Airfix - Bae Sea Harrier FA2 - 1:72 (A04052A)

Providing the Royal Navy with a capable fleet defence fighter, the Sea Harrier FA2 was a much upgraded version of the aircraft which had performed so effectively during the air battles of the Falklands War. It was prematurely withdrawn from service after just 13 years, leaving the Royal Navy without a fixed wing fighter.

Scheme 1: ZD608/128 800NAS HMS Invincible Operation Deliberate Force July 1995
Scheme 2: ZH809 899 Squadron 2004 – Admirals Barge

Paints Required but not included: 11, 33, 53, 61, 94, 123, 127, 130, 164, 165

Airfix - BAe Harrier GR9A - 1:72 (A55300)

Flown by the Joint Force Harrier Squadrons crewed by both Royal Navy and RAF crews, this ultimate Harrier carries a vast array of weapons, communications and systems to carry offensive operations to the enemy both from land and sea.

(This Gift set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+

Airfix - Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR1 - 1:72 (A03003)

The Harrier GR.1 made its first flight on 28 December 1967. It officially entered service with the RAF on 18 April 1969 when the Harrier Conversion Unit at RAF Wittering received its first aircraft.
The aircraft were built in two factories—one in Kingston upon Thames, southwest London, and the other at Dunsfold. Aerodrome, Surrey—and underwent initial testing at Dunsfold.
In RAF service, the Harrier was used in close air support (CAS), reconnaissance, and other ground attack roles.

Paints required but not included: 11, 16, 27, 33, 35, 53, 61, 129, 155, 163, 164, 166

Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+

Airfix - Hawker Siddeley Harrier AV-8A - 1:72 (A04057)

The Harrier had been designed from the beginning to attract export sales. The first of these was the US Marine Corps who began to take an interest around 1969 when the jet was frist introduced into the RAF service. Hawker Siddeley made some modifications to the aircraft and in 1971 the AV-8A Harrier entered service with the USMC as a close support aircraft.
Operating from amphibious assault ships the Harrier's role was to augment that of the larger US Navy warplanes by providing troops on the battle field with close air support at a moments notice in a similar way to that provided by helicopters but with heavier weapons. Paints for the Pilot are 61, 63, 150

A) Hawker Siddeley AV-8A Harrier - VMA-513 United States Marine Corps, Misawa Air Base, Japan, October 1976

B) Hawker Sideley AV-8S Matador - Essla 008, Arma �erea de la Armada, Rota Air Base, Spain, 1982

Paints Required but not included: (A) 11, 16, 27, 33, 53, 61, 63, 129, 130, 150, 155, 163, 164, 166 (B) 11, 16, 27, 33, 53, 61, 63, 129, 130, 150, 155, 163, 164, 165, 166

Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+

Airfix - Hawker Harrier GR1 Starter Set - 1:72 (A55205)

Known affectionally as the 'Jump Jet', the Harrier GR1 was the first vertical take-off and landing aircraft flown operationally by the RAF. Entering service in 1969, it soon became a crowd favourite, drawing huge crowds whenever it was putting on its unique display.
Decal Scheme: No.3 Squadron RAF 1970s.

(This Gift Set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+

Airfix - Bae Hawk T1 - 1:72 (A03085A)

The agile and reliable BAe Hawk T.1 has been providing the Royal Air Force with an effective advanced jet pilot training platform for over 40 years, replacing the Folland Gnat in this role. With over 1000 aircraft produced, the Hawk has also proved to be one of Britain’s most lucrative post war aviation export successes.

Scheme 1: XX188 208 Squadron Centenary 2016.
Scheme 2: Hawk T.Mk.1A XX353 151 (fighter) Squadron RAF Chivenor, Devon 1983.

Paints Required but not included: (Scheme 1) 11, 21, 27, 33, 53, 61, 85, 86, 103, 127, 130, 165, 166, 171,
(Scheme 2) 11, 27, 33, 53, 61, 85, 86, 103, 127, 130, 163, 164, 165, 166, 171

Airfix - Panavia Tornado F3 Gift Set - 1:72 (A55301)

The Tornado F3 was developed as an interceptor version of the multi-role Tornado. Replacing the Lightning and Phantom in RAF service, the Tornado served the RAF as a front line interceptor for over 25 years, finally being retired in March 2011 and replaced by the Eurofighter Typhoon. The ground attack version of the Tornado continues to fly in UK skies.

The F3 has a longer fuselage than its sister GR4, which permits greater internal fuel stowage.

An important feature of the F3 was its ability to patrol at long distance from its base, supported by air-to-air refuelling.

(This Gift set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Revell - Tornado GR.1 RAF - 1:72 (04619)

The Tornado is one of the most successful and versatile NATO weapons systems and has already proved itself in many conflicts. At the beginning of any conflict RAF Tornados equipped with ALARM missiles are among the first allied aircraft to fly their hazardous air defence mission into enemy air space. They are followed by other Tornado units that can safely fly in and make precision bombing attacks on enemy positions.

Paints required but not included: (Revell) Main: 48, 57, 65, 79, 84, (Airfix) Main: 88, 87, 75, 96, N/A,

Italeri - F-35 A Lightning II - 1:72 (No. 1409)

The JSF Joint Strike Fighter program was set up to develop a new fifth-generation all-weather multirole combat aircraft able to replace the existing United States and NATO strike-fighters. The aerospace industry team led by Lockheed Martin generated the single-seat, single-engine, F-35 Lightning II. It adopts stealth technology and it is characterized by the trapezoidal wings and by the use of the most advanced hi-tech materials and avionic systems. Developed to perform air superiority, close air support and ground attack missions, it has been design in different configurations. The F-35A is the conventional takeoff and landing variant, the F-35B is the short takeoff and vertical landing variant and the F-35C, with foldable-wings, has been developed to be used from conventional deck carriers. Thanks to its operational flexibility, the advanced on-board technology and the impressive project innovation, the F-35 lightning II will be a reference aircraft in the twenty-first century military aviation.

Versions: USAF, RAAF, RNLAF (Holland), Israel, Italy.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+

Airfix - English Electric Lightning F6 - 1:72 (A05042)

The F6 was a single-seat fighter. It featured new wings with better efficiency and subsonic performance. It came with overwing fuel tanks and a larger ventral fuel tank, reintroduction of 30mm cannons and use of the Red Top missile.

Paints Required but not included: 11, 21, 22, 24, 33, 53, 56, 61, 85, 102, 145, 155, 163, 165, 186, 191

Airfix - English Electric Lightning F6 - 1:72 (A05042A)

 As the only all-British built Mach 2 plus capable fighter aircraft, the English Electric Lightning occupies a unique place in aviation history and remains one of the finest achievements of the British aviation industry. Possessing incredible performance, this Cold War warrior entered service in 1960 and became Britain’s primary interceptor for the following two decades.

Scheme 1: XS903 5 Squadron RAF Binbrook
Scheme 2: XS921 56 Squadron June 1976

Paints Required but not included: (Scheme 1) 11, 22, 24, 33, 53, 56, 61, 85, 102, 145, 155, 163, 165, 166, 186, 191 - (Scheme 2) 33, 53, 56, 61, 85, 102, 145, 155, 163, 165, 166, 186, 191.

Airfix - English Electric Lightning F.2A Starter Set - 1:72 (A55305)

The English Electric Lightning was a supersonic jet fighter aircraft of the Cold War era, noted for its great speed. It is the only
all-British Mach 2 fighter and was the first aircraft in the world capable of cruising at Mach+ speeds. It could also carry the awesome Firestreak missile. Paint Scheme - 92 Squadron RAF Guttersloh 1980s.

(This gift set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Italeri - Jaguar A Gulf War - 1:72 (No.1386)

The Jaguar, born during the ‘60s thanks to a development partnership program between French and British aviation companies, is one of the most famous and “long lasting” ground attack and close air support aircraft used by British Royal Air Force and French Arm�e de l’Air. After the Iraqui invasion of Kuwait, the French Government joined to the International Coalition and launched the operation “Daguet” by participating in the first Gulf War. The Arm�e de l’Air Jaguars, deployed in the Saudi Arabian airbases, provided a significant contribution and successfully performed, thanks to the improved capability to use laser-guided weapons, close support and strike missions against ground targets, command centres and communication lines.

Scheme A/B/C/D: Saudi Arabia January 1991

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A/B/D) ● F.S. 33448 - Light Stone ● 4305AP - Flat Light Brown, ● 4677AP - Metal. Flat Aluminum (Scheme C) ● F.S.33448 - Light Stone, ● 4846AP - Flat Dark Earth ANA 617.

Airfix - EuroFighter Typhoon Gift Set - 1:72 (A50098)

The Eurofighter Typhoon is Europe's premier swing role fighter jet. Designed and constructed by a consortium of companies under contract to the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and Spain. The RAF declared it combat ready in 2006.

(This Gift set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Revell - Eurofighter "Ghost Tiger" - 1:72 (03884)

Model replica of the Eurofighter Ghost Tiger of the Tactical Air Force Wing 74, which won the 1st place at the Tiger Meet 2018 in Poznan. The suggestion comes from Alexander Breunig; the Bavarian Tigers have again realized a super design.
- Cockpit, - Detailed air intake area, - 2 thrusters, - Detailed chassis, - 2 external tanks, - Super decals of the Ghost Tiger paint job.

Paints required but not included: (Humbrol Main Paints:): 34, 32, 86, 65, 27, 79, 11, 27003, 57 (Revell Main Paints): 36105, 36109, 36145, 36149, 36176, 36177, 36179, 36190, 36191, 36199

Revell - F-117 Stealth Fighter - 1:72 (03899)

An easy to stick together model construction kit of the Lockheed F-117, the first stealth fighter in the world. It is used mainly for night attack missions. The multi faceted construction helps the F-117 to remain undetected by radar.
- Authentic surface structure, - Two laser-guided bombs
Authentic representation of the following version:
- Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk, Serial 80-0788, 49th FW, Holloman AFB 2006  

Paints required but not included: (Humbrol Main Paints:): 22, 33, 32, 19, 61, 66, 27, 113, 11  (Revell Main Paints): 36104, 36108, 36109, 36131, 36135, 36146, 36176, 36183, 36190.

Airfix - deHavilland Vampire T.11 / J-28C - 1:72 (A02058A)

First entering RAF service in 1952, the De Havilland Vampire T.11 trainer was the final UK variant of Britain’s second operational jet fighter and the first advanced jet trainer to adopt a side-by-side seating configuration. Unusually, the forward section of the fuselage was constructed of plywood, adopting manufacturing techniques perfected on the famous wartime Mosquito.

Scheme 1: XK624 CFS Little Rissington September 1972
Scheme 2: Vampire J-28C Swedish Historic Flight

Paints Required but not included: (Scheme 1) 11, 21, 24, 27, 33, 53, 56, 61, 86, 121 (Scheme 2) 11, 21, 24, 27, 33, 53, 56, 61, 86, 121, 155

Airfix - De Havilland Vampire T11 Starter Set 1:72 (A55204)

As a two-seater trainer, the Vampire T11 excelled. The side-by-side seating ensured both pilots had good visibility. The aircraft's inherent stability and docility also made it a relatively safe and effective platform for instruction.
Decal Scheme: T.11 No.14 Squadron, Royal New Zealand Air Force.

(This Gift set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+

Airfix - Douglas™ A-4B/Q Skyhawk™ 1:72 (A03029A)

The A-4 Skyhawk is a carrier-capable ground-attack aircraft designed for the US Navy and Marine Corps. Skyhawks were the Navy's primary light bomber used over North Vietnam. The Argentine air force also used the type during the Falklands War in 1982.

Scheme A: Douglas A-4B Skyhawk VA-15 "Valions", CVW-10, USS Intrepid (CVS 11), 1966-67

Scheme B: Douglas A-4Q Skyhawk 3a Escuadrilla A de Caza Y Ataque, Escuadra Aeronaval, 25 de Mayo, South Atlantic, April-May 1982

Paints Required but not included: (Scheme A) 11, 19, 24, 33, 53, 104, 129, 130, 140, 145, 155. (Scheme B) 11, 19, 33, 53, 93, 129, 130, 140, 145, 155.

Airfix - Douglas A-4 Skyhawk Gift Set - 1:72 (A55203)

The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk is a carrier-capable groundattack aircraft designed for the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. Skyhawks were the Navy’s primary light bomber used over North Vietnam during the early years of the Vietnam War. Skyhawks carried out some of the first air strikes by the US during the conflict, and a Marine Skyhawk is believed to have dropped the last American bombs of the war. The Argentine airforce also used the type during the Falklands War in 1982.

(This Gift set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+

Airfix - Fouga Magister - 1:72 (A03050)

The Fouga Magister (French for school house) was designed in France as a light two-seat twin-jet trainer for the French Air Force. Etablissements Fouga was a limited liability company formed by Breguet, Dassault, Morane-Saulnier, Sue-Est Aviation and Ouest-Aviation. The aircraft was sold to a number of countries and is particularly well know for flying as an aerobatic team aircraft.

Paints Required but not included: 11, 33, 34, 53, 117, 209

Airfix - Supermarine Swift F.R. Mk5 - 1:72 (A04003)

The Swift still holds the honour of being the first swept-wing jet fighter in RAF service. The F.R.5 proved itself in the reconnaissance role. In 1957 and 1959 Swifts actually won the NATO ‘Royal Flush’ reconnaissance competition, conclusively beating off the best types other nations could offer.

Paints Required but not included: 11, 33, 34, 53, 56, 85, 96, 103, 163, 164, 230

Airfix - McDonnell Douglas FG.1 Phantom - 1:72 (A06016)

With regard to aircraft that have operated from the decks of a British aircraft carrier, there can be little doubt that the McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG.1 was the most spectacular. Purchased to replace the Sea Vixen in the role of all-weather fleet defence, the Phantom was the largest and heaviest aircraft ever operated from a British carrier and required a special breed of airmen to fly them.

Paints Required but not included: 11, 30, 33, 53, 56, 60, 66, 74, 85, 123, 130, 140, 159, 165, 174, 196

Airfix - McDonnell Douglas FGR2 Phantom - 1:72 (A06017)

As the Royal Air Force were looking to update their strike and close air support capabilities in the 1950s and 60s, they were initially expecting indigenous British designs to fulfil both of these roles, but spiralling development costs and government intervention saw them forced to look overseas for their new aircraft. As one of the world’s most successful multi-role jet aircraft, the McDonnell Douglas Phantom was selected for both the Royal Navy and the RAF and even though it was procured at a time of great uncertainty for the British aviation industry, it proved to be both a capable and popular aircraft in UK service.

Scheme 1: XV466 D, No1435 FLT, RAF Mount Pleasant November 1991
Scheme 2: FGR.2 XV469 H 2 Squadron June 1976
Scheme 3: FGR.2 Phantom XV408 92 Squadron RAF Germany

Paints Required but not included: (Scheme 1, 2, 3) 11, 33, 53, 56, 60 66, 74, 85, 130, 140, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 174 (Scheme 2, 3) 25

Airfix - Blackburn Buccaneer S Mk.2 RAF - 1:72 (A06022)

(Pre-Order Due October 2020)

Airfix Blackburn Buccaneer S Mk.2 RAF - 1:72. Cancellation of the TSR.2 project and a later decision not to purchase the American built General Dynamics F-111 jet led the RAF to rather reluctantly accept the Buccaneer as a Canberra replacement, with the aircraft entering squadron service some seven years after it entered service with the Navy.

Paints Required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Large Starter Set - McDonnell Douglas™ F-15A Eagle™ - 1:72 (A55311)

(Pre-Order Due Autumn 2020)

One of the truly great combat aircraft of the post war era, the McDonnell Douglas F-15A was a single seat, all weather air superiority fighter, which at the time, was one of the most expensive military programmes in history. Designed around the fighter pilot with the intention of producing an aircraft which would allow him to dominate the battlefield, the F-15 was known as the ‘Ultimate MiG slayer’, as it provided the USAF with a fighter which was without equal in the world’s skies and became the aircraft against which all future fighter designs would be judged. Despite being in service for more than forty years, the F-15 is still a formidable combat aircraft and is even being considered for further upgrade to keep it in front line service for many years to come.

(This Airfix starter set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Airfix - Large Starter Set - General Dynamics F-16A® Fighting Falcon® - 1:72 (A55312)

Designed in the aftermath of the Vietnam War and the need to equip the USAF with a dominant air superiority fighter, the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon was the first aircraft intentionally designed to be aerodynamically unstable, making this an extremely manoeuvrable aircraft, but one relying heavily on computer controlled fly-by-wire technology. Introduced in 1978, the F-16 is still in service today with several of the world’s air arms and has become the most heavily produced modern Western jet fighter in history, serving not only in the US Air Force, but also with 25 overseas nations. This striking aircraft has become famous as the mount of the USAF Air Demonstration Squadron ‘Thunderbirds’, who have operated the F-16 since the 1983 display season.

(This Airfix starter set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Airfix - Large Starter Set - General Dynamics McDonnell Douglas™ F-18A Hornet™ - 1:72 (A55313)

As the US Air Force upgraded their fighter capability with the introduction of the F-15 Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon, the US Navy and Marine Corps were looking for a new aircraft to fulfil the dual roles of fleet defender and strike platform. The resultant aircraft was another American jet classic, the McDonnell Douglas F-18 Hornet, a distinctive looking twin engined fighter which provided naval units with a significant capability upgrade. Required to operate in the demanding environment of aircraft carriers at sea, the Hornet is an extremely tough aeroplane and has proved to be effective in the roles for which it was originally intended and flexible enough to take on additional duties. Also proving itself effective and reliable in combat, the Hornet is perhaps best known as the aircraft operated by the US Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the ‘Blue Angels’, with the team flying the F-18 since November 1986. The team are regarded as one of the premier aerobatic display teams in the world and their thrilling displays of precision flying are the highlight of any Airshow in which they perform.

(This Airfix starter set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Airfix - Hunting Percival Jet Provost T.4 - 1:72 (A02107)

For most RAF pilots serving between 1960 and 1988, the Hunting Aircraft (BAC) Jet Provost will be an extremely familiar aircraft to them. Forming the backbone of RAF pilot training during this period, the Jet Provost was distinctive by its broad fuselage profile, which allowed for a relatively spacious side-by-side cockpit arrangement.

Scheme A: Hunting Percival Jet Provost T.4 C Flight, No79(R) Squadron, No.1 Tactical Weapons Unit, Royal Air Force Chivenor Devon, England, 1989.

Scheme B: Hunting Percival Jet Provost T.4 C Flight, No79(R) Squadron, No.1 Tactical Weapons Unit, Royal Air Force Chivenor Devon, England, 1982.

Paints Required but not included: (A) 11, 24, 33, 34, 56, 61, 64, 83, 85, 96, 106, 165, 167 (B) 11, 24, 33, 34, 56, 61, 64, 83, 85, 96, 106, 163, 164, 166

Airfix - BAE Hawk 100 Series - 1:72 (A03073A)

Building on the incredible success of the RAF’s British Aerospace Hawk trainer, the 100 series was a significant development of the original design, which resulted in a much more aggressive looking aeroplane. With a lengthened nose and permanent wing-tip mountings for air to air missiles, the Hawk 100 series would provide several nations with an extremely cost effective, agile and capable multi-role aircraft option.

Paints Required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Douglas™ A-4B/Q Skyhawk™ 1:72 (A03029A)

The A-4 Skyhawk is a carrier-capable ground-attack aircraft designed for the US Navy and Marine Corps. Skyhawks were the Navy's primary light bomber used over North Vietnam. The Argentine air force also used the type during the Falklands War in 1982.

Scheme A: Douglas A-4B Skyhawk VA-15 "Valions", CVW-10, USS Intrepid (CVS 11), 1966-67.

Scheme B: Douglas A-4Q Skyhawk 3a Escuadrilla A de Caza Y Ataque, Escuadra Aeronaval, 25 de Mayo, South Atlantic, April-May 1982.

Paints Required but not included: (Scheme A) 11, 19, 24, 33, 53, 104, 129, 130, 140, 145, 155. (Scheme B) 11, 19, 33, 53, 93, 129, 130, 140, 145, 155.

Airfix - McDonnell Douglas Phantom™ FG.1 RAF - 1:72(A06019)

With the RAF already operating Phantoms initially intended for the Royal Navy at Leuchars air base in Fife, the withdrawal of HMS Ark Royal in 1978 meant that they also inherited the rest of the Fleet Air Arm Phantom fleet. Nos 43 and 111 Squadrons would use the Phantom FG.1 to defend Britain’s airspace until 1989, when they both converted to the BAe Tornado F.3.

Scheme A: McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG.1 - No.111 Squadron, Royal Air Force Leuchars, Scotland, September 1989

Scheme B: McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG.1 - No.43 Squadron, Royal Air Force Leuchars, Scotland, 1974.

Paints Required but not included: (Scheme A / B) 11, 33, 53, 56,60,74, 85, 130, 140, 159, 165, 174, (Scheme A) 21, 25, (Scheme B) 163, 164, 166.

Airfix - Blackburn Buccaneer S Mk.2 RN 1:72 (A06021)

The mighty Blackburn Buccaneer was one of the most capable low-level strike aircraft of the Cold War period, originally entering Royal Navy service in 1962 to counter the significant threat of a massive Soviet Naval expansion programme. Rather than face the crippling cost of building new ships of their own to meet this threat, British thinking at the time was to use their new strike jet to destroy the Soviet ships with a combination of conventional and nuclear weapons. Capable of extremely high speeds at low level, the Buccaneer proved to be the ideal aircraft to keep the Warsaw Pact countries on their toes, even though the performance of the first Buccaneers to enter service was affected by a lack of power from their two de Havilland Gyron Junior engines.

Scheme A: Blackburn Buccaneer S.2C - No. 809 Naval Air Squadron, HMS Ark Royal, January 1972

Scheme B: Blackburn Buccaneer S.2C - No. 800 Naval Air Squadron, HMS Eagle, June 1971

Paints Required but not included: (A and B) 11, 33, 53,56,85, 93, 123, 127, 155, 163, 165, 166, 196, (Pilots) 61, 87, 15

Airfix - Red Arrows Gnat - 1:48 (A05124)

In their first season in 1965, the Red Arrows flew 65 displays in Britain, France, Italy, Holland, Belgium and Germany, and the Team was awarded the Britannia Trophy by the Royal Aero Club in recognition of its outstanding contribution to British prestige in the field of aviation.

Paints Required but not included: 238, 22, 24, 33, 56, 61, 64, 80, 85, 126

Airfix - Folland Gnat T.1 - 1:72 (A02105)

The 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.

Scheme 1: RAF 4 FTS XS100/57 (1970)
Scheme 2: Oscar EW-5894 Fallus – USS Essess 1991

Paints Required but not included: (Scheme 1) 11, 33, 53, 56, 61, 64, 80, 126, 130, 163, 166, 174 (Scheme 2) 11, 33, 53, 56, 61, 64, 80, 26, 127, 130, 163, 174.

Airfix - RAFBF Hawk 'Design a Hawk' Scheme - 1:72 (A50140)

After a phenomenal response to our 2013 ‘Design a Hawk' competition conducted on behalf of the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, and after days of scrutiny, the winning design was selected by a panel of judges made up from the RAFBF and Airfix.
The winning design created by 14-year-old Heather Morien from Cramlington, Northumberland, was liked by the judges because of its vibrant and fun use of the RAFBF colours. The judges commented that there were so many excellent entries that selecting a winner was particularly difficult, and they’d like to thank everyone for taking part.

For her brilliantly colourful design Heather received a mounted version of her model. Paint Scheme - Heather Morien RAFBF BAe Hawk T1 Design.
The tandem two-seater Hawk T1 was the original version of the Hawk used by the RAF, replacing the Gnat in the fast jet training role. Deliveries commenced in November 1976.

(This Gift Set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Airfix - Red Arrows Hawk 2015 Starter Set - 1:72 (A55202B)

Airfix - Red Arrows Hawk 2015 Starter Set - 1:72. Information to follow.

(This Gift set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+

Airfix - Folland Gnat 'Yellowjacks' Starter Set - 1:72 (A55112)

The Yellowjacks were a RAF aerobatic display team who flew Folland Gnat trainers painted yellow. The team was formed in the summer of 1963 by flying instructors, at No 4 Flying Training School at RAF Valley, eventually re-forming as the Red Arrows late 1964.

Decal Scheme: Yellowjacks Aerobatics Team, No.4 Flying Training School, RAF Valley, UK, 1964

(This Gift set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+

Airfix - Hunting Percival Jet Provost T3 Starter Set 1:72 (A55116)

The Jet Provost was introduced in the late 1950s and quickly became the RAF’s premier jet basic trainer. The T3 model, introduced in 1959, featured an uprated engine and an improved canopy design, offering the side by side seated pilot and pupil a much improved view. The Provost was a joy to fly, forgiving and easy to learn on, with many of the 1960s and 70s RAF front line pilots learning their trade on its un-swept wings. Its reliability and strength also added to its suitability as a jet trainer and the addition of wing tip tanks on the T3 also added to its endurance. The T.4 model introduced another upgrade to the engine but was otherwise unchanged from the T.3.

(This Gift set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Airfix - Small Beginners Set Red Arrows Hawk - 1:72 (A55002)

(Pre-Order due August 2020)

Whether thrilling Airshow audiences around the globe or serving as airborne ambassadors for the United Kingdom, the distinctive British Aerospace Hawks of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team ‘The Red Arrows’ have become some of the most famous aircraft in the world. Incredibly, this year will be the 41st display season since the Red Arrows converted the Hawk T.1.

(This gift set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Airfix - Jet Provost T.3/T.3a - 1:72 (A02103)

The new 1/72^nd scale Jet Provost T.3/T.3a is a spectacular addition to the range of RAF training aircraft models that have been produced recently by Airfix. The model benefits from detailed cockpit section, alternate canopy positions, choice of undercarriage positions and the distinctive wing tip-tanks associated with the JP.

Paints required but not included: 11, 33, 34, 56, 61, 64, 72, 82, 85, 96, 106, 166

Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+

Airfix - Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F 'Fresco' - 1:72 (A03091)

The end of the Second World War saw the victorious Allied nations desperately attempting to secure details of German jet technology and high speed research data, information which could be applied to their own jet projects. Using this information and engine technology obtained from Britain, the Soviet Union introduced the diminutive Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 in 1949 one of the most capable of the early jet fighters and even as this aircraft was proving effective during the Korean War, the Soviets were already working on its successor. The larger and faster Mig-17 Fresco may have given the appearance of being nothing more than a larger incarnation of its predecessor, however, this was in fact a completely redesigned aircraft, incorporating many improvements over the MiG-15 and a significant upgrade in Soviet jet capability.

Scheme A) Mikoyan-Gurevich Mig-17F 'Fresco (Shenyang J-5)' Vietnam People's Air Force

Scheme B) Mikoyan-Gurevich Mig-17F 'Fresco USSR 1970

Paints Required but not included: (A and B) 11, 33, 53, 56, 85, 125, 164, 168 (A) 105, 116 (Pilot) 26, 34, 61

Airfix - Mig 17F Fresco and Douglas A-4B Skyhawk Dogfight Double - 1:72 (A50185)

Armed with cannons, bombs and unguided missiles, the little A4 Skyhawks would skim across the rice paddies and hug the densely forested mountains of Vietnam in the early days of the Vietnam war of the 1960s. Against them ranged small arms fire, artillery, guided surface to air missiles and MiG’s of the North Vietnamese Air Force. Alongside the supersonic MiG-21 was the older subsonic MiG-17F. This aircraft, codenamed Fresco, was a very maneuverable opponent, and certainly a match for the Skyhawk. Between them, they formed the backbone of the air war over Vietnam.

(This gift set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Airfix - Best of British Spitfire and Hawk - 1:72 (A50187)

(Pre-Order due July 2020)

Representing two iconic British aircraft designs of the 20th century, the Supermarine Spitfire and BAe Hawk may have been developed during different eras of aviation technology, however, they are both instantly recognisable to millions of people. As Britain’s most famous fighting aeroplane, the Spitfire is still viewed as the aircraft which came to the nation’s rescue during the dark days of the Battle of Britain and its distinctive elliptical wing is still regarded as a design classic. As the mount of the world famous ‘Red Arrows’, the BAe Hawk is now unquestionably the aircraft which has come to represent the professionalism of the modern Royal Air Force and with 44 year’s exceptional service already to its name, even eclipses the service life of the famous Spitfire.

(This gift set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Airfix - Top Gun Jester's A-4 Skyhawk - 1:72 (A00501)

(Pre-Order due May 2020)

The A4 flew in the first movie as training partners to the F-14 Tomcats. Some of the most exciting flying scenes featured these stalwarts of the U.S. Navy, and their pilots endeavours helped to hone the Top Gun’s skills.

Paints Required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Top Gun F5-E Tiger II "THE MIG" - 1:72 (A00502)

(Pre-Order due May 2020)

The “Mig-28s” that flew at the start and again at the end of the first Top Gun movie were actually Northrop F-5E Tigers flown by the U.S. Navy’s Aggressor Squadrons. These fictitious hostiles were finally defeated by the triumphant Top Gun aces at the end of the film, albeit after one loss during the dogfight. 

Paints Required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Top Gun Maverick's F-14A Tomcat - 1:72 (A00503)

(Pre-Order due May 2020)

Maverick’s F-14 Tomcat from the 1986 movie is famed for two dramatic scenes; one when his buddy Goose is killed in a tragic accident, and the other at the end of the movie when the F-14 pilots prove their “Top Gun” worth.

Paints Required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Top Gun Maverick's F-18 Hornet - 1:72 (A00504)

(Pre-Order due May 2020)

Flying at a top speed of Mach 1.8, the F-18 Hornet is a multi-role aircraft for the 21st Century Top Gun pilot. Being able to defend and attack when needed, makes it the perfect aircraft for Maverick and his fellow pilots when responding to all the challenges they meet in the new movie. 

Paints Required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Top Gun Maverick's P-51D Mustang - 1:72 (A00505)

(Pre-Order due May 2020)

In the new Top Gun Maverick movie Tom Cruise’s actual P-51D Mustang makes a starring appearance. This long-range single-seat fighter dating from World War II is allegedly his favourite aircraft.

Paints Required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Vulcan to the Sky - Avro Vulcan B Mk2 XH58 Anniversary Edition Gift Set - 1:72 (A50097)

XH558 was the last Vulcan to leave RAF service, flying on from 1986 to 1993 as the single RAF Disply Vulcan, a career of 33 years. Her final flight was on 23rd March 1993 to Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome in Leicestershire, having been sold off by the Ministry of Defence. In 1997, a small team headed by Dr Robert Pleming started to put together an audacious plan to return her to flight, but it was clear from the start that the project would be technically challenging and enormously expensive. Never deterred, the team set off down the path that led to XH558's return to the air. Finally, 14 years after its last service flight and with over �7 million spent, Vulcan XH558 roared into the air again on Thursday 18th October 2007, a perfect day for flying. An unforgettable day for the Vulcan to the Sky team. �1 from the sale of this product will be donated to the Vulcan to the Sky Trust.

(This Gift set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+

Airfix - Handley Page Victor B.2  - 1:72 (A12008)

Arguably the most capable of Britain’s Cold War V-Bombers, the Handley Page Victor is certainly one of the most distinctive jet bombers to ever see service. With its high mounted T-tail and impressive crescent wing, the Victor saw service as a conventional bomber, nuclear bomber and finally as an airborne tanker aircraft, before its eventual retirement in 1993.
Handley Page Victors of Britain’s nuclear deterrent force were finished in an all over white anti-flash paint scheme, which was intended to afford some protection to the aircraft and crew in the event of a nuclear detonation – thankfully, the effectiveness of this system was never called upon. The final RAF Victors wore a hemp and light aircraft grey scheme, following their involvement in the Gulf War, in an in-flight re-fuelling capacity.

A) – B.2, XL512, 139 Squadron

B) – B.2, XL189, RAF Wittering

Paints Required but not included: (A) 11, 33, 53, 130 (B) 11, 33, 53, 30, 163, 165

Revell - Handley Page Victor K Mk.2 - 1:72 (04326)

Originally developed to carry nuclear and conventional weapons at subsonic speeds and high altitudes, the Handley Page Victor was part of the RAF V bomber fleet until 1968. For a very long time it was assigned a tanker role with active service in 2 wars. In-flight refuelling played a prominent part in RAF Tornado operations in the Gulf Warin 1991. The Victor K Mk 2 tankers were vital for refuelling the Tornadoes and filled the desert air with their swan song.

Paints required but not included: (Revell) Main: 5, 35, 45, 75, 76, 77, 89, 99, (Humbrol) Main: 34, 61, 86, 64, N/A, 79, 63, 56

Airfix - Handley Page Victor K.2 - 1:72 (A12009)

As the last of Britain’s trio of V-bombers to enter service, the Handley Page Victor was arguably the most successful, remaining in RAF service for an impressive 35 years. The final K.2 versions were converted to provide the RAF with an effective air-to-air refuelling aircraft, serving through both the Falklands Conflict and the Gulf War of 1990.

Schemes 1: XL231 Lusty Lindy
Schemes 2: XH669 – Black Buck Raids
Schemes 3: 543 Squadron Lima Airport Peru 1971

Paints Required but not included: (All Schemes) 11, 18, 19, 24, 28, 33, 52, 53, 56, 62, 70, 78, 85, 126, 130, 147, 150, 166, 168, 208 (Schemes 1) 18, 19, 166, 168 (Schemes 2) 18, 19, 163, 165, 209 (Schemes 3) 163, 165

Airfix - Avro Vulcan B.2 - 1:72 (A12011)

(Pre-Order Due November 2020)

Occupying a significant position in the history of post war British aviation, the Avro Vulcan was without doubt one of the most distinctive aircraft ever to take to the skies, with its huge delta wing profile becoming almost as iconic as the elliptical wing of the Supermarine Spitfire.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+

Revell - A-10C Thunderbolt II - 1:72 (03857)

Model replica of the A-10C Thunderbolt II, a very powerful low attack aircraft. Core of the aircraft is a 30 mm Gatling cannon. The A-10 got the nickname tankbuster.
Cockpit with interior fittings, Separate ailerons, Detailed chassis, Additional tank, Bombs, Guided weapon assembly, Disturbance container, Decals for a USAF version.

Paints required but not included: (Humbrol Main Paints:): 21, 32, 154, 66, 145, 27, 11, 27003, 130, 196 (Revell Main Paints): 36107, 36109, 36115, 36146, 36157, 36176, 36190, 36191, 36301, 36371

Italeri - C-130 Hercules E/H - 1:72 (No.015)

The C-130 is by far the most widely used tactical cargo plane of the last forty years. Notwithstanding its age no real replacement has been built so far. Therefore the four-engine Loockheed Aircraft continues to serve in many different functions with more than fifty Air Forces around the world. Continuous up- dating of its electronic equipment and in some cases stuctural changes of the fuselage are extending the life span of this most successful military cargo aircraft. Its characteristic sturdiness and reliability have once again been demonstrated during the Gulf War Operations of Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

Scheme:

Paints required but not included: (Scheme:) TBA

Airfix - English Electric Lightning F1, F1A, F2, F3 - 1:48 (A09179)

Used as the RAF’s primary interceptor for more than two decades, the English Electric Lightning was the only all-British Mach 2 fighter aircraft. Powered by a Rolls-Royce Avon Turbojet engine, pilots often described it as “being saddled to a skyrocket”. The lightning retired from RAF service in the 1980s and was never required to shoot down a hostile aircraft.

A) English electric Lightning F.1A - Firebirds aerobatic team, No.56 Squadron, Royal Airforce Wattisham, Suffolk, England 1963

B) English electric Lightning F.1 - No.74 Squadron, Royal Airforce Coltishall Norfolk, England, 1962

C) English electric Lightning F.1 - training Flight, Royal air Force Binbrook, Lincolnshire England 1980

Paints required but not included: (A,B,C) 11, 19, 33, 53, 56, 69, 85, 93, 102, 130, 145, 155, 165, 171, 186, 191, 1321, 1325, (A) 22, (B) 21, 22 (C) 163, 164. (Pilot) 61, 86, 150, 163

Airfix - English Electric Canberra B2/B20 - 1:48 (A10101A)

The incredible success of the English Electric Canberra jet bomber can be gauged by the length of time it remained in service with the Royal Air Force. With the first Canberras arriving at RAF No.101 Squadron in early 1951, the last photo-reconnaissance PR.9 machines were only withdrawn in 2006 – a remarkable 55 years in service.
When the Canberra entered RAF service in the early 1950’s, it was truly a ground-breaking aircraft in every respect. Possessing performance superior to that of many front line fighter aircraft of the day, the Canberra was capable of flying at speeds and altitudes which make it almost impervious to interception by enemy fighters. Setting a number of world speed and altitude records, the highly capable Canberra was coveted by many of the world’s air forces and became a great export success for the British Aviation industry. The definitive B.2 bomber variant was licence built in Australia, under the designation Canberra B.20.

Paints required but not included: 11, 22, 29, 33, 34, 53, 56, 61, 85, 86, 99, 163, 164, 166, 1321, 1325

Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+

Airfix - Gloster Meteor F8 - 1:48 (A09182)

Historically, the Gloster Meteor was Britain’s first jet fighter and the only Allied jet aircraft to see service during the Second World War.  The F.8 variant of the Meteor was perhaps the definitive incarnation of this famous aircraft and was the main RAF fighter throughout the 1950’s, until superseded by the Hawker Hunter.
As the first jet aircraft to see service with the Royal Air Force, the Gloster Meteor will always be seen as historically important.  A stable and reliable aircraft, the Meteor soon became outclassed as an air superiority fighter, but the effectiveness of the basic design allowed the aircraft to be used in a variety of other roles.  In combat with MiG 15 fighters over Korea, Royal Australian Air Force Meteors were found to be severely lacking as dogfighters and were to suffer at the hands of this diminutive Soviet fighter.  It was quickly relegated to ground attack duties, where it proved to be extremely effective.

Paints required but not included: 11, 24, 33, 53, 56, 69, 85, 109, 163, 164, 280

Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+

Airfix - Gloster Meteor F8, Korean War - 1:48 (A09184)

The Gloster Meteor F.8 was a greatly improved version of Britain’s first operational jet fighter and arguably the definitive version of this classic aircraft. Seeing extensive service during the Korean War with No.77 Squadron of Royal Australian Air Force, the Meteor would be engaged in combat with the new Soviet produced MiG 15 jet fighter, which proved to be an extremely capable adversary.

Scheme A - Meteor F8 A77-851 flown Sergeant George Spaulding Hale, No.77 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Kimpo, Korea, March 1953.
Scheme B - Meteor F8 Aircraft A77-854, No.77 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Kimpo, Korea, 1953.
Scheme C - Meteor F8 No.327 Squadron, Ruiten Vier” (Diamonds Four) display team, Koninklijke Luchtmacht (Royal Netherlands Air Force), Commando Lucht Verdediging (Air Defense Command), Soesterberg Air Base, The Netherlands, 1952.

Paints required but not included: 11, 33, 53, 56, 69, 85, 109, 121, 250

Airfix - Gloster Meteor FR9 - 1:48 (A09188)

 As the armed reconnaissance version of Britain’s first operational jet fighter, the Gloster Meteor FR.9 was based on the F.8 fighter version of the aircraft and replaced Spitfires and Mosquitos in this role. The extended nose housed a Williamson F.24 camera, which could be positioned to fire either forward, port of starboard facing. Its range was extended significantly by the addition of external wing and ventral fuel tanks.

Scheme 1: WL263 208 Squadron Malta 1957
Scheme 2: WB116/G RAF 2 squadron 1956

Paints Required but not included: (All Schemes) 11, 33, 53, 56, 69, 85, 109, 121, 230, 250 (Schemes 1) 24, 163, 164 (Schemes 2) 31, 60, 165,

Airfix - Hawker Hunter F6 - 1:48 (A09185)

 As far as classic British jet aircraft are concerned, few would argue that the beautiful Hawker Hunter should be placed at the head of this group, entering RAF service in 1954 and still providing training support almost 40 years later. The definitive interceptor version of the Hunter was the Mk.6 and by the end of 1958, all of the RAFs day fighter squadrons in Britain and Germany were equipped with these aircraft.

Scheme 1: XF418 4FTS Brawdy
Scheme 2: XF509 4FTS
Scheme 3: Dutch AF

Paints Required but not included: (All Schemes) 11, 26, 33, 53, 56, 69, 85, 89, 163, 164, (Scheme 1) 24 (Scheme 2) 166

Airfix - Folland Gnat T.1 - 1:48 (A05123A)

Possessing grace, beautifully clean lines and lots of power, several Spitfires would survive the war to become highly distinctive aircraft on the civilian aviation scene either operating as Airshow display aircraft, or competing in air race competitions around the world. The aggressive profile of the Spitfire XIV made for a particularly striking air racer and helped to reaffirm the enduring legacy of this famous aeroplane.

Paints Required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Canadair Sabre F.4 - 1:48 (A08109)

(Pre Order due December 2020)

With the indigenously designed Supermarine Swift and Hawker Hunter still in development, the Sabre provided the RAF with a capable jet fighter at a crucial period in world history and whilst they would only see service for a relatively short period, it bought the RAF valuable time until they could introduce their own swept wing fighter designs.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+

Airfix - Hawker Hunter F.4 - 1:48 (A09189)

The service introduction of the Hawker Hunter F.4 in March 1955 presented the RAF with a more capable version of their sleek jet fighter, including a much needed increase in its internal fuel capacity. The F.4 also introduced the two distinctive streamlined chin blisters, which were designed to collect spent ammunition links from the guns, thus preventing potential damage to the aircraft.

Paints Required but not included: (Scheme A, B, C) 11, 26, 33, 53, 56, 69, 85, 89, 163 (Scheme A / B) 164, (Scheme C) 34, 87, 165.

Airfix De Havilland Sea Vixen Faw.2 - 1:48 (A11002)

(Pre-Order Due Winter 2019-20)

The Sea Vixen was a 1950s–1960s British two-seat jet fighter of the Fleet Air Arm designed by de Havilland. The Sea Vixen was a capable carrier-based fleet defence fighter that served into the 1970s. Initially produced by de Havilland it was later known as the Hawker Siddeley Sea Vixen when de Havilland became a part of the Hawker Siddeley group.

A) No.899 Naval Air Squadron, HMS Eagle Jan 1972

B) 'Simon's Sircus' No.892 Naval Air Squadron, Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, Somerset, England

C) No.893 Naval Air Squadron, HMS Victorious, 1966

D) G-CVIX 2010

Paints Required but not included: (A, B, C, D) 2, 11, 19, 22, 33, 53, 55, 61, 87, 96, 102, 103, 123, 130, 154, 191 (A) 56 (B) 132 (C) 166

Airfix - Gloster Javelin - 1:48 (A12007)

The Gloster Javelin was an "all-weather" interceptor aircraft that served with Britain's Royal Air Force in the late 1950s and most of the 1960s. It was a T-tailed delta-wing aircraft designed for night and all-weather operations and was the last aircraft to bear the Gloster name.

This is the first injection moulded 1:48 Gloster Javelin to be produced and features include detailed crew access ladder, optional open or closed canopy, removable intake and jet pipe covers along with optional detailed armament and fuel tanks. The model also has poseable elevators, ailerons, rudder, flaps and airbrakes

Paints required but not included: 11, 24, 33, 53, 60, 94, 130, 163, 164, 191

Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+

Revell - Tornado F.3 ADV - 1:48 (03925)

A replica model of the Tornado F.3 which has been in service with the RAF for quite some time as a long-range interceptor. This version has an extended fuselage, more powerful engines and an extended nose to accommodate the Foxhunter radar.
- Extended fuselage front section, - Recesses for guided missiles in the lower fuselage, - Extended engine section, - Detailed cockpit, - Detailed ejection seats, - Separate wing flaps, - Detailed undercarriage, - Moveable swing-wings, - Detailed jet exhaust cones, - May be mounted in the closed reverse thrust position if desired, - Moving underwing pylons, - 4 Skyflash guided missiles, - 2 large auxiliary fuel tanks.

Authentic representation of the following versions:
- Panavia Tornado F.3, No. 111 Squadron, Royal Air Force, Leuchars, England, July 2002
- Panavia Tornado F.3, No. 23 Squadron, Royal Air Force, Leeming, England, October 1990 

Paints required but not included: (Humbrol Main Paints:): 32, 30, 27, 11, 27003, 130, 85, 164, 123   (Revell Main Paints): 36109, 36139, 36176, 36190, 36191, 36301, 36302, 36371, 36374, 36378.