Airfix Newsletter June 1, 2012

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New Release - Dogfight Double BAe Sea Harrier FRS.1 and Douglas A-4P Skyhawk

The Falklands War started on 2nd April 1982 with an Argentine invasion and occupation of the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. The British response was adamant; the Falklands were British and would be re-taken either through diplomatic negotiation, or if that failed, by force.

The main opposition for the British Sea Harriers in the conflict proved to be small attack aircraft of the Argentine Air Force – the Pucara and the American built Douglas A4 Skyhawk.

Without protection, the ageing A4 Skyhawks suffered and while some successes were achieved by the diminutive fighter bomber against the ships of the Task Force, eight were lost in aerial combat. The Sea Harrier by contrast suffered no air-to-air losses during the conflict and ended the war a capable and proven fighter aircraft.

The Dogfight Doubles gift set includes all the paint, glue and brushes that you need to complete the model.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In 2012, Her Majesty the Queen will be celebrating her Diamond Jubilee after sixty years as Britain’s Ruling Monarch. To mark this significant event in our history Airfix has produced a commemorative model kit, limited to only 1000 pieces available worldwide.

What's more, this kit is exclusively available from www.airfix.com, the Hornby Visitor Centreshop in Margate and at the Airfix Roadshows.With demand due to be high,pre-order your kit now to avoid missing out!

The Tucano Display Team, based at 1 FTS RAF Linton on Ouse in Yorkshire, decided to paint its Short Tucano T1 display aircraft in commemoration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee held during 2012. Using the colours of the Union Jack, the scheme was designed to be eye catching against all backgrounds and is typically patriotic.

Created by designer, Jo Gough, with the help from the 2012 Display Pilot, Flt Lt Jon Bond and the 2012 Display Manager, Flt Lt Rich Keeling the paint scheme uses elements of the Union Jack to create striking 'racing line' stripes along the sides of the aircraft whilst the shape of the RAF Roundel is created on the top surface of the wings. The centrepiece of the scheme, however, focuses on the Royal Cypher emblazoned in white on the underside of the aircraft against a bold and striking red background coupled with traditional crown. The aircraft, ZF269, was painted at RAF Linton on Ouse between February and March 2012 and will be paraded throughout the country during the 2012 Air Display Season.

Click here to read a biography of Flt Lt Rich Keeling and Flt Lt Jon Bond and to read more information about this stunning aircraft.