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COBI is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFully compatible with other brands of construction blocks. Detailed instructions included. Scale 1:100.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet included a model of a space shuttle with a stand, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMini model of the Hubble space telescope and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 astronaut figure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe space shuttle Atlantis is one of mankind's greatest creations and has made a lasting mark on the history of space exploration. The block model perfectly complements the COBI Historical Collection. The carefully designed set includes a model of the Atlantis prepared in a scale of 1:100. The Atlantis features a very accurate reproduction, high-quality prints, movable elements, access to the interior, a figure of an astronaut and a mini-model of the Hubble telescope, combining collector's and educational value. You can display the whole thing using the stand included in the set.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe construction of the kit is simple. Intuitive instruction based on clear illustrations will help you easily go through the entire process of a satisfying build. Build history, piece by piece, with COBI, and create your own collection!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAtlantis (OV-104) was the fourth NASA shuttle to have made a space flight. It was one of the five reusable shuttles that were used to transport people and equipment into Earth's orbit. Its first flight took place on October 3, 1985. Over the 26 years of service, Atlantis made 33 missions and spent 306 days in orbit around the Earth. The landing of the shuttle on July 21, 2011, after a successful mission to supply the International Space Station, ended the era of the space shuttle. After leaving service, Atlantis was transported to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hubble Space Telescope, which orbits in a low Earth orbit, is named after the American astronomer Edwin Hubble and was partly built in Bristol. The telescope was launched into orbit by the space shuttle Discovery on April 24, 1990. Since its launch, it has become one of the most important instruments in the history of astronomy, providing an incredible amount of data. The space shuttle Atlantis serviced the Hubble telescope during the STS-125 mission in 2009. 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Surviving ownership under the Tilling and British Automobile Traction (T\u0026amp;BAT) Group, Southern Railway and Nationalisation in 1948, the company was absorbed into Hants \u0026amp; Dorset under the National Bus Company in 1969.In 1972 the Wilts \u0026amp; Dorset name disappeared but was revived in 1983. In January 1966, Bristol Lodekka 646, registration 684 AAM, was painting into a unique cream and maroon livery for operation on the Salisbury to Bournemouth limited stop service, retaining it until May 1969. The limited stop 38A route between Salisbury and Bournemouth ran via Fordingbridge, Ringwood and Ferndown (the Bournemouth Spur Road from Ashley Heath to Cooper Dean having not yet been built) and did the journey in 78 minutes. There were two journeys in each direction on weekdays, with timings suitable for people commuting to Bournemouth or making day visits to Salisbury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAges 14+ (Please note this is not a toy)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 11cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 6.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 3.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1:76 Scale\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HORNBY HOBBIES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47943520321838,"sku":"OM40821B","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/0661\/1395\/files\/bornbus.jpg?v=1708604460"},{"product_id":"bristol-f2b-fighter-a7194-capt-a-h-peck-and-capt-j-l-williams-no-111-sqn-rfc","title":"BRISTOL F2B FIGHTER A7194 CAPT A H PECK AND CAPT J L WILLIAMS NO 111 SQN RFC","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBristol F-2B Fighter, A7194, Capt. Arthur H Peck \u0026amp; Capt. John JL Williams, No.111 Squadron, Egypt, October 1917.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the aeroplane becoming such a vital weapon during the Great War and with the Royal Flying Corps' Royal Aircraft Factory BE2c reconnaissance aircraft suffering so badly at the hands of the German Fokker Eindecker, an effective replacement in the armed reconnaissance\/fighter role was desperately needed. At the Bristol Aeroplane Company, Chief Designer Frank Barnwell was determined that he was going to produce such an aircraft and he was uniquely qualified to deliver on his promise. A qualified Royal Flying Corps pilot with combat flying experience over the Western Front, he knew what qualities the new aircraft must possess and perhaps of even greater importance, what RFC crews would need from it. The new aircraft must be capable of effectively defending itself from enemy attack, but also to possess the ability to turn the tables in such circumstances and make any Luftstreitkräfte pilot regret their decision to tangle with the new British aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prototype Bristol Type 12 (F.2A) made its maiden flight on 9th September 1916 and powered by the new 190hp Rolls Royce Falcon I engine, posted impressive performance from the start. A relatively large and purposeful aircraft, suitably impressed War Office officials placed an order for further development aircraft and 50 production aircraft for RFC training units, all of which would eventually be assigned to No.48 Squadron. Following training in the UK, this unit would take their Bristol Fighters across the Channel and make their combat debut in April 1917 at the Battle of Arras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Bristol Fighter, or Brisfit (as it would be referred to by everyone in the Royal Flying Corps) underwent early improvement and modification and would quickly lead to the production of the most capable and ubiquitous version of the aircraft, the F.2B variant. This latest version featured the new, more powerful Rolls Royce Falcon III engine, a 285hp unit which gave the Bristol Fighter and impressive top speed of 123 mph and significantly greater climbing capability, making this an exceptionally capable fighting aeroplane. It would go on to make a significant contribution towards wrestling superiority of the air from the Germans and would remain a competitive combat aircraft for the remainder of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA relatively large aeroplane when compared with such enemy types as the Albatros series and Fokker Dr.1, the Bristol F.2B Fighter was surprisingly nimble for its size, possessing both the speed and heavy armament needed to claim a significant number of aerial victories for its crews. With well trained and experienced F.2B crews working as one, this nimble gunship could keep its guns pointed at an enemy aircraft during any engagement, resulting in many an unwary Luftstreitkräfte pilot quickly finding themselves starting as the hunter, only to quickly become the hunted. Rather than adopting effective defensive tactics, the Bristol Fighter was so good that RFC pilots actively went looking to tangle with the enemy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy November 1918, orders had been placed for over 5,500 Bristol Fighters, and whilst some of this number would eventually be cancelled due to the end of hostilities, by the time the production lines were finally closed in September 1919, no fewer than 4,747 aircraft had been produced. Bristol Fighters would serve on many fronts during the Great War and in a variety of operational roles, from training and reconnaissance to day and night fighter, with the last examples remaining in RAF service until the early 1930s. One of the most important Allied aircraft of the early twentieth century, the Bristol F.2B Fighter effectively proved the concept of the multi-role aircraft, one which excelled in several different operational situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Turkey declared war against Britain and France on 5th November 1914, the integrity of the Suez Canal, a vital trade route for Britain, was placed in some jeopardy and resulted in the Royal Flying Corps sending a small defending force of aircraft to the region. Initially, this force was made up of a motley collection of ageing aircraft types, however, the importance of this region to the British Empire soon dictated that more modern types would be sent to ensure the Central Powers could not threaten this vital trade route. The arrival of the newly formed No.111 Squadron RFC and their Bristol F.2B fighters in August 1917 was a significant development for forces in the Middle East, who now had access to aircraft which possessed all the attributes to secure mastery of the skies and therefore, maintain the balance of power in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most successful individual aircraft in these desert duals was No.111 Squadron's Bristol F.2B Fighter A7194, an aircraft which would have at least five aerial victories to its name and possibly several more. In the hands of pilot Captain Arthur Hicks Peck and his Observer\/Gunner Captain John Lloyd Williams, A7194 would be used to destroy three enemy aircraft between 30th October and 8th November 1917, however for Gunner Williams, this spree would actually bring his personal victory total to five enemy aircraft, as he had claimed a further two earlier in October whilst flying with a different pilot. Captain Arthur Hicks Peck would remain with No.111 Squadron when they converted to SE5a single seat fighters by the end of the year and he would score a further five aerial victories in the Middle East, earning the coveted status of 'Ace'. Bristol F.2B Fighter A7194 would later be transferred to No.1 Squadron Australian Flying Corps, who continued to maintain Allied air supremacy in the Middle Eastern Theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully presented aircraft sports distinctive (slightly off) white painted upper surfaces over the standard Protective Covering Number 10 dope finish (olive green shade), a scheme it received during its time serving with No.111 Squadron RFC in the Middle East. Several of the unit's aircraft were presented in this manner and whilst there didn't appear to be any officially documented reason for the markings, several theories have been suggested over the years. 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Initially developed as a private venture by the Bristol Aeroplane Company, the Bulldog was the brainchild of accomplished aircraft designer Frank Barnwell, the man behind the successful Bristol F2B Fighter of the Great War, and was a light, all-metal and fabric-covered fighter, powered by a 440hp Bristol Jupiter engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bulldog was armed with a pair of forward-firing Vickers 0.303\" machine guns mounted on either side of the cockpit, but ultimately never fired its guns in anger during a relatively short seven-year period serving with Fighter Command. Although it was the most capable fighter of the day, the Bulldog was more closely associated with challenging formation flying and spectacular aerobatics, with the Royal Air Force thrilling huge crowds at airshows and pageants around the country, as they demonstrated the effectiveness of a modernising air force. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat the Bulldog did do was help advance Britain's aviation industry towards the production of the sleek, monoplane fighters which would contest the Second World War, as it highlighted the fact that biplane designs were fast approaching their zenith. Perhaps the most famous incident involving a Bristol Bulldog proved to be a rather unfortunate one, when an accomplished, but rather headstrong RAF pilot performed unauthorised low-altitude aerobatics for a group of onlookers and a private civilian aerodrome in Berkshire. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlying so low that the wingtip of his fighter struck the ground during a manoeuvre, the Bulldog cartwheeled across the airfield, inflicting catastrophic injuries on the pilot - that pilot was future Second World War RAF ace and inspirational national hero Douglas Bader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions: 15.9 x 21.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScale: 1:48\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSkill: 3\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContents: \u003cspan\u003ePlastic kit, instruction sheet, paint guide and decal sheet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"HORNBY HOBBIES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48215389667630,"sku":"A05141","price":28.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/0661\/1395\/files\/Screenshot2024-06-05161747.jpg?v=1717600680"},{"product_id":"bristol-lodekka-knowle-west-1-148","title":"BRISTOL LODEKKA - KNOWLE WEST 1:148","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small but beautiful miniature Bristol built Lodekka bus in the iconic Bristol green paint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale: 1:148\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAges 14+ (Please note this is not a toy)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 5.6cm\/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 1.8cm\/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 2.8cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford Diecast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48501668938030,"sku":"NBL005","price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/0661\/1395\/files\/NBL005_500x415_179e409a-593f-4b86-9235-5af1773e92ba.webp?v=1713182271"},{"product_id":"cobi-hawker-hurricane-mk-1","title":"COBI HAWKER HURRICANE MK.1","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"anchor-item\" data-anchor=\"information\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content product-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most popular British fighters from World War II and defender of Filton Airfield with 501 Squadron during WW2. It performed very well in action, facing German Messerschmitts. The armament consisted of eight 7.7mm Browning machine guns. The model prepared by COBI has colours referring to operations in North Africa and the Mediterranean basin in 1940. You can build the plane designed in a scale of 1:48 from 138 elements with prints with markings. The plane is 20cm long and has a 25.5cm wingspan when assembled and is perfect for display in an aviation fan's collection as well as for playtime. Thanks to its compact size, it will easily fit on your shelf! Build history, piece by piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur block model complements the collection of fighters released in 1:48 scale. It will work great as escort for the huge bombers we issue. It is also an ideal model for a start to your adventure with COBI construction blocks. 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This was a test model for British Airways. For several years it was used on test flights \u0026amp; never entered service. Over time, it began to be used as a base of spare parts for the other craft that were in service. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Concorde brick kit is accurately mapped using as many as 455 parts. Using high-quality stickers to reproduce the markings on the plane, this model will really please those designers who like details in their kits. The plane is equipped with a fully operational landing gear. When the wheels are extended, they can be turned. The rudder direction is also movable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis model of Concorde is an excellent set for all aviation enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e455 high-quality components,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eproduced in the EU by a company with more than 20 years of tradition,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecomply with safety standards for children's products,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efully compatible with other design brick brands,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eblocks do not deform and do not fade during play or under the influence of temperature,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eclear and intuitive instruction based on drawings and icons,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFolding chassis and moving direction rudder,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003escale of the model 1:95.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eModel dimensions (length x width x high): 53 cm (20.3\") x 27cm (10.6\") x 12.5 cm (4.9\").\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBox dimensions (length x width x high): 45cm x 6cm x 30 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COBI (GS-100013)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48597432009006,"sku":"1917","price":39.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/0661\/1395\/files\/COBICONC.jpg?v=1714574084"},{"product_id":"folland-gnat-t-1","title":"AIRFIX FOLLAND GNAT T.1 - 1:72","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diminutive Folland Gnat was originally developed as a light and affordable jet fighter and was powered by a single Bristol Siddeley Orpheus engine. 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The model has been covered with durable prints depicting US Air Force markings. The set also includes a USAF pilot figure in a characteristic uniform reminiscent of astronaut suits!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe whole set is complemented by a block display stand with a plate containing the name of the set and the Lockheed Martin logo. Thanks to the intuitive instructions construction is simple and will not cause problems for less advanced builders. The set will meet the expectations of aviation fans, military enthusiasts and building block hobbyists. The SR-71 Blackbird will look great both in an adult collector and in a teenager's room. 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Beauforts arrived in Egypt from around August 1941, where they would replace Blenheims and Martin Marylands which had previously been holding the line, with all aircraft in this region looking very different to those operating from Britain, by virtue of their attractive desert camouflage scheme they wore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has been reported that as Axis shipping virtually stopped operating by day, the Mediterranean Beauforts spent more time engaged in training sorties than they did flying offensive strikes and as a consequence, more aircraft would be lost in accidents and to mechanical failures, than as a result of enemy action. 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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\u003eInterestingly, all this was achieved just nine years since the Avro Lancaster's of RAF No.617 Squadron had launched their famous raid against the great dams of the Ruhr Valley. 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William Leefe Robinson a Victoria Cross.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese government designed aircraft were built under licence by The Bristol Aeroplane Company in Filton alongside their own designs.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-Hare1-55_21-0\" class=\"reference\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 11.5 x 15.6\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale: 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkill: 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents: \u003cspan\u003ePlastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HORNBY HOBBIES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55752148222325,"sku":"A02101","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/0661\/1395\/files\/Capture_dbb00355-e9cd-40dc-9ff9-d9d0a3d30b15.png?v=1754653430"},{"product_id":"cobi-pzl-23-karas","title":"COBI PZL.23 KARAŚ","description":"\u003cp\u003ePZL.23 Karaś was one of the basic bomber aircraft of the Polish Air Force during the September Campaign in 1939. It was designed at Polskie Zakłady Lotnicze (PZL) powered by a Bristol Pegasus engine and entered service in 1936. The plane could accommodate three people: a pilot, an observer and a gunner. The armament included machine guns and bombs. Although the PZL.23 Karaś was a relatively technically advanced aircraft at the time of its introduction into service, it quickly became obsolete in the face of rapidly developing aviation technology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe legend of the Polish skies from 1939 was precisely reproduced using COBI construction blocks. The detailed model was designed in a scale of 1:32, which matches the other aircraft from the Historical Collection. For this set, a completely new block was created in the shape of a characteristic cockpit cover, which can accommodate three crew figures. The plane has historical markings printed on it, which are also on the underside of the wings. The entire bottom is made of the new light blue color of the blocks. In addition to the PZL.23 machine guns, Karaś is equipped with a set of strap-on bombs. Figures of aviators in characteristic leather suits have prints on their backs, as well, and look fantastic. The set also includes an impressive brick with a printed map showing the situation in Poland in the first days of 1939. This awesome model of the Polish bomber can be placed on movable wheels or on a block display base with transparent elements. The whole set is complemented by a plate with a printed aircraft checkerboard and the name of the model. This wonderful historical set not only commemorates Polish pilots but is also a testimony to the military technology of that time. Crucians were among the first to fight heavy battles at the very beginning of World War II! PZL.23 Crucian is a must-have for collectors, aviation and history fans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e586 high-quality elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced in the EU by a company with over 20 years of tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe blocks meet the safety standards of products for children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully compatible with other brands of construction blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlocks with prints do not scratch or smear and do not fade during play or under the influence of temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear and intuitive instructions based on illustrations and step-by-step directions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:32 scale plane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlock map of Poland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel dimensions (L x W x H): 285 mm x 430 mm x 145 mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COBI (GS-100013)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55838420861301,"sku":"5751","price":44.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/0661\/1395\/files\/Capture_7e651706-87cf-4a70-8e68-7d88963d8db1.jpg?v=1772789223"},{"product_id":"airfix-vickers-wellington-mk-ia-c","title":"AIRFIX VICKERS WELLINGTON MK.IA C 1:72","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most capable medium bomber of the day was the Bristol Pegasus powered Vickers Wellington, which first flew in 1936 and entered RAF service with No.99 Squadron at Mildenhall in October 1938. 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 27.35 x 7.38 x 36.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale: 1:72\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkill: 3\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic kit, instruction sheet, paint guide and decal sheet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HORNBY HOBBIES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56317750247797,"sku":"A08019A","price":41.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/0661\/1395\/files\/Capture3.png?v=1762877070"},{"product_id":"airfix-bristol-bulldog-mk-iia-1-48","title":"AIRFIX BRISTOL BULLDOG MK.IIA - 1:48","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Bristol Bulldog Mk.IIA is a secret release that will inspire aviation model-makers. This legendary aircraft has three scheme options to choose from, so you can decorate your 1:48 scale model kit in a variety of ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gleaming silver steed to be flown by the most capable and intrepid young men Britain could call upon, the Bristol Bulldog was one of the most important British aircraft of the inter-war period, when powerful biplane fighters unquestionably ruled the skies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitially developed as a private venture by Bristol Aeroplane Company, the Bulldog was the brainchild of accomplished aircraft designer Frank Barnwell, the man behind the successful Bristol F.2B Fighter of the Great War. It was a light, all-metal, fabric-covered fighter, powered by a 440hp Bristol Jupiter engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bulldog was armed with a pair of forward-firing Vickers 0.303 in machine guns mounted either side of the cockpit, but ultimately never fired its guns in anger during a relatively short seven-year period serving with Fighter Command. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it was the most capable fighter of the day, the Bulldog was more closely associated with challenging formation flying and spectacular aerobatics, with the Royal Air Force thrilling huge crowds at airshows and pageants around the country, as they demonstrated the effectiveness of a modernising air force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 15.9 x 21.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale: 1:48\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkill: 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic kit, instruction sheet, paint guide and decal sheet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HORNBY HOBBIES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56475905818997,"sku":"A05145","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/0661\/1395\/files\/Capture_17b4619d-7f38-4765-bbc2-f09926450dbb.png?v=1765800180"},{"product_id":"concorde-metal-construction-set","title":"CONCORDE METAL CONSTRUCTION SET","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 265-piece construction kit contains everything you need to make your own model of Concorde G-BBDG - the first production Concorde, currently residing at Brooklands Museum in Surrey. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's also compatible with other brands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll tools are included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for ages 12 years and over.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Severnside Wholesalers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56593854398837,"sku":"CHP0017","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/0661\/1395\/files\/CHP0017_Concorde_Construction_Set_Front.jpg?v=1768237091"},{"product_id":"airfix-supermarine-walrus-mk-1-1-48","title":"AIRFIX SUPERMARINE WALRUS Mk.1 - 1:48","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite its rather ungainly appearance, the Bristol Pegasus powered Supermarine Walrus was one of the most effective aircraft of its type ever built. Required to operate in particularly hostile environments, the Walrus was an excellent naval reconnaissance aircraft and became an invaluable air-sea rescue asset, responsible for saving the lives of many downed airmen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-product-template\" class=\"shopify-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-template__container page-width\" id=\"ProductSection-product-template\" data-section-id=\"product-template\" data-section-type=\"product\" data-enable-history-state=\"true\" data-ajax-enabled=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid product-single product-single--medium-media\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 23.8 x 29.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eScale: 1:48\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\"\u003eSkill: 3\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\"\u003eContents:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic kit, instruction sheet, paint guide and decal sheet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=AIRFIX%20VICKERS%20WELLINGTON%20MK.IA%20C%201:72\u0026amp;url=https:\/\/shop.aerospacebristol.org\/products\/airfix-vickers-wellington-mk-ia-c\" class=\"btn btn--small btn--share share-twitter\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-external-message\" rel=\"null noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HORNBY HOBBIES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56678636978549,"sku":"A09183","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/0661\/1395\/files\/Capture_5368e97c-bbda-4696-836c-32c1190e8e57.png?v=1769768869"},{"product_id":"bristol-f-2b-fighter-c4636-devil-in-the-dusk","title":"BRISTOL F-2B FIGHTER, C4636 'DEVIL-IN-THE-DUSK","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis impressive 1:48 scale Aviation Archive model replicates a night-fighter variant of the Bristol F2B Fighter with an incredible First World War home-front story. It features a rotating propeller and a display stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited-edition 1 of 900 made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bristol Fighter was one of the most important British aircraft of the Great War era. Once pilots realised this large machine was strong enough to be flown like a scout, many Luftstreitkräfte aircraft fell to its guns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bristol was a multi-role aircraft of interest to the Home Defence units attempting to stem the nightly tide of German Zeppelin and biplane bomber raiders over southern England. The First World War model aircraft replicated here served with RAF No.39 Squadron during the summer of 1918, and on the night of 19th\/20th May, was flown by 19-year-old Lieutenant Anthony Arkell on just his 11th home defence sortie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntercepting a mighty Gotha G.V bomber at 10,000ft over the Hainault Forest, Arkell skilfully positioned his aircraft under the bomber, and fired drum after drum of ammunition into its belly. Seemingly having little effect, he remained in position for around fifteen minutes, firing 700 rounds of ammunition into the belly of the beast, which finally burst into flames with the pair now just 1,500ft above the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aircraft crashed in East Ham, becoming the first and only No.39 Squadron victory over a Gotha night-raider, and earning Lt. Arkell a Military Cross. His aircraft, which was named ‘Devil in the Dusk’, sported muted markings developed specifically for night-fighter operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale 1:48\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HORNBY HOBBIES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56678665027957,"sku":"AA28804","price":89.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/0661\/1395\/files\/Capture2_52973102-7d72-4311-a4b0-1c418cc4923f.png?v=1769770002"},{"product_id":"cobi-dornier-do-17z-2","title":"COBI DORNIER Do 17Z-2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dornier Do 17Z-2 was a German bomber used during World War II and was powered by Bramo 323 engines. These were based on the hugely successful Bristol Jupiter engine that had been built under license in Germany. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt gained a reputation for being a fast and manoeuvrable aircraft. 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Production of the Do 17Z-2 ended in 1940, and the aircraft were gradually withdrawn from service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1383 high quality elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured in the EU by a company with over 20 years of tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe blocks meet the safety standards of products for children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully compatible with other brands of construction blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlocks with prints do not scratch or smear and do not fade during play or under the influence of temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear and intuitive instructions based on illustrations and step-by-step directions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% prints, no stickers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrints on the underside of the wings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo pilot figures with prints on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel dimensions (length x width x height): 49 cm (19.3\") x 57.5 cm (22.6\") x 13 cm (3.1\")\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COBI (GS-100013)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56873940287861,"sku":"COBI-5754","price":99.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/0661\/1395\/files\/Capture_933d699e-44cc-4336-baa0-bcfbf757efe3.jpg?v=1772789818"},{"product_id":"cobi-panavia-tornado-gr-1-mig-eater","title":"COBI PANAVIA TORNADO GR.1 \"MiG EATER\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eUsing 527 high-quality COBI construction blocks you can build the famous British multi-role Panavia Tornado fighter with all of its extraordinary history! 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The landing gear can be easily detached at any time to better display the plane on the brick display stand included in the set. A name plate is also included. Thanks to the intuitive instructions, construction is simple and will not pose any problems for less advanced builders. The set will definitely meet the expectations of aviation, military and block enthusiasts. The legend of the skies, which is undoubtedly the Tornado, will look great in your Armed Forces collection, regardless of how old you are!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePanavia Tornados were variable wing multi-role combat aircraft used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) from the 1980s until 2019, when they were withdrawn from service. The Panavia Tornado was a twin-engine jet combat aircraft created by the Panavia Aircraft GmbH consortium, which included Germany, Italy and Great Britain. There were three main variants of Tornado aircraft in service with the RAF: GR.1, GR.4 and GR.4A. 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