The Swordfish is a biplane torpedo bomber, designed by the Fairey Aviation Company and principally operated by the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy. The design first flew in 1934 and was retired from frontline duties towards the end of World War II. W5856 is the oldest surviving airworthy Fairey Sw..
Designed by WEW Petter, the Gnat has its origins in the design of its predecessor, the Folland Midge. Envisioned as an affordable light fighter in contrast to the rising cost and size of typical combat aircraft, it would subsequently be redesigned as a two-seater trainer, and this is the version mod..
Following in the contrails of Aviation 72's successful two-seat T.1 trainer variant that has spawned many versions in 1/72 scale, the Gnat's casting was modified to replicate the original solo cockpit 'light fighter' F.1 that first flew in 1955. The British Folland Gnat was developed as a compact ..
Developed from the Beagle Pup, the Bulldog is a two-seat side-by-side training aircraft. The prototype first flew in May 1969. Before any production aircraft were built, Beagle Aircraft ceased trading and the production rights for the aircraft were taken over by Scottish Aviation. The largest custom..
A two-seat turboprop basic trainer, built by Short Brothers in Belfast, the Short Tucano is a licence-built version of the Brazilian Embraer EMB 312 Tucano. The Brazilian prototype first flew in 1986 and was then modified to meet RAF requirements, being used for trials and demonstrations. Developm..
A two-seat turboprop basic trainer, built by Short Brothers in Belfast, the Short Tucano is a licence-built version of the Brazilian Embraer EMB 312 Tucano. The Brazilian prototype first flew in 1986 and was then modified to meet RAF requirements, being used for trials and demonstrations. Developm..