The legend that is the Fairey Swordfish LS326 (MkII) HAS NOW BEEN REPLACED by W5856, the oldest flying example and another of the aircraft carefully maintained in the hangar here at RNAS Yeovilton. Most of her wartime career was spent in the Mediterranean. This is an accurate diecast model of a real life icon who earned her laurels flying over the white horses that concealed a deadly threat to our survival.

These stylish models are handmade from mahogany and polished to a beautiful high gloss sheen. 

A superb addition to any desk or shelf display

A small amount of simple push-fit assembly may be required

A superb diecast replica of the aircraft lovingly maintained by the Royal Navy Historic Flight in our hangars here at Yeovilton.

It doesn't have the excitement of the Sea Vixen, the power of the Sea Fury or the legendary status of the Swordfish. Nonetheless, the Chipmunk is an extremely capable aircraft and is cherished in the memories of the 1000's of fliers who cut their teeth in the cockpit of this very pilot friendly trainer.

The Supermarine Walrus (AKA Seagull) was a versatile multi-role aircraft, much loved by her crews for her ability to get them home and much loved by those pilot's they rescued. This is a highly detailed collectors model.

 1/72 scale

The range now includes:

the Fairey Swordfish Mk.I W5856 and Mk.II LS326, both of which are situated in our hangar at the Navy Wings Heritage Centre. These models feature a length of 37cm and a wingspan of 46cm, at a scale of 1/27 from the actual aircraft.

The elegant Supermarine Seafire MkIIIC (880 Sqn HMS Implacable 1945) is 1/28 scale and has a wingspan of 48.3cm. 

Other models available: Westland Sea King (SAR, Jungly and Rescue), de Havilland Sea Vixen (our own XP924), Hawker Sea Fury T20, Agusta Merlin, Blackburn Buccaneer and Royal Navy Canberra. These wooden models are individually hand made and complete with the tiniest details of equipment and livery.

Superb quality and a great addition to any home.

A superb aircraft that arrived at the wrong time to fulfil the destiny of its promise. Derived from the success of the Mosquito, this wooden based aircraft was much loved by Captain Eric 'Winkle' Brown for its performance in all aspects. Sadly, it was only in production for 5 years (1945-1950) before it became another casualty of the jet age.

This beautifully detailed diecast model comes in a smart presentation box.

Brand: Oxford Diecast

The Westland Sea King entered the annals of legend for its long service, reliability and versatility.  This collection illustrates that versatility and commemorates that long and illustrious career.

These highly detailed models showcase a variety of liveries including 848, 846, 845, 772 and 707 Naval Air Squadrons. 

Diecast - 1/72 scale

A detailed diecast replica of the powerhouse that is the Hawker Sea Fury, replete in 804 NAS livery.

The Sea Fury represented the last front line piston engine fighter of the Royal Navy and the pinnacle of propeller/piston engineering and performance before the carrier borne jet era commenced.

Very fast, agile, versatile and capable of carrying a decisive payload, the Sea Fury was used to great effect in the Korean War (where one shot down a MiG15) and is one of the great (and now rare) icons of British aviation.

The Airco DH4 was a British two seat bomber aircraft of WWI. Designed by the great Geoffrey de Havilland (hence 'DH') it was the first British two-seat light bomber to have an effective defensive armament. It entered service with the RFC in March 1917. 

It had a forward firing 0.303 in Vickers machine gun for the pilot, an 0.303 in Lewis gun for the observer and was capable of carrying over 460lb's of bombs.

Brand: Oxford Diecast

A diecast model of the classic vintage RN trainer, DH82a Tiger Moth XL717, now on display at the Fleet Air Arm Museum Yeovilton  

The Navy Wings Taranto 80 Limited Edition collections commemorate the courage of the brave airmen who carried out the remarkable attack on the Italian fleet in Taranto harbour on 1940.

Collection 1:

Limited Edition (100) Taranto 80 mug

Limited Edition (100) Taranto 80 ceramic coaster

Fleet Air Arm Remembrance pin

'The Mighty Swordfish' booklet

Swordfish key tag

Collection 2:

As above + diecast model Fairey Swordfish W5856 - the oldest flying example in the world

The Hawker Sea Hawk was widely regarded as both beautiful on the eye and also a joy to fly. Part of the transitional phase of rapid development of early jet aircraft, like many aircraft of the time, it had a relatively short service life. It saw action during the Suez crisis where it acquitted itself well in the ground attack role, but was eventually replaced by the Supermarine Scimitar. This model is in the livery of the highly respected and much missed Red Devils display team. 

The Fairey Gannet was developed for the Royal Navy and was the first fixed-wing aircraft to combine both the search and strike elements of Anti-Submarine warfare (ASW) operated by the Fleet Air Arm (FAA).

The Gannet, originally developed to meet a WWII era specification, was a mid-wing monoplane with a tricycle undercarriage, a crew of three and a double turboprop engine driving two contra-rotating propellers. The FAA would use the Gannet from the majority of its aircraft carriers throughout the Cold War and it was also operated by the Royal Australian, German and Indonesian Navies.

During the 1960s, the Royal Navy switched ASW operations to helicopters and several Gannets were adapted to perform alternative operations, such as an airborne electronic countermeasures, Airborne early warning (AEW) and carrier onboard delivery

The FAA took the Gannet out of service in December 1978 in synch with the withdrawal of the last of the Royal Navy's large fleet carriers.

Something of an ugly duckling, the Gannet was much loved by its crews and praised for its reliability, handling characteristics and functionality.

Trumpeter Fairey Swordfish Mk.II Model

Plastic model kit

Requires assembly and painting

Suitable for ages 14 and over

Scale 1/32

The Tiger Moth was a 1930's designed primary trainer and it's long service record is a testament to its effectiveness and the esteem with which it was held. Ultimately replaced by the Chipmunk in the 50's, it was put to diverse uses including maritime surveillance. Sold to many military services around the world, the Tiger Moth is still widely used privately. These are collectors aircraft and beautifully detailed down to the bracing wires.

XL717 currently resides in the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton.

A Swordfish marked with circled stars was not a common or expected sight, but those markings were to avoid confusion during Operation Torch - the invasion of North Africa in 1942.

This is a highly detailed, 1/72 scale, diecast model of Fairey Swordfish MKI V444B of 833 Squadron. Once again, an example of the Fleet Air Arm getting stuck into an action where many people are unaware of their involvement. 

A rare livery and a rare model.

These models are part of a Limited Edition of just 1000 of these models available worldwide.

The Hawker Sea Hawk was widely regarded as both beautiful on the eye and also a joy to fly. Part of the transitional phase of rapid development of early jet aircraft, like many aircraft of the time, it had a relatively short service life. It saw action during the Suez crisis where it acquitted itself well in the ground attack role, but was eventually replaced by the Supermarine Scimitar.

Diecast Model      

Aviation 72

The Trumpeter Hawker Sea Fury FB.11 plastic aircraft kit accurately recreates the real life British carrier-borne fighter aircraft that entered service during World War II and was used through the Korean War, during which it became one of the few propeller-driven aircraft to have shot down a jet-powered aircraft.

• Scale: 1/48.
• Length: 221.5mm.
• Wingspan: 244mm.
• Parts: 96.
• Suitable for ages: 14+.
• Plastic model assembly kit, requires paint and glue to complete.

The Hawker Sea Hawk is a British single-seat jet fighter operated by the Fleet Air Arm. Built by Hawker aircraft and Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft, it drew on earlier designs of Hawker piston engined aircraft, it was their first move into the world of jet propulsion. 

Following acceptance by the Royal Navy, the Sea Hawk proved to be a reliable and sturdy workhorse and much loved by aircrew. A considerable number were exported and were operated from aircraft carriers in Dutch and Indian service. The last operational Sea Hawks, operated by the Indian Navy, were retired in 1983.

This large scale model kit is highly detailed.
Model dimension: Length: 249mm Width: 245mm 
Brand: Trumpeter

The Westland Wyvern was a British single-seat, multi-role strike aircraft designed for carrier use. It served in the 1950s and saw active service in the 1956 Suez crisis. Production Wyverns were powered by a turboprop engine driving two contra-rotating propellers. Heavily armed, it was fitted with 4 x 20mm cannon and could also carry rockets, bombs and aerial torpedoes.

An aircraft with a troubled service history, it had a short service life due to the increasing move towards use of jet aircraft.

This large scale model kit is highly detailed.
Model dimension: Length: 179mm Width: 186mm 

Brand: Trumpeter

On the 9th of August, 1952, S.Lt Brian 'Schmoo' Ellis, of 802 Naval Air Squadron was flying his Sea Fury FBII in a finger four formation over Pyongyang when his flight was bounced by several MiG 15's. 

The Sea Fury was a hugely powerful piston engine aircraft, but theoretically outclassed by the jets. However, jets are at a disadvantage when dogfighting. During the melee, S.Lt Ellis famously shot down one of the MiG's and his colleagues damaged two more before they broke away to find safety to the north.

This collection is comprised of 3 items, all signed by Brian 'Schmoo' Ellis

1) Witty Wings Sea Fury FBII VW238/107 model (these models are no longer commercially available)

2) Sea Fury - Airframe album crammed with information about this awesome aircraft

3) Hawker Aircraft Ltd - Sea Fury brochure and specifications.

This kit authentically recreates the FM-1 featuring four machine guns with both the U.S. Navy and Royal Navy markings and one sitting pilot figure.

The deployment of the Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat, which was one of the main U.S. Navy carrier-based fighter, started in 1940, and in 1942, the F4F-4 was introduced into service. This aircraft employed a foldable wing for efficient use on flight decks while 12.7mm machine guns were increased from four to six. With its bullet proofing, rigid fuselage and its pilots' tactics, the F4F-F was more than equal to the Zero fighter. Although the F4F-F gave its position to aircraft equipped with 2,000hp-class engine such as the F6F Hellcat and F4U Corsair after WWII onward, this aircraft, which was suitable for use on small flight decks, constructed its presence as the aircraft to be deployed on escort carrier and to enhance air force. While the Grumman focused on the F6F production, Eastern Air Lines took over the production of the F4F-4 variant which was called as the FM and its first production variant FM-1 was mostly the same as the F4F-4 except for decreased (from six to four) machine guns. The Wildcat was introduced to the Royal Navy and was known as the Martlet (fictitious bird often seen in the English coats of arms). This aircraft continued to see action as anti-submarine patrol and convoy escort until the end of war.

• The kit faithfully depicts the wing equipped with four machine guns; parts depict wing top surface without machine gun access door and wing under surface without cartridge exhaust port and with enlarged magazine panel.
• Includes a new rear-view mirror part to recreate the Martlett Mk.V of the Royal Navy.
• Features realistic renderings of fuselage surfaces with panel lines and rivets.
• The complex structure around the main landing gear is realistically recreated.
• Comes with decals to depict 3 marking options: 846th Fighter Squadron, Royal Navy, HMS Tracker (D24), Normandy, June 1944 (*), 58th Mixed Fighter Squadron, U.S. Navy, USS Guadalcanal (CVE-60), North Atlantic, January 1944, 33rd Mixed Fighter Squadron, U.S. Navy, USS Nassau (CVE-16), California Coast , September 1943
• *Invasion stripe: black and white stripe paints on the fuselage and wing of the Allied forces' aircraft to identify allies during the Normandy Landings
• Masking stickers for the canopy, one sitting pilot figure and black-and-white painting guide are included.
• Fuselage length: 184mm.

Paints and glue are required to complete this model kit. Not included. Available separately.

The Westland Lynx served the Royal Navy with distinction for 39 years. Fast and agile (fully aerobatic capable) it was also very versatile and successfully filled numerous roles.

This large (1/48) scale model kit is highly detailed.

Model dimension: Length: 316mm Width: 265mm Height: 76mm