Designed in response to a 1951 requirement the C-130 Hercules is the most successful military airlifter ever built Since it first flew in prototype form on 23 August 1954 more than 2100 have been produced in over eighty different versions Hercules serves more than sixty air forces as well as many civilian cargo operators in a multiplicity of roles including air-to-air refueller gunship airborne command post flying hospital & fire-fighter This rugged & easily maintained aircraft entered service in 1956 with the USAF Tactical Air Command Ten years later the ' Charlie 130' was providing the essential logistical support in Vietnam This period in South-East Asia was the Hercules' finest hour Paradrops airlift & evacuation operations were completed around the clock often at low level usually under fire & nearly always in bad weather A generation later this ' Mr Dependable' was serving with equal distinction in the Gulf War in the role of airlifter radio-countermeasures & 'psy-ops' platform gunship & once again 'block-buster bomber' The ' Herky Bird' or ' Fat Albert' as the C-130 is fondly known has proved a key component in humanitarian relief operations ever since in all parts of the world The incredible success story of the C-130 is far from over Here Martin W Bowman tells the full story of this remarkable aircraft at first-hand ...

A model construction kit of the C-160 Transall that can be built in either the ESS version of the German Air Force or the French Air Force NG version The German C-160's have for many years been deployed primarily to resupply troops in Afghanistan Chaff dispenser ESS pod on the wings Sensor array Refuelling probe for the NG version Detailed cockpit with 4 seats Interior cladding with conduits Bench seating & carrying racks Detailed rear loading ramp Detailed main under-carriage Rotatable propellers ...

Celebrate the cult classic cinematic phenomenon & this year&s most highly anticipated film release with this expertly crafted pewter mug Discover the features of CP30&s wide-eyed appearance in the surface of this modern linear design The ideal drinking vessel or desk accessory for any Star Wars fanatic this stunning example of pewter craftsmanship will stand the test of time to be enjoyed for many years to come Pewter is almost maintenance free as it does not react with the air to oxidise or tarnish It can attract dust & dirt but all that is required is an occasional wipe with a damp cloth Mugs & tumblers can be washed in warm water & dried with a soft cloth We also recommend you take note of the following Sold by Royal Selangor (wwwroyalselangorcom) Founded in 1885 Royal Selangor is the world&s largest pewter maker Our pewter consists of 92 to 97 tin
- the highest international standard for pewter Every piece is meticulously h&-finished by our experienced craftspeople Our drinkware is lead-free & food-safe
- in compliance with FDA (Food & Drug Administration) standards Collaborations with international designers such as Erik Magnussen Freeman Lau & Nick Munro as well as museums such as the Victoria & Albert Museum in the United Kingdom National Palace Museum in Taiwan & the Islamic Arts Museum in Malaysia

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Kotobukiya&s lineup of amazing figures from STAR WARS Episode VII The Force Awakens continues with fan favorites C-3PO R2-D2 & BB-8 Artoo & Threepio are updated to reflect their appearance in the latest film These 110 scale figures assemble easily & quickly with snap-fit assembly no glue or painting required Artoo & Threepio feature magnets in their feet for added stability on the included base & even BB-8

Includes:: a magnet to help keep him in place Display alongside other Star Wars Episode VII The Force Awakens snap-together figure kits from Kotobukiya Size R2-D2 10 cm C-3PO 17 cm BB-8 7 cm

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Next up in Kotobukiya´s STAR WARS ARTFX series the droids C-3PO & R2-D2 Kotobukiya´s attention to detail shows in this highly-detailed sculpt R2-D2 has alternate parts allowing him to be posed either upright on two legs or leaning back on all three legs C-3PO´s arms are posable & include your choice of hands for a wide variety of display options Can be displayed with the Stormtrooper 2-pack to recreate the Death Star Conrtol room scene from Star Wars A New Hope or other Star Wars Art FX statues Size R2-D2 10 cm C-3PO 17 cm ...

Beast Kingdom is proud to present the beast droid partner “ Egg Attack Action Star Wars Series EAA-010 C-3PO & R2-D2 Combo Set C-3PO Features Approx. 6 inches tall Over 16 points of joints C-3PO’s golden colour armour & silver colour right leg crafted with exquisite detail Adjustable couplers arm design Three (3) interchangeable hands The limbs can be scattered with the special hinge design Light-up eyes Specially designed figure stand R2-D2 Features Approx. 4 inches tall R2-D2’s blue & white armour is captured with exquisite detail Sequencing light-up function Princess Leia projection Equipped with three (3) extending arms ...

Star Wars ARTFX Statues bring you all of the quality & detailing that you expect from an ARTFX release in a great smaller scale perfect for collecting The Saga Collection has been highlighting the cool characters from the classic films & now the line is expanding yet again to include all of the heroes & villains from the new films starting with Star Wars Episode VII The Force Awakens Following the imposing Captain Phasma is a trio of droids with big personalities two already well known & one premiering in the new film C-3PO & R2-D2 With BB-8 From the opening scene of Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope in 1977 the heroic droids C-3PO & R2-D2 have been beloved by fans Their combination of hesitant worry & plucky courage made the pairing both dynamic & realistic bringing to life strange-looking robotic characters in a futuristic space opera Both droids are fully updated to match their appearance in The Force Awakens & they’re joined by the unique new BB-8 a robot with a spherical rolling body topped by an astromech-like domed head! All three are brought to life with Kotobukiya’s high level of detail & look like they stepped (or rolled!) right off of the big screen ARTFX Statues are fun-to-assemble pre-painted snap-fit kits that can be put together easily in seconds without glue or modelling skill C-3PO R2-D2 & BB-8 are perfectly scaled (110) to the figures in the ARTFX line & they all come with magnets in their feet or lower extremities for extra stability on the included metal display base Display this trio of heroic droids alongside other Star Wars Episode VII The Force Awakens figure kits from Kotobukiya! ...

All the SW Episode VII POP! Vinyl figure stands around 9 cm tall Packed in an illustrated window box ...

A fab version of the C-3PO figure from & The Force Awakens& all decked out in a high gloss gold chromed finish This figure perfectly captures the metallic nature of the droid & is a variant every fan will want This item will only be made once & we only have limited stocks Allocations may occur This Bobble-Head vinyl figure stands around 9cm tall & each come packed in an illustrated window box ...

Beast Kingdom is proud to present the most famous protocol droid Egg Attack Action Star Wars Series EAA-008 C-3PO The 6-inch action figure is painted with expert technique perfectly representing the texture of C-3PO’s golden colour armour and silver colour right leg With special hinge design its limbs can be scattered just like in the Star Wars movie Approx. 6" tall Over 16 points of articulation Adjustable arm design Interchangeable hands The limbs can be scattered with the special hinge design Light-up eyes Specially designed figure stand ...