{"title":"Model Aircraft 1:72 Scale Diecast from Oxford Diecast.","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe majority of items at this scale are aircraft and in the Oxford Aviation and History of Flight ranges manufactured by Oxford Diecast. Although we do also have a few items that we distribute from the Cararama range. The Oxford Aviation range of aircraft comes with a plinth plus support leg for presentation and are in flight mode. The plinth is printed with details of the aircraft and if the known the pilot. The product coding has a prefix 'AC' or 'AD'. The History of Flight range is a higher spec offering with more detail. Where appropriate they have separate landing gear to allow them to be posed in pre-flight mode. They come with a plinth and a support leg and are packaged as a single model in a blue box with an individual wrap. The coding has a prefix '72'. 1:72 scale is the popular scale for Aviation enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOffer\u003c\/strong\u003e - Buy 2 Model Aircraft and Receive 20% Off \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTerms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer available worldwide, excluding restricted countries that we are not currently supplying too. Offer available for all 1:72 scale items. Items must be added to cart, and the discount will automatically apply. Valid from 22\/12\/2024 – 02\/12\/2025.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cars-triple-morgan-mgb-healey-set-713pnd008","title":"Cararama Classic Car Pack Morgan-MGB-Healey - 1:72 Scale","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet of thre classic British Sports cars, Morgan, Mgb and Austin Healey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 16.4cm x 8.1cm x 5.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CARARAMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36066411544731,"sku":"713PND008","price":8.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/713PND008.jpg?v=1633271262"},{"product_id":"land-rover-series-iii-military-set-713pnd011","title":"Cararama Land Rover 3 piece Set - 1:72 Scale","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet of three classic Series III Land Rovers. 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Snake Stuka represents the Ju 87 deployed to North Africa and the Mediterranean from 1941. This aircraft was deployed to the T6+DP unit stationed at Tmimi on the Libyan coast where it provided ground support as well as attacking Allied shipping. Unexpectedly deployed to that desert landscape, , it was originally decorated in a hastily applied desert camouflage scheme over the darker European scheme, resulting in a sandy beige and mid\/dark green finish with blue underside, complete with T6 and DP lettering in black and yellow on the underwings. A small detail to note is the addition of the letter J under the port wing which represents the manufacturer's code. The snake decoration runs the length of the aircraft with its open jaws and fangs finishing just behind the nose cone. Doubtless it would have proved a daunting sight, highly visible in white and an ochre yellow. On the model front, it adds a very unique dimension to your Oxford WWII enemy airfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 9cm x 9cm x 8.3cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 19cm x 15.3cm x 10.6cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36066601926811,"sku":"AC085","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/AC085_d825851c-d319-43fb-b162-eb0c1faaa0d0.jpg?v=1633271062"},{"product_id":"macchi-veltro-205-1-gorrini-1-squadriglia-1-gruppo-caccia-1944-ac091","title":"Macchi Veltro 205 1L.Gorrini - 1 Squadriglia - 1 Gruppo Caccia - 1944","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Italian World War II fighter aircraft, the Aermacchi Veltro C.205 was built by the Italian company Aeonautica Macchi which had been in the industry since before the First World War. The C.205 was one of three Series 5 Italian fighters built using the powerful Daimler-Benz DB605 engine. It came with a top speed of 400 mph, equipped with two 20.mm cannon as well as 12.7 Breda machine guns. It was a force to be reckoned with and despite its late entry into the conflict, only being produced between 1942 and 1944 and a mere 262 aircraft at that, it was highly successful , being both respected and feared by Allied pilots. Its pilots downed many Allied fighters, notably the American P-51D Mustang, Curtiss P-40, as well as Liberators, Blenheims and P-38 Lightnings. Even the noble Spitfire was part of their tallies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of these Italian fighter aces was Sergente Maggiore Luigi Gorrini who was born in 1917. His distinguished World War II flying career saw him fighting over Libya and Tunisia as well as in the defence of the Italian mainland. He shot his first Allied plane down over Libya in 1941. At the end of 1943, Gorrini joined the Italian national republican air force, (ANR) where he was assigned to 1 Squadriglia, 1 Gruppa Caccia, where he continued to fly C.205 fighters. At the end of January 1944, under the command of 'Ace' Capitano Adriano Visconti, the Gruppa was sent out to attack a formation of American bombers under P-47 escort. Gorrini's score included a B-24, P-47 and then a P-38. His last air battle was on 15\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e June 1944 when his plane was hit during a dogfight with four P-47 Thunderbolts. He baled out but was too close to the ground, subsequently waking up in hospital. He recovered but did not fly operationally again. Living until November 2014, he summed up his World War II record as 212 air combats, 24 solo air victories and 5 parachute bale-outs. Not only was he the highest ranking Italian fighter ace still alive at the time but was also the only surviving pilot to be awarded the Gold Medal of Military Valour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll this history is encapsulated in our 1:72 scale model of the Veltro C.205 which appears in the typical Italian World War II camouflage scheme of dark grey\/mid grey upper body and wings, pale blue\/grey mottled fuselage and pale blue grey under body. A white rear fuselage band is painted under the Italian flag with the 23 - 1 identity numbers in red and white on each side behind the cockpit. Finishing touches see the Italian flag on the vertical tail fin, the propeller spinner painted white and green and the underside of the engine cowl coloured bright yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 19.2cm x 19.2cm x 8.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 14.4cm x 12.3cm x 11.1cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36066617196699,"sku":"AC091","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/AC091.jpg?v=1633271042"},{"product_id":"me163b-komet-white-54-niemcy-1945-ac084","title":"Me163b Komet White 54 - 14JG 400 Niemcy 1945","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet was a German rocket-powered short-range fighter\/interceptor aircraft, designed by Alexander Lippisch, which took its first flight on 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e September 1941 and which was introduced for use by the Luftwaffe in 1944. Of revolutionary design it is the only rocket-powered fighter aircraft ever to have been operational and a German test pilot of the time achieved a speed of 700 mph, an unofficial airspeed record which was unrivalled for almost a decade. Its official top speed was 959 kmph with a range of 40 kms. Over 300 aircraft were built and although the concept should have lead to a highly successful combat plane against the Allies, it proved to be too little, too late and early teething troubles which made it volatile and unstable were not ironed out in time to change the course of the German defeat in the air. Upon take-off the rocket fuel enabled the Komet to climb to 30,000 feet in just a few seconds but its speed made it very difficult to aim and fire accurately at the enemy convoys of aircraft. Landing was even more dangerous as the Komet only had 9 minutes of fuel from take-off to combat and its return journey necessitated gliding powerlessly back to the airfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJagdgeschwader 400 (JG 400) was the only frontline Luftwaffe fighter wing squadron to fly the ME 163 rocket fighter operationally and under the supervision of their notable Commander Wolfgang Spate, first flew the aircraft on 16\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e August 1944. Its limited successes were almost equalled by its losses. The squadron - and with it the operational life of the ME 163B - was disbanded in April 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere we see 'White 54' in dark red brown and green camouflage scheme with white Luftwaffe markings and mottled grey fuselage to the upper body. The underside is painted in plain grey with black\/white Luftwaffe markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral Me 163Bs exist in museums around the world as many were brought out of Germany after the end of the war for evaluation though none flown out!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 19.3cm x 19cm x 8.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 12.8cm x 8.2cm x 10.7cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36066617950363,"sku":"AC084","price":15.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/AC084.jpg?v=1633271035"},{"product_id":"mini-classic-cars-1-72-classic-mini-assortment","title":"CARARAMA Mini Classic Cars - 1:72 Classic Mini","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe have a small amount of stock of these as individual items. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease choose from the drop down list your desired item\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked: 8cm x 5.1cm x 4.4cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 4.9cm x 2cm x 1.9cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca title=\"All about scale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Green Mini Van","offer_id":46155517952155,"sku":"711ND016","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"No Other Options Available","offer_id":46223817080987,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/711ND016_9d0fea11-d5e3-450e-bd98-72bc98d4b9a2.jpg?v=1633271033"},{"product_id":"121-sqn-raf-holmsley-south-1944-hawker-typhoon-mk1-ac100","title":"Oxford Diecast 121 Wing RAF Holmsley South 1944 Hawker Typhoon Mk1","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur heroic World War II Hawker Typhoon MkIB makes its latest landing as flown from the RAF wartime base of Holmsley South in Hampshire, which was operational for both RAF and USAAF forces between 1942 and 1945, including RAF Coastal Command and Bomber Command and the Ninth Air Force. The Typhoon was a single-seat, fighter-bomber produced by Hawker Aircraft, first introduced in 1941. It was used primarily as a night-time intruder and long-range fighter and was equipped initially with bombs and four 20mm Hispano auto cannons. Later RP-3 rockets were added to its armoury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur 1:72 scale model is as flown by Wing Commander Charles Green, who was born in Southern Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe. He enlisted as a pilot in 1938 and was posted to RAF Coastal Command in 1940. In January 1944 he was promoted to the rank of Wing Commander of 121 Wing based at RAF Holmsley South flying Typhoons, complete with rocket firing capability, which he always thought superior to the Hurricane. So armed, in the summer of 1944, his Squadron waged a successful battle in the Falaise region of Northern France against the German Panzer Division. However on 26\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDecember that year on another mission, Charles Green had to bale out and was captured. He became a POW in Stalag Luft 1 but was returned to the UK in May 1945. He was awarded the DSO and Bar as well as the DFC for his wartime achievements and returned home to run a successful farm after the conflict. He died in Durban, South Africa in 2001 aged 88.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur model of his Typhoon is decorated in the two-tone grey and dark green camouflage scheme with the white bands to wings and fuselage, introduced on all Allied aircraft during and after the Normandy Landings. The RAF roundels appear on the upper wings, on the fuselage between the aircraft's lettering and again on the pale grey underwings. Its number NM666 is also printed in black on the fuselage, whilst further detailing sees the four cannons painted black on the wings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked: 19.3cm x 19.3cm x 8.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnpacked: 17.5cm x 13.7cm x 10.4cm (On Stand) ( L x W x H )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca title=\"All about scale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/collections\/oxford-aviation\" title=\"More Oxford Aviation 1:72 Scale\"\u003eMore Oxford Aviation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36066630959259,"sku":"AC100","price":20.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/files\/AC100_e.jpg?v=1697612356"},{"product_id":"23-squadron-raf-1943-dh-mosquito-ac102","title":"Oxford Diecast 23 Squadron RAF 1943 DH Mosquito","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe latest World War II aircraft to land on your Oxford airfield is that of the valiant little De Havilland Mosquito, making another appearance this time as a Night Fighter (NF). Originally conceived as an unarmed fast bomber, the Mosquito was a British twin-engined shoulder winged multi-role combat aircraft which took its first flight in November 1940. By 1941 it was the fastest operational aircraft in the world. The effectiveness of the Mosquito saw its use extended as a high altitude night bomber, as modelled here, where you will notice the authentic lack of gun turrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAt the beginning of World War II, 23 Squadron RAF was equipped with Blenheims as a night fighter squadron before they moved to the highly effective DH Mosquito in July 1942. By 1943 the Squadron and its Mosquito aircraft were based in Luqa in Malta from where they were able to attack enemy airfields and railway targets throughout Sicily, Italy and Tunisia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur 1:72 scale model is decorated in a matt black body colour scheme with dark red markings. Note 23 Squadron's YP Squadron code which was used between September 1939 and May 1945, printed on each side of the fuselage with the RAF roundel in between. The roundels also appear on the upper wings, together with an interesting rectangular notice on each side of the cockpit canopy indicating No Step! Heaps of history here for aviation enthusiasts concentrating on World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a 1:72 scae model in flight mode with a plinth and stand. It comes in an Oxford Aviation box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked: 23.8cm x 23.8cm x 9.4cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 22.9cm x 17.4cm x 13.1cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore 1:72\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more 1:72 Oxford Aviation Models follow \u003ca title=\"Oxford Aviation Models\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/collections\/oxford-aviation?pf_t_availability=In+Stock\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 1:72 including The history of Flight follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/collections\/1-72?pf_t_availability=In+Stock\" title=\"Oxford 1:72 Scale Models\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36066737815707,"sku":"AC102","price":21.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/files\/AC102Enhanced2.jpg?v=1687423993"},{"product_id":"87-squadronn-ian-gleed-colerne-1941-hawker-hurricane-mk1-ac105","title":"Oxford Diecast 87 Sqn  S\/l Ian Gleed Colerne 1941 Hawker Hurricane","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA diminutive World War II fighter ace, a small but strategically placed RAF base in the quiet Wiltshire countryside and the valiant Hurricane MkI nightfighter are the background to this latest Oxford introduction on the Hawker Hurricane as it was deployed in 1941.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIan Gleed, nicknamed Widge by his friends because of his small stature (5' 6 inches) and his favourite adjective 'Wizard', was born in 1916 in Finchley and educated at Epsom College. He learned to fly as a civilian and then joined the RAF where after officer training he was posted to 266 Squadron as a flight commander, flying Spitfires. Then in May 1940, he was posted to 87 Squadron, a Hurricane Squadron serving in France where, after a record number of enemy kills, he earned the reputation as being the fastest RAF pilot to make ace - in only two days. 87 Squadron was evacuated back to Britain in May 1940 to a Fighter Command air base in the West Country. From there the squadron took part in the Battle of Britain, flying Hurricane Mk I nightfighters to defend Bristol and Exeter. Gleed's success earned him promotion to squadron leader, taking command of RAF Charmy Down just north of Bath. His squadron spent a few months in 1941 at RAF Colerne, which was a satellite airfield for RAF Middle Wallop with squadrons flying back and forth on a daily basis. Due to the blackout, all attacks had to be made with the aid of searchlights into the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is in this brief 1941 period in Ian Gleed's career that our nightfighter Hurricane Mk I played such an important role defending strategic UK targets against the enemy. It is decorated in the black, dark green and dark earth nightfighter camouflage scheme with its LKA markings and RAF roundel on the fuselage and upper wings and vertical red, white and blue stripes on the tailfin. The cockpit is moulded in a muted green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShortly afterwards, Ian Gleed was promoted to Wing Commander centred at RAF Middle Wallop and organised fighter sweeps across the Channel and conducted bomber escorts. Still not satisfied, he obtained a posting to Tunisia and the North African Campaign. It was over Tunisia on 16\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e April 1943 that he was shot down and killed aged just 26, by a German flying ace. His final 'score' was thirteen enemy aircraft destroyed, seven probable, four damaged, one destroyed on the ground and one damaged on the ground. His battles included the Western Front, the Battle of France, the Battle of Britain and the North African Campaign and the Tunisian Campaign, during which he was awarded the DSO, DFC, Croix De Guerre (France) and the Croix De Guerre (Belgium). He was buried at Enfidaville, Tunisia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePacked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnpacked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1:72 scale which means that this is 72 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor a much detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oxford-diecast.myshopify.com\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/oxford-diecast.myshopify.com\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethis link.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36066893168795,"sku":"AC105","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/AC105.jpg?v=1633270855"},{"product_id":"de-havilland-dragon-rapide-aa-gahkv-72dr004","title":"Oxford Diecast AA Dragon Rapide GAHKV 1:72 Model Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe De Havilland Dragon Rapide was a highly successful passenger bi-plane originally introduced in the mid 1930s. This unusual version of the Rapide was used by the Automobile Association in the late 1950s and is decorated in their signature yellow and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/46ytc7S39BQ\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 23.2cm x 23.2cm x 8.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 22cm x 14.7cm x 19cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36066950840475,"sku":"72DR004","price":33.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/72DR004_c69bed4a-002f-4856-86c5-3ddfc6d216ac.jpg?v=1633270848"},{"product_id":"airacobra-p39-ac033","title":"Oxford Diecast Airacobra P39 1:72 Scale Model Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eDecorated in the dark green drab and sand camouflage colours with grey underbelly with black US Army lettering, this aircraft represents the Bell P400 (P-39) Airacobra of the USAAF, as flown by Lt. Zed Fountain of 67th Fighter Squadron at Tontoura, New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 19.2cm x 18.9cm x 8.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 12.9cm x 14.5cm x 10.6cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36067159146651,"sku":"AC033","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/AC033_ae5668b6-ea63-4feb-96f2-11355c03a0c5.jpg?v=1633270716"},{"product_id":"airacobra-p39-pokryshkin-16-gfr-1943-ac055","title":"Oxford Diecast Airacobra Pokryshkin 1943 1:72 Scale Model Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bell P-39 Airacobra was manufactured by the United States between 1940 and 1944 and proved to be one of the most successful fixed wing plane produced by Bell Aircraft. It was the principal American fighter aircraft in services when the US entered\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 19.3cm x 19.3cm x 8.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 14.4cm x 12.7cm x 10.4cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41183172362395,"sku":"AC055","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/AC055_c4718b03-dad0-4f09-8b33-ce8ff6180119.jpg?v=1633270714"},{"product_id":"airspeed-oxford-ph185-778-sqn-fleet-air-arm-72ao002","title":"Oxford Diecast Airspeed Oxford 778 Fleet Air Arm 1:72 Model Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eAirspeed Ltd developed this aircraft, known affectionately as the 'Ox Box' in the late 1930s in response to an Air Ministry specification for an advanced training aircraft for potential WWII pilots. Hence the interior had dual controls and space for a crew of three. 778 Squadron was a branch of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm which, during the early 1940s, was a service trials unit that tested all kinds of aircraft that could be used by the Royal Navy. Airspeed Ltd produced just over 8500 of this aircraft and many were still in use well into the 1950s in a variety of roles. Here we see it as used by the Fleet Air Arm in a striking dark blue livery with green cockpit interior. The RAF roundel appears on the upper and lower wings as well as on both sides of the fuselage, alongside its PH185 numbering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 23.3cm x 23.3cm x 8.4cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 22.5cm x 14.8cm x 11.5cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41183172296859,"sku":"72AO002","price":34.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/72AO002.jpg?v=1633270711"},{"product_id":"airspeed-oxford-v3388-g-ahtw-duxford-72ao003","title":"Oxford Diecast Airspeed Oxford Duxford 1:72 Model Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eAirspeed Oxford, nicknamed the 'Ox Box' can bee seen above your head when visiting Hangar 1 at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, where it has been since 2014. The plane was originally developed by Airspeed Ltd to an Air Ministry requirement for a training aircraft. It first took to the skies in 1937 and was used to train amongst others, the crews who were to become the pilot aces of Bomber Command.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorated in a dark brown and green camouflage scheme to the upper side, the underside is bright yellow featuring the V3388 numbering in black along the lower wings and fuselage. The RAF roundel also appears on upper and lower surfaces and the cockpit is green.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 23.3cm x 23.3cm x 8.4cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 22.3cm x 14.9cm x 11.7cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default 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Built to carry between 6 and 11 passengers, it was essentially an American trainer and utility aircraft which was used extensively by the US Armed Forces, including the US Navy, as seen here. The civilian aircraft was turned to military use as the C-45 Expeditor with the US Army Air Corps in 1939 and our 1:72 scale model is as deployed by the Naval Air Station, Miramar in San Diego, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is brightly decorated in Day-glo orange and white with US Navy and identity numbering printed in black. A stylised Stars and Stripes is printed on the wings and the rear fuselage. Our model also features added extras including retracted main wheels, a retracted tail wheel and a DF loop housing. Additional colour sees a green cockpit, black anti-glare panels, engine nacelles, propeller blades, wing leading edges and undercarriage legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Beechcraft was one of the most widely used light aircraft of its time, its versatility making it a favourite for both military and civilian use worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked: 23.3cm x 23.3cm x 8.3cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 14.4cm x 20.2cm x 11.8cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca title=\"All about scale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36068028645531,"sku":"72BE003","price":35.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/72BE003.jpg?v=1633269846"},{"product_id":"bell-airacobra-i-601-county-of-london-sqn-raf-duxford-1940-ac071","title":"Oxford Diecast Bell Airacobra RAF Duxford Scale 1:72 Model Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bell P-39 was one of the principal American fighter aircraft when the United States entered the Second World War. Designed and manufactured by Bell Aircraft, it took its first flight in April 1938 ad entered service in 1941. During its period of production between 1940 and 1944, just over 9500 were built and were used not only by the USAAF but also the Royal Air Force and the Soviet Air Force. The P-39 was an all-metal, low-wing, single-engine fighter with a tricycle undercarriage and was one of the first production fighters designated as a 'weapons system'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 601 (County of London) Squadron was a squadron of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force based in London. It was formed at RAF Northolt on 14\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e October when a group of wealth young British aristocrats, all amateur aviators, decided to form the unit after a meeting at White's Club in London. As a result, the unit was nicknamed the Millionaires' Squadron and even the Millionaires' Mob! Their battle honours include notably the Battle of Britain and the first Americans to fly in the Second World War were members of this Squadron. The Squadron became a day fighter unit in 1940 but as casualties mounted, replacement personnel were drafted in from all walks of life and the unit became as cosmopolitan as any other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 601 Squadron RAF was the only British unit to use the Airacobra operationally and received the first two examples in August 1941 which they armed with two-nosed mounted 0.50 inch machine guns an four 0.303 Browning machine guns in the wings However, the aircraft proved disappointing with an inadequate rate of climb and performance at altitude. After using four P-39s to attack enemy barges in the autumn of 1941, the aircraft's shortcomings were confirmed and only 80 of the original 200 ordered were retained by the Squadron, the rest being either sold on to the Soviet Air Force or demoted to training duties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject of our 1:72 scale model as flown out of RAF Duxford in 1941, is the P-39 decorated with Squadron code UF on the fuselage, which served the unit between September 1939 and April 1942. Complete in the grey\/green camouflage colour scheme with mid grey underwings, both upper and lower surfaces feature the RAF roundel. Note the 601 Squadron's winged sword insignia and AH585 lettering on the tail fin, as well as the pale yellow tail band. The four detailed gun barrels positioned at the front of both wings are black as is the cannon muzzle on the front of the nose cone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its shortcomings in real-life, the P-39 was one of the most successful fixed-wing aircraft manufactured by Bell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 19.3cm x 19.3cm x 8.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 14.4cm x 12.9cm x 11cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41183106760859,"sku":"AC071","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/AC071_0610d40c-86dc-4131-8d55-87362368e88d.jpg?v=1633269831"},{"product_id":"bf108-rommels-desert-taxi-1942-ac047","title":"Oxford Diecast Bf108 Rommels Desert 1942 1:72 Scale Model Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Oxford Aviation model is based on a German aircraft that was deployed during World War II primarily as a personnel transport and liaison plane, in this case as used by Rommel during the North African campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Willy Messerschmi\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 19.3cm x 19.3cm x 8.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 14.5cm x 11.6cm x 9.8cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36068096737435,"sku":"AC047","price":15.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/AC047_72d4e59c-f0e5-4b78-8af1-54713fcfa273.jpg?v=1633269747"},{"product_id":"boulton-paul-defiant-ac094","title":"Oxford Diecast Boulton Paul Defiant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Boulton Paul Defiant, manufactured by the British company Boulton Paul Aircraft, was designed by John Dudley North. Built as a two-seat fighter, night fighter and subsequently as a trainer and also in an air sea rescue role, just over 1000 were built and used by the RAF, as well as the Air Forces of Canada, Australia and Poland. The Defiant entered service with the RAF in December 1939. Nicknamed 'Daffy' by its crews, it had been designed as a turret fighter with no forward gun firing capability. This omission put it at a serious disadvantage against the enemy aircraft, particularly the Messerschmitt. However, it saw greater success as a night fighter and it is in this capacity that our 1:72 scale replica is based.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e151 Squadron RAF started World War II as a day-fighter squadron but in November 1940 turned its activity to piloting night-fighters, the Boulton Paul Defiant being one, which the squadron operated alongside the Hurricane. The Boulton Paul Defiant was only deployed with 151 Squadron for a short time into 1941, following which it turned exclusively to flying the Mosquito.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur aircraft is decorated in black with humorous and colourful 'shark toothed' nose art. Numbered N3328 DZ-Z, the cockpit is moulded in dark green behind which the rear facing gun turret is finished in black. The RAF roundel with a bright yellow surround features on the fuselage with red, white and blue markings on the tailfin. The RAF logo in red and blue also appears on the upper wing surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sad that only one original Boulton Paul Defiant survives today, on view in the RAF Museum in Hendon. It is also a night fighter. It is sad too that its number is different from our valiant little model, which in real life obviously didn't make it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 19.3cm x 19.3cm x 8.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 16.5cm x 15.2cm x 11.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36068292984987,"sku":"AC094","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/AC094.jpg?v=1633269505"},{"product_id":"boulton-paul-defiant-raf-277-squadron-1942-ac058","title":"Oxford Diecast Boulton Paul Defiant RAF 1:72 Scale Model Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Boulton Paul Defiant, manufactured by the Boulton Paul Aircraft Company and designed as a two-seater, turret armed fighter aircraft, took its first flight in 1937 and entered service with the RAF in December 1939. 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Designed and built by the Brewster Aeronautical Corporation, the F2-A took its first flight in December 1937 and came into service in April 1939. Of the 509 built during its 1938-1941 manufacturing period, many of the aircraft were taken and operated by the Finnish Air Force as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first unit to be equipped with the F2A-1 was VF-3, assigned to USS Saratoga air group, which took 10 aircraft. Unfortunately, with huge advances in fighter aircraft design during this period, the F2-A soon became obsolete as fighters and were transferred for use as trainers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 1:72 scale model is a replica of one of the aircraft deployed aboard USS Saratoga and is decorated in a silver colour scheme with yellow upper wings, a white tail fin and with its identity 3-F-18 US Navy printed along the fuselage. The cockpit is moulded in green and the wings feature the US star in red, white and blue. 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You can see one preserved example disp\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 19.3cm x 19.3cm x 8.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 16.8cm x 11cm x 12.1cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36068346626203,"sku":"AD001","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/AD001_1dd585d7-d10d-4c0b-bf64-ec7e1d968172.jpg?v=1633269475"},{"product_id":"de-havilland-dragon-rapide-gaiyr-classic-wings-duxford-72dr005","title":"Oxford Diecast Classic Wings Duxford Dragon Rapide 1:72 Model Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe de Havilland Dragon Rapide was originally introduced in the mid 1930s as a highly successful British passenger bi-plane used for short haul flights. 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In 1:72 scale, we have reproduced the example of the WWII F4U Corsair as flown by Don Balch of Marine Fighting Squadron (VMF-221), one of the United Stat\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 19.2cm x 19.2cm x 8.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 17cm x 14cm x 11.8cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36069135057051,"sku":"AC008","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/AC008_504872a9-4e4e-421d-b5b0-4ae810a698b5.jpg?v=1633268655"},{"product_id":"curtis-warhawk-p40-ac074","title":"Oxford Diecast Curtis Warhawk P40 1:72 Scale Model Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Curtiss P-40 Warhawk is an American single-engined, single-seat all-metal fighter and ground attack aircraft that first flew in 1938. It was produced between 1939 and 1944, during which time over 13,700 were produced. The P40-E was an upgrade on previous models and had maximum speed of 360 mph, range of 650 miles and was armed with 6 x .50 M2 Browning machine guns with 235 rounds per gun in the wings and 250 to 1000 lb bombs to a total of 2,000 lbs on three points - one under the fuselage and two underwing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur example is one of the P40-E aircraft that formed part of the American Volunteer Group (AVG), known as the Flying Tigers, a unit of the Chinese Air Force, recruited from US aviators. The Flying Tigers were divided into three pursuit squadrons, the Adam and Eve; Panda Bears; and Hells Angels. Robert Neale was the top flying ace with the AVG, amassing 13 victories. He took over 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e Squadron pursuit squadron Adam and Eve, after its previous commander was killed. He was awarded the British DSC for his exploits in the defence of Burma. Our model celebrates his command in which he helped keep the Japanese from entering China from Burma and threatening Kunming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorated in the US wartime dark green\/brown camouflage colour scheme with pale grey under body and a white rear fuselage band, our aircraft carries the US Star insignia on the upper and underwings and its military identity number 7 on the fuselage and P-8194 on the rudder. The detail is all in the magnificent nose art which features the menacing shark teeth favoured by US wartime fighter aircraft, while further along the fuselage appear the Flying Tigers graphics and the badge of the 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e Pursuit Squadron - Adam and Even in the centre of a green apple around which is coiled a black serpent. As with all Oxford's wartime aircraft, this 1:72 scale model reveals a fascinating story. Cdr Robert Neale survived the war, living until 1994.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 19cm x 19cm x 8.7cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 11cm x 15.5cm x 13.5cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36069208227995,"sku":"AC074","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/AC074.jpg?v=1633268607"},{"product_id":"curtiss-p40e-warhawk-ac043","title":"Oxford Diecast Curtiss P40E Warhawk 1:72 Scale Model Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur highly detailed replica of the Curtiss P-40E Warhawk is decorated with dark green and brown camouflage scheme on the upper side, with grey underside. 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It was born of de Havilland's determination to field a winning British entry in 1934's epic 12,000 mile 'MacRobertson International Air Race' from England to Aus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 19.3cm x 19.3cm x 8.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 18.3cm x 12.2cm x 10cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43399056621723,"sku":"72COM001","price":34.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/72COM001_d4bd9da1-2ca7-46e4-94d2-6a275342dd5c.jpg?v=1633268596"},{"product_id":"de-havilland-mosquito-fb-mkvi-ac036","title":"Oxford Diecast D H Mosquito 1:72 Scale Model Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe De Havilland Mosquito was a British built multi-role combat aircraft used as a fast bomber, night fighter, fighter-bomber, maritime strike aircraft and photo-reconnaissance plane during WWII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur model can be seen here decorated in dark gr\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 24cm x 24cm x 9.5cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 23cm x 17.5cm x 14cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36069222678683,"sku":"AC036","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/AC036_e7582134-0a58-407b-9049-f583c9be7946.jpg?v=1633268595"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/collections\/1-72.oembed?page=6","provider":"Oxford Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}