In the summer of 1937 Japan started action against China and threw into the front a great number of the newest planes which Japan had created with their original ideas and technique. New $11.69 (29% off). Concerning fighters in particular, Japan had abandoned biplane type which was counted as the common sense of the then world and already employed the Type 96 Carrier Fighter (96 Kansen) that Japan had produced on the basis of many pieces of new technique and ideas such as all-metal, internally braced low wing monoplane design and the engine cowling designed to reduce air resistance. 96 Kansens always successfully engaed with I-15 and I-16 fighters and SB-2 bombers of Russian make as well as Gladiator fighters of

This is the 1/32 Scale North American P-51D Mustang Plastic Model Kit from Tamiya. New $129.19 (29% off). Suitable for Ages 14 & Up. Features: * Plastic parts molded in light gray, black and clear. * Cowling parts can be detached to reaeal the exquisite packar V-1650 egnine. * Detailed machine guns with ammo belts. * Parts incldued to depict tail with or without dorsal fin fillet. * Comes with 75 & 108 gallon drop tanks. * Reference manual with images included. * BONUS: A4-sized folder included. * Pilot figures included. * Display stand included. * Waterslide decals. * Pictorial instructions.

Grumman Aviation produced the G-18, the prototype XF4F-2, which first flew in September 1937. New $22.59 (29% off). Initial evaluation revealed several performance problems, which led the U.S. Navy to reject the G-18 in favor of the Brewster's F2A "Buffalo". The Navy asked Grumman to continue with the project, and resulted in the G-36, which flew in February 1939. The G-36 tests exceeded the performance of the F2A, resulting in the U.S. Navy approving the design and ordering it into production as the F4F-3 Wildcat. Two yeas following its deployment, during the critical stages of the Pacific War in 1942, the improved F4F-4 Wildcat was introduced. It had folding wings, and three 12.7mm machine guns in each wing, pl

In 1939, the Naval Aviation Headquarters conceived a plan of trial manufacturing a floatplane fighter, a new type beyond all precedents in the world. New $11.69 (29% off). On the assumption of landing and invading the Southern regions, the Japanese Navy intended in those days to station float planes in waterways and bays near the landing places until the completion of land air bases for the purpose of defending those under construction and occupied territories. Since the floatplanes might have to fight with enemy fighters in the air, they were required to be pure fighters comparing favourably with enemy fighters in performance. The Navy firmly believed that sufficiently armed floatplanes would be able to fight on

The development was started in early July 1944, and all night efforts of engineers made the first prototype's first flight possible already on March 18, 1945. New $30.39 (29% off). Despite the short period of the development, flight trials proved the airframe's flight characteristics satisfactory and the aircraft was rated very highly. In May 1945 a letter of intent for 598 production was signed. The name "Skyraider" was officially approved for the aircraft in February of the following year, and the distribution to units was started at the end of the same year. The Skyraider was powered by Wright R3350 radial engine yielding 2,800 horse power and equipped with three large dive brakes on the fuselage. .

The appearance of the A-10 is remarkable while its performance is amazing. New $30.39 (29% off). Known affectionately as the "Wart Hog" by its pilots, it's a large single seat aircraft, identified by a pair of TF-34-100A high bypass fan jet engines mounted high near the rear of the twin tailed fuselage. A few of the specifications are: Length 53' 4"; height 14'8", span 57'6"; maximum gross weight 47,400lbs, including 16,000lbs of external stores. Internal armament is the GAU-8/A 30mm Gatling cannon capable of 2100 or 4200 rounds per minute. It carries 1350 rounds of ammunition, a fire control head-up display, CRT TV monitor, laser spot seeker plus a diversified armament panel that can facilitate any operational n

Total production of the Type 52 series consisted of 10,449 aircraft of which Nakajima produced 6,570. New $12.39 (29% off). It first entered combat in August 1943 at a time when the Japanese forces were withdrawing from previously held islands in the South Pacific. The type 52c was the last of the A6M5 series, and the most effective against Allied aircraft due to its armament configuration three of 13mm machine guns and two 20mm cannons. A total of 93 Type 52 and 52b zeros were field modified to "c" weapons configuration. The 7.7mm machine guns, housed in the cowling of the Zero since its first introduction, proved to be less effective during the latter stages of the conflict, due to the heavier armor protection

There were several major changes that set the "D" apart form earlier Mustangs. New $23.29 (29% off). One was the change from four .50 caliber machine guns to six, three in each wing. Another was to mount the guns upright which helped to eliminate a jamming tendency that occurred in the four gun system. Ammunition was increased to 400 rounds per inboard gun, and 270 rounds for each of the other four. Underwing pylons were strengthened to carry the 110 or 165 gallon auxiliary drop tanks or 1,000 lb bomb. P-51D Mustangs went to fight in the later Korean conflict and it last flew combat in 1956 in the deserts to the Middle East, when Israel used Spitfires, Messerschimitts and Mustangs together in the Mid East conflic

This is the 1/32 Scale Supermarine Spitfire MK.IXc Plastic Model Kit from Tamiya. New $121.39 (29% off). Suitable for Ages 10 & Up. Features: * Plastic parts molded in light gray, black and clear. * Famous silhouette with sleek fuselage and elliptical wing is accurately reproduced. * Cowling parts can be detached to reveal the exquisite merlin engine. * Main landing gear is interchangeable even after assembly. * Parts incldued to depict different rudders, wingtips, etc. * Two figures included. * Waterslide decals. * Pictorial instructions.

This is the 1/48 scale Avro Lancaster B Mk.I/III plastic model by Tamiya Modeling skills helpful if under 10 years of age. New $85.38 (20% off). Features: Highly detailed plastic pieces molded in grey, clear and tan Includes 5 figures in various poses Kit enables assembly of either MK. I or MK. III (early to late production) variants Includes new parts such as propellers, engine exhausts and front canopies Comes with 4 types of unique markings, including colorful nose art Engine nacelles without exhaust covers and late production tail turret are also included Illustrated intructions with paint/marking guide included.

It entered service in 1941, flying alongside the Bf 109 and it soon took control of air superiority over the English Channel. New $22.59 (29% off). Establishing itself as a mainstay fighter of the Luftwaffe, it outperformed the contemporary Spitfire Mk. V's in almost every respect and maintained this advantage until the arrival of the Spitfire IX in July 1942. The FW 190 fighter underwent constant improvement throughout its life. The A-3 version used the improved BMW 801Dg engine that produced 1,700hp. Armament was increased from four to six guns, consisting of two rapid firing MG 151's in the wing roots; two MG FF's outboard of the landing gear and two fuselage mounted MG 17 machine guns. Features:

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In September 1939, aircraft manufacturers Nakajima and Mitsubishi received an unofficial order to trial-manufacture the Raiden, the Japanese Navy's first interceptor (a fighter to undertake the air defence of land bases). New $11.69 (29% off). It was finally decided, however, that the development and trial-manufacture of the Raiden should be conducted only by Mitsubishi. It was in April of 1940 that the plane was designated "14-Shi Interceptor (J2M1)" and official requirements were set out by the Navy. The requirements gave priority to climbing power, maximum speed and high altitude performance. Aircraft engines of those days that could meet all these requirements were only the air-cooled engine "Kasei" type 11 t

A plane which since July 1932 the Nakajima Aircraft Mfg. New $11.69 (29% off). Company had designed and manufactured for trial under the name of KI-84 was officially adopted in April 1944 by the Army as the Fighter Type 4 "Hayate" and the mass production was started. The number of the Hayate produced by the end of World War II totaled about 3,500 which ranks next to that of the Zero and the Hayabusa but is the largest in the Japanese aircraft history in view of the number produced in about a year. The performance of the Hayate was equal to, or higher than that of the Allies' fighters of those days. This was the first fighter worthy of the name having excellent speed (climbing ability), firepower and maneuverabili

1/32 Plastic McDonnell F-4C/D Phantom II from Tamiya. New $107.99 (29% off). Features: * Kit can be built as either the Phantom 4C or 4D. * Canopy will open and close. * Weapons load include:. * -Left and right inboard pylons. * -4 AIM-7E Sparrow rockets. * -1 ALQ-87ECM pod. * -4 AIM-9E Sidewinder rockets. * -TER and MER racks. * Accurately reproduced exterior and cockpit. * Die-cast metal landing gear struts. * Solid Synthetic-Rubber Tires. * Detailed pictorial instructions.

In June 1942, the F4U-1 production models made their maiden flight. New $22.59 (29% off). However, due to their restricted forward field of view, and because of a propeller wash effect caused them to stall left wing first during low speed landings, they first were used as land based fighters. Succeeding the F4U-1 in the summer of 1943 was the F4U-1A, which was equipped with an extended rear wheel landing gear shaft, a slightly modified glazed canopy, and a small triangular strip of metal bolted to the right leading edge of the wing to equalize the stall and avoid the roll to the left at touch-down. . Features: * Two figures (seated and standing) included. * Equipped with an extended rear wheel

The Hawker Siddeley Harrier astounded the world with its unique ability to take-off and land vertically utilizing vectored thrust from its powerful 8000kg thrust engine. New $14.19 (29% off). First tested in concept in 1960, the aircraft went through many periods of testing and modification prior to acceptance by the Royal Air Force and other nations in 1974. The production Harriers utilized either a Pegasus 6 or 11 engine of 8000 or 9750kg thrust and it was only natural that the Royal Navy should find application for this type of aircraft with their fleet air arm. Various political and financial considerations delayed the order for the "Navalized" Harrier until May 1975, when the Admiralty ordered an initial 24

First flight was on 1 April 1939 and combat trials were concluded in July 1940 with 15 pre-production A6M2's sent to two squadrons by the end of the month. New $12.39 (29% off). These aircraft had folding wing tips to accommodate aircraft carrier elevators, and were the ones first seen by Gen. Chennault in China, and at Pearl Harbor in December 1941. Although the A6M2 met or exceeded original design specifications, modifications were taking place at the Mitsubishi factory to improve roll rate, speed up handling aboard carriers, and utilize the uprated Sakae 21, 1,130 hp engine. The first A6M3 type 32 (code named HAMP) took to the air on 15 July 1941 with production beginning in April 42. A total of 343 aircraft w

In 1965, when U.S. New $33.19 (29% off). air operations in Vietnam became more aggressive, literally hundreds of Skyraiders, including the A-1J, were deployed to the 14th and 56th Special Operations Wings (SOW). Armed with Mk.82 and Mk.117 bombs, 20mm wing-mounted cannons, and rocket launchers, the Skyraiders were used in a wide variety of combat missions. Features: * Fuselage and wing drop tanks. * Detailed engine with 4-blade propeller. * Detailed landing gear, landing gear doors, and tail wheel. * Heavily armed with: Mk.82 LDGP bombs, M117 bombs, LAU-3 rockets pods, LAU-68 rocket pods, SUU-11 7.62mm gun pods, SUU-14 rocket tubes.

A 1/48 Plastic WWII German Fi103 V-1 Flying "Buzz Bomb" by Tamiya. New $10.59 (29% off). Features: * 18 parts in light grey with raised details and recessed panel lines. * Detailed pulse jet intake. * Includes dolly for transporting missile. * First "cruise missile", powered by single pulse jet engine which ran until a timer shut off fuel flow causing the V-1 to crash.

Highly regarded as one of the world’s leading lightweight multi-purpose fighters, the F-16 Fighting Falcon is capable of precision attack during air-to-air and air-to-surface combat. New $155.29 (29% off). The success of the F-16 comes from its precision control, with aerodynamic body design combining with innovative electronic fly-by-wire technology for precision maneuvering at both low and high speeds, and low and high altitudes. Fitted with one single turbo jet engine, the F- 16 has a top speed of over Mach 2. Currently used by more than 20 countries around the world, the F-16 has been deployed to actual conflict since the 1980s including seeing action in significant conflicts such as the Arab-Israeli confl