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The F24 was the final Spitfire variant and was similar to the F22 except that it had an increased fuel capacity over its predecessors, with two fuel tanks of 33 gallons each (150 l). All had the larger "Spiteful" tail units. The F24 achieved a maximum speed of 454 mph (731 km/h) and could reach an a..

The F22 was the the penutimate Spitfire variant. It entered service primarily as a ground attack aircraft. During the Suez crisis, 2 F22's of the RAF were shot down by IXe's of the IDF who were able to out-turn the heavier but more powerful F22's.For our F24 camouflge mask set, see TNM-M064 and TN..

The F22 saw service with Syria. Original photos suggest that the aircraft were hand painted in the desert scheme on arival in the Middle East.For our RAF F22 and F24 see our TNM-M058 and TNM-M064 camouflage mask sets.This set includes only the camouflage pattern. Serial numbers, code letters and..

The most successful and numerous use of the P-39 was by the Soviet Air Forces. They received the considerably improved N and Q models via the Alaska-Siberia ferry route. The tactical environment of the Eastern Front did not demand the high-altitude performance the RAF and AAF did. The comparatively ..

Seafire Mk XV, which was powered by a Griffon VI - single-stage supercharger Designed in response to Specification N.4/43 this appeared to be a naval Spitfire F MkXII; in reality the Mk XV was an amalgamation of a strengthened Seafire Ill airframe and wings with the wing fuel tanks, retractable ta..

At the outbreak of the war in the Far East the RAF was equipped with Brewster Buffalo aircraft. These were soon supplemented with Hawker Hurricanes brought in from the Middle East. The Hurricane continued its role until the end of the war in its various versions. Its later roles were mainly confined..

At the outbreak of the war in the Far East the RAF was equipped with Brewster Buffalo aircraft. These were soon supplemented with Hawker Hurricanes brought in from the Middle East. The Hurricane continued its role until the end of the war in its various versions. Its later roles were mainly confined..

At the outbreak of the war in the Far East the RAF was equipped with Brewster Buffalo aircraft. These were soon supplemented with Hawker Hurricanes brought in from the Middle East. The Hurricane continued its role until the end of the war in its various versions. Its later roles were mainly confined..

At the outbreak of the war in the Far East the RAF was equipped with Brewster Buffalo aircraft. These were soon supplemented with Hawker Hurricanes brought in from the Middle East. The Hurricane continued its role until the end of the war in its various versions. Its later roles were mainly confined..

At the outbreak of the war in the Far East the RAF was equipped with Brewster Buffalo aircraft. These were soon supplemented with Hawker Hurricanes brought in from the Middle East. The Hurricane continued its role until the end of the war in its various versions. Its later roles were mainly confined..

At the outbreak of the war in the Far East the RAF was equipped with Brewster Buffalo aircraft. These were soon supplemented with Hawker Hurricanes brought in from the Middle East. The Hurricane continued its role until the end of the war in its various versions. Its later roles were mainly confined..

By the end of January, 1941, Hawker had an order for 50 field-modification kits to enable surplus RAF Hurricanes to be sent to sea as single-shot air defence system fitted to key merchant ships. The hapless pilots had to ditch alongside their mothership Some 35 merchant ships - designated Catapult A..

By the end of January, 1941, Hawker had an order for 50 field-modification kits to enable surplus RAF Hurricanes to be sent to sea as single-shot air defence system fitted to key merchant ships. The hapless pilots had to ditch alongside their mothership Some 35 merchant ships - designated Catapult A..

By the end of January, 1941, Hawker had an order for 50 field-modification kits to enable surplus RAF Hurricanes to be sent to sea as single-shot air defence system fitted to key merchant ships. The hapless pilots had to ditch alongside their mothership Some 35 merchant ships - designated Catapult A..

The Hal Far Fighter Flight was a British fighter unit formed during the Siege of Malta in 1940. For several weeks, the island of Malta was protected by a small force of Gloster Sea Gladiator biplane fighters, based at RAF Hal Far, which was also known as the Fleet Air Arm station HMS Falcon. The fli..

The Lockhead C-130 Hercules is an American four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft designed and built originally by Lockhead. It is capable of using unprepared runways for take-offs and landings. The C-130 is used in multiple roles including a troop, medevac and cargo transport aircraft, s..

The Bristol Beaufort was a British twin-engined torpedo bomber. The Australia Beaufort. These are often known collectively as the DAP Beaufort. The Royal Australian Air Force in the South West Pacific theatre, where they were used until the end of the war.Although it was designed as a torpedo-bomb..

The Bristol Beaufort was a British twin-engined torpedo bomber. The Australia Beaufort. These are often known collectively as the DAP Beaufort. The Royal Australian Air Force in the South West Pacific theatre, where they were used until the end of the war.Although it was designed as a torpedo-bomb..

The Bristol Beaufort was a British twin-engined torpedo bomber. The Australia Beaufort. These are often known collectively as the DAP Beaufort. The Royal Australian Air Force in the South West Pacific theatre, where they were used until the end of the war.Although it was designed as a torpedo-bomb..

The Bristol Beaufort was a British twin-engined torpedo bomber. The Australia Beaufort. These are often known collectively as the DAP Beaufort. The Royal Australian Air Force in the South West Pacific theatre, where they were used until the end of the war.Although it was designed as a torpedo-bomb..

The single-seat Hunter entered service as a manoeuvrable fighter aircraft and later operated in fighter-bomber and reconnaissance roles during numerous conflicts. The Hunter kept secondary roles with the Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Navy (RN) until the early 1990's.The Hunter was widely exporte..

In mid 1952, the Sabre Mk 4 went into production with the first one flown on the 28th August 1952. Apart from some minor structural and system changes, including improved air-conditioning and gun sight, the MK 2 and the MK 4 were identical. The Sabre MK 4's went directly to the RAF under a mutual a..

The RAF Thunderbolts were evaluated in Europe, but most of them were shipped to SEAC, where they fought against the Japanese. The following RAF squadrons - 5, 30, 79, 123, 134, 135 , 146, 258 and 261 Squadrons in 1944, and the 34, 42 . However, many of these late arrivals were not in time to see an..