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In two early U.S. Navy engagements of World War 2, the Battles of the Coral Sea and Midway Island, the carrier based Dauntless dive bomber played an historic part in blunting the Japanese offensive that began at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Fulfilling the attack role assigned to it at its conce...

The first production F6F-3 took to the air in Oct. 1942, and by Jan. 16, 1943, operational F6F-3’s were being delivered to the U.S. Navy. More than 2500 joined the naval service in 1944 with production of the “3’s" coming to a halt in the spring of 1944 when an improved version, the F6F-5 bega...

This museum quality scale model kit has a 24" wingspan and over 150 laser cut parts. It includes all the balsa wood, tissue, thread, to construct the replica of the FIRST powered, heavier than air machine to achieve pilot controlled sustained flight. Don't miss out on building this piece of aviation historyWing Span: 24¼"Scale: 1/20For Ages 14

Very few fighter aircraft ever dominated the scene like the McDonnell-Douglas F-15 Eagle after its initial flight on July 27, 1972. From the beginning, it exhibited outstanding maneuverability, performance and handling qualities making it unmatched by any current fighter in the world-proofed positiv...

The first F-14 Tomcat made its maiden flight on Dec. 21, 1970. It was the culmination of an extensive Grumman Aerospace Corporation’s design program to meet U.S. Navy specifications for an effective shipboard fighter. The F-14 was introduced to the fleet on Oct. 14, 1972 and went to sea for the fi...

Considered by many to be one of the best fighter planes ever designed, the F-16A Fighting Falcon, was the winner of an Air Force competition in 1975 for a lightweight, low-cost fighter aircraft. During preproduction tests, the F-16A exceeded the specifications set forth by the Air Force for speed, c...

The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was a revolutionary fighter for the time with its tricycle landing gear, twin boom and turbo-superchargers. The first models were accepted by the Army Air Force in October 1941 and, by the end of the war, nearly 10,000 had rolled from the production lines. From introducti...

The B-17 lived up to its “flying fortress" nickname during World War 2 when it penetrated deep into the Third Reich to blast German war production facilities. Bristling with machine guns, the “G" version of the B-17 was a formidable opponent for enemy fighters being able to absorb extensive batt...

The B-24 Liberator was built in greater quantities than any other U.S. bomber of World War 2. The prototype model was produced by the Consolidated Aircraft Corp. with the first XB-24 taking to the air on Dec. 29, 1939. It featured the revolutionary Davis wing design that enabled the B-24 to carry th...

Flown by most Allied Forces in World War 2, the PBY Catalina became the most successful wartime flying boat because of its flight range, carrying capacity and ability to land on any reasonable body of calm water. From the attack on Pearl Harbor thru war’s end, the PBY saw service in nearly every c...

An authentic scale model of the Piper Super Cub 95, one of the most popular in a long line of personal planes manufactured by the Piper Aircraft Corporation. This Guillow creation is a faithful replica of the real plane designed for ease of assembly and flight stability. This is a beautiful model of an exceptionally fine light plane.Wing Span: 24"Scale: 1/18

The Cessna 170 is an all metal light plane that has won wide acceptance among Americas private plane flyers. Sleek and sturdy, the 170, is a real workhorse of the air, fully powered to handle a full complement of passengers and baggage. This Guillow model has the kind of realism appreciated by all model fans plus the ease of assembly and inherent flight stability.Wing Span: 24"Scale: 1/18

Balsa Chuck Glider

The P-40 earned undying fame as the "Flying Tiger" of World War 2 when flown by General Claire Chennault's Volunteer Group fighting the Japanese in China and Burma. It also saw much service in the Middle East where it was used by Britain's R.A.F. and nicknamed the Tomahawk and Kittyhawk. When World ...

Balsa and tissue construction kit.Build by number models - ideal for individual use or for group model building such as in a school class. Each kit contains the right combination of building material and "power package" to assemble an attractive model with good flying ability.

No fighter of World War 2 is more deserving of fame than the Supermarine Spitfire. During the Battle of Britain, the Spitfires blunted the attack of the German Luftwaffe and buoyed British hopes in their darkest hour. It also flew in every front between 1939 and 1945 and was engaged in every major action fought by the R.A.F. in that timeWing Span: 27 5/8"Scale: 1/16

An authentic scale model of the single engine propeller driven STOL aircraft, the DHC-2 Beaver was primarily known as a bush plane. It is used for cargo and passenger hauling in the rugged and remote areas of the world. This Guillow creation is a faithful replica of the real plane, designed for ease...

The majority of U.S. pilots of World War 2 received their primary flight training in the famous Stearman Trainer. This excellent 2-place biplane was known as the PT-17 when delivered to Army flight training centers. The Navy designations were N2S-1 and N2S-4. Nearly 3,000 were built in the 1940-43 p...

Early in World War 2, the world was stunned by the effective dive bombing tactics of the JU 87 Stuka. First tested in the Spanish Civil War, it went through considerable design changes before emerging as the formidable bomber of the early 40’s. For two years, this plane was one of the most success...

Glider

A nostalgic 12" wing span biplane with bright SuperHero graphics. The spacing of the distinctive double wing is maintained by sturdy plastic wing holders.

This is the tset.This kitset is designed to be assembled from parts to make a Glider.- High quality airsail balsa wood- Pre ProgrammedAssemby- Designed by an aircraft enginner to ensure high performance- Clear instructions on how to build and flyMaterials needed :- Fine Sandpaper- Plastercine- Balsa Cement- Small PinsThis kit does not include glue

This is the Airsail Orbit Catapult Glider Kitset.This kitset is designed to be assembled from parts to make a Glider.- High quality airsail balsa wood- Pre ProgrammedAssemby- Designed by an aircraft enginner to ensure high performance- Clear instructions on how to build and flyMaterials needed :- Fine Sandpaper- Plastercine- Balsa Cement- Small PinsThis kit does not include glue