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For the first time, they were at a disadvantage, with the natural barrier of the English Channel meaning that fuel management was critical and any mechanical or combat damage issues would result in capture and internment for German crews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene was set for an aerial struggle unlike anything the world had seen before: a duel amongst the clouds that could dictate the outcome of the Second World War. Facing overwhelming odds, the pilots of Fighter Command were from Britain and Commonwealth nations, but also from several other countries from around the globe, each one determined to prevent the Luftwaffe from ruling the skies over Britain. Could Churchill’s ‘Few’ prevail against the might of the Luftwaffe’s massed formations of Messerschmitts and Heinkels?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51234356232459,"sku":"A50173A","price":49.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/airfix-a50173a-battle-of-britain-gift-set.jpg?v=1749030944"},{"product_id":"airfix-a50192-1-72-d-day-fighters-gift-set","title":"D-Day Fighters [gift set]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe importance of the role air power played in the months leading up to D-Day cannot be overstated, with the Allied powers knowing that securing superiority of the skies over the proposed landing beaches could be the difference between success and failure of the entire operation.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThat being the case, Allied air forces were committed in ever-increasing numbers from the end of 1943, attacking airfields, supply infrastructure and other strategic targets, and mounting hundreds of diversionary attacks. This was all intended to keep German forces guessing as to the location of the anticipated invasion, but all the time diminishing their ability to respond to the landings when they came.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eWith so many Allied aircraft expected to be in the air supporting Operation Overlord, Allied Commanders were concerned about the possibility of their aircraft coming under attack from friendly forces both in the air and from anti-aircraft units on the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThey issued a directive that all aircraft (with some exceptions, including four-engined heavy bombers) be painted with identification markings around their wings and rear fuselage, under the strictest levels of security.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe order to begin applying markings to troop transport, aircraft was not issued until 3rd June 1944, with other units receiving their instructions the following day. 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