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Italeri F-104 G Starfighter “ Recce” (1296) The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter is one of the most famous fighters in the history of aviation & also one with the longest operational life: its history began at the end of the 50s & ended, for some air forces, in mid 2000s. Its unique airframe, with slender fuselage & very little wing surface, made this aircraft ideal as an interceptor. Thanks to the thrust of its General Electric J79-GE-11A afterburning turbojet engine, it could exceed Mach 2, 2 with an excellent rate of climb. But it wasn't very maneuverable & difficult to pilot. The F-104G Starfighter was produced on license by several European aviation industries. From the mid 60s, it became the standard interceptor for many NATO countries including Italy, Germany, Holl&, Greece, & Turkey. The armament was basically the same found on previous versions, with a 20mm Vulcan cannon & the option to fit under the wings air-to-air missiles, bombs, or additional fuel tanks to increase the airplane's range. With time, reconnaissance duties were added to the traditional interceptor service. The F-104G was therefore fitted with a dedicated “ Orpheus” reconnaissance external pod that gave excellent operational results. Scale: 1:72 MANUFACTURER: ITALERI PRODUCT CODE: 1296 ...
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Italeri F-111 F Aardwark (2689) The F-111 was developed in the 1960s by the USAF as a fighter plane with Mach 2.5 speed at altitude & March 1.2 speed at low level, a combat radius of 1, 200 km half of which is at low level & at supersonic speed, & with an internal weapons bay. The first F-111A was rolled out in 1964 & first flew on 21 December. The F-111 is an imposing craft: it is of exceptional size & weight, being 22 metres in length & with an empty weight of 21 tons & max takeoff weight of 45 tons. The F-111A could carry 50 bombs of 340kg or 26 bombs of 450 kg, a load similar to that of the B-52. It had an exceptional range with max internal fuel over 2, 750 km & ordnance capacity of over 7, 000 kg. Scale: 1:48 MANUFACTURER: ITALERI PRODUCT CODE: 2689 ...
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The Italeri Grumman E-2C Hawkeye in 1:48 scale from the plastic aircraft model range accurately recreates the real life US carrier-borne Airborne Early Warning aircraft. This plastic aircraft kit requires paint & glue to complete. The Grumman E-2 Hawkeye is an airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft carrier. The twin-turboprop airplane was designed & developed during the late 1950s by the Grumman Aircraft Company for the United States Navy as a replacement for the E-1 Tracer. The first E-2C became operational in 1973 & has been upgraded many times since. The Hawkeye 2000 (the current version) has an APS-145 radar with new mission computer & Combat Information Center (CIC), as well as the US Navy’s new CEC data transmission system. Since entering combat during the Vietnam War, the E-2 has served the US Navy around the world. Hawkeyes from the air wing VAW-123 (also known as the “ Screwtops) aboard the aircraft carrier USS America directed a group of F-14 Tomcat fighters during Operation El Dorado Canyon, the joint strike against Libyan terrorist targets during 1986. More recently, the E-2 Cs provided the command & control for both aerial warfare & l&-attack mission during the Desert Storm & Enduring Freedom missions. Manufacturer: Italeri Model: 2687 Grumman e-2C Hawkeye Scale: 1:48 ...
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The Italeri Lockheed AC-130 Gunship in 1:72 scale from the plastic aircraft model range accurately recreates the real life US heavily-armed ground attack aircraft. This plastic aircraft kit requires paint & glue to complete. The Lockheed AC-130 gunship Spectre is the heavily-armed close-support version of the popular C-130 Hercules. The basic airframe is manufactured by Lockheed, & Boeing is responsible for the conversion into a gunship & for aircraft support. The AC-130A Gunship II superseded the AC-47 & the AC-119 in the Vietnam War. The US Air Force uses the AC-130 gunships for close air support, air interdiction, & force protection. Close air support roles include supporting ground troops, escorting convoys, & flying urban operations. Air interdiction missions are conducted against planned targets & targets of opportunity. Force protection missions include defending air bases & other facilities. The AC-130 Gunship first arrived in South Vietnam on 21 September 1967 under the Gunship II program, & began combat operations over Laos & South Vietnam that year. By 30 October 1968, enough AC-130 Gunship IIs arrived to form a squadron, the 16th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing (TFW), at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thail&. By December 1968 most AC-130s were flown under F-4 Phantom II escort from the 479th TFS, normally three Phantoms per Gunship. During the Vietnam era, the various AC-130 versions following the “ Pave Pronto” modifications were equipped with a magnetic anomaly detector (MAD) system called the Black Crow (AN/ASD-5), a highly sensitive passive device with a phased-array antenna located in the left-front nose radome that could pick up localized deviations in earth's magnetic field. Manufacturer: Italeri Model: 139 Lockheed AC-130 Gunship Scale: 1:72 ...
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The Italeri Lockheed U-2R Senior Span in 1:48 scale from the plastic aircraft model range accurately recreates the real life US high altitude reconnaissance aircraft. This plastic aircraft kit requires paint & glue to complete. In the early 1950s, the U.S. military required a strategic reconnaissance aircraft to help determine Soviet military capabilities. It was thought an aircraft that could fly at no less 70, 000 feet (21, 000 m) would be beyond the reach of Soviet fighters, missiles, & even radar. This would allow "overflights" knowingly violating a country's airspace to take aerial pictures. The first flight occurred at the Groom Lake test site (the famous Area 51) on 1 August 1955. The sailplane-like wings were so efficient that the aircraft climbed into the air at 70 knots (130 km/h). The U-2R, first flown in 1967, is significantly larger & more capable than the original aircraft. A tactical reconnaissance version, the TR-1A, first flew in August 1981. A distinguishing feature of these aircraft is the addition of a large instrumentation "superpod" under each wing. Designed for standoff tactical reconnaissance in Europe, the TR-1A was structurally identical to the U-2R. In 1992 all TR-1s & U-2s (all U-2 Rs) were designated U-2 Rs. Manufacturer: Italeri Model: 864 Lockheed U-2R Senior Span Scale: 1:48 ...
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The Italeri Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk in 1:72 scale from the plastic aircraft model range accurately recreates the real life US made unamanned airial vehicle. This plastic aircraft kit requires paint & glue to complete. In role & design, the Northrop Grumman Global Hawk is similar to the famous U-2, the venerable 1950s spy plane. The Global Hawk is able to provide high resolution Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) that can penetrate cloud-cover & sandstorms, & electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) imagery at long range that allows it to survey as much as 40, 000 square miles (100, 000 square kilometres) of terrain a day. The Global Hawk can fly a distance of 22, 236 km, at a height of 19, 812 metres above the ground & at a speed of about 740 km/h, & has an endurance of 35 hours. It has a wingspan of 35.3 metres, a length of 13.4 metres, a height of 4.6 metres, & a takeoff weight of about 12, 000kg with a load capacity of 907.20 kg. Global Hawk uses ground & satellite data links for sending images in real time to military stations when in the air, at sea, or on the ground. When the Global Hawk is programmed with the mission parameters, the UAV craft can position itself, take off & fly autonomously within the surveillance area, before then returning & landing.
MANUFACTURER: Italeri Model: 1298 Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk Scale: 1:72
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Italeri S-3 A/B Viking (2623) The S-3 Viking is the American Marines’ standard anti-submarine aircraft for shipborn used since the mid-70s. This big twin-jet plane is equipped with cutting-edge electronics to control sea missions & surveillance in close contact with ships & helicopters entrusted to protect aircraft-carriers. Viking II has an ample range, thanks to in-flight refuelling to ensure long patrol periods. in addition, Viking II can transport plenty of material in its large hold: torpedoes, depth charges, & an enormous quantity of buoys to receive underwater signals. Scale: 1:48 MANUFACTURER: ITALERI PRODUCT CODE: 2623 ...
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Italeri SD.KFZ. 10/4 with Flak 30 (6395) This small half-track vehicle with platform designed to accommodate the 2 CM. FLAK 30 antiaircraft cannon, was built for the German army at the beginning of the 2nd World War. Its purpose was to protect tank divisions against the threat of enemy fighter-bombers, in addition to offering direct firing support for the infantry. The half-track vehicle offered excellent off-road performance & was very sturdy indeed, as abundantly demonstrated during the Russian Campaign carried out under highly exacting conditions due to the almost total absence of roads, & very severe weather. Scale: 1:35 MANUFACTURER: ITALERI PRODUCT CODE: 6395 ...
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The Italeri Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX American Aces in 1:48 scale from the plastic aircraft model range accurately recreates the real life British fighter aircraft flown by US pilots during World War II. A special version dedicated to the Second World War Aces. This plastic aircraft kit requires paint & glue to complete. Super Decal Sheet with 5 different opportunities: Lt. Fawcett (309th Fighter Squadron, 31st Fighter Group, 15th Air Force, Castel Volturno, Italy, March 1944) Maj. Jared 309th Fighter Squadron, Sothern Italy, November 1943. Lt. Vic Cabas, 4th FS/52nd FG, Le Sers, Tunisia, April 1943. Capt. F.S. “ Gabby” Gabreski, No. 315 “ Deblinski” Sqn. Northolt, February, 1943. Lt F. Ohr, 2nd FS/52nd FG, Palermo, Sicily, August 1943 Lt. Fawcett, 309th Fighter Squadron, 31st Fighter Group, 15th Air Force, Castel Volturno, Italy, March 1944. Spitfire Mk.IXc MH894/WZ-JJ was called " Lady Ellen III" & was flown by Lt. John Fawcett of the 309th Fighter Squadron, 31st Fighter Group, 15th Air Force, flying out of Castel Volturno, Italy. Shown as flown in February 1944, the double "JJ" code was unusual & indicated another aircraft carrying a "WZ-J" code was available. The red insignia surround was still in use by the squadron during this time in contradiction of regulations. The small yellow patch behind the cockpit was gas-sensing paint which would change colors in the presence of poison gas. Maj. Jared 309th Fighter Squadron, Sothern Italy, November 1943. The personal aircraft of the 309 Fighter Squadron's Commanding Officer, Maj. Garth Jared, Spitfire Mk.IX WZ-GJ carried his initials & two kill markings. The 309th squadron emblem of a fighting Donald Duck & the name " Eleanor" also personalized his aircraft. Maj. Jared assumed command of the 309th FS in November 1943 & retained command through the squadron's transition to P-51 Mustangs. During April 1944 while escorting a bomber mission to Sofia, Bulgaria his aircraft was hit by flak & he was lost. Lt. Vic Cabas, 4th FS/52nd FG, Le Sers, Tunisia, April 1943. As a member of the RCAF, Lt. Vic Cabas achieved his first victory in the skies over Dieppe. He was subsequently transferred to the USAAF joining the 52nd Fighter Group in North Africa. It was in this theatre of the war where he achieved his greatest success. The squadron was issued Spitfire Mk IXs one of which he was able to decorate with “ Kay II” & his kill markings. In April of 1943, Vic Cabas shot down a Me 109 over Tunis which proved to be his last before being transferred back to the states. Capt. F.S. ' Gabby Gabreski, No. 315 Deblinski Sqn. Northolt, February, 1943. While the majority of Gabby Gabreski’s victories were achieved flying P-47 Thunderbolts, he made his operational debut in an RAF Spitfire. Due to his family being from Pol&, he was attached to the veteran No. 315 Squadron based at Northolt. Starting in December of 1942 he gained valuable experience under the command of Sqn Ldr Tadeusz Sawicz. By the end of the war, Capt. ' Gabby' Gabreski was the leading American ace in the skies over Europe. Lt F Ohr, 2nd FS/52nd FG, Palermo, Sicily, August 1943. Lt. Fred Ohr holds the unique distinction of being the only USAAF ace of Korean ancestry during World War II. From Oregon, he joined the 52nd Fighter Group in Tunisia flying Spitfires. It wasn’t long before Lt. Ohr & his group happened upon a flight of Ju 88s & he claimed his first victory. While he went on to shot down many more enemy aircraft, this was his only victory in a Spitfire. His greatest success was over the skies of Sicily in a P-51 Mustang. Manufacturer: Italeri Model ...
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Italieri Kfz 305 Tons Medium Truck (6606) The Opel Blitz medium truck was used extensively by the German Army on all fronts during World War Two. Several thousand of them were produced. They were also used as platforms for anti-aircraft weaponry & tanker, workshop & ambulance versions were made. Of sturdy construction & easy to maintain, it also featured good off-road performance which made it invaluable in both the Russian & African campaigns. Scale: 1:48 MANUFACTURER: ITALIERI PRODUCT CODE: 6606 ...
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Italeri M 24 Chaffee (6431)

Italeri M 24 Chaffee (6431) The light tank M 24 has been a project required by the US Army at the end of the 2nd World War to replace the armored vehicles M 8 and M 20 Greyhound that were having serious problems to fight with similar vehicles of the German army. The Chaffee, equipped with a 76 mm gun, was able to fulfill these requirements providing a vehicle with a faster speed and a better equipment. The M 24, mainly active in Italy and Germany during the final phase of the 2nd World War, has been in service with the Allies armies for many years in the Fifties, mainly with the French army during the Indochina war. Scale: 1:35 MANUFACTURER: ITALERI PRODUCT CODE: 6431
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Italeri M 24 Chaffee (6431) The light tank M 24 has been a project required by the US Army at the end of the 2nd World War to replace the armored vehicles M 8 & M 20 Greyhound that were having serious problems to fight with similar vehicles of the German army. The Chaffee, equipped with a 76 mm gun, was able to fulfill these requirements providing a vehicle with a faster speed & a better equipment. The M 24, mainly active in Italy & Germany during the final phase of the 2nd World War, has been in service with the Allies armies for many years in the Fifties, mainly with the French army during the Indochina war. Scale: 1:35 MANUFACTURER: ITALERI PRODUCT CODE: 6431

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