Hannants http://www.hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/WPA38 Handley-Page Halifax part two: late merlin engined variants. Price:£20.00 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/WPA38 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:23:13 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/WPA31 De Havilland Mosquito part two: single stage merlin fighters. Price:£19.95 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/WPA31 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:13:35 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/WPA27 Handley-Page Halifax early Merlin engined variants. Price:£19.95 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/WPA27 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:10:08 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/WPA17 de Havilland Mosquito bombers part one: single stage Merlin variants. Price:£19.95 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/WPA17 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:02:18 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ADD48C109-3 Spitfire National Markings – Late (2TAF, 1945, variation 2, large upper wing roundels) This package provides one variant of the national markings applied to both Merlin- and Griffon-powered Spitfires in service with 2nd Tactical Air Force (2 TAF) with effect from 2 January 1945. Roundels with yellow outer rings on both wing surfaces were a feature of this markings change. The variant in this set has the larger upper wing roundels which were a simple conversion of existing “Type B” or “Type C” roundels. (see Aviaeology ADD48c109-2 for the smaller 2TAF 1945 variant). Standard national markings with National Markings II ("Type B" roundels) for later Spitfires are also available in ADD48c109-1. This set provides for one 1/48 scale model. • Available as a Basic set or as a Combo set with the Spitfire airframe stencil data markings set (sold separately as AOD48s09m1 or ADD48s109) included. The Combo results in a discount over buying these separately.. Price:£3.83 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ADD48C109-3 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:37:48 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ADD48C109-2 Supermarine Spitfire National Markings – Late (2 TAF, 1945, variation 1) This package provides one variant of the national markings applied to both Merlin- and Griffon-powered Spitfires in service with 2nd Tactical Air Force (2 TAF) with effect from 2 January 1945. Roundels with yellow outer rings on both wing surfaces were a feature of this markings change. The particular variant in this set has upper wing roundels of the same size and proportions as those on the lower wing surfaces and fuselage. Another variation of the 1945 2TAF Spitfire National Markings is available elsewhere in this series. This set provides for one 1/48 scale model. • Available as a Basic set or as a Combo set with the Spitfire airframe stencil data markings set (sold separately as ADD48s09m1) included. The Combo results in a discount over buying these separately.. Price:£3.83 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ADD48C109-2 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:37:07 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ADD48C109-1 Supermarine Spitfire National Markings – Standard 1942 to early January 1945 This package provides the near-universal variant of the national markings applied to both Merlin- and Griffon-powered Spitfires in service with the RAF from mid-May 1942 to early January 1945. Later (after early January 1945) Spitfire National Markings sets are available elsewhere in this series. This set provides for one 1/48 scale model. • Available as a Basic set or as a Combo set with the Spitfire airframe stencil data markings set (sold separately as ADD48s09m1) included. The Combo results in a discount over buying these separately.. Price:£3.83 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ADD48C109-1 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:36:25 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ADD72C109-3 Supermarine Spitfire National Markings – Late variants (2TAF, 1945, variation 2. large upper wing roundels) This package provides one variant of the national markings applied to both Merlin- and Griffon-powered Spitfires in service with 2nd Tactical Air Force (2 TAF) with effect from 2 January 1945. Roundels with yellow outer rings on both wing surfaces were a feature of this markings change. The variant in this set has the larger upper wing roundels which were a simple conversion of existing “Type B” or “Type C” roundels. (see Aviaeology ADD72c109-2 for the smaller 2TAF 1945 variant). Standard national markings with National Markings II ("Type B" roundels) for later Spitfires are also available in ADD72c109-1. This set provides for one 1/72 scale model. • Available as a Basic set or as a Combo set with the Spitfire airframe stencil data markings set (sold separately as ADD72s109) included. The Combo results in a discount over buying these separately.. Price:£2.92 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ADD72C109-3 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:04:08 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ADD72C109-1 Supermarine Spitfire National Markings – Standard 1942 to early January 1945 This package provides the near-universal variant of the national markings applied to both Merlin- and Griffon-powered Spitfires in service with the RAF from mid-May 1942 to early January 1945. Later (after early January 1945) Spitfire National Markings sets are available elsewhere in this series. This set provides for one 1/72 scale model. • Available as a Basic set or as a Combo set with the Spitfire airframe stencil data markings (sold seperately as set ADD72s109) included. The Combo results in a discount over buying these separately.. Price:£2.92 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ADD72C109-1 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:01:44 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/HMHDH-C006 North-American P-51D Mustang. DH-C006 is a 116 page book. Of the more than 8,000 P-51D Mustangs that were built, today some 150 are kept in airworthy condition and dozens of these were photographed for this book. Nearly 300 photos show the mighty Mustang in action and in detail. In this book, some interesting restoration photos are included from the US based specialist on the aircraft: Midwest Aero Restorations. Nothing is overlooked in this book, including the cockpit, Packard Merlin engine, wings, landing gear, etc.. Price:£25.50 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/HMHDH-C006 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:17:18 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SH72544 de Havilland NF Mk.XV Mosquito DH.98 ‘High-Altitude Night Fighter’ During the Second World War, the high-altitude bomber and reconnaissance Junkers Ju-86P and R aircraft appeared over Great Britain. Initially, the RAF was unable to intervene against them, until the high-altitude versions of the Spitfire Mk.VII and the modified Spitfire Mk.IX brought about a turning point. The threat that the Luftwaffe would deploy more powerful bombers led to the development of a high-altitude fighter version of the Mosquito. This version had a pressurized cockpit, a radar in the nose, an extended wing with a span of 19 meters, high-altitude engines Merlin 76 with four-blade propellers. A small batch of ‘fifteens’ were produced and assigned to No.85 Sqn. RAF for testing. The detailed kit offers decals for two machines, one in PRU Blue and the other in Deep Blue. - Mosquito NF Mk.XV has never been released in styrene format before - eye-catching and unique version - offers nice surface detail levels. Price:£21.66 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SH72544 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:10:30 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/KPEX7279 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I-Mk.IIX, Mk.XVI Merlin exhaust, 3D printed parts (designed to be used with Kovozavody Prostejov kits). Price:£6.66 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/KPEX7279 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:57:53 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AX04070 de Havilland Mosquito B Mk.XVI/B.35/TT.35 From 1944, the de Havilland Mosquito B.XVI was delivered to front line squadrons. The B.XVI was a development of the earlier B.IX variant, but a new pressurised cabin had been incorporated so the aircraft could operate at high altitude. Although it was unarmed, the B.XVI could carry a 3,000Ib bomb load. Not long after the start of B.XVI production, modifications were incorporated on the production line to allow a 4,000Ib ‘Cookie’ or blockbuster bomb to be carried internally, a weapon which possessed devastating destructive capability. Combining the power of these fearsome weapons with the legendary speed and bombing accuracy associated with Mosquito operations allowed Bomber Command to keep the pressure on the enemy throughout the latter stages of WWII. By this time, with its first test flight on 12 March 1945, the last bomber version of the Mosquito, B.35, was at an advanced stage of development. Powered by the Merlin 113/114 engine, the war ended before the B.35 entered service. However, it had a long career with the post-war RAF, serving operationally until early 1954. When the RAF’s new jet-powered replacement for the Mosquito, the English Electric Canberra was introduced to service in May 1951, the Mosquito B.35 was relegated from frontline operations and many B.35s continued to operate in secondary roles after conversion to target tugs. These conversions were undertaken by Northamptonshire-based Brooklands Aviation Ltd and called TT.35s. These remained in service with Civilian Anti Aircraft Cooperation Units (CAACU) until the last one was retired in May 1963. The TT.35’s target-towing system consisted of a wind-driven ML Type G winch with 6,000ft of non-twisting steel cable towing a fabric target drogue. Kit features new variants of the highly detailed Airfix 1:72 de Havilland Mosquito • 21 new parts included, featuring open and closed bulged bomb bay doors, 4000lb “Cookie” bomb, bomb bay interior parts, target towing winch parts and other details. • Marking options for 3 distinctive new schemes which tell the story of the Mosquito’s changing roles in late World War 2 and into the post-war era- including the colourful TT.35 target towing variant “TA719” which survived into preservation de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito B.35 Aircraft flown by S/L Rupert G. W. Oakley DSO, DFC, DFM, No.139 Squadron, Royal Air Force Hemswell, Lincolnshire, England, 1950. de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito TT.35 No.3 Civilian Anti-Aircraft Co-Operation Unit (CAACU), Royal Air Force Exeter, Devon, England, 1955. de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito Mk.XVI No.128 Squadron, Royal Air Force Wyton, Cambridgeshire, England, 1944.. Price:£20.82 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AX04070 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:11:48 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AH70075 North-American P-51B Mustang™ China/Burma/India, plastic kit 1/72 scale. Kit includes: Aeroplane plastic parts (2 grey sprues, 1 clear sprue) Plastic parts – additional armament (1 grey sprue) Canopy and wheels painting mask Decals with 3 marking options Marking options: P-51 B-15-NA Mustang, pilot: Cpt. B.H. “Butch” Ashmore, 26th Fighter Squadron, 51st Fighter Group, Kunming, China 1944 P-51 B-10-NA Mustang, 529th Fighter Squadron, 311th Fighter Group, pilot: Lt. Wilbert McEvoy, Burma, summer 1944 P-51 B-7-NA Mustang, “JEANNE III” Cpt. Burton N. Rodier, 26th Fighter Squadron, 51st Fighter Group, China 1944 Known for their fights over Europe in the Allied air forces, the Mustangs were first and foremost purebred fighters that successfully escorted the ‘Flying Fortresses’ raids against the Reich and brought the German Luftwaffe to its ultimate doom. No less important and interesting, however, were the battles against the Japanese in which Mustangs took part in areas including China and Burma. In the so-called CBI Theatre (China-Burma-India), the way aviation was used was very different from Europe. Instead of large strategic air strikes, tactical operations consisting of supporting ground troops, defending them from enemy aviation, attacking ground targets and reconnaissance predominated. In such a role, too, the fast and powerful Mustang proved itself admirably, thanks to its high payload, becoming an effective assault and even dive bomber, armed with a variety of bombs and rockets, able to operate safely without an escort! Designed in the USA to British order, the North-American P-51 Mustang aircraft was initially produced with the USA-made Allison engine, tuned for low altitude. Already this version was a success and went into service not only with the RAF, but also with the US Air Force. These aircraft performed best as reconnaissance and attack planes, at high altitudes they lacked power. The problem was solved by the use of the legendary British Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, which, manufactured under licence by Packard, made the Mustang the best fighter of World War II. Mass production of the new version of the Mustang was carried out at North-American plants in California under the designation P-51B-NA and in Texas as P-51C-NT. A total of 3738 B and C version aircraft were built. Some 900 of these, under the designation Mustang Mk III, were transferred to the RAF and to the Polish Air Force, RAAF, RCAF and Free French. Introduced into service in late 1943, they were gradually replaced by aircraft of the new P-51D/K version from mid-1944.. Price:£20.82 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AH70075 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:13:26 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/129-P72042 de Havilland Mosquito PR Mk.XVI Exhausts (PR and Bombers with two stage Merlins) (designed to be used with Special Hobby kits) [de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito NF Mk.30]. Price:£8.67 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/129-P72042 Sat, 10 May 2025 09:47:47 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/IT1486 Westland AW-101 Merlin HM.1 SUPER DECALS SHEET FOR 3 VERSIONS - COLOR INSTRUCTION SHEET FIGURES NOT INCLUDED AW-101 Merlin is a medium-heavy multirole helicopter developed by AgustaWestland (now Leonardo) in collaboration with Westland Helicopters. It was designed and developed based on requirements from both the British Royal Navy and the Italian Navy to replace the now-obsolete SH-3D "Sea King." Entering service in the early 2000s, its primary role is that of an embarked anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter. However, due to its operational flexibility, it is also well-suited, in its various configurations, for troop transport, maritime search and rescue (SAR), as well as combat SAR (CSAR) missions. It is capable of operating in extreme weather conditions and across all operational environments.Powered by three turbines, the Merlin reaches a maximum speed of 310 km/h and has an operational range exceeding 1,350 km.. Price:£22.92 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/IT1486 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:21:43 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SH72508 de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito NF Mk.30 ‘The Uhu Hunter’ The de Havilland Mosquito was a versatile twin-engine aircraft that was one of the best aircraft of World War II. It was not without reason that it was called the ‘Wooden Wonder’. It was used as a night fighter, fighter-bomber, bomber, reconnaissance, anti-ship or special transport aircraft. The first generation of Mosquitos were powered by Merlin engines with single-stage superchargers. In the spring of 1943, two-stage Merlins with higher performance at higher altitudes were installed in the Mosquito. This concerned the reconnaissance and bombing versions. The night fighter versions did not receive the two-stage Merlins until 1944. In the second half of 1944, the RAF deployed a new version of the Mosquito NF Mk.30 designed for the night fighter role. It was used both in the defense of Britain against German bombers and V-1 missiles, and to escort its own night bombers. The new Mosquitos were more powerful than any Luftwaffe propeller-driven night fighter, including the He 219. The new, highly detailed kit is broken down to five sprues of grey plastic parts and one with clear parts. Decals are offered for the aircraft of British ace Walter Gibb, the aircraft of the Czechoslovak sqn. RAG, the Polish sqn. RAF, the aircraft of the RAAF squadron operating in Britain and the USAAF aircraft operating from Italy.. Price:£21.66 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SH72508 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:51:55 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ADD24S109 Supermarine Spitfire airframe stencil/data (optimized for Mk.IX & Mk.XIV, also applicable to others This set is compatible with the usual range of Second World War era Spitfire schemes and includes markings unique to both Merlin and Griffon-powered versions (where, for example, the electrics-related items differed). Many elements are entirely suitable for other Spitfire versions in the Mk.V through PR.XIX range that saw service during the war. The Griffon-specific elements accommodate the emerging number of conversion sets being made available in this scale. • Multiple factory and field-applied variations are included for some of the individual markings elements. • All alphanumeric elements are created using authentic period typefaces, or hand-drawn character shapes where applicable. • 8.5 x 11in. full page illustrated documentation – includes a general decaling preparation / application guide and clear, detailed application instructions for the Mk.IX (typical Merlin) and Mk.XIV (typical Griffon) airframes (also available as a colour PDF after purchase). Suggested SEO Title for webmasters: ADD24s109 – Spitfire Airframe Stencil Data Markings (for Mks VIII & IX to XIV & XVIII) – 24th scale Airframe Stencil Data Markings Suggested SEO Text for webmasters: Extensive range of markings details, compatible with the usual Second World War era Spitfire schemes, including markings unique to both Merlin and Griffon-powered versions (where, for example, the electrics-related items differed). The Griffon-specific elements accommodate the emerging number of conversion sets being made available in this scale.. Price:£7.17 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ADD24S109 Sun, 30 Mar 2025 18:28:43 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ADD24C109-1 Supermarine Spitfire National Markings – Descriptive text: This package provides one variant of the national markings applied to both Merlin- and Griffon-powered Spitfires in service with the RAF from mid-May 1942 to early January 1945. This set provides for one 1/24 scale model. • A clearly-illustrated 8.5 x 11 inch markings and general decaling preparation / application leaflet are included. – ADD24c109-1 – Spitfire National Markings – Standard 1942 to early January 1945 – 24th scale Colours & Codes – Typical of the national markings applied to both Merlin- and Griffon-powered Spitfires in service with the RAF from early 1942 through to early January 1945. Provides for one 1/24 scale model.. Price:£7.75 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ADD24C109-1 Sun, 30 Mar 2025 18:24:31 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/IT2838 Hawker Hurricane Mk.I Aces 6 RAF ACES VERSIONS: S/L Douglas R.S. Bader, S/L Robert R.S. Stanford-Tuck, S/L Michael L.Robinson, F/O W.L. Mc Knight, S/L L. John W:C: Simpson, P/O William "Cherry" Vale The Hawker Hurricane was the most widely produced and utilized fighter aircraft of the British Royal Air Force at the beginning of World War II. The Hurricane was powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin 12-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline engine delivering over 1,000 HP, enabling it to reach speeds exceeding 500 km/h. Its armament of eight 7.7 mm Browning machine guns provided a solid firepower capability. Although it was slower and aerodynamically more outdated than its famous counterpart, the Supermarine Spitfire, with which it shared operational duties during the Battle of Britain, the Hurricane was more robust, cost-effective, and easier to maintain and repair. Additionally, it was simpler to fly, allowing for faster pilot training, which played a crucial role in securing victory during the Battle of Britain. Renowned RAF aces such as J. Johnson, W. Vale, and R. Stanford Tuck flew the Hurricane in combat.. Price:£27.49 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/IT2838 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:54:08 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/IT1482 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb or Mk.IX. Alernativer parts included. 5 RAF ACES VERSIONS: Wing cmdr. James E. Johnson, Lt. Jan Zumbach, Sqn. Ldr. B.E.F. ‘Paddy’ Finucane, Flg. Off. George Buchanan, Sqn. Ldr. Russell Foskett. The Supermarine Spitfire fighter aircraft can undoubtedly be considered one of the most famous airplanes in the history of aviation and an icon of British aeronautical engineering. A single-engine, low-wing monoplane equipped with effective offensive armament, it formed—along with the Hawker Hurricane—the backbone of the Royal Air Force’s fighter units during the Battle of Britain against the German Luftwaffe. Throughout the war, in order to counter enemy technological advancements, the Spitfire underwent continuous development in both aerodynamic configuration and powerplant options. The Spitfire Mk V, introduced in 1941 and powered by the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine rated at 1,440 hp, was produced in large numbers and widely distributed among operational squadrons. Flown by some of the most renowned Royal Air Force aces, it achieved a significant number of air-to-air victories.. Price:£13.75 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/IT1482 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:45:17 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AOD32S09M Supermarine Spitfire airframe stencil/data (optimized for Mk.IX & Mk.XIV, also applicable to Mk.XII & XVIII)5) • Easily the most comprehensive Spitfire airframe stencil markings set available to date. Multiple variations included for some of the individual markings elements (for example different factory construction number marks on the tail and different wing walkway variations). • Applicable to all standard wartime, and some postwar, Spitfire finish schemes. • Details specific to both late Merlin and all wartime Griffon-engined subtypes are well covered in this set. • All alphanumeric elements are drawn using authentic period typefaces where such changes have been supported by reference photographs. • 8.5 x 11in. full page illustrated documentation – includes a general decaling preparation / application guide and a clear, detailed placement guide that is also available as a colour PDF after purchase. [Mk.IXc Mk.IXe]. Price:£6.50 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AOD32S09M Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:52:57 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AH40008 Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIb trop The kit includes: Plastic parts Decals (3 marking variants) Canopy and wheel masks Marking options: Hurricane Mk IIb trop „Hurribomber”, HL795/V, No. 274 Squadron RAF, Sidi Haneish (Egypt) and Sidi-Bu Amud (Libya), November 1942 Hurricane Mk IIb trop BG967/A, No. 261 Squadron RAF, China Bay airfield, Triconmalee, Ceylon 1942 Hurricane Mk IIb trop Z4017/FU-56. No. 81 Squadron RAF, Flight B. Operation „Benedict”. Vaenga, USSR, September-October 1941 We are taking preorders. Delivery starts in the last week of May Hawker Hurricane Mk IIb trop fighter-bomber aeroplane Hawker Hurricane Mk IIb trop is an adaptation of the famous fighter-bomber aircraft designed to operate in difficult climates. Despite the name, "tropical" Hurricanes were used not only over jungles and deserts but also in the Soviet Arctic. Popularly called the "Hurribomber", Hurricane Mk IIb is a development of the famous fighter designed by Sydney Camm, equipped with a more powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin XX engine with a two-stage supercharger and additional 4 machine guns in the wings (12 in total). This significantly improved the aircraft's performance, but the small-caliber armament was already insufficient at this stage of the war, so most Hurricanes of this version were used as bombing planes. In the USSR, they were further improved by installing larger caliber weapons. Over time, it turned out that the plane loaded with additional weapons, despite a more powerful engine, no longer met the requirements for modern fighters. Together with the cannon-armed Hurricane Mk IIc, these aircraft were used to attack ground targets with gunfire and bombing. Thanks to installing a dust filter, the "trop" version was also created, intended for operations in difficult climates. Mk IIb and c aircraft equipped in this way took an effective part in combat in Africa, the Far East and the Soviet Arctic. A naval version with an arrester hook for landing on aircraft carriers was also created.. Price:£41.66 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AH40008 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:10:23 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SH72493 Curtiss P-40F/L Warhawk ‘Desert Hawks with Merlin’ The P-40 Warhawk / Kittyhawk fighter aircraft were an important part of the USAAF and other allied air forces throughout the war. In many various subtypes, the P-40s fought on all WW2 battlefields. And so, they beared national markings of many forces and were finished in many various and interesting colour schemes. The P-40F and L airframes differ from other P-40 versions by the power plant as they were the only ones fitted with the British RR Merlin. They were deployed in Africa, Italy and the Pacific. The most famous these Fs and Ls became during the Torch Allied landing in Africa. Our older kit set is now reboxed with a new sheet of decals offering markings for three airframes. Two of them with US markings, the third one as flown by the British. The four-gun P-40L version can be easily made with the help of (3D-Printed) parts portraying the different gun breech cover panels. (Special Hobby sold out August 2025). Price:£16.66 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SH72493 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:26:36 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/TU06751 Royal Navy HMS Queen Elizabeth R08 Aircraft Carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) is the lead ship of the Royal Navy's latest class of aircraft carriers, the Queen Elizabeth Class—the largest warships ever built in Britain, displacing 65,000 tonnes. Assembled at Rosyth Dockyard by Babcock Marine and commissioned in 2017, the carrier operates F-35B Lightning II joint strike fighters, and Merlin and Wildcat helicopters, from a distinctive ski-jump flight deck. It features integrated electric propulsion, advanced radar systems, and close-in defences including Phalanx and 30?mm guns. Sister vessel Prince of Wales shares the same core design. Queen Elizabeth’s maiden active duty came in 2021 as flagship of the global Carrier Strike Group deployment Operation FORTIS—a demonstration of the UK’s strategic reach and significance in modern naval power. 26 sprues, single-piece hull, decks. Photo-etch parts included. Aircraft wing includes F-35 (6 pcs) and EH-101 (6 pcs). L: 400 mm, W: 105.2 mm, Total parts 380+. Price:£66.66 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/TU06751 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 19:10:28 GMT