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

The legend that is the Fairey Swordfish LS326 (MkII) HAS NOW BEEN REPLACED by W5856, the oldest flying example and another of the aircraft carefully maintained in the hangar here at RNAS Yeovilton.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.

The Supermarine Walrus (AKA Seagull) was a versatile multi-role aircraft used by several air forces. They were much loved by their crews for their ability to get them home and more loved by those pilot's they rescued. This is a highly detailed collectors model.

 1/72 scale

The Sea Vixen was the aircraft of British naval aviators for 20 years and the first in the world to have its Arrow wings which were foldable for use on aircraft carriers. In 1964, the Fleet Air Arm introduced FAW 2, a much-improved version of the Sea Vixen equipped with modern air-to-air missiles. 

Highly detailed kit
Cockpit with many details
Extensive external loads
2021 70th anniversary of first flight
Authentic representation of the following versions:

DeHavilland Sea Vixen FAW2, 890NAS, RNAS Yeovilton, England, July 1971
DeHavilland Sea Vixen FAW2, 899NAS, HMS Eagle, November 1970

Ready to assemble plastic model kit requiring glue and paint to complete (not included).

• Build Skill Level: 4
• 131 Parts in total
• Model Dimensions (once built): 23.6 x 21.1cm
• Brand: Revell

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.

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 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

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.

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

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

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 COD.4 (Carrier onboard delivery) was a familiar sight and acted as a vital shuttle for personnel and materials.

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.

These large scale model kits ares highly detailed. 
Model dimension: Length: 316mm Width: 265mm Height: 76mm
Brand: Airfix

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.

Trumpeter Fairey Swordfish Mk.II Model

Plastic model kit

Requires assembly and painting

Suitable for ages 14 and over

Scale 1/32

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

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

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 Fleet Air Arm surmounted the difficulties that initially made this a very difficult carrier aircraft and transformed it into a winner. The classic gull wing shape of this extremely powerful and very effective late war fighter bomber is captured in detail in this diecast model.

This is a Limited Edition of just 900 models worldwide.

Don Sheppard was the only Fleet Air Arm Corsair Ace of WWII.

Applying to join the Fleet Air Arm at just 18 years old, Canadian pilot Donald Sheppard made his first operational sorties in support of Britain’s attempts to destroy the German battleship Tirpitz at the end of March 1944. He was aboard his home carrier HMS Victorious as she later traded the icy waters of the North Sea for a new assignment in the Far East, where the Indian Ocean saw Sheppard develop from a talented novice pilot into an air ace, one of only two Canadian Navy aces and the Fleet Air Arm’s only Corsair ace of the Second World War. 

Extract...

July 4, 1945 - A Toronto pilot of the Fleet Air Arm, Lieut. Donald J. Sheppard, Weybourne Cres., has shot down his fourth Japanese plane in the recent British Pacific Fleet attacks on the Ryukyu Islands in the Pacific. Lieut Sheppard, whose first operation with the Fleet Air Arm was in the attack on the German battle ship Tirpitz, bagged the Japanese plane after a 20-mile chase at 20,000 feet. The enemy plane blew up as Sheppard closed in and he was going so fast that he flew through the flames of the exploding plane, burning the elevators and tail of his Corsair.

This is a detailed diecast model (1/72) in its livery as it flew from HMS Victorious during the Battle of Okinawa on the 4th of May 1945.

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 Bristol Scout was a single-seat rotary engined biplane. It's origin were as a racing aircraft. Like similar fast it was used by the Royal Naval Air Service and the Royal Flying Corp as a 'scout' or fighter/fast reconnaissance type.

Although used as a fighter it was not possible to fit it with an effective forward-firing armament until the first British-designed gun/engine synchronisation system became available later in 1916, by which time the Scout was obsolescent. Single-seat fighters continued to be called "scouts" in British usage into the early 1920s.

It was an impressive aircraft in its day and well regarded by its pilots.

 ** Includes individually numbered copy of the original parts list signed by David, grandson of 1264's pilot Flt Sub Lt FDH Bremner. **

The Supermarine Walrus was a British single engine amphibious biplane reconnaissance aircraft, designed by R.J. Mitchell who was also responsible for the illustrious Spitfire. The aircraft first flew on the 21st June 1933. Operated by the Fleet Air Arm, it also served with the Royal Air Force and several Commonwealth forces. It was also the first British squadron service aircraft to incorporate a fully retractable undercarriage, completely enclosed crew accommodation and an all metal fuselage. Designed for use as a fleet spotter to be catapulted from battleships or cruisers, the Walrus was later employed in a variety of roles most notably as a rescue aircraft for downed aircrew and it continued in service throughout the Second World War.

Operation Torch was the codename of the World War II joint - and first - collaboration between the US and Allied Forces in the European-African arena. The Operation took place between 8^th and 16^th November 1942 with the aim of opening up a second front against the Axis powers prevalent in North Africa, therefore diverting the offensive in Europe. The Allied landings and conquest of key areas in Morocco and Algeria in particular resulted in an Allied victory against both the Vichy French and German forces.

Here, the Walrus is decorated as it took part in Operation Torch and appears in beige and dark earth desert camouflage colours with a pale blue underside. The blue and white US Forces star is printed on the upper and lower wings. The enclosed cockpit interior and the gun positions are both green. Note particularly the two guns fore and aft of the cockpit and the omission of bomb racks under the wings on this release.

Despite its rather ungainly appearance, the Supermarine Walrus was one of the most effective aircraft of its type ever built. Required to operate in particularly hostile environments, the Walrus was an excellent naval reconnaissance aircraft and became an invaluable air-sea rescue asset, responsible for saving the lives of many downed airmen.

Scheme A: Supermarine Walrus Mk.I, No. 276 Squadron, Royal Air Force Harrowbeer, Devon, England, 1944
Scheme B: Supermarine Walrus Mk.I , No. 700 Naval Air Squadron, HMS Sheffield, 1941.
Scheme C: Supermarine Walrus Mk.I, No. 5 CF Royal Australian Air Force, Australia and New Guinea, early 1943.

• Item Length – Without Packaging (cm): 23.8
• Item Width – Without Packaging (cm): 29.2
• How many pieces?: 157
• Item Scale: 1:48
• License line: BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.
• Contents (what’s in the box) sets: Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.
• Finish: Plastic
• Number of Scheme options: 3
• Skill Level: 3
• Flying Hours: 3
• Wingspan (mm): 292