Aircraft

North American F-86F-40 Sabre: Boasting a distinctive 35-degree wing sweep, three nose mounted .50 calibre machine guns, as well as a host of design philosophies from the famous piston engined predecessor. A true aviation classic, the Sabre entered...

Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1/AV-8A: An aircraft that is undoubtedly one of the most significant in the history of aviation, the Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1 was developed from the Hawker P.1127 experimental aircraft produced to test the possibilities of...

About Airfix: UK's oldest plastic model kit manufacturer since 1952, offers a diverse range of iconic aircraft models, plastic figures, buildings, diorama kits, historical ships, vehicles, and innovative Quickbuild models for beginners Airfix have a...

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F 'Fresco': The MiG-17 was designed to perform the role of bomber killer and was never intended as a dogfighter. However, its exceptional agility would allow this aircraft to score combat victories over much heavier and more modern...

Hunting Percival Jet Provost T.3/T.4: For most RAF pilots serving between 1960 and 1988, the Hunting Aircraft (BAC) Jet Provost is extremely familiar. Forming the backbone of RAF pilot training during this period, the Jet Provost was distinctive by its...

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Ia: With various upgraded marks of this classic fighter serving throughout the Second World War, the Spitfire is arguably the most famous fighter aircraft to ever take to the skies Plane Model Kits: With Airfix's...

Messerschmitt Bf109G-6: One of the finest fighting aeroplanes in military history, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 series was developed continually throughout the Second World War, with the 'Gustav' being the last major variant and the one most heavily...

North American F-51D Mustang: The North American P-51 Mustang is regarded by many as one of the most iconic American fighters of the Second World War. Designed to fulfil an RAF specification, the Mustang was transformed once the Rolls Royce Merlin engine...

Messerschmitt Bf109F-4: One of the greatest fighting aeroplanes in the history of aviation, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 was always at the forefront of world fighter design and, just like its adversary the Spitfire, was in constant development throughout the...

North American P-51D Mustang: The P-51D was arguably the definitive variant of the North American Mustang and included several significant improvements to the aircraft’s already successful design Plane Model Kits: With Airfix's precision-engineered plane...

Fairey Swordfish Mk.I: Eighty years ago, six Fairey Swordfish torpedo bombers made their voyage to intercept three German capital ships, while this ‘Channel Dash’ mission was doomed to failure, their heroic legacy lived on. Airfix’s has faithfully...

Messerschmitt Me410A-1/U2 & U4: The Messerschmitt Me410 was developed as a heavy fighter but went on to perform several roles such as night fighter, bomber destroyer and reconnaissance. Entering service two years later than scheduled in 1943 as a...