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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-a50182-1-72-battle-of-britain-memorial-flight-gift-set","title":"Battle of Britain Memorial Flight [gift set]","description":"\u003cp\u003eSharing the same RAF airfield as the Typhoons which provide Britains Southern sector QRA cover, the historic aircraft of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight are some of the most famous aircraft in the UK and not only serve as a flying memorial to the thousands of service personnel who represented the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, but also an effective recruitment tool for the modern force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaint Scheme:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eAvro Lancaster B MkIII, PA474, Operated by the BBMF, RAF Coningsbsy\u003cbr\u003e\n    Supermarine Spitfire MkIIa, P7350, Operated by the BBMF, RAF Conningsby\u003cbr\u003e\n    Supermarine Spitfire PR Mk.XIX, PS915, Operated by the BBMF, RAF Conningsby\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e12 Acrylic Paints\u003cbr\u003e\n    2 x Brushes\u003cbr\u003e\n    2 x Poly Cement\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51234356297995,"sku":"A50182","price":49.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/airfix-a50182-battle-of-britain-memorial-flight-gift-set.jpg?v=1749030947"},{"product_id":"airfix-a50187-1-72-best-of-british-spitfire-and-hawk-gift-set","title":"Best of British - Spitfire and Hawk [gift set]","description":"\u003cp\u003eRepresenting 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. In this set we offer the MkV Spitfire - a more powerful version used by over 140 RAF Squadrons and nine other nations including the USSR and United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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 years exceptional service already to its name, even eclipses the service life of the famous Spitfire. During this year's Battle of Britain 80th anniversary commemorations, enthusiasts will be hoping to see the Hawks of the Red Arrows performing several evocative formation flypasts with Spitfires and Hurricanes at a number of Airshow events during the summer months.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51234356330763,"sku":"A50187","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/airfix-a50187-best-of-british-spitfire-and-hawk-gift-set.jpg?v=1749030949"},{"product_id":"airfix-a50190-1-72-then-and-now-spitfire-and-f-35b-lightning-ii-gift-set","title":"Then and Now - Spitfire and F-35B Lightning II [gift set]","description":"\u003cp\u003eSince the early days of powered flight, the aeroplane and the intrepid individuals who flew them have captivated the imagination of the world, the most impressive machines ever built by man flown by a talented few. Of all the many aircraft types which have taken to the skies, it is the single seat fighter which has provided the most fascination and in Britain, the Supermarine Spitfire has reigned supreme over the years. An aircraft regarded as the nation's saviour during its darkest hour and one which remained in service throughout the Second World War, the Spitfire is as famous today as it was when the first production fighter arrived at RAF Duxford back in August 1938.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mark Vc variant of the Spitfire may have been an interim development of Britain's famous fighter, rushed out to combat the latest version of its wartime adversary, the Messerschmitt Bf 109, however, it would prove so successful that it became the most heavily produced of all the Spitfire variants. An aircraft which allowed Fighter Command to go on the offensive, the Spitfire Mk.V would be operated by Allied squadrons all over the world and helped to establish the almost mythical reputation of this famous fighting aeroplane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBringing the history of the Royal Air Force right up to date, the latest high-tech single seat multi-role aircraft currently patrolling Britain's skies, the Lockheed Martin® F-35® Lightning is a highly advanced fifth-generation combat aircraft, one which is described as a technological quantum leap ahead of anything else currently in the skies. Although just at the start of its service career, can the F-35 hope to come close to matching the aviation reputation of the incomparable Spitfire?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51234356396299,"sku":"A50190","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/airfix-a50190-then-and-now-spitfire-and-f-35b-lightning-ii-gift-set.jpg?v=1749030952"},{"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. This move placed additional pressure on airfield staff already working at maximum capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eOn D-Day itself, over 13,000 individual sorties were flown by Allied aircraft in support of the amphibious landings and although around 127 aircraft were lost for various reasons during those operations, it's thought that the adoption of invasion makings significantly reduced numbers succumbing to incidents of friendly fire on that momentous day.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the Luftwaffe were conspicuous by their absence on D-Day itself, they fought tenaciously in the weeks and months which followed, highlighting the fact that they were far from finished.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51234356560139,"sku":"A50192","price":49.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/airfix-a50192-d-day-fighters-gift-set.jpg?v=1749030958"},{"product_id":"airfix-a50194-1-72-dogfight-double-spitfire-mk-vc-vs-bf-109-f-4-gift-set","title":"Dogfight Double - Spitfire Mk Vc vs Bf 109 F-4 [gift set]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate 'clash of eagles', which came to represent the struggle for aerial supremacy during the Second World War, was undoubtedly contested between Britain's Supermarine Spitfire and Germany's Messerschmitt Bf 109, two of the most famous fighting aeroplanes in the history of flight. With both fighters remaining in service throughout the war, both were continually upgraded to either gain an advantage over their adversary or to overcome one. 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