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Scottish regiments serving in the British Army weren't new to WWII. In fact, they had been serving with the British ever since the two countries were united in 1706. Although the troops had to do without their trademark kilts (as they wouldn't have been suitable for desert combat), Highlanders who served in the 8th Army insisted on marching toward their enemies to the strains of bagpipes. Kit features 50 unpainted, unassembled soldier figures in various action poses.

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Fight off Allied advancements.

The Africa Corps was dispatched in early 1941 to help Italian troops that were stationed in Libya to fight off the British. By the following summer, this well-armed alliance had pushed the British soldiers back into Egypt. This fact is all the more impressive when you consider that the British greatly outnumbered the German and Italian troops. Although the Africa Corps proved its tenacity throughout these early battles, it eventually surrendered to the Allies following the Battle of El Alamein. Kit features 50 unassembled, unpainted soldier figures in various action poses.

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The BAe Harrier is still the most successful V/STOL aircraft in the world. Based on the operational experience gained with previous versions, the powerful Harrier GR7 version is currently used by the RAF in the all-weather/night attack role. The Harrier is well used and capable of destroying acquired targets with exemplary precision.

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Within the last few years, the C-17 Globemaster has become the most important US Air Force multifunction transport aircraft. In addition to world-wide supply flights the C-17 has become indispensable for transporting the wounded out of crisis areas in Iraq and Afghanistan. Already in the 1970s there were plans to replace the C-130 and later the C-141 also. In 1981 McDonnell Douglas received the design order. The prototype made its first flight on 15.9.1991. Officially the C-17 went into service with the 437th Airlift Wing out of Charleston AFB on 14.7.1993. In the meantime eleven USAF wings have been equipped with the C-17. The capabilities of the C-17 in terms of long-range flights and short take-offs and landings on temporary airfields made it the ideal transport for military, humanitarian and peace missions. It can carry up to 3 M2 Bradley or one M1 Abrams tank with additional cargo. By the time it is due to go out of production in 2010 the USAF will have bought 205 machines.

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The AH-64D Longbow Apache is currently the most advanced, the most versatile and the most powerfully armed combat helicopter in the world. This upgraded version of the Apache was used extremely effectively by the US Army in the Gulf Wars of 1991 and 2003. The long-range radar can be used for its own protection, but it is also capable of accurately acquiring up to 1000 potential targets and identifying 128 opponents as well as automatically determining the priorities for up to 16 Hellfire missiles in attack mode.

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Designed especially for close air support, the Thunderbolt entered service in 1975. Literally built around the 30mm GAU-8 Gattling gun, the A-10 can also carry immense weapons loads under its wings and fuselage, including AGM 65 Maverick missiles. A highly survivable aircraft, the A-10 flew 8,100 sorties during Desert Storm and has recently seen action in Afghanistan and was a key battlefield weapons system during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Features: Easy snap construction, pre-decorated plastic parts molded in color.

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The Tornado is one of the most versatile NATO weapons platforms. In conflicts the RAF Tornados equipped with ALARM guided missiles rank among the first allied aircraft to penetrate enemy air space on their dangerous missions. Due to their large 2250 litre drop tanks the RAF Tornados have an extraordinarily long range.

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The Swordfish proved to be one of the few biplanes that remained in service throughout World War II. It was used from 1936 onwards by 25 squadrons of the Fleet Air Arm. Many important combat missions were successfully flown by the Swordfish, the most famous of which was the attack on the Bismarck in May 1941.

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The Fokker Dr. I was the most legendary aircraft of the First World War, although only about 300 machines were ever built. The most important contribution to the creation of this legend was made by Cavalry Captain Manfred Baron von Richthofen, who, with 80 victories in the air, was the most successful fighter pilot of the First World War and whose planes were painted red. This redlivery was the reason why his English adversaries called him the Red Baron. On 21st April 1918 von Richthofen was killed when his plane was shot down at low altitude by Australian machine gunners. Although influenced by the design of theBritish Sopwith triplane, the Fokker was a completely independent design. The Dr. I was extremely manoeuvrable and was flown by many experienced pilots.

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From its first flight in September 1935, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the standard German Luftwaffe fighter. The ultimate variant of the E series was the E-4, which proved capable of holding its own, primarily against the opposing Hurricanes and even against the Spitfires, during the Battle of Britain.

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When it was first used at the front in June 1916 this Sopwith triplane proved totally superior to the German fighters due to its impressive flying characteristics and performance. With its 130 hp engine the triplane reached a maximum speed of almost 190 km/h.

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This very manoeuvrable British fighter plane appeared on the Western Front in July 1917 and soon demonstrated its superiority over the German fighters. Over 5,500 were produced. Manfred von Richthofen was shot down by a Camel in April 1918.

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The SPAD XIII was first used in 1917 and was one of the most important fighter aircraft of WW I. Mainly French flying aces gained considerable success. French but also British and American units flew this fighter.

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For over 30 years the F-14 formed the backbone of the US Navy air defence system and is one of the most advanced carrier-borne weapons platforms. The F-14D was developed from the modernization programme of the F-14A, the capabilities of which had proved inadequate. The decision had already been taken in 1973 to equip an F-14 with different engines. The experience gained finally gave rise to the F-14D with the GE F-110-GE-400 engine, upgraded electronics, a new on-board radar system and modified aerodynamics. Production of the Grumman F-14D began in March 1990. On 10th March 2006 the aircraft from the last two Tomcat squadrons (VF-31 and VF-213) returned from their last mission to NAS Oceana. All 22 Tomcats overflew the site in a crescent formation to the applause of hundreds of spectators. The official "Tomcat Sunset" decommissioning ceremony took place on 22nd September 2006 in Oceana. VF-31 was the last active squadron.

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The twin-jet A319 is one of the most successful of the Airbus family and was first delivered in April 1996. The A319 is a shortened version of the A320 and in the two-class configuration with 124 passengers it has a maximum range of 7,200 km - the longest range in its class. In 2003 bmi created a completely new modern design for their fleet of aircraft and now operate 11 of the Airbus A319. In February 2004 the first A319 (of seven) was delivered to Austrian Airlines as one of the first machines received with the new branding.

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The Eurofighter is currently the most outstanding high performance multi-role combat aircraft of the latest generation. With a top speed of Mach 2.0+ the Eurofighter dominates both long and close range air combat and also has a ground attack capability. It is primarily designed as a fighter for protecting the air space and for this purpose is equipped with a combination of weapons including powerful short and medium range air-to-air missiles.

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The U.S.' signature strategic bomber.

Developed in the 1930s for the United States Army Air Corps, the four-engine B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bomber was often equipped with up to 13 .50-caliber machine guns at once. Distinguishing features of the "G" variant - the final version - included a Bendix remotely-operated chin turret and revised, remotely-operated tail gun turrets. An estimated 8,680 "G" aircraft were produced, and many were converted for other uses, including troop transports and recon aircraft. Kit features recessed panel lines, a super-detailed cockpit, an opening bomb bay, multiple moving parts and separate bombs.

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The Beaufighter was a heavily armed, twin engined fighter first used in 1940 by the RAF against shipping targets. From 1943 onwards, for long range missions RAFCoastal Command flew the final torpedo bomber TF.Mk.X version, equiped with machine guns and rockets. Because of its quiet run-in to the target, the Japanese gave the Beaufighter its nickname 'The Whispering Death'.

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After the great success of the B-24 Liberator, the US Navy needed a land-based four-engined combat aircraft with a long range. In 1943, after many modifications based on the B-24N, a specific navalised version was produced under the designation XPB4Y-2 Privateer. For this the fuselage was lengthened by 2.13 m to accommodate the proposed electronic and radar countermeasures equipment which can be seen in the bubble-shaped bulges on both sides of the fuselage. These enabled the sea area to be scanned laterally under the machine. In August 1944 the US Navy VPB-106 received the first 12 PB4Y-2 Privateers series-produced for use in the Pacific. The French navy received its first two P4Y-2S Privateers on 24th November 1950 for the wars in Indo-China, but they were only designed for use as bombers. The RAF received 27 of the transport version RY-3 which, however, were passed on to the Royal Canadian Air Force. The Revell model contains components for the 3 main versions of the Privateer, the PB4Y-2, RY-3 and P4Y-2 as well as movable gun turrets and crewmen figures.

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The Avro Lancaster was the most famous RAF heavy bomber of the 2nd World War andwent into service in 1942. More than 7,300 of these machines were built for RAF Bomber Command. One of the most important RAF targets was the destruction of theRuhr dams that supplied important industrial installations with power. In order to accurately attack such robust targets as dams or barrages a rotating bomb wasdeveloped which was better known as the "bouncing bomb". For this attack a special new unit was set up, 617 Squadron under the command of Wing Commander Guy Gibson. Code-named "Operation Chastise" this raid took place with 19 Lancaster bombers on the night of 16th to 17th May 1943. The first two dams - M�hne and Eder - were successfully destroyed, whereas the other two - Ennepe andSorpe withstood the attack.

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During World War II, the Boeing B-17 was the best-known heavily armed strategic bomber, although with a total build of 12,677 it was far from the most numerous plane of its type. It kept the name "Flying Fortress" that it received from an American journalist at the time of its first flight.
The Boeing B-17F was the first mass-produced Flying Fortress. The most famous plane of this series was the B-17F-10-BO made by Boeing which on 15th July 1942 was delivered to and put into service with 324 Bomber Squadron, 91 Bomber Group at Bassingbourn, England. The crew gave it the nickname "Memphis Belle" after the lady-friend of the pilot Lt. Robert K. Morgan. Its fame resulted from the fact that it was officially the first US Army Air Force bomber in Europe to survive 25 missions and it was made the star of a Hollywood propaganda film. After this mission the Memphis Belle and its crew were ordered back to the USA. Later it was bought by the city of Memphis and set up as a memorial in the open air. In 2004 the B-17F underwent a complete restoration. Today the Memphis Belle is again accessible to the public.

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The four-engined Avro Lancaster was without doubt the most famous of all the RAF heavy bombers in World War II. From 1942 it formed the backbone of the night bombing offensives deep in Germany and gained its fame through the sinking of the Tirpitz and the destruction of the M�hne and Eder dam. The Lancaster was able to carry loads of up to 9,980 kg of bombs, the heaviest individual one being the "Grand Slam". It saw service up to 1945 in 68 RAF Bomber Command squadrons and flew over 156,000 sorties. Out of a total of 7,300 aircraft produced almost half were lost. Today only two examples exist that are still airworthy, one in Great Britain, the other in Canada.

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The Eurofighter is the most up-to-date multi-role combat aircraft in the world. This state-of-the-art combat aircraft of its class combines innovative and advanced technologies and boasts impressive versatility. Perfected for the air superiority role in both close and long-range combat, the Eurofighter also has extended capabilities for ground attack, for reconnaissance, for containment missions and for attacking sea targets. Equipped with the latest generation of guided missiles, the Eurofighter has an outstanding arsenal of weapons. Top speed: Mach 2.0+; engines: two Eurojet EJ200 radials with afterburner (90 kN each). Deliveries began at the end of 2003 and since the spring of 2004 the Eurofighter has been in service with all four air forces.

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The F-22 is the latest combat aircraft in active service with the US Air Force. This new fighter offers multi-role capabilities and its potential performance is superior to that of all competing contemporary types of aircraft. The F-22 will primarily replace the F-15 in its current role. It has a higher speed, longer range, the latest offensive and defensive avionics and good stealth characteristics. Equipped with two Pratt & Whitney F110-P-100 turbofan engines each with 10,701 kp thrust the F-22A, unlike the present generation of fighters, can reach a cruising speed of over Mach 1 without afterburner. In addition to a 20 mm cannon it has three internal weapons bays, located one on each side of the fuselage and one in the ventral position. They can accommodate guided missiles or GBU-32 bombs of the new JDAM generation. Due to its design and capabilities the F-22A is regarded as the "Premium Fighter" by the USAF and will also replace the F-117A Night Hawk. The 183 Raptors delivered to date are mainly in service with 1st Fighter Wing in Langley, Virginia, in addition to Elmendorf and Tyndall.

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The Supermarine Walrus was a single-engined amphibious biplane that was used by the Royal Navy from the mid 1930s. The Walrus was of robust construction to enable it to withstand both catapult take-offs and potential rough seas around the mother ship. This type was also used on aircraft carriers and was unique in that it was the first amphibious biplane with a retractable undercarriage. Its main task with the Royal Navy was sea reconnaissance, but it could also be used for air/sea rescue and liaison purposes. Many crews that had been shot down owed their lives to the Walrus.

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The Bell AH-1W Super Cobra used by the US Marines is an upgraded navalized version of the "Huey Cobra" combat helicopter equipped with 2 engines. The AH-1W is used for fire support, escort flights and amphibian operations and has a large arsenal of weapons, including Hellfire and TOW guided missiles and a 20 mm cannon. The so-called "Whiskey Cobras" have demonstrated their fire power in numerous conflicts, most recently in the Gulf War of 2003.

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The AH-64D Longbow Apache is currently the most advanced, versatile and powerfully armed attack helicopter in the world. This upgraded version of the Apache was used extremely effectively by the US Army in the Gulf Wars of 1991 and 2003. The long-range radar can be used for protection, but it is also capable of accurately acquiring up to 1000 potential targets and identifying 128 opponents. It also automatically designates the priorities for the attack mode of up to 16 Hellfire guided missiles. The Longbow system consists primarily of the fire control radar which is located atop the mast above the rotor. This Longbow system, together with the modern digital avionics and weapons, ultimately makes the AH-64D 16 times more effective that its predecessor. The British Army uses 60 WAH-64D Apaches built by Westland, which have been further modified to meet British requirements. The Dutch air force also uses a great number of these attack helicopters.

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The Bell UH-1 Iroquois - better know as the Huey - gained fame when it was used by the American forces in the Vietnam War of the sixties. It became an irreplaceable piece of modern battlefield equipment that saw rescue, troop transport and armed escort duty. When the heavy machine guns, rocket pods and nose mounted grenade launcher were introduced, the UH-1B and C received the nickname "Huey Hog". It was also flown by the Marine Corps as the UH-1E.

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Apart from the Bf109 the Spitfire is the best known and most renowned fighter plane of the Second World War, with a total build of over 22,500. Numerous improvements and upgrades meant that it was continually becoming more powerful. In 1941 the German air force put into service the Focke Wulf Fw190A that proved its superiority over the current versions of the Spitfire. Some rapid problem-solving gave rise to the improvement of the airframe of the Spitfire Mk V by the incorporation of more powerful engines of the Merlin 61 series with a four-blade propeller. The earlier Mk IX variants were upgraded Mk Vs with different types of wings. From 1944 onwards the Spitfire Mk XVI went into production with the Merlin 66 engine. The first aircraft of the Spitfire type IX went into service with RAF No. 64 squadron in July 1942 and from then on proved to be an effective defence against the Fw190 in both the European and the Near Eastern theatres of war. The Spitfire was produced until the end of the war. A total of 5,739 of the Mk IX and 1,054 of the Mk XVI were built and served with 79 RAF operational wings, 23 Allied squadrons under RAF Fighter Command as well as 23 Canadian, 3 Australian and 9 New Zealand squadrons.

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The Mosquito was the largest World War II light bomber. Its performance and speed were only exceeded by the early German jet fighters. As one of the fastest and most manoeuvrable World War II aircraft the versatile Mosquito proved itself as a precision day and night bomber, as a pathfinder and as a reconnaissance plane. This fighter, built primarily of wood, went into use with the RAF in 1941 and, due to its outstanding performance, received the nickname "Plywood Bomber" or "Wooden Wonder". Due to its light weight and powerful Merlin engines, developing 1,650 hp each, it reached a maximum speed of 612 km/h. The Mosquito B Mk.IV version was used for precision bombing by two RAF squadrons from 1942 onwards and one of its achievements was the release and escape of French resistance fighters on 18th February 1944. Later it served in a total of 6 RAF squadrons on the front line.

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The Tornado is one of the most successful and versatile NATO weapons systems and has already proved itself in many conflicts. At the beginning of any conflict RAF Tornados equipped with ALARM missiles are among the first allied aircraft to fly their hazardous air defence mission into enemy air space. They are followed by other Tornado units that can safely fly in and make precision bombing attacks on enemy positions. With their large 2250 litre auxiliary tanks, the RAF Tornados also have an abnormally long range. The max. speed is 1340 km/h at 150 m.

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The BAe Hawk is one of the most successful jet trainers ever built. It has been in continuous production for almost 30 years. Millions of spectators throughout the world have watched the breath-taking aerobatic displays of the RAF Red Arrows team in their fiery red Hawks; an absolute sensation every time.

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The United States Air Force introduced the F-104 Starfighter to the world in February, 1958. The "G" variant offered upgraded avionics and increased fuel capacity, along with larger tires and revised flaps for improved maneuverability. Demand from multiple European N.A.T.O. countries led to an increase in the F-104G Starfighter's production during the 1970s. By the time production ceased in 1979, the F-104 Starfighter was N.A.T.O.'s most frequently-used Mach 2 combat aircraft. Kit features special markings with Belgium Air Force Tiger Squadron liveries.

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From its first flight in September 1935, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the standard German Luftwaffe fighter. The ultimate variant of the E series was the E-4, which proved capable of holding its own, primarily against the opposing Hurricanes and even against the Spitfires, during the Battle of Britain.

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The Fokker Dr. I was the most legendary aircraft of the First World War, although only about 300 machines were ever built. The most important contribution to the creation of this legend was made by Cavalry Captain Manfred Baron von Richthofen, who, with 80 victories in the air, was the most successful fighter pilot of the First World War and whose planes were painted red. This redlivery was the reason why his English adversaries called him the Red Baron. On 21st April 1918 von Richthofen was killed when his plane was shot down at low altitude by Australian machine gunners. Although influenced by the design of theBritish Sopwith triplane, the Fokker was a completely independent design. The Dr. I was extremely manoeuvrable and was flown by many experienced pilots.

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The Albatros D.V was one of the most produced fighter aircraft of World War I. With the D.V the Albatros Aircraft Works in Berlin-Johannisthal further developed the concept of the successful D.III with minor modifications. The fuselage completely clad in plywood was given an oval cross section and the wingassembly of the D.III was retained almost unchanged. The first D.Vs were used atthe front in May 1917. Within a few months the Albatros Aircraft Works had made 900 fighters of this type. In May 1918 almost 50% of all German fighter aircraft used at the front were D.V and D.Vas. These machines were the best German fighters until the Fokker D.VII came out in the spring of 1918.

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The A-10 is still one of the most successful combat aircraft for close support/ground attack missions and can carry up to 8 tonnes of weapons. It received the nickname "Flying Cannon". In fact the A-10 was designed around one of the most powerful American cannons - the General Electric GAU-8A Avenger - a seven barrel rotary Gatling gun. The whole system, built as a single unit with barrels and attached ammunition tank, weighs 1830 kg and is 6.4 m long. It carries 1174 calibre 30 mm shells each with a weight of 700 g. The pilot sits in a 408 kg titanium "bathtub". The A-10 is a robust and powerful weapons system for ground attack with very limited electronics. However it was missions in Kosovo and later in the various warlike confrontations in the Gulf region on which the almost legendary reputation of the A-10 was founded. Its performance potential was further enhanced by later modification programmes to its improve its combat capability.

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Hunt down enemy warships with this Kriegsmarine favorite.

Highly effective in the air and on water, the Arado Ar 196 seaplane entered service with the German Navy in 1939. It was mostly used for patrol and reconnaissance missions, but the Ar 196 was often employed to track down enemy warships as well. When pursuing submarines, small bombs were placed underneath the Ar 196's wings. Once production had ceased in 1944, 541 aircraft were built in all. Kit features surface details with incised engravings, textured imitation materials, a detailed BMW® 132K engine, a realistic cockpit and two floats.

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The Eurofighter, the most advanced 4th generation combat aircraft, is a joint programme and is made in four states. The most up-to-date combat plane in its category, it combines innovative and advanced technologies and is conspicuous for its manoeuvrability. For its role as an air superiority fighter it has been optimized for both close and long-range combat and has extensive external loads.The two-seat variant is primarily designed for operational instruction and training, but it is also equipped with new weapons systems for special missions. The Revell model kit contains the Taurus pod, the Storm Shadow pod and laser-guided bombs.

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By the end of the first year of the war the German Luftwaffe command must already have known that the Junkers Ju 87B was not longer capable of meeting the requirements in many respects. The gradual improvement in the ground defences and the increasing use combat aircraft during the war led to the transformation of the Ju 87 into a fighter-bomber. The D version received a more powerful engine, new aerodynamic fairing and stronger armour. Its new role was now primarily that of ground attack, including anti-tank warfare with a 37 mm cannon. In the spring of 1944 the work of converting the Ju 87 D-3 into tank destroyer types G-1 and G-2 finally began.

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The Eurofighter is currently the outstanding high-performance multi-role combat aircraft of the latest generation. With a top speed of Mach 2.0+, the Eurofighter excels at both long and short range air combat and also has ground attack capability. Thanks to its low radar signature and the use of non-metallic materials, this aircraft is barely observable by the enemy. The power of the weapons system rests on a well-balanced combination of characteristics such as extreme agility based on aerodynamic design together with high performance engines, armaments, sensors, automated data management and minimum signature. The extreme manoeuvrability of the Eurofighter is impressive. It is primarily a fighter designed to protect the air space and to that end is equipped with a mixture of armaments such as powerful short and medium range air-to-air missiles. For the extended air-to-surface role the Eurofighter has a high external stores capacity and functionally adapted weapons stations. The Eurofighter combines not only innovative and advanced technologies, but is also an international programme of great political and economic significance. 707 aircraft have been ordered so far. The first Eurofighters officially went into service with the German air force on 30th April 2003 with 73 "Steinhoff" fighterwing at Rostock-Laage. The second unit to receive the Eurofighter was 74 "M�lders" fighter wing in Neuburg, Bavaria. In future the Eurofighter will also play a major role as a fighter-bomber, for example in Great Britain, where at the moment for the dual role all the RAF Eurofighters are being converted to FGR 4.

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In January 1937, when the keel for a new Royal Navy battleship was laid, a new vessel came into existence which with its concentration of 356 mm heavy artilleryin quadruple turrets took English shipbuilding in a totally new direction. In 1938, the ship was launched and named the King George V and in December 1940 she went into service as the first of five sister ships, to be followed in 1941 by the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York and in 1942 by the Anson and the Howe. In the following war years these ships formed the core of the battle fleet and were used in all theatres of war. The King George V had her baptism of fire duringthe pursuit and ultimate sinking of the Bismarck. She then served in the North Sea and the Mediterranean before going back to the shipyard in 1944. By the end of the war she had undertaken missions in the Pacific, often together with the US Navy. In 1958 the King George V was broken up.

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The "Bismarck", at 42,343 tons was, for her time, the largest and most up-to-date battleship in the world (next to the "Hood"). On 24th May 1941, in a sea battle, together with the heavy cruiser "Prinz Eugen", at the pack ice frontier of Greenland, with a direct hit by the 5th salvo from her 380 mm guns she sank the largest British battle cruiser the "Hood". Launched on 14th February 1940 at the Blohm & Voss shipyard, Hamburg, together with the similar "Tirpitz" she was the most up-to-date and prestigious ship of the German navy. With a length of 251 m the top of the mast stood 52 m above the surface of the sea. She was protected by a total of 17,450 tonnes of steel armour plating. The newly designed heavy artillery fired 800 kg projectiles up to a range of 34.2 km and were capable of penetrating 350 mm armour at 21 km. Although the "Prinz Eugen" suffered no direct hits in the battle of 24th May, the "Bismarck", which was damaged in the bow, made for a French harbour. In the subsequent pursuit by British ships and aircraft, on 27th May 1941 a torpedo hit the rudder and after being hit by the superior numbers of the Home Fleet she was disabled and sunk in the Atlantic about 800 km off the French coast. Of the 2,092 men on board, 115 survived.

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The nuclear-powered Enterprise is the first aircraft carrier of its kind and counts among the largest vessels ever built. The gigantic aircraft was put into service on 25.11.1961. Eight watercooled reactors generate a total power output of 300,000 HP with which the vessels achieves an average speed of 35 knots. She displaces 75,700 tons. The aircraft deck measures 76.8 m in width. On average there are 414 officers and 4260 crew on board. Since her nuclear power system makes the Enterprise independent of external supplies, it was possible to provide large fuel depots for the ship's aircraft. The largest and most modern aircraft of the US Navy can be operated from the Enterprise.

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The U-99 was one of the best known and most dreaded German U-Boats of World War2. Under the command of Lieutenant Otto Kretschmer she patroled the shipping lanes of the North Atlantic searching for enemy vessels. The U-Boat's Atlantic prowling came to an abrupt end on 17 March 1941 when she was spotted and sunk by the British destroyer "Walker". Almost the altogether 43 merchant vessels totalling 263,682 gross register tons.

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With the Type XXI, Germany had the World most modern submarines at this time. The "Wilhelm Bauer" had been taken into service in February 1945 as Type XXI (U 2540) and assigned to the 31 U-Flottille. The training period of the crew having been stopped by lack of fuel short of the end of WW2, the U-Boot had been scuttled by its crew on May 4 in the Flensburger F�rde. As the new Bundesmarine wanted to use all the still high tech details of the boat, it was decided in 1957 to raise the wreck, and have it refurbished to use for technical trials. It was fitted with the diesel-electric propulsion designed for the future Class 201 which was under project, and it received a newly shaped tower. It was then taken into service in 1960, under a new name, "Wilhelm Bauer" (Class 241). Paid off in 1968, it was reused once again in 1970 for trials in view of the future Class 206. Damaged in a collision with a destroyer, "Wilhelm Bauer" was paid off for ever in 1982 and modified to become a museum submarine. The 50 parts kits for the "Wilhelm Bauer" include the original tower. The main rudder and the diving planes are mobile. Radar mast, periscope and snorkel tower can be assembled in raised position.

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Submerge with WWII's most advanced sub.
By 1945, Germany had the most advanced submarine in the world with the Type XXI. Its increased battery capacity, efficient diesel engines and stealthy electric motors made the potential for underwater travel virtually unlimited. Kit features a separate left outer hull wall with an interior view, detailed diesel engines and electric motors, rotating twin AA gun turrets, a realistic control room and crew living quarters, a con tower with internal structures, battery/accumulator compartments, movable diving planes and hydroplanes, a detailed fin superstructure and authentic decals for U-2540 with interior details.

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The construction of new battleships and aircraft carriers capable of speeds over 30 knots also required modern new destroyers capable of up to 38 knots. Consequently in January 1940 the General Ship Board responsible for these plans decided that a new destroyer should be designed with a 127 mm main armament in five gun turrets and 10 torpedo tubes. By the end of 1940 orders for 100 ships of the future Fletcher Class were placed with 11 different shipyards. When the USA came into the war in December 1941, the navy placed a further 75 orders. The DD-445 USS Fletcher type called after Admiral Frank F. Fletcher was launched on 3rd May 1942 from Federal Shipbuilding in Kearny, New Jersey. Unlike previous US destroyers the hull of the ship was able to withstand much heavier loads, so that the destroyer driven by two high-pressure steam turbines with a capacity of 60,000 shp reached a top speed of 37 knots. The maximum cruising speed under operational conditions was 32 to 33 knots. Modern radar equipment ensured that she was also fully operational by night and in poor visibility. Some parts of the superstructure were clad in 12 mm hardened steel armour increased to as much as 19 mm armour plating in vital areas of the hull. Thanks to a very conservative construction, a powerful power plant and extensive modern radar and sensor systems, the ships of the Fletcher Class proved to be the most successful US Navy destroyers in the 2nd World War.

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The "Tirpitz", 52,900 t, was in her time the largest and most up-to-date battleship in the world (apart from her sister ship the "Bismarck"). This 251 m long ship was launched on 1st April 1939 from the naval shipyards in Wilhelmshaven. but due to improvements and modifications had extensive technical and constructional differences from the sister ship. The newly designed heavy artillery shot projectiles weighting 800 kg up to a range of 36.2 km and could penetrate 350 mm armour at up to 21 km. After her first use in combat as the flagship of the Baltic Fleet in July 1941, in January 1942 she was moved to Norway in order to prevent an expected British invasion. From floating bases in the fjords she operated against British convoys carrying war supplies to the Soviet Union. But from September 1942 the Tirpitz was no longer operational due to substantial damage caused by an attack by 3 British mini-submarines of the X class. The Tirpitz was not seaworthy until March 1944. From April 1944 further damage was caused by numerous British air attacks, so that the Tirpitz was retired from service as a floating battery. Further British air attacks followed until finally, on 12th November 1944, the Tirpitz suffered 2 direct hits in an attack by 29 British bombers with heavy "Tallboy" bombs, following which she capsized between the islands of Haakoy and Grindoy - 890 men out of the crew of 2,608 survived.

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The Bismarck and the Tirpitz were the two largest battleships in the Second World War. The Bismarck, with a length of 251 m, went into service on 24.08.1940. On completion of the training runs she took part in the Rhine exercise. On 24.05.1941, in a sea battle off Greenland, she sank the British cruiser HMS Hood. Then the Bismarck, having damage to the bow, made for a Frenchport. During the pursuit by British ships and aircraft the ship was rendered unfit for action by enemy fire and scuttled in the Atlantic. Finely detailed components with rivets and recessed panel lines give an authentic reproduction of this imposing battleship. Other features of the model kit include moving gun turrets and barrels.

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The Prince of Wales had an active but very short period in service with the Royal Navy. She was the second of five battleships in the King George V Class. She had a full load displacement of 40,990 tonnes with a top speed of 27.8 knots; armament: ten 356 mm cannon, sixteen 133 mm guns, forty eight 40 mm guns and numerous 20 mm weapons. The Prince of Wales was launched in February 1939 and completed on 4th March 1940. Together with the Hood, she was sent to hunt the Bismarck and the Prince Eugen before she was fully operational. After the loss of the Hood on 24th May 1941, when already seriously damaged the Prince of Wales fired on the Bismarck, hitting the target several times, and partly disabled it before turning away. Towards the end of 1941 she was ordered to Singapore. She was finally attacked and sunk by Japanese heavy aircraft in the seas off Malaysia on 10th December 1941.

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The corvettes of the Flower Class will be associated for ever with the Battle of the North Atlantic, even though they were used in all theatres during the Second World War. Alongside other escort vessels they bore the main brunt of the battle against German submarines. These escort vessels derived from the cooperation between the Royal Navy and the Smiths Dock Company, who in 1938 had at their disposal a successful design for a commercial whaling ship called Southern Pride.

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The clipper Cutty Sark represents one of the most romantic ages in the history of ocean travel. She was launched on the River Clyde, Scotland, in the year 1869, and spent most of her time transporting goods around the world. In 1885, she beat the Thermopylae in a famous race from Australia to England. The Cutty Sark made the trip in 73 days, the Thermopylae took 80 days. Today, the Cutty Sark retains the glamour of her wind-blown past. Resting in dry berth in Greenwich, England, the Cutty Sark lives on as the last link to an age when the proud and beautiful clippers ruled the seas.

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Most sailing ships achieved fame in seafaring history through sea battles, but some gained it through exploration. On 27th December 1831, H.M.S. Beagle, a brig built in 1817, sailed from Devenport, England on a five year expedition round the globe. At the invitation of the Captain and naturalist Robert Fitzroy, the young natural scientist Charles Darwin was also on board. The observations made by him during the voyage on the evolution of life and the origin of species formed the basis of the Darwin Theory, which made him one of the most important scientists of all time. This historic voyage went via Brazil, Chile, the Galapagos Islands, Tahiti, New Zealand and the Cape of Good Hope and back to England, where they arrived on 2.10.1836. Many species were brought back with them as specimens of their revolutionary findings.

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Featuring highly improved aerodynamics in the rear, the MP4-25 was developed by McLaren for the 2010 Formula One season. The vehicle was most memorably driven by Lewis Hamilton, who won second place at the Great Britain race. This win helped him become a fan favorite for the top title that season. Kit features a multi-part eight-cylinder engine, a detailed suspension, a detailed cockpit, a true-to-the-original under-floor with diffuser, realistic front and rear wings, authentic tires, rotating wheels and MP4-25 Grand Prix decals for Great Britain, Canada and Bahrain.

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For the 2010 season, Mercedes took over the celebrated Brawn racing team. The announcement marked the first Formula One team for Mercedes in 55 years, while drivers Nico Rosberg and World Champion Michael Schumacher helped make it the first all-German team in Formula One history. Kit features a multi-part 8-cylinder engine, a detailed cockpit, a true-to-the-original under-body with diffuser, detailed suspensions, authentic tires, steerable wheels and authentic decals for the Mercedes GP, the GP versions of China and Germany (Rosberg), as well as Spain, Germany and Belgium (Schumacher).

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The Ferrari F10 was introduced during the 2010 Formula One season to near-instant praise and acclaim. Team driver Fernando Alonso won the Bahrain Grand Prix with the F10, where it made its debut. His teammate Felipe Massa finished second. Overall, the team finished the 2010 season with 396 points. Kit features a multi-part eight-cylinder engine, a detailed cockpit, a true-to-the-original under-body with diffuser, separate F-duct parts, detailed wheel suspensions, authentic tires, steerable wheels and authentic Ferrari F10 decals for both drivers, corresponding to Bahrain, Spain, Germany and Turkey.

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The classic Mini - modernized for the 21st century.

The original Mini Cooper was an unmistakable icon of the "Swingin' '60s." The 21st century MINI manages to take the original's signature design and combine it with cutting-edge features like electronic stability control. MINI sales skyrocketed around the world when the car appeared in the 2003 remake of The Italian Job, starring Mark Wahlberg and Charlize Theron. Kit features a realistic chassis, a one-piece body with fine surface details, a detailed interior with dashboard and seats, separate rubber tires, true-to-the-original wheel rims, multiple chrome parts and authentic decals.

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Ford sold an unbelievable 680,000 in just 6 months of the law-priced and sporty Ford Mustang, the predecessor of the "Pony Cars" that was available from 1964. Already in the following year a high performance road version of the Mustang with the new fastback bodywork was launched, the legendary GT 350 built by Carroll Shelby. Ford wished to take part in official races with this car, but it was not licensed by the SCCA. Shelby then set to work on it again. He revised the engine, which thanks to the movable bonnet is clearly visible in this easy-to-build model and replaced or eliminated parts to reduce weight, thus creating the 350 bhp GT 350 R.

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The 2007 Shelby GT 500 that has been available since May 2006 makes a strong impression with its pleasing retro design and modern styling elements. The silhouette of the car with its long bonnet, striking roofline and short rear is reminiscent of its predecessor of 40 years ago. The aggressive front suggests the potential of a snappy sports car. Behind it slumbers a mighty 500 bhp 8 cylinder engine with 5.4 litre capacity with a supercharger that even operates at low speeds. The sonorous bass of the powerful V8 engine confirms the expectations of the driver: pure enjoyment. The easy handling GT 500 accelerates from 0 to 100 in less than 5 seconds and the speedometer goes up to 260 km/h.

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The Ferrari California was designed by Pininfarina and its handling was honed to ensure maximum dynamic driving pleasure at all times, with superb handling. The air vents on the wheel arches and intake on the hood are styling cues harking back to its predecessor, the Ferrari 250 California. Once again Ferrari combines modernity with tradition in its usual inimitable manner. True-to-original sculptured body with super detailed interior, suspension, wheel and brake assembly. Opening hood with very detailed multi-piece 4.3 liter 8-cylinder engine plus positional front axle. Decal with authentic factory markings. Molded in white and clear with chrome plated parts and soft black tires.

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The Audi R8, called after the Le Mans racing car, is the first Audi super sports car. As the production version of the 2003 "Le Mans quattro" concept, the all-wheel driven R8 offers innovative and impressive design with bodywork made of light metal throughout. Driven by the 420 bhp high-revving 4.2 litre V8 engine of the Audi RS4, this agile two-seater accelerates to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and has a top speed of over 300 km/h. There is an optional automatic gearbox available and thanks to the magnetic fluid in the shock absorbers an electronically adjustable suspension system can also be ordered. This road sports car is produced at the rate of 20 per day.

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A common sight on today's roadways, the wrecker, or tow truck, has been helping stranded motorists since 1916. One such wrecker, the W900, was introduced in the mid-1980s and offers such features as a three-stage crane jib, functional rear stabilizers and rotatable winches. Kit features a multi-part frame, a three-axle chassis, a detailed in-line engine with turbocharger, a movable front axle, a cab with detailed dashboard, a multi-part crane superstructure with 3-stage extendable jib, rotating winches, an opening hood, functional tires on chrome wheels and decals with authentic graphics.

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Modern commercial vehicles are developed specifically with a view to economic efficiency, quality and fast turn-round. Like this dumper trailer for transporting bulk goods, they need a long service life, to be hard-wearing enough to take a variety of loads and to be fast moving. Thus rounded dumpers with suitably thick walls are equally suitable for moving heavy, bulky lumps of stone as for the removal of soil or rubble and, therefore, are primarily destined for use on building sites. The interior of the truck made of high-tensile steel has reinforcing ribs and reinforced base in order to withstand impacts from heavy rubble. The wide flat shape gives a low centre of gravity and the broad base gives an even weight distribution over the interior, while offering space for a payload of several tonnes. The internal pivoted flap shutter is safeguarded against deformation when the load is tipped out. This dumper trailer has three high-standing, stable steel axles to give optimum load distribution. Its robust but weight-optimized steel frame guarantees high torsion resistance, in order to counteract the jarring caused by potholes in impassable terrain. The dumper truck can be set up like the original, the hydraulic system can be pulled out and the pivoted shutter moves, as do the wheels.

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The first Peterbilt truck rolled off the assembly line as long ago as 1939. Since that time the name of Peterbilt has been synonymous with reliability and quality. The Peterbilt 353, a special version of the well known King of the Highway, is particularly suitable for long haul operation in the North of the American continent. The heavy duty chassis is designed to cope with extreme load conditions. Special equipment features range from air conditioning for the driver's comfort to a protective radiator cover and heavy mudguards in conjunction with mud flaps. A heat exchanger warms the batteries and tanks. More robust steel rims are available in place of the conventional aluminum rims. All Peterbilt cabs sport an aluminum skin as a reliable protection against corrosion. Apart from that each Peterbilt is custom built and equipped. The power unit of this Peterbilt is an NTC 425 Cummins diesel engine of 317 kW (425 PS).

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It was not without justification that, in the early 1990s the Kenworth truck manufacturers based in Kirkland, Washington (the name being composed from the names of the founders Harry Kent and Edgar Worthington) described their products as the best Conventional in the world. This American super-truck offers remarkably robust construction of chassis and superstructure, much striking chrome, expensive internal fittings and a very comfortable interior. Features such as air conditioning, refrigerator, the radio and TV that are now almost obligatory in the roomy cab, guarantee a pleasant life for the driver who for weeks on end has to call his truck home. Its durable, powerful 270 to 450 bhp engines provide speedy freight transport over many thousands of miles. For years Kenworth were the most expensive trucks in the United States, because Kenworth expended more time and effort on the construction of their trucks than any other manufacturer, as is apparent from the W-900. Kenworth trucks are still known for their reliability, quality, efficiency and long service life.