Academy Sea Harrier FRS.1 - Royal Navy (1:144)

Sea Harrier FRS.1 - Royal Navy British Royal Navy Sea Harrier FRS.1 V/STOL Strike Fighter. The British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS.1 (Fighter, Reconnaissance, Strike, Mk 1) entered service with the Fleet Air Arm in 1978 as a unique solution to providing fighter cover from light aircraft carriers. Unlike conventional naval aircraft, the Sea Harrier used vectored-thrust nozzles to achieve short take-offs and vertical landings, removing the need for catapults or arrestor wires. The type’s finest hour came during the Falklands War of 1982. Armed with AIM-9L Sidewinders and equipped with Blue Fox radar for target detection, twenty-eight Sea Harriers from 800, 801, and reformed 809 Naval Air Squadrons deployed on HMS Hermes and HMS Invincible, supported by ten Harrier GR.3s from RAF No. 1 (F) Squadron, provided the UK’s only fleet air defence. Despite early doubts about their limited radar and modest speed, the Sea Harriers proved decisive, achieving twenty confirmed air-to-air kills against Argentine fighters and attack aircraft, without loss in aerial combat. They also flew hundreds of sorties on strike and patrol duties, often in harsh weather and at the limits of their endurance. The Sea Harrier’s effectiveness in the South Atlantic silenced critics and earned it a reputation as one of the most effective and adaptable naval fighters of its era. Its performance was a decisive factor in securing British victory, and the FRS.1 remains forever associated with the Falklands campaign. Reissued Minicraft kit. 2 sprues plus clear parts. Choice of 2 markings: (1) Sea Harrier FRS.1 XZ451, 801 NAS, HMS Invincible, Falklands Conflict 1982; (2) Sea Harrier FRS.1 XZ457, 800 NAS, HMS Hermes, Falklands Conflict 1982. 1:144 scale plastic model kit from Academy, requires paint and glue.

Academy US Air Force Rockwell B-1B 'Lancer' Heavy Bomber (1:144)

US Air Force B-1B Heavy Bomber US Air Force supersonic strategic bomber with variable-sweep wings. New Tooling MCP Multi Color Parts Adjustable swing wings can be set up in one of four changeable positions Landing gear and bomb bay doors can be built open or closed Mask for painting canopy included Cartograf decals with 3 marking options:  USAF B-1B 86-0123 86-0124  86-0129 - Plastic Kit Requires Glue & Paint to Complete - 1:144 Scale

Academy C-47 Skytrain USAAF (1:144)

C-47 Skytrain USAAF Legendary WWII military transport aircraft derived from the Douglas DC-3 commercial airliner. It was used extensively by the Allies during World War II and remained in service for many years after the war. Known as the Dakota by the Royal Air Force. Reboxed Minicraft kit with new decals. Choice of 5 markings: USAAF C-47 42-32832 "Sky King", 53rd Troop Carrier Sqn, June 6th 1944; USAAF C-47 42-92847, 87th Troop Carrier Sqn, 438th Troop Carrier Group, June 6th 1944; USAAF C-47 42-32836 "Smilin Jack", 903rd Medical Air Evacuation Transport Sqn, 1943; ROKAF C-47 "CODE ONE" 1953; RAF Dakota Mk I KG496, 267 Pegasus Sqn, Desert Air Force, Egypt 1942. Licensed by Boeing. - Plastic Kit Requires Glue and Paint to Complete - 1:144 Scale

Revell Airbus A350-900 "Lufthansa" New Livery (1:144)

Airbus A350-900 "Lufthansa" New Livery Includes - Plastic kit - Engine detailing - Optional Undercarriage detail - Transfers/Decals - Plastic kit requires glue and paint to complete - 1:144 Scale

Revell Airbus A380-800 "British Airways" (1:144)

Airbus A380-800 "British Airways" Includes - Detailed Plastic Kit - Cockpit imitation - Extensive undercarriage detail - Wings with seperate Landing lights - Engine detail - Transfer/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete NOT included 1:144 Scale

Revell Airbus A380-800 "Lufthansa" New Livery

Airbus A380-800 "Lufthansa" New Livery Includes - Detailed Plastic kit - Undercarriage detail - 4 RR Trent 900 Engine detail - Cockpit imitation - Super Decal with New Lufthansa Decor and extensive Maintenance markings - Kit requires glue and paint to complete NOT included - 1:144 Scale