No. 212 Squadron was formed on August 20, 1918, based at the seaplane station at Great Yarmouth. It carried out antisubmarine patrols for the rest of the war and disbanded in February 1920. On February 10, 1940, No. 212 re-formed at Heston to carry out strategic photographic reconnaissance duties in France, working closely with the Photographic Development Unit. It was intended to have three detachments each of three Spitfires, but in the absence of sufficient camera-equipped Spitfires, No. 212 was equipped with Blenheims. After flying some operational missions, the detachment in France was forced to evacuate its base and the squadron was absorbed by the Photographic Development Unit on June 18, 1940. It was redesignated the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit in July. - [Age: Adults ] [Inches: 6 Wingspan ]

After two victories on December 5, Don Strait found more air combat on Christmas Day. In action again Bf109s, he had a nasty moment when his first victim left oil and engine coolant all over his windscreen. Skidding away, Strait almost rammed his foe. His 13.5 aerial victories led the 356th Fighter Group. After the war he rejoined the NJ Air National Guard, and served on active duty during the Korean War, the Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam. - [Age: Adults ] [Inches: 14.25 in wingspan ]

The crew of “Legal Eagle” won the squadron’s longest airplane name contest by originally calling the aircraft “Superdurchschnittsgeschwididigkeiter,” which means “Speedy” in German. - [Age: Adults ] [Inches: 11 Wingspan ]

The Hawk has now been in service with No. 4 FTS for over 30 years and has been a landmark in RAF history. Today, No. 4 FTS's training course is split between two reserve squadrons, No. 19 adn 208. This Corgi model represents a Hawk T.1A from No. FTS in the red, white and blue training colors utilized during the 1980s and 1990s, before being replaced by a more somber overall gloss black color from the mid-1990s, color scheme to date. [Age: Adults ] [Inches: 5.25 wingspan ]

In April 1941, 205 Squadron received its first Catalina, and one of their aircraft had the distinction of being the first British aircraft shot down in the Pacific war when sent out to shadow a Japanese invasion convoy. With the coming war to the Far East, the squadron was engaged in trying to locate Japanese naval forces on their way to invade Malaya and the Dutch East Indies. After losing several boats on this task, it moved to Java at the end of the year from its exposed base at Seletar. When Japanese forces landed, it retired to the south coast of the island and in March 1942 to Australia, where it disbanded on March 31, 1942. [Age: Adults ] [Inches: 17 wingspan ]

An hour before midnight on April 8, 1940, the Norwegian security vessel “Pol III” was on a patrol in the Oslo Fjord, when it discovered unidentified ships in the horizon. A few minutes later it was rammed and shot at by a German torpedo boat. The invasion of Norway had started. The Luftwaffe would have participated with 1,082 aircrafts by the end of the invasion. By the end of April 9, there would be about 16,000 German soldiers on Norwegian soil. Operation Weserubung was to be the first major combined operation where the army, navy and air force were joined together. At the beginning of the Norwegian operation, 571 Ju 52/3m transports were available, in addition to other types such as this floatplane, which was used in the Luftwaffe’s first major airborne operation. [Age: Adults ] [Inches: 16 Wingspan ]

The heritage of the 74th Fighter Squadron “Flying Tigers” traces back to the famed American Volunteer Group. The AVG, started by Brig. Gen. Claire Chennault, provided air defense for China in the early days of WWII. When the United States entered the war in 1941, the AVG was disbanded, reconstituted and then activated as the 23d Fighter Group on July 4, 1942. The 74th was one of the original four squadrons in the 23d to see combat action in the Far East. The 23rd Fighter Group used P40 Warhawks, and later P-51 Mustangs, to cover a large operational area and diverse combat roles. The area of operation extended beyond China into Burma, French Indochina (Vietnam) and Formosa. The mission taskings included counter air campaigns, strafing and bombing Japanese forces and installations, escorting bombers, flying reconnaissance missions and intercepting Japanese bombers. The fighter group excelled in these roles and received the Distinguished Unit Citation for its exceptional performance during the war. This aircraft represents North American P-51B-7 (probably 43-7060) “Tommy’s Dad” as flown by Maj. John C. Herbst, CO of the 74th FS/23rd FG, Luliang in January 1945. [Age: Adults ] [Inches: 6 wingspan ]

The third SE5 produced (A4563) became, in effect, the prototype S.E.5a, with a 200-hp Hispano Suiza power plant and shorter wingspan. The S.E.5a went to No. 56, No. 40 and No. 60 Squadrons in June 1917, and by the end of the year Nos. 24, 41, 68 and 84 Squadrons had taken them on charge. After troubles with the reduction gear of the Hispano Suiza, together with a general shortage of these power plants, the direct-drive Wolseley Viper became the standard S.E.5a power unit. The S.E.5a built a fine reputation for strength, performance and general flying quality, which together with the Sopwith Camel were the main reasons for the Allies gaining and maintaining air superiority during 1918. Some aircraft were fitted with four 25-lb. (11 kg) Cooper bombs under fuselage racks. The S.E.5a will always remain one of aviation’s great warplanes. - [Age: Adults ] [Inches: 7 wingspan ]

With a level of unparalleled force, modern fighter jets and bombers have imposed an unprecedented new regime of power and blazed across the skies from the end of the Cold War in the early nineties to the on-going conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. According to the Iraqi POWs, the single most recognizable and feared aircraft at low altitude was the Thunderbolt II. This jet was seen as being deadly accurate — rarely missing its target. Seen conducting bombing raids three or four times a day, the A-10 was a seemingly ubiquitous threat. Although the actual bomb run was terrifying, the aircraft loitering around the target prior to target acquisition caused as much, if not more, anxiety, since the Iraqi soldiers were unsure of the chosen target. [Age: Adults ]

Designed specially for the close air support mission and with the ability to combine large military loads, long loiter and wide combat radius, the A-10 proved to be vital assets to America and its allies during Operation Desert Storm. In the Gulf War, A-10s, with a mission capable rate of 95.7 percent, flew 8,100 sorties and launched 90 percent of the AGM-65 Maverick missiles. A-10s were seldom grounded due to maintenance problems or conditions unsuitable for flying during Operation Desert Storm. No other aircraft could carry as much ordnance over a target for so long, dole out and take as much punishment, and return to an unimproved field to turn around quickly and strike at an enemy again. [Age: Adults ] [Inches: 9 wingspan ]

Lafarge is the world leader in construction materials employing more than 75,000 people in 75 countries. As part of the Lafarge Group, Lafarge Aggregates has established itself as one of the UK’s top aggregate suppliers with an annual turnover approaching £500 million. Products and services include Aggregates, Asphalt, Readymix, Recycling, Waste Management, Contracting (road surfacing) and Concrete Products.
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Mountain Troops (Gebirgsjager) and Ski Troops (Ski-Jager) were formed in 1915 and proved themselves as competent “Special Forces”. After WWI these forces were carefully retained and later strengthened by Hitler’s introduction of highly trained specialist Austrian Troops being natural skiers.
June 1941 saw Germany invading Russia, and this led to continuous involvement of the Special Forces Mountain and Ski Troops in actions through Finland and northern Russia into 1944. The major Russian counter offensives of 1944 drove the Germans south towards Austria and into their hands, while those units operating in northern Italy fell to the advancing US Forces. This saw the end of action for these “Special Forces” and the troops who had fought with great courage in difficult terrain and extreme conditions. - [Age: Adults ]

Brand new for 2007, Corgi is pleased to bring you another dimension to our Aviation Collectibles range — Corgi Predators. Focusing on six of the most iconic aircraft military history has seen, these are the true predators of the skies. Each model comes with a booklet detailing the story behind the pilot, mission or squadron, plus the box is packed with technical information about the plane. If you collect any 12 of the 18 releases in the Predators range, send in the tokens found in each pack for a free display wallet to keep the story booklets in. [Age: Adults ]

Brand new for 2007, Corgi is pleased to bring you another dimension to our Aviation Collectibles range — Corgi Predators. Focusing on six of the most iconic aircraft military history has seen, these are the true predators of the skies. Each model comes with a booklet detailing the story behind the pilot, mission or squadron, plus the box is packed with technical information about the plane. If you collect any 12 of the 18 releases in the Predators range, send in the tokens found in each pack for a free display wallet to keep the story booklets in. - [Age: Adults ] [Inches: 9" x 3 1/2" x 2" ]

Brand new for 2007, Corgi is pleased to bring you another dimension to our Aviation Collectibles range — Corgi Predators. Focusing on six of the most iconic aircraft military history has seen, these are the true predators of the skies. Each model comes with a booklet detailing the story behind the pilot, mission or squadron, plus the box is packed with technical information about the plane. If you collect any 12 of the 18 releases in the Predators range, send in the tokens found in each pack for a free display wallet to keep the story booklets in. - [Age: Adults ] [Inches: 6 1/4" x 7 1/2" x 2 1/2"]

Brand new for 2007, Corgi is pleased to bring you another dimension to our Aviation Collectibles range — Corgi Predators. Focusing on six of the most iconic aircraft military history has seen, these are the true predators of the skies. Each model comes with a booklet detailing the story behind the pilot, mission or squadron, plus the box is packed with technical information about the plane. If you collect any 12 of the 18 releases in the Predators range, send in the tokens found in each pack for a free display wallet to keep the story booklets in. [Age: Adults ]

Brand new for 2007, Corgi is pleased to bring you another dimension to our Aviation Collectibles range — Corgi Predators. Focusing on six of the most iconic aircraft military history has seen, these are the true predators of the skies. Each model comes with a booklet detailing the story behind the pilot, mission or squadron, plus the box is packed with technical information about the plane. If you collect any 12 of the 18 releases in the Predators range, send in the tokens found in each pack for a free display wallet to keep the story booklets in. - [Age: Adults ] [Inches: 8" x 4" x 2 1/2" ]

Plug in your iPod and watch the iCar:
Spin its wheels and rims
Raise and lower it's front and rear suspensions
Shine it's headlights, taillights, and under chassis lights
Hear your favorite music on the high quality speakers Adjust the volume (with mute option) AC Adapter port (Adaptor not included) 3 AA batteries included - [Age: Adults ]

Plug in your iPod and watch the iCar:
Spin its wheels and rims
Raise and lower it's front and rear suspensions
Shine it's headlights, taillights, and under chassis lights
Hear your favorite music on the high quality speakers Adjust the volume (with mute option) AC Adapter port (Adaptor not included) 3 AA batteries included - [Age: Adults ]

One of Australia's leading aces in WWII, the diminuitive Bobby Gibbles rose from pilot officer to command No. 3 Sq., RAAF, flying sorties and scoring ten and two shared victories during almost two years of service in North Africa. He flew "ET953," marked with his personal letter "V," while CO of the unit, claiming a Bf109 destroyed and a second damaged with it. Subsequently serving with Nos. 250 and 5 Squadrons, "ET953" was written off while still with the latter unit when it stalled on takeoff after its pilot tried to avoid a gunpost at Neffatia on March 2, 1943. [Age: Adults ] [Inches: 17 in wingspan ]