provide high altitude air superiority, to complement the medium-altitude Tempest V. Powered by the more powerful Griffon Engine, the Spitfire XIV emerged as the most successful of all Spitfire types in destroying the "buzz bombs.". It arrive in Europe jus in time to ..

Wing Commander Ian "Widge" Gleed, leader of No. 244Delivered to the RAF in January 1942, AB502 was shipped to Takoradi where it was fitted with the smaller 'Aboukir' filter before being delivered to 244 Wing.It became Wg Cdr Gleed's personal 'mount' in March 1943. Gleed used this aircraft, marke..

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This mask has specifically been designed for the Mk XIVe.In total, 957 Mk XIVs were built, of which over 430 were FR Mk XIVs. After the war, second hand Mk XIVs were exported to a number of foreign air forces; 132 went to the Royal Belgian Air Force, 70 went to the Royal Indian Air Force and 30 of..

The Vc were deployed to North Africa with the addition of tropical radiator under the nose. It was an improvement over the Vb with the universal wing which had been strengthened and could cary multiple armament. While as good as the bf109-f the Mk V would soon find itself outclassed by the entrance ..

This mask has specifically been designed for use with the Tamiya 1/48 Scale Kit no: 61119. This set provides the insignia masks for GR-U No 92 Squadron Battle of France 1940.This set includes only the serial numbers, code letters and other markings. The camouflage pattern is not included and can b..

The SEPECAT Jaguar is an Anglo-French supersonic jet attack aircraft originally used by the British Royal Air Force and the French Air Force in the close air support and nuclear strike roles. Originally conceived in the 1960s as a jet trainer with a light ground attack capability, the requirement fo..

The SEPECAT Jaguar is an Anglo-French supersonic jet attack aircraft originally used by the British Royal Air Force and the French Air Force in the close air support and nuclear strike roles. Originally conceived in the 1960s as a jet trainer with a light ground attack capability, the requirement fo..

By the end of January, 1941, Hawker had an order for 50 field-modification kits to enable surplus RAF Hurricanes to be sent to sea as single-shot air defence system fitted to key merchant ships. The hapless pilots had to ditch alongside their mothership Some 35 merchant ships - designated Catapult A..

In November 1943, the Royal Navy received its first batch of 95 Vought F4U-1s designation "Corsair Mark I". The Royal Navy put the Corsair into carrier operations immediately. They found its landing characteristics dangerous. he Royal Navy developed a number of modifications that made carrier landin..

The Tornado was operated by the Royal Air Force (RAF) and was introduced into service in 1979. It saw active service during the Gulf War of 1991 in which the Tornado conducted many low-altitude penetrating strike missions. The Tornados of various services were also used in conflicts in the former Yu..

The Lockhead C-130 Hercules is an American four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft designed and built originally by Lockhead. It is capable of using unprepared runways for take-offs and landings. The C-130 is used in multiple roles including a troop, medevac and cargo transport aircraft, s..

The Lockhead C-130 Hercules is an American four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft designed and built originally by Lockhead. It is capable of using unprepared runways for take-offs and landings. The C-130 is used in multiple roles including a troop, medevac and cargo transport aircraft, s..

Mustangs "D" variant used a variety of schemes. We have adopted the references for a General factory scheme (Pat E) and aircraft from No, 442, 303,112, No 3 RAAF "Firewall" and No 38 in Israeli service.It is important to check your references for the particular aircraft you are building. The wing ..

The Mustangs use a variety of schemes. We have adopted the references to these schemes as A, B, C, D, E and "Firewall". Schemes A & B were typically found on the MK1a and Mk II aircraft while E and the Firewall scheme was used on IV (teardrop canopy).It is important to check your references for t..

The Mustangs "D" variant used a variety of schemes. We have adopted the references for a General factory scheme (Pat E) and aircraft from No, 442, 303,112, No 3 RAAF "Firewall" and No 38 in Israeli service.It is important to check your references for the particular aircraft you are building. The w..

Tomahawks supplied to the RAF were Dark Green and Dark Earth. A mirror-image pattern was also applied during 1940. Unlike later larger production batches, the green and brown camouflage colours appear to have been applied without the use of masking mats. Very possibly some kind of template was used ..

Suitable for all kit manufacturers.This set includes only the camouflage pattern. Serial numbers, code letters and other markings are not included.Any products (models, paints etc) shown in photos are not included...

From July 1942-1945 The RAF standardised on these roundels. Rge 56" was used on Spitfires and 49" on Hurricanes. See our other packs for Mosquito and Tomahawk roundels...

Lancaster "S" for Sugar completed 100 successful bombing missions during her service with the RAF without being shot down.This set includes only the serial numbers, code letters and other markings. The camouflage pattern is not included and can be bought seperatley. See TNMXX-M90.Please check yo..

On the night of 9/10 June 1944, the crew of Lancaster Bomber ND764 OF-B took off from Coningsby for ETAMPES and was shot down leaving the target area with the loss of 5 of the 7 crew members on board.This set includes only the serial numbers, code letters and other markings. The camouflage pattern..

Mk IID started in 1942, including additional armour for the pilot, radiator and engine.Mk Ils were used in ground support, where it was quickly learned that destroying German tanks was difficult; the cannons did not have the performance needed, while bombing the tanks was almost impossible. The solu..