BUNDLEA72 RAF Bomber Re-Supply Bundle

WWII RAF Bomber - Re-Supply Set

Product code: A05330

This detailed 1:72 scale model set vividly depicts the crucial ground support activities of RAF Bomber Command during WWII. Comprising 197 pieces, this skill level 2 kit illustrates the mechanisation of airfield operations with an array of specialised vehicles such as trucks, tractors, and vans, along with the personnel who operated them. Highlighting the indispensable yet often overlooked role in bomber missions, this set showcases the equipment used for delivering arms, ammunition, and maintenance support to aircraft stationed across occupied Europe.

Key Features

• 197 pieces depicting various RAF ground support vehicles in 1:72 scale
• Features trucks, tractors, and vans for arms delivery and maintenance tasks
• Skill level 2 kit designed for modellers aged 8 years and older
• Genuine World War II RAF Bomber Command equipment and insignia
• Includes crew figures to animate airfield operations
• Part of the Royal Air Force collection

History

As the air campaign over occupied Europe intensified, RAF Bomber Command encountered the significant logistical task of maintaining its bomber fleet. The introduction of specialised ground vehicles revolutionised airfield operations, replacing manual labour with efficient mechanised processes.

These support vehicles were essential to the function of bomber stations across Britain. Austin trucks moved bombs and ammunition from storage to dispersal points, while Morris tractors transported aircraft between maintenance and operational areas. Refuelling vehicles, oxygen carts, and electrical starter units all contributed to preparing aircraft for missions.

The crews operating these vehicles worked tirelessly, often under challenging conditions. Armourers loaded vast amounts of explosives and incendiary bombs, while ground crews performed vital maintenance and repairs. During peak operations, rapid turnaround between missions was crucial, with ground staff working swiftly to ready aircraft for their next mission.

Although less celebrated than the aircrews, these ground support teams were vital to Bomber Command's success. Without their skill and commitment, the strategic bombing campaign could not have been maintained. From 1939 to 1945, these specialised vehicles and their operators ensured RAF bombers could continue their essential missions against enemy targets.

This set provides an authentic glimpse into the dynamic activity at a wartime bomber station, where the coordination of vehicles, equipment, and personnel was key to achieving victory.

Individual price: £29.99

WWII RAF Bomber - Re-Supply Set

Product code: A05330

This detailed 1:72 scale model set vividly depicts the crucial ground support activities of RAF Bomber Command during WWII. Comprising 197 pieces, this skill level 2 kit illustrates the mechanisation of airfield operations with an array of specialised vehicles such as trucks, tractors, and vans, along with the personnel who operated them. Highlighting the indispensable yet often overlooked role in bomber missions, this set showcases the equipment used for delivering arms, ammunition, and maintenance support to aircraft stationed across occupied Europe.

Key Features

• 197 pieces depicting various RAF ground support vehicles in 1:72 scale
• Features trucks, tractors, and vans for arms delivery and maintenance tasks
• Skill level 2 kit designed for modellers aged 8 years and older
• Genuine World War II RAF Bomber Command equipment and insignia
• Includes crew figures to animate airfield operations
• Part of the Royal Air Force collection

History

As the air campaign over occupied Europe intensified, RAF Bomber Command encountered the significant logistical task of maintaining its bomber fleet. The introduction of specialised ground vehicles revolutionised airfield operations, replacing manual labour with efficient mechanised processes.

These support vehicles were essential to the function of bomber stations across Britain. Austin trucks moved bombs and ammunition from storage to dispersal points, while Morris tractors transported aircraft between maintenance and operational areas. Refuelling vehicles, oxygen carts, and electrical starter units all contributed to preparing aircraft for missions.

The crews operating these vehicles worked tirelessly, often under challenging conditions. Armourers loaded vast amounts of explosives and incendiary bombs, while ground crews performed vital maintenance and repairs. During peak operations, rapid turnaround between missions was crucial, with ground staff working swiftly to ready aircraft for their next mission.

Although less celebrated than the aircrews, these ground support teams were vital to Bomber Command's success. Without their skill and commitment, the strategic bombing campaign could not have been maintained. From 1939 to 1945, these specialised vehicles and their operators ensured RAF bombers could continue their essential missions against enemy targets.

This set provides an authentic glimpse into the dynamic activity at a wartime bomber station, where the coordination of vehicles, equipment, and personnel was key to achieving victory.

Individual price: £29.99

Avro Lancaster B.III

Product code: A08013A

This detailed 1:72 scale model kit of the Avro Lancaster B.III represents one of WWII's most distinguished heavy bombers, comprising 235 finely crafted plastic pieces. With a skill rating of 3 and a completed wingspan of 432mm, this kit enables modellers aged 8 and above to construct Britain's iconic four-engined bomber with precision, featuring two genuine squadron paint schemes.

Key Features

• 235 piece plastic model kit in 1:72 scale with 432mm wingspan
• Skill level 3 - suitable for modellers aged 8 years and above
• Two authentic decoration schemes: R5868 S-Sugar 467 Squadron RAAF and LM624 57 Squadron
• Detailed representation of Britain's third four-engined heavy bomber to enter RAF service
• Part of the D-Day collection celebrating WWII aviation history
• Large unobstructed bomb bay allowing accurate recreation of the Lancaster's distinctive feature
• Primary construction material: high-quality plastic components

History

As the third of Britain's four-engined heavy bombers to join the RAF during WWII, the Avro Lancaster stood out as an outstanding aircraft, featuring a spacious bomb bay that enabled it to carry some of the largest bombs of the era. This exceptional capability made it crucial for strategic bombing missions throughout the war.

At least thirty-five Lancasters achieved an impressive milestone of completing 100 missions or more, earning the title Lancaster Centurions from historians and enthusiasts. These aircraft and their crews became legends within Bomber Command, a testament to both the Lancaster's robust design and the expertise of its pilots.

The two schemes provided in this model kit depict notable operational Lancasters: R5868 S-Sugar from 467 Squadron RAAF, and LM624 from 57 Squadron, both of which served with distinction during the conflict.

BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.

Individual price: £41.99

Avro Lancaster B.III

Product code: A08013A

This detailed 1:72 scale model kit of the Avro Lancaster B.III represents one of WWII's most distinguished heavy bombers, comprising 235 finely crafted plastic pieces. With a skill rating of 3 and a completed wingspan of 432mm, this kit enables modellers aged 8 and above to construct Britain's iconic four-engined bomber with precision, featuring two genuine squadron paint schemes.

Key Features

• 235 piece plastic model kit in 1:72 scale with 432mm wingspan
• Skill level 3 - suitable for modellers aged 8 years and above
• Two authentic decoration schemes: R5868 S-Sugar 467 Squadron RAAF and LM624 57 Squadron
• Detailed representation of Britain's third four-engined heavy bomber to enter RAF service
• Part of the D-Day collection celebrating WWII aviation history
• Large unobstructed bomb bay allowing accurate recreation of the Lancaster's distinctive feature
• Primary construction material: high-quality plastic components

History

As the third of Britain's four-engined heavy bombers to join the RAF during WWII, the Avro Lancaster stood out as an outstanding aircraft, featuring a spacious bomb bay that enabled it to carry some of the largest bombs of the era. This exceptional capability made it crucial for strategic bombing missions throughout the war.

At least thirty-five Lancasters achieved an impressive milestone of completing 100 missions or more, earning the title Lancaster Centurions from historians and enthusiasts. These aircraft and their crews became legends within Bomber Command, a testament to both the Lancaster's robust design and the expertise of its pilots.

The two schemes provided in this model kit depict notable operational Lancasters: R5868 S-Sugar from 467 Squadron RAAF, and LM624 from 57 Squadron, both of which served with distinction during the conflict.

BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.

Individual price: £41.99

RAF Personnel

Product code: A00747V

This 1:76 scale collection vividly represents the crucial RAF ground crew, featuring 48 unpainted plastic figures engaged in vital maintenance and rearming tasks. The set showcases personnel in diverse roles, including those managing machine-guns, ammunition, and cameras, making it an ideal addition to any Battle of Britain diorama for a touch of realism.

Key Features

• 48 unpainted figures in 1:76 scale
• Illustrates RAF ground crew in various maintenance and rearming duties
• Features personnel handling machine-guns, ammunition, and cameras
• Constructed from plastic for straightforward assembly and painting
• Suitable for ages 8 and above
• Skill Level 1, perfect for beginners

History

During the Battle of Britain, the Royal Air Force's ground crews were indispensable in maintaining fighter squadrons during one of the most intense air campaigns. While pilots were celebrated for their aerial feats over southern England in the summer of 1940, it was the ground staff who ensured aircraft were refuelled, armed, repaired, and swiftly returned to service.

These teams worked relentlessly, often under the threat of enemy attacks, to sustain the RAF's fighter capabilities. Their responsibilities were varied and challenging - armourers loaded machine-gun ammunition and cannon shells, fitters repaired damage and performed essential maintenance, while others managed fuel, conducted inspections, and handled reconnaissance equipment, including cameras used for verifying combat outcomes and assessing enemy damage.

The effectiveness of these ground crews was crucial to the RAF's achievements. At the peak of the battle, squadrons had to launch numerous sorties daily, with minimal turnaround times. A Spitfire or Hurricane returning from combat could be refuelled, rearmed, and airborne again within minutes, thanks to the expertise and dedication of these personnel. Their role in the 1940 victory was indispensable - without them, the renowned 'Few' could not have continued their flights.

Individual price: £5.99