First flying in 1939, the Focke-Wulf Fw190 proved to be an immediate threat to RAF fighters when introduced in late 1941, being faster and more maneuverable than the Spitfire V then in service. This A-8 version was the most numerous and heavily armed variant, which entered service in 1944, as an attempt to stop the Allied daylight raids, however, by then the new Allied fighters had begun to outclass it.
- Hawker Hurricane Mk.I: Considered revolutionary in 1935, by the start of WWII the earliest versions of The Hurricane with fabric covered wings and two bladed propellers had fallen behind the performance of the best German fighters. Nevertheless, once fitted with 3-blade propellers, these early Hurricanes were very successful during the Battle of Britian in 1940
- Aircraft Model Kits: There are a whole range of Airfix models to discover and build! With various sizes of scale models spanning across decades of military history, from WW2 model kits right through to modern commercial airplane model kits, there's model air plane kits and other military gifts for everyone at Airfix
- Military Model Kits: Whether you’re looking for an Airfix starter set gift idea or wanting to advance to the next level, these small to large real airplane models for adults to build offer more to advanced modellers. Please note that this model set does not include paint or glue which are required for assembly
- About this Model: Skill Level 1 (where 1 is for the beginner and 4 is for the more experienced modeller) - Ideal older kids and adult model kits for those with some experience in model building. This set has 53 Parts Total. This set includes: 1:72 Scale Model, Sprues and Decals
- About Us: Airfix is the UK's oldest plastic model kit manufacturer since 1952, offers a diverse range of iconic model planes, plastic figures, buildings, diorama kits, historical ships, vehicles, and innovative Quickbuild models for beginners. From military gifts and WWII model airplanes to more modern vehicles, there's model building kits for every occasion
- Hawker Hurricane Mk.I: Considered revolutionary in 1935, by the start of WWII the earliest versions of The Hurricane with fabric covered wings and two bladed propellers had fallen behind the performance of the best German fighters. Nevertheless, once fitted with 3-blade propellers, these early Hurricanes were very successful during the Battle of Britian in 1940
- Aircraft Model Kits: There are a whole range of Airfix models to discover and build! With various sizes of scale models spanning across decades of military history, from WW2 model kits right through to modern commercial airplane model kits, there's model air plane kits and other military gifts for everyone at Airfix
- Military Model Kits: Whether you’re looking for an Airfix starter set gift idea or wanting to advance to the next level, these small to large real airplane models for adults to build offer more to advanced modellers. Please note that this model set does not include paint or glue which are required for assembly
- About this Model: Skill Level 1 (where 1 is for the beginner and 4 is for the more experienced modeller) - Ideal older kids and adult model kits for those with some experience in model building. This set has 53 Parts Total. This set includes: 1:72 Scale Model, Sprues and Decals
- About Us: Airfix is the UK's oldest plastic model kit manufacturer since 1952, offers a diverse range of iconic model planes, plastic figures, buildings, diorama kits, historical ships, vehicles, and innovative Quickbuild models for beginners. From military gifts and WWII model airplanes to more modern vehicles, there's model building kits for every occasion
