Historic Aviation - 2018 Holiday Catalog

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In This Issue: New Hobby Master Models – Pages 2, 3, 4, 63, 64 & Throughout 2019 Aviation & Military Calendars – Pages 60, 61 & Throughout 100th Anniversary of the WWI Armistice – Pages 8, 9 & Throughout Great Holiday Gifts for the Modeler – Pages 32, 33 & Throughout

Kits + Models + Books + DVDs + Art + Apparel +

Look Inside for More!


Table of Contents New & Noteworthy........................................2-4

WWI World War I Overview.........................................5 WWI Allies...............................................................6 WWI Germany.......................................................7 WWI Armistice...................................................8-9

WWII Between the Wars / U.S. Home Front..........10 World War II Overview......................................11 World War II Warbirds......................................12 P-38 Lightning / P-39 Airacobra / P-40 Warhawk.....................................................13 Flying Tigers / P-47 Thunderbolt...................14 P-51 Mustang / Tuskegee Airmen / P-61 Black Widow...............................................15 B-17 Flying Fortress / Memphis Belle..........16 B-24 Liberator / B-29 Superfortress...........17 B-25 Mitchell / B-26 Marauder / A-20 Havoc...........................................................18 AFVs / Warships...................................................19 D-Day / Paratroopers.........................................20 Royal Air Force....................................................21 WWII Allies............................................................22 Luftwaffe.....................................................23-24 Pearl Harbor.........................................................25 War in the Pacific.........................................26-28 End of the War.....................................................29

Dear Fellow Aviation Lover,

With the holiday season quickly approaching, we wanted to be sure to bring the best curated items of 2018 for you and your loved ones to enjoy. On our cover print, a Christmas-colored bi-plane awaits takeoff on the “North Pole Runway” as elves hastily fill it with gifts, while pilot Saint Nick checks his list twice before setting out on his long yet impressively quick journey around the world! Celebrate this festive time of year with a host of wonderful gifts to choose from, featuring new high-quality, die cast models from Hobby Master on pages 2, 3, 4, 63, 64, and throughout! Also, you’ll find fantastic books by Images of Aviation

and Images of America (pages 8 & 52), stunning collectible legal tender (pages 3, 63 & throughout), great holiday ideas for modelers (pages 32, 33 & throughout), and don’t forget to get your 2019 calendar (page 60, 61 & throughout). Shop our pages and call us toll-free at 800-225-5575, mail in the order form provided, or place your order online at HistoricAviation.com. Thanks for ordering with us! – Greg Herrick

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Military Korean War.....................................................30-31 Holiday Gifts......................................................32 Apparel / Accessories.....................................33 Cold War................................................................34 SAC........................................................................35 Vietnam..........................................................36-37 Vietnam Vets........................................................38 Modern Fighters..........................................39-40 Modern Foreign Fighters................................41 Stealth & Reconnaissance........................42-43 Patrol...................................................................44 Transports........................................................45 Rotor.............................................................46 X-Planes...............................................................47

1/72 SCALE

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Tomcat Barista Travel Mug

A perfect gift for a cat or aviation lover, this 17-oz. stainless steel mug displays the noble "tomcat" ready for flight! Complete with a leak-proof design, it also features a rubber-grip bottom, and a screw-on cover with hinged, locking snap spout. BPA free and dishwasher safe. 8½" tall. #704053 $26.95

Final Frontier Space.......................................................48-49 Sci-Fi....................................................................50

Civil Propliners / Texaco............................................51 Manufacturers................................................52 Jets & Commercial.............................................53

Just 4 Fun Patriotic............................................................54 Branches of Service...........................................55 Pin-Ups........................................................56-57 Nostalgia....................................................58 Hollywood Movies.............................................59

Aircraft A-Z 2019 Calendars.............................................60-61 Hobby Master & Air Force 1 Sale...................62 New & Noteworthy...................................63-64

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North Pole Runway

Tom Newsom. Checking his list twice, St. Nick prepares vigorously for the long night before Christmas morning. 24"x 18". #704109 $19.95

F-14 Tomcat in Action

Doyle. After 36 years of service, the F-14 retired in September 2006 in a ceremony celebrating the fighter's indispensible naval career. This title pays tribute by covering its initial conception through accounts of today. 80 pages, 175 color photos, 11"x 8½", softcover. #704119 $19.95

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F/A-18E Super Hornet & F-14A Tomcat Models

Decorated in honor of the holiday season – featuring a Christmasthemed “Felix the Cat” – each 1/72 scale, Hobby Master die cast replica, complete with authentic “Tomcatters” markings, includes an opening canopy, optional-position landing gear, a removable pilot figure, and a display stand. A: F/A-18E Super Hornet – VFA-31, “Santa CAG,” December 2008. 10” long. #980860 $112.95 B: F-14A Tomcat – VF-31, “Santa Tomcatters,” 2002. 10½" long. #980850 $135.95

F-14 “Any Time Baby” T-Shirt Back

This 100% cotton t-shirt displays one cool tomcat in an original design! It features double-needle hems and a seamless ribbed collar.

#704120

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A note about our products... Historic Aviation is proud to bring you the finest quality products documenting aviation history. To provide a comprehensive context, we carry products that represent enemy combatants such as Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan. It is not our intent to glorify those entities but to offer you the most complete selection of historically accurate products available, lest we forget. A final reminder: the models, figures and other collectibles in this catalog are not toys but rather are intended for collectors ages 14 and above.


New & Noteworthy 1/48 SCALE

Stearman PT-17 & N2S-3 Kaydet Models

Stearman Kaydets – noted for their bright yellow scheme and commonly called “Yellow Peril” – were used for recreation or agriA cultural purposes, after World War II. Made by Hobby Master, each 1/48 scale, die cast replica features authentic markings and hand-painted detail, a rotating propeller, a pilot B figure, and a display A: PT-17 – 4BFTS (British Flight Training School) stand. 8" wingspan. Mesa, Arizona, June 1941. #980845 $ 82.95 each B: N2S-3 – U.S. Navy, 1944. #980859

The World Wars in 100 Objects

Experience the First and Second World Wars through these visual guides of 100 objects, each carefully chosen to signify an important part in the conflict. Ranging from posters and hats to touching accounts, view original perspectives on both wars. 256 pages, B&W and color photos, 7½"x 9¼", hardcover.

Second World War – Thompson & Millett, PhD. #704123 First World War – Sheffield. #704122

Fokker F.1 Display Model

Infamously flown by Werner Voss – a World War I German flying ace credited with 48 victories – the Fokker F.1 was originally made notable by Manfred von Richthofen, the “Red Baron.” This 1/72 scale resin model, as it appeared with Luftstreitkrafte Jasta 10 in 1917, reflects outstanding attention to detail, fixed propellers and wheels, and a poseable display stand. 4" wingspan. #701007 $34.95

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X-15a Display Model

A reproduction of the hypersonic X-15A (the fastest manned aircraft in history), this 1/72 scale resin model is a tribute to legendary pilot Joe Engle – the only person to have flown two different winged vehicles into space: the X-15 and space shuttle. It features authentic NASA markings, a simulated canopy, and an articulating display base. 4¼" long. #702422 $34.95

1/72 SCALE

RF-101C & G/H VooDoo Kit

Originally designed as a longrange bomber escort, the F-101 Voodoo was instead converted into a nuclear-armed fighterbomber for the Tactical Air Command (TAC). Including markings for 5 USAF aircraft, this 1/48 scale plastic kit features an optional canopy and speed brake, a detailed engine with turbine, photo-etch parts, realistic armament, and more. Assembly required. Skill level 4. 16¾" long. #704125 $84.95

U.S. Statehood Quarters Colorized 56-Coin Set

34.95 each

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See Page 5 for more Great War Aircraft!

LIMITED EDITION

Dogfight Riser Stand Set – This riser set includes three presentation risers of varying heights (4", 5½", and 7") 1/72 SCALE to display dynamic air battles! Each riser features a pivotting mount and one circular base. #70523

This is just a sampling of the new items in this edition of Historic Aviation. Find more throughout the catalog!

A 10-year initiative to honor U.S. states, the 50 State Quarters Program produced a limited number of each coin. Own the complete collection of all 50 states and the six D.C/U.S. territories, featuring the original designs enhanced with color! Includes a certificate of authenticity and each genuine legal tender coin includes an acrylic capsule. #704126 $199.95

U.S. Flag Canvas & Leather Pack Great for on-the-go lifestyles, this travel pack converts into a backpack, briefcase, duffle and a messenger bag! Constructed of durable canvas with a genuine leather front pocket (featuring an embossed American flag), it offers a removable shoulder strap, 4 adjustable buckles, hidden backpack straps, reinforced handles and zippers, and plenty of storage options. 18¾"x 11¾"x 7½".

#704127

69.95

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New & Noteworthy T-38 Talon Models

1/72 SCALE

Entering service at Randolph AFB on March 17, 1961, the T-38 Talon A assisted the U.S. Air Force and NASA with improving their pilots’ proficiency. The aircraft was often chosen for its low-cost operation and maintenance. Made by Hobby Master, each 1/72 scale, die cast B replica, as they appeared th with the 49 Fighter Wing at Holloman AFB, features a professional hand-painted scheme, optional-position landing gear, a removable figure, $ and a display stand. 7¾" long. 61.95 each

A: NEW! 2011 – #980853

B: NEW! 2005 – #980854

History's Greatest Conflict Revealed Through Rare Wartime Maps and New Cartography

Reminiscent of cold-weather coats worn by Bush pilots dating back more than half a century, this rugged jacket is sure to keep you warm – even in the frigid Alaska tundra! It features a bomberjacket-type quilted lining, two hand-warming front pockets, a zippered chest pocket, and an adjustable shoulder strap. #704132

Hyslop. Packed full of countless illustrations, from maps and rare images to covert documents and firsthand accounts, this title illuminates the most historic conflict of all time – World War II. Obtain the war’s cartographic history, including naval, land, and aerial attacks. In addition, view the same maps used by President Roosevelt, experience gripping stories, and so much more! 256 pages, 10¼"x 13½", hardcover.

2XL: $109.95

F/A-18C Hornet Model

1/72 SCALE

Named for the deadly spider, the P-61C Black Widow – the first U.S. warplane designed as a night fighter – proved to be a high-performance variant. Complete with realistic armament, this 1/72 scale plastic kit features a detailed fuselage, radial engines, optional undercarriage, along with decals and color guide for “Swing Shift Skipper” of the 547th Night Fighter Squadron. Assembly required. 90+ pieces. Skill level 3. 11" wingspan. #704133 $39.95

Atlas of World War II

Bush Pilot Jacket

M, L, XL: $99.95

P-61C Black Widow Kit

Featuring colorful tail artwork of the VFA-113 “Stingers” stationed on the USS John C. Stennis, this 1/72 scale, die cast model is a Hobby Master replica of an F/A-18C Hornet – a warbird flown by the Navy squadron since 1992. It comes with an opening canopy, a well-appointed cockpit, wing-mounted weaponry, authentic 2005 markings, optional-position landing gear, and a display stand. 9¼" long.

#980855

1944 North American P-51D Mustang Model

#704134

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1/44 SCALE

Pay tribute to “the LIMITED EDITION most aerodynamically perfect pursuit plane in existence” – according to a rating done by the Truman Senate War Investigating Committee – with this premium 1/44 scale, die cast reproduction of a P-51D Mustang! Showcasing a limited edition “D-Day Invasion” scheme, it also features an opening canopy, a rotating propeller, rolling wheels, and a detailed interior. 10" wingspan.

#703936

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S-3A Viking Model

1/72 SCALE

Formed in 1960, the VS-29 “Dragonfires” served the U.S. Navy in Vietnam, and, after the war – while stationed on the USS Enterprise – transitioned from the S-2 Tracker to the S-3 Viking. A Hobby Master reproduction of one of the first operational S-3As, this 1/72 scale, die cast model features a removable canopy, two crew figures, optional-position landing gear, and a display stand. 11¼" wingspan. $

#980865

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Liberty Belles 2019 Calendar

A "special" unit of the military, the Liberty Belles have a mission to pay tribute to U.S. forces in their bikini-clad attire with army style! These sexy ladies are featured on every one of the 12 months in this special edition 2019 wall calendar, featuring the most provocative tactical women of the year! Stapled binding. 12"x 9". #105429 $19.95


WWI

World War I Overview

Our notable Wings of the Great War collection showcases the brilliant aviation craftsmanship and technology from the First World War. Each limited edition, 1/72 scale resin display model features accurate markings and paint schemes, an open-style cockpit, a simulated fabric covering, and a display base with an articulating mount.

LIMITED EDITION

All Models Include an Articulating Display Stand!

1/72 SCALE

Salmson 2-A2

LIMITED EDITION

Coyle, Corley, and Easterbrook, 1st Aero Squadron, 1918. 6¾" wingspan.

Nieuport 28C.1

2nd Lt. Ralph A. O’Neil, 147th Aero Squadron. 4½" wingspan.

#702421

#70543

44.95

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Hannover CI. II

LIMITED EDITION

Airco D.H.4

Luftstreitkräfte, 1918. 6½"wingspan.

LIMITED EDITION

#701682

USMC Squadron D, France, 1918. 7¼" wingspan.

34.95

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#70538

44.95

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Modern Reproduction – Genuine Tender!

Dogfight Riser Stand Set – This riser set includes three presentation risers of varying heights (4", 5½", and 7") to display dynamic air battles! Each riser features a pivoting mount and one circular base.

1914 Modern $2 Bills 5-Note Set

After the Federal Reserve Act of 1913 was passed, the first series of banknotes were issued. Using an innovative process, these $2 bills were enhanced with historical images from 1914 to create collectible U.S. legal tender. This set includes five genuine $2 bills with a twosided folio and a certificate of authenticity for each one. #105508 $79.95

The Great War 1914-1918 A Year-by-Year Account of WWI

This compelling 2-DVD set is a chronological exploration of the Great War, examining the conflict’s causes, players, battlefields, and outcome on a yearby-year basis. Begin with the archduke’s assassination and an explanation of how, exactly, this event could spark a global war; then move to the heart of combat in the trenches, air, and sea; and finally, witness the entrance of the U.S. and how it helped force the November 1918 armistice. 4 hrs. 35 min. #103604 $12.95

#70523

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Ghosts of the Great War

2019 Calendar

Flip through 12 months of iconic warbirds with this breathtaking wall calendar! Illustrated in full-color, each month features historic aircraft made famous during World War I. Stapled binding. 20"x 14".

#703526

16.95

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World War I

The Definitive Visual History

Grant.. Discover the misery of life in the trenches – and how the Great War devastated Europe. Here is an original and exciting guide to the grim challenge of life or death on the Western Front. Devastating firsthand reports and contemporary photographs of the battles that slaughtered millions, together with a clear account of how nation upon nation sent their men to join the carnage, combine to present a dramatic “eyewitness” view of this most terrible war. 372 pages, fully illustrated, 10"x 12", hardcover. #105298 $39.95

World War I Replica Propellers

These vintage-look propellers – handcrafted in wood just like an original World War I-era prop – feature red-tipped blades, faithfully reproduced hub hardware including boltheads, and a weathered finish indicative of air action. An icon of early aviation, they make an ideal addition to any décor – above the bar, over the mantle, or even "propped" in the corner!

A: Large – 73¼"x 6"x 3½". B: Small – 47¼"x 4¼"x 2¼".

#6988 #88043

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WWI

Allies Spad XIII Display Model

29½" Wingspan!

Rickenbacker Metal Sign

Celebrate the legendary ace, Eddie Rickenbacker, by adding his Spad XIII warbird to your collection! This 1/11 scale model features a silk-stretched frame, a fabriccovered tail section and wings with visible ribs, a metal faux engine, a leather-trimmed cockpit, and a spinning wooden propeller. Minimal assembly required. 29¾" wingspan. #8881 $419.95

Airco DH.4 Model

Produced by Airco (the predecessor to de Havilland) during WWI, the DH.4 was Britain’s first two-seat day-bomber to be outfitted with an effective defensive armament. This newly tooled, 1/72 scale, die cast model of one flown by Egbert Cadbury and Robert Leckie of the RAF’s No. 212 Squadron on August 6th, 1918, when they downed Zeppelin L70 just north of the Wells-next-theSea port on the Norfolk coast, features textured surfaces that simulate fabric-over-frame construction, a rotating propeller, a Lewis machine gun on a Scarff ring, wing struts, authentic markings, and a display stand. 7¼" wingspan. #89781 $27.95

Mitchell’s Air Armada

Made in the USA.

A winning match was made when 26-victory ace and Medal of Honor recipient Captain Eddie Rickenbacker flew the Spad XIII – one of the most capable fighters of World War I. Display a piece of history with this vintage metal sign, handmade in the USA from heavy-gauge American steel. Includes mounting holes. 18"x 12". #703262 $34.95

Stan Stokes. DH.4 fighters of the 11th Aero Squadron – part of Billy Mitchell’s WWI U.S. Air Service – are intercepted and attacked by Fokker D.VIIs. 16"x 11½". Signed by the artist!

SAVE $15

#7284 Reg: $39.95

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Genesis of Fighter Aviation in WWI

Curtiss Jenny Display Model

Herris. This pictorial volume takes readers back to the beginning of military aviation technology in WWI. Stunning artistic re-creations and rare vintage photos help tell the story of early battles, dogfighting strategy, and the exploits of some of the Great War’s most legendary aces. 280 pages, 720 color and B&W images, 8½"x 11", softcover.

#700406

Over 2½-Feet in Wingspan! This classic Jenny model includes premium details such as a fabric- stretched frame, leather cockpit accents, brass and aluminum details, a laminated propeller, wire wheels, and big markings. Requires only a few minutes of assembly. 31½" wingspan. #8889 $229.95

America and the Great War

A Library of Congress Illustrated History

Wagner. Drawing from the Library of Congress’ unprecedented resources, this profile of U.S. experiences in the First World War follows not only combat history but also the eventful neutrality years. See the attempts to stay out of the global conflict, despite prowling German U-Boats and failed attempts at mediation, before a formal declaration of war in March of 1917. 384 pages, 250 images, 9"x 11", hardcover. #103710 $44.95

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WWI British Aircraft Kits

Developed by Britain during the Great War, these highly effective fighters proved successful for aerial combat and were top-choice aircraft among well-known aces. From a Bristol F.2B B biplane with a rear machine gun to a SE5A – the counterpoint to the more familiar Sopwith Camel – each 1/72 scale plastic kit features realistic weaponry (where applicable), a detailed engine and cockpit, authentic markings, instructions, and more. $ Assembly required. Skill level 2. 19.95 each

A: Bristol F.2B Kit – 103 pieces. 6½" wingspan. B: SE5A with Wolseley Viper – 59 pieces. 4½" wingspan. C: Sopwith F.1 Camel Trainer – 4¾" wingspan.

#703933 #703931 #703930


Germany Fokker Dr. I Display Model

A true re-creation of the legendary World War I German triplane, this museum-quality model features the original’s 18½" Wingspan! silk-stretched frame, fabric covered wings and tail with visible ribs, and metal display engine with a rotating wooden propeller. Measuring an impressive 18½" in wingspan, it also includes a leather-trimmed cockpit, and authentic markings. Requires only a few minutes of assembly. #8891 $239.95

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Showtime at the Circus

WWI

The Blue Max Airmen

Bronnenkant. The Pour le Merite (informally known as the “Blue Max”), the Kingdom of Prussia’s highest order of merit, was awarded for extraordinary personal achievement during World War I. These volumes provide detailed accounts of several aviation recipients of this medal, including their biographies, photos of their aircraft, and service histories. 8½"x 11", softcover. Volume 1 – Oswald Boelcke and Max Immelmann. 112 pages, 155 photos, 7 color profiles. #49163 $26.95

Volume 2 – Hans-Joachim Buddeckie, Kurt Wintgens, and Max Ritter von Mulzer. 112 pages, 168 photos, 10 color profiles. #49165 $26.95

Stan Stokes. Germany’s legendary WWI fighters, led by the Red Baron, dance through the skies with British Sopwith LIMITED EDITION Camels in a colorful exhibit. 16"x 11½". Signed and numbered by the artist!

Volume 3 – Otto Parschau, Walter Hohndorf, Ernst von Althaus, and Wilhelm Frankl. 118 pages, 165 photos, 14 color profiles. #49167

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Volume 4 – Rudolf Berthold, Gustav

#73004 $ Reg: $39.95

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Leffers, Albert Dossenbach, and Hans Berr. 112 pages, 140 photos, 14 color profiles. #49168 $29.95

Fokker Tri-Plane Clock

Painted in his signature color, the Red Baron’s triplane toys with a vulnerable Allied warbird on this heavy-gauge steel clock. 14" diameter. #701725 $39.95

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Volume 5 – Manfred von Richthofen, the “Red Baron.” 136 pages, 130 photos, 30 color profiles. #49171

34.95

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Volume 6 – Ernst von Hoeppner, Hermann

Thomsen, and Werner Voss. 108 pages, 137 photos, 16 color profiles.

#700111

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Volume 7 – Otto Bernert, Emil Shaefer, and Kurt Wolff. 118 pages, 133 photos, 12 color profiles. #700476 $34.95 Volume 8 – Lothar von Richthofen and Heinrich Gontermann. 126 pages, 133 photos, 9 color profiles. #701980 $29.95

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Volume 9 – Carl Allmenröder, Adolf Ritter von Tutschek, Ernst Brandenburg, and Paul von Pechman. 142 pages, 182 photos, 11 color profiles. #702761 $34.95 C

Volume 10 – Eduard Ritter von Dostler, Max Ritter von Müller, Rudolf

Kleine, and Peter Strasser. 114 pages, 128 photos, 7 color profiles. #703295 $29.95

NEW! Volume 11 – Bülow-Bothkamp, Wüsthoff, and Böhme. 122 pages, 136 photos, 10 color profiles.

WWI German Aircraft Kits

Entering service in 1917, these German fighters – including the first all-metal Junkers D.I – played significant roles during the First World War. Each aircraft presents an innovative design to foreshadow the future of aviation yet to come. Complete with authentic markings, our 1/72 scale plastic kits feature a well-equipped cockpit, a detailed fuselage, retracted landing gear, instructions, $ and more. Assembly required. Skill level 2. 5" wingspan. 19.95 each

A: Pfalz D.IIIa – 33 pieces. B: Junkers D.I (Late) – 49 pieces. C: Albatros D.III – 65 pieces.

#703934 #703915 #703973

#703957

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The Blue Max / Von Ryan’s Express / Tora! Tora! Tora!/ Twelve O’Clock High

This collection includes four war film favorites! You get The Blue Max (1966), which follows the exploits of dog-fighters during the final days of World War I; as well as the other classics, Von Ryan’s Express (1965) starring Frank Sinatra as Colonel Ryan; Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970) which recreates the Dec. 7, 1941, Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor; and Twelve O’Clock High (1949) starring Gregory Peck. Color and B&W, 9 hrs. 3 min. #V6193 $24.95

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Includes Four Hollywood Classics!

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World War I – From July 28, 1914, until

November 11, 1918, the “War to End All Wars” had taken over the globe and with more than 70 million troops, World War I is easily regarded as one of the largest conflicts in history. Our diverse collection covers various people, events, destinations, and more – each title encompassing the Great War Each with 50 to over 200 classic black and white images. 6"x 9", softcover.

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German Sailors in Hampton Roads: A Story at the Norfolk Navy Yard

Hansard. Experience the fascinating account of how Hampton Roads turned into a safe haven and home for more than 800 German sailors who turned a conflict into a prospering culture. 128 pages. #106323

Long Island

Welch. Residents held patriotic rallies and even established recreation centers for troops called “soldiers’ clubs.” Explore the amazing impact that Long Island had on the Great War through this exciting title. 144 pages. #106324

Newburyport Marine: The Life and Legacy of Eben Bradbury

Dorau. Through intimate letters, diary entries and photographs, learn about a brave man and his tragic battlefield death, along with his rich, secretive family from a small town in Massachusetts. 160 pages. #106325

Jefferson County, West Virginia

Horn. Experience the struggles and triumphs through this account of a small community during the Great War, as told by local historian James Francis Horn. 112 pages. #103579

New Haven

Macaluso. This illustrated guide, featuring dozens of classic photographs, turns its attention to New Haven, where munition production hummed, food conservation campaigns began, and more. 176 pages. #103357

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New Mexico

Cillis. Read about the U.S. state where more than 16,000 residents joined the armed forces while organizations at home – including the YMCA, Salvation Army, and Council of Defense – got to work raising funds. 128 pages. #103358

Delaware

Wiggins Jr. Chronicled in one exciting volume, offering readers an insider's peek at the indispensable contribution of the Northeastern state with centuryold photography and thoroughly researched narrative. 160 pages. #100298

Hartford

Drury. The capital of Connecticut became a bustling hub of patriotic spirit and manufacturing prowess upon America's 1917 entrance into World War I, as locals prepared to fight in the trenches in France. 144 pages. #100297

Army Training by San Francisco Bay

Wilcox. Camp Fremont, headquartered in presentday Menlo Park, changed the Bay Area and while troops were welcomed to the community conflict also erupted by local residents. 144 pages. #100588

Redlands

Deegan, Colato, Gonzalez, and McCue. Explore the location where residents immediately began setting up local chapters of the American Red Cross and formed war committees through the YMCA, YWCA, and Salvation Army. 192 pages. #103375

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Images of America Maine

Libby & Shettleworth Jr. Even though the war was over, Maine continued to play an important role in assuring that post-war America was staying above water with warrelated industries such as shipbuilding, munitions, and agriculture. 128 pages. #106322

Quantico

Blumenthal. Filled with rare archival images, this photo-history examines the evolution of Virginia's Marine Corps Base Quantico, from its 1917 establishment through its interwar service. 128 pages. #18199

Kane County

Gaffney. See the contributions of locals during both World Wars including their entrance into the 65th and 66th National Guard Brigades and the 1st Division "Big Red One.” 128 pages. #102886

Maryland

Armstrong. Witness agricultural and industrial production, providing goods to the soldiers (both food and armaments), and playing host to a variety of crucial facilities. 128 pages. #102887

Camp Merritt

Bartholf. Chosen for its proximity to roadways, railroads and the Hudson River, this location was pivotal for the rapid movement of large numbers of troops and equipment to and from war zones. 128 pages. #105105

Detroit

Clemens. A visual exploration of Detroit during the time period, this volume examines how an evolving and diverse city came together to help secure wartime victory. 128 pages. #100385


100thAnniversary of Victory in World War I To Win A War

1918, the Year of Victory

Terraine. Explore the great disasters of World War I and the gory details of the last three months that brought the war to an end. In addition, this title covers the entire Battle of Marne as well as the Battle of Amiens, and the breaking of the Hindenburg Line. 288 pages, 5¼"x 7¾", softcover. #106310 $24.95

1918

How the First World War Was Won

Pre-WWII

The U.S. Army Air Service

This DVD includes two rare silent films that examine the USAAS from 1918 through 1925. You get the recruiting film, The Call of the Air, which features incredible footage of Balloon and Airship Division operations in the immediate post-WWI years; and The Activities of the U.S. Army Air Service, which highlights military aviation in 1925. You’ll see Jimmy Doolittle’s winning Curtiss R3C-2 seaplane in the 1925 Schneider Trophy Race, observation balloons, the massive Zodiac ZDUS-1, C-2 airships, and the German Zeppelin LZ-120 Bodensee, and more. B&W, 55 minutes. #V8546 $12.95

“Join – U.S. Army Air Corps” Metal Sign

Thompson. A detailed account on the final year of WWI, this book examines each battle from the German Spring Offensives to the start of the Hundred Days campaign. Written by Major General Julian Thompson, it uses authoritative text and contemporary images to explain U.S. involvement, tactical commands, and the final push to victory. 256 pages, B&W photos and color maps, 7½"x 9½", hardcover. #106311 $34.95

Based on a U.S. Army Air Corps recruiting poster that helped increase the size of the USAAC from 51,000 airmen in 1940 to more than 152,000 in 1941, this 24-gauge steel sign resembles the look of aged metal and paint. Includes mounting holes. 8"x 14". #66931 $19.95

Curtiss H-16 Kit

A family of long-range flying boats, the Curtiss H-Class was built in response to a British prize money contest for the first aerial crossing of the Atlantic. This 1/72 scale plastic kit replicating an H-16 – the last variant produced, of which 334 were built – features fully detailed engines, realistic wing bracing, fine trailing edges, and authentic markings for four different aircraft. Assembly required. 232 pieces. Skill level 3. 15" wingspan. #702297 $44.95

United States 48-Star Flag This polyester reproduction of the 48-star U.S. flag, flew from July 4, 1912, through July 3, 1959. Includes reinforced

edging and brass grommets. 5'x 3'. #65325 $18.95

World Cruiser Display Model

U.S. Army Air Corps

Developed for the U.S. Army Air Service to conduct the first flight around the world, the Douglas World Cruiser was created as a modified variant of the DT torpedo bomber. Made from premium mahogany, this 1/32 scale replica features handcrafted authentic detail and includes a wooden display stand. 18¾" wingspan. #703974 $129.95

USAAF Roundel Caps

Made of 100% brushed cotton twill, these premium-quality caps feature an embroidered felt appliqué USAAF roundel on the front, a pre-curved visor, a U.S. flag on the back, and an adjustable strap.

26.95 each

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Burnt Yellow #73391 Navy Blue #73392 Made in the USA.

USAAF Roundel T-Shirt

This 100% pre-shrunk cotton, burnt yellow t-shirt is made in the USA and features an eyecatching, screen-printed M, L, XL: $32.95 image of a U.S. Army 2XL: $34.95 Air Forces roundel. #22413

World Cruisers

Stan Stokes. In a 175-day period in $ 1924, the Army Air Service completed the first successful circumnavigation of the globe by fixedwing aircraft. Here, one of four converted Douglas DT-2 torpedo bombers is landing in Alaska during an early portion of the journey. 16"x 11½". Signed and numbered by the artist!

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Between the Wars / U.S. Homefront

F3F-1 Model

1941-45 Walking Liberty Silver Half Dollar

1/48 SCALE

Nicknamed “The Flying Barrel” due to its wide fuselage, the F3F-1 had to update its landing gear to improve stability. After it was introduced in 1935, the U.S. Navy received 54 aircraft for VF-5B, stationed on the USS Ranger, and VF-6B aboard the USS Saratoga. Made by Hobby Master, this 1/48 scale, die cast replica features an opening canopy, a movable rudder, authentic markings, and a display stand. 8" wingspan. #980782 $82.95

Last Navy Bi-Plane Fighter

LIMITED EDITION

U.S. 50-Piece Pennies Roll Sets With WWII in full swing, most resources, including copper, were reserved for the war effort and production of wartime supplies ranging from shell casings to radio wire. These 50-piece sets arrive in coin tubes; lightly circulated condition.

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1943-P Lincoln “Steel Cent” – In 1943,

Stan Stokes. Jim Howard, who went on to become a Medal of Honor recipiLIMITED EDITION ent flying a P-51 in World War II, flies his Grumman F3F off the deck of the USS Enterprise during fleet maneuvers. 16"x 11½". Signed and numbered by the artist!

24.95

#7286 Reg: $39.95 $

F2-A Buffalo Model

In 1939, the Brewster F2A Buffalo became the U.S. Navy's first monoplane fighter aircraft and saw limited service during the early years of World War II. This 1/72 scale, die cast model of a Buffalo flown by VF-3, U.S. Navy, from the USS Saratoga (CV-3) in 1939, features textured sur1/72 SCALE faces, a glazed canopy, an intricate engine front, optional-position landing gear, authentic markings, and a display stand. 5¾" wingspan. #970025 $24.95

Bomber Factory Trilogy

This DVD includes three programs that take you inside America’s World War II bomber factories. The Story of Willow Run examines Ford’s factory, which produced more than one B-24 per hour; Building a Bomber shows you B-26 construction from foundry to finish; and Birth of the B-29’s scenes of wing and cockpit construction are especially fascinating. B&W, 1 hr. 23 min. #V8081 $14.95

During ’40s Flashback Homefront World War II

1940s Vehicle Models

These collectible, die cast models of WWII-era vehicles feature sleek bodies and colorful paint schemes and include opening hoods 1/18 SCALE (revealing a detailed engine), plenty of chrome-plated parts, real1940 Ford Coupe working steering, treaded tires, 1/18 scale, 10½" long. $39.95 each and a well-appointed interior. Red #R77313 Yellow #M900820

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Own a genuine piece of currency issued in America during WWII. This authentic Walking Liberty 90% silver half dollar features a stunning image of Lady Liberty on the obverse and, on the reverse, an eagle perched on a mountain pine sapling. Circulated condition. #93915 $34.95

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the U.S. Mint halted production of copper pennies and issued special steel Lincoln cents that were produced for one year only. Now you can have your own 50-coin roll of those “Steelies”. #M651581 $29.95

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1944-1946 “Shell Case” Pennies

To account for the sudden loss in material, the U.S. Mint resorted to using spent copper shell cases for Lincoln pennies struck in 1944, ’45, and ’46, with shells collected from WWII battleships and battlefields! #M652197 $19.95

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World War II Silver Nickel Sets

With WWII in full swing, most natural resources were reserved for the war effort and, included on that list, was nickel – a key ingredient in the five-cent piece. To account for the sudden loss in material, the U.S. Mint resorted to striking the nickel in a new alloy that included 35% silver for coins struck from 1942 to 1945. Each of these collections, arriving in a handsome presentation slip, represent silver nickels from the era. Four-Piece Set – One coin from each year: 1942-1945. #81229 $29.95 Three-Piece Set – One coin from three mints: Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco. #81234 $24.95

1941 Plymouth Pickup Truck

1/24 scale, 8" long. $24.95 each

Green #92778 Red #92777

1/24 SCALE


World War II Overview WWII

The Complete History 1939-1945

This comprehensive 3-DVD collection features rare archival footage exploring every aspect of the greatest conflict in history: World War II. All theaters of combat are examined with the most memorable campaigns given extensive coverage. More than simply a film set, however, this “Heritage Edition” also features replica historical documents including full-color public information notices, letters home, war posters, cigarette cards, a ration book, and more! B&W and color. 11 hrs. 16 min. #101084 $29.95

1941 Willys Jeep Models

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1/18 SCALE

Monopoly: America's World War II

With this special edition of America's favorite board game, you can buy, sell, and trade historic World War II events on your quest to keep the world free from tyranny! You'll navigate around the board with one of six pewter tokens (including a B-17 bomber, combat boots, a cathedral radio, a helmet, an LCVP, and a Sherman tank) and build camps and headquarters using customized, U.S. military-themed money as you roll the dice to victory. 2-6 players. #M300193 $49.95

These 1/18 scale, die cast models are recreations of the ubiquitous WWII-era Jeep! Each one features a fold-down windshield, a well-appointed interior, side-mounted accessories, and free-rolling wheels with rubber tires. 7½" long. $49.95 each

World War II Chess Set Chess board not included.

A: Army – Olive Drab. #105191 B: Navy – Gray. #105192

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World War II

Secretive History

Breuer. Some of the Second World War’s most exciting unknown tales are told in these dramatic volumes, each one bursting with information sure to be shocking and new to even the most seasoned history buff! Learn all about Allied codebreakers and their tools, Winston Churchill’s zany scheme for a “mousetrap in the sky,” and a small Burmese mountain tribe who helped dislodge a Japanese stronghold. 238+ pages, $ B&W photos, 6½"x 9¼", hardcover. 9.95 each

Top Secret Tales #702180 Unexplained Mysteries #104120

WWII

Secret Weapons Daring Missions

#104121 #104122

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Cherry-Stained Hinged Chessboard

This chessboard includes a hinged storage compartment to house your pieces in between games. 15½"x 15½". #60746 $79.95

USAAF WWII Cadets

Learn what it took to join the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. Includes Hollywood films and training programs that dramatize the heroism of USAAF cadets. You get Wings of Steel, Winning Your Wings, Army Air History, Acrobatics, and Air Cadet Newsreels. B&W and color, 1 hr. 35 min. #V5146 $19.95

WWII Airplanes Hawaiian Shirt

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WWII Colorized $2 Bills

Pay tribute to United States participation in the Second World War with our special edition $2 bills – showcasing enhanced colorized images! Each genuine legal tender comes complete with a blue two-sided display folio, a certificate of authenticity, and in crisp, uncirculated condition. $16.95 each

Challenge your fellow WWII military buff to a game of chess! You get a complete collection of full-color, resin U.S. and German chess pieces, including Adolf Hitler and FDR as opposing kings and Sherman and Tiger tanks as opposing knights. Figures measure up to 3¼" tall. #60737 $109.95

A: Uncle Sam “I Want You” #105623 B: Five-Star Generals #105381

This genuine Hawaiian shirt features the greatest U.S. aircraft of World War II – including the P-51 Mustang and P-40 Warhawk, among others – set against a backdrop of the Islands' trees. Made of a cotton/ M, L, XL: $39.95 rayon blend. $ #702533 2XL, 3XL: 44.95

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World War II Warbirds

Expand your historic aircraft collection with these highly affordable show-pieces of famed World War II warbirds! From a Gloster Meteor – the Allies’ first operational jet fighter during the war – to the notable P-38J Lightning, each 1/72 scale, die cast replica features authentic markings and paint schemes, along with realistic interior and exterior details, and a mid-flight display stand.

1/72 SCALE F2A-1 Buffalo

VF-3, U.S. Navy, USS Saratoga (CV-3), 1939. 5¾" wingspan.

#703909

29.95

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P-38J Lightning

“Little Buckaroo,” 392nd FS Commander Maj. Robert “Buck” Rogers. 8½" wingspan.

All Models Include a Display Stand!

#703048

31.95

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Spitfire Mk.I

No. 609 Squadron, RAF, RAF Museum Hendon, 1940. 6¼" wingspan.

#703975

29.95

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P-40 Warhawk

13-Victory Ace Robert Neale, 1st Squadron Commander, AVG. 6¼" wingspan.

#702446

Mosquito FB Mk.VI

204 Advanced Flying School (AFS), RAF Brize Norton, 1949. 9" wingspan.

#700397

29.95

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P-51D Mustang

Lt. Arthur Reed Bowers, Eagle Squadron, RAF Debden, Essex, 1944. 6¼" wingspan.

#703304

P-39 Airacobra

No. 601 Squadron, RAAF, RAF Duxford, 1940. 5¾" wingspan.

#703302

27.95

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SBD-2 Dauntless

U.S. Navy, USS Lexington (CV-2), 1941. 7" wingspan.

#703303

Gloster Meteor F.2

de Havilland Halford Goblin Jet Engine Test Aircraft. 6¼" wingspan.

#703532

34.95

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14-Victory Ace Lt. Ray Hawkins, VF-31, U.S. Navy, USS Cabot (CVL-28), 1944. 7" wingspan.

Graff. Lavishly illustrated, this pictorial-history presents a colorful examination of WWII’s fight in the clouds. You’ll get an up-close look at some of the rarest airplanes in the world as you tour the fighters used by American, British, German, Russian, and Japanese forces. Includes cockpit shots, exterior museum shots, archival photographs, and more. 240 pages, 10¼"x 12½", hardcover. #19941 $39.95

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27.95

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F6F Hellcat

Flying Warbirds

An Illustrated Profile of the Flying Heritage Collection’s Rare WWII-Era Aircraft

27.95

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#703536

27.95

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Warbirds of WWII The Complete Series

A fascinating look back at the legendary aircraft that battled it out in the skies during WWII, this 3-DVD collection examines all of the era’s iconic warbirds. Viewers will be treated to rare footage and veteran commentary on everything from the P-51 Mustang to the B-29 Superfortress. B&W and color. 10 hrs. 20 min. #700478 $19.95


P-38 Lightning / P-39 Airacobra / P-40 Warhawk P-38J Lightning Model

Bell P-39 Airacobra

LIMITED EDITION

1/48 SCALE

Made by Air Force 1, this 1/48 scale, die cast model of “Pudgy IV” – a P-38J Lightning piloted by Major Thomas McGuire, the second highest-scoring U.S. ace of the war – features signature nose art, drop tanks, optional-position landing gear, authentic 475th FG markings, and a metal display stand. 13" wingspan.

A Pair of Aces

#702183

99.95

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Signed by Richard Bong's Wife!

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The Famous Flying Tigers Fighter

Signed and numbered by the artist and Marge Bong Drucker, wife of $ Richard Bong. #73070 Reg: $199

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P-38 Lightning Metal Sign

Standard Edition – Save $15!

Signed and numbered by the artist!

24.95

#7760 Reg: $39.95 $

Celebrate one of the most influential Allied aircraft of WWII with this steel sign featuring a colorful, mid-flight P-38 Lightning. Includes mounting holes. 16"x 14".

#700451 $34.95

This 100% pre-shrunk cotton t-shirt displays the distinct P-38 Lightning – nicknamed “Fork-Tailed Devil” by the Luftwaffe. It features double-needle stitching, taped shoulders and neck, and a seamless collar. #703976 M, L, XL: $22.95 2XL, 3XL: $24.95

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A replica of “Snook’s 2nd,” a P-39Q Airacobra flown by 8-victory ace Lt. Col. William Shomo (who received the Medal of Honor when he shot down seven Japanese aircraft during a single mission on January 11, 1945) of the 82nd Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, 71st Tactical Reconnaissance Group, stationed in the Southwest Pacific in 1944, this 1/72 scale plastic model features a clear plastic canopy, wingmounted machine guns, extended landing gear, and authentic markings. Includes a display stand. 5½" wingspan. #96381 $19.95

Curtiss P-40 Warhawk

Signature Edition – Save $100!

Fork-Tailed Devil T-Shirt

Filled with rare wartime footage, this collection features four films on the Bell P-39 Airacobra during WWII. You’ll enjoy lessons on how to perform aerobatics, go on reconnaissance flights, see newsreels of P-39 missions around the world, and more. 2 hours. #V5082 $19.95

P-39Q Airacobra Display Model

Stan Stokes. America’s topscoring aces of WWII – Richard Bong and Tom McGuire – fly their P-38 Lightnings in tandem. Unfortunately, both of these highly decorated aces were killed before LIMITED EDITION the war's end. 16"x 11½."

Made in the USA.

WWII

Doyle. Only the P-51 Mustang and the P-47 Thunderbolt saw a greater production run than the iconic P-40 Warhawk – famous for its role as being the Flying Tigers’ warbird of choice in the Pacific. This pictorial account tracks its late ’30s development, impressive combat record, and technical specifications while also featuring images of today’s remaining examples! 112 pages, 137 color and B&W photos, 9"x 9", hardcover. #702899 $19.95

P-40N Warhawk Model

1/72 SCALE

Made by Hobby Master, this 1/72 scale, die cast LIMITED EDITION model replicates “Rita,” a P-40N piloted by 14-victory ace Robert DeHaven in August of 1943. It features the warbird’s signature nose art, a rotating propeller, a glazed opening canopy, a wellequipped cockpit (with a removable pilot figure), full weapons complement, optional-position landing gear, authentic 49th FG markings, and a display stand. 6¼" wingspan. #702719 $67.95

P-40 Warhawk Balsa Wood Kit

This easy-to-build, 1/30 scale kit contains die-cut balsa parts; plastic detail parts such as a canopy, wheels, and a propeller; decals and tissue; and a 24-page model-building booklet. Assembly required. 16½" wingspan. #8937 $24.95

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P-40 Warhawk / P-47 Thunderbolt P-40B Warhawk Model

Flying Tigers

A replica of the P-40 flown by 18½victory ace Charles “Chuck” Older of the American Volunteer Group “Flying Tigers,” 1/90 SCALE this 1/90 scale, die cast model features a clear plastic canopy; a rotating propeller; authentic 3rd Squadron – the “Hell’s Angels” – markings, and a display stand. 4¾" wingspan.

#91253

24.95

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T-Shirt

Pay tribute to the iconic Flying Tigers squadron by sporting this superb t-shirt! Made of 100% preshrunk cotton, it features double-needle stitching and taped seams for a comfy fit.

#703977

P-40 Flying Tigers Metal Sign

M, L, XL:

Remember the fierce Flying Tigers with our oval metal sign, showcasing a group of P-40 Warhawks and their vicious nose art! Handmade from heavygauge steel, it features a durable, lasting finish. Includes mounting holes. 18"x 12". #703979 $34.95

22.95

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Beware the Thunderbolt!

McLaren. With names such as Zemke, Schilling, Gabreski, Mahurin and Johnson, the 56th Fighter Group was, and still is, one of the legendary fighter units of World War II. Here is their story, told through a chronological narrative of combat missions, with a post-war history of their innovative Mustang missions to Alaska and their first trans-Atlantic P-80 Shooting Star missions rounding out the tale. 208 pages, 250+ B&W and color photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover. #1883 $39.95

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Bridge Busting Jugs

Stan Stokes. In June 1944, 34½victory ace Gabby Gabreski – who had 28 kills LIMITED EDITION during Signed by WWII and “Gabby” Gabreski! 6½ during the Korean War – and his wingman, begin a devastating ground attack with their P-47D Thunderbolts. The P-47 “Jug” was effective as both a fighter and, later on, as a ground attack aircraft. 16"x 11½" hand numbered print. Signed by the artist and by Gabby Gabreski! $ $ Signed and numbered by the artist!

P-47D Thunderbolt Model

99.95 #7269 Reg: 39.95 $24.95 #73055 Reg: 159

Featuring the markings of Col. Gabby Gabreski of the 61st FS, 56th FG, this 1/72 scale plastic model features a see-through canopy, wing-mounted drop tanks, a rotating propeller, and a display stand. 6¾" wingspan. #701746 $19.95

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P-47D Thunderbolt Model

The 56th Fighter Group in World War II

Standard Edition – Save $15!

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LIMITED EDITION

One of the 1/48 SCALE largest fighters in history, the P-47 Thunderbolt was introduced to various Allied nations during World War II. A Hobby Master replica of a P-47D flying with the 61st Fighter Squadron in 1944, this 1/48 scale, die cast model features engraved surface details, an opening canopy, a well-equipped cockpit (with a removable pilot figure), realistic machine guns, a rotating propeller, drop tanks, optional-position landing gear, authentic markings, and a display stand. 10¼" wingspan. #702908 $84.95

P-47 Thunderbolt & A6M Zero Kits

This kit includes not one, but two 1/48 scale plastic models for you to build! You get a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt and its World War II adversary, a Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero. Each features a wellequipped cockpit with a pilot and a glazed canopy, detailed weaponry, intricate landing gear, and authentic markings. 9¾"- 10¼" wingspans; skill level 2. Assembly required. #92947 $24.95

P-47 Thunderbolt

Filled with rare wartime footage, this 2-DVD collection includes ten films that feature the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt – which, in Europe, flew more sorties (423,435) than P-51s, P-38s, and P-40s combined – in action during WWII. You'll see P-47s attacking Luftwaffe fighters, flying escort for B-17s, strafing ground targets, and more. You'll even enjoy a lesson on how to fly the “Jug” and a demonstration on how to uncrate and assemble it in the field! 4 hrs. 6 min. #V5083 $21.95


P-51 Mustang / Tuskegee Airmen / P-61 Black Widow P-51 Mustang Models

LIMITED EDITION

LIMITED EDITION

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Exclusively from Hobby Master, these 1/48 scale, die cast models replicate a pair of P-51Mustangs – includ1/48 SCALE ing the iconic “American Beauty” piloted by Captain John Voll, B the third highest scoring Mustang pilot of the war! Each premium model features historic markings, an opening canopy with a pilot figure, optionalposition landing gear, and a display stand. $ 9¼" wingspan. 84.95 each

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LIMITED EDITION

A Perfect Record

Stan Stokes. This print is a recreation of August 24, 1944, in which Col. Charles McGee downed an Fw 190 over a Czech airfield in his P-51 Mustang. According to some, the Tuskegee Signed by Col. Charles McGee! Airmen had the unique distinction of not losing a single bomber that they escorted during the war! 16"x 11½." Signature Edition – Save $30! Signed by the artist and Col. McGee!

Standard Edition – Save 15! Signed by the artist! $

69.95 24.95

#73072 Reg: $99.95 $ #7769 Reg: $39.95 $

P-51B Mustang Kit

Replicating “Ina the Macon Belle,” a “Red Tail” Mustang flown by Lt. Lee Archer – who flew 169 combat missions and tallied four aerial victories during World War II – of the 302nd Fighter Squadron, 332nd Fighter Group, this snap-together, 1/48 scale plastic kit features a detailed cockpit with a glazed canopy, wingmounted fuel tanks, realistic landing gear, and authentic markings. 9¼" wingspan; 33 parts, assembly required.

A: P-51D

“American Beauty,” Capt. John Voll, 308th FS, 31st FG, Italy, 1944. #980794

B: P-51B

“Blackpool Bat,” Lt. George George, 363rd FS, 357th FG, 1944. #980812

North American P-51 Mustang A Photo Chronicle

WWII

#90055

Davis. Over 200 rare color and B&W photos chronicle the history of the P-51 Mustang in this heavily illustrated volume. You’ll see the very first Mustang rolling off the assembly line on April 16, 1941, and follow the Mustang’s development through the P-51D, the lightweight P-51H, and the P-82 Twin Mustang. A great photo review of the famed fighter! 112 pages, 8½"x 11", softcover. #3343 $19.95

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P-51D Tuskegee Airmen T-Shirt

Thank heavens for those “Red-Tail Angels!” Made of 100% pre-shrunk cotton, this screen-printed, olive green t-shirt features a P-51D Mustang flown M, L, XL: $19.95 by WWII’s “Tuskegee 2XL: $21.95 Airmen.” #21311

P-61 Black Widow Metal Sign

Made in the USA.

Die-cut in the shape of the P-61B, “Lady in the Dark,” this 24-gauge steel sign measures 24"x 7" and includes mounting holes. #65074 $24.95

Lady in the Dark

Learn about the final Allied kill of WWII – narrated by the man who achieved it. In a candid interview conducted by Greg Herrick, owner of Historic Aviation, Maj. Lee Kendall of the 548th NFS vividly reviews his experiences flying the P-61, from his first flights to his final victory on August 14, 1945. You’ll hear about his training, life on the island base of Ie Shima, flight characteristics of the P-61B, and more. 45 minutes. #V8549 $19.95

1/144 SCALE

P-61 Black Widow Model

The P-61 Black Widow night fighter – introduced in 1944 – was the first operational U.S. military aircraft specifically designed to use radar technology. Part of Air Force 1’s Smithsonian Series, this 1/144 scale, die cast model of the legendary “Lady in the Dark” features rotating propellers, authentic markings, and a metal display base. 5½" wingspan. #701171 $23.95

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B-17 Flying Fortress / Memphis Belle

Named after a Milt B-17G Flying Fortress Caniff comic strip Model character, “Bit O’Lace” LIMITED EDITION was a B-17G Flying Fortress that completed 83 missions during her illustrious career, and 1/72 SCALE retired without having aborted a single mission. Impressively sized at nearly a foot and a half in wingspan, this 1/72 scale, Air Force 1, die cast replica of the recognizable bomber as it appeared in 1945 features that aircraft's signature nose art and yellow accents, a glazed nose and canopy, rotating propellers, optional-position landing gear, authentic markings, and a display stand. 17¼" wingspan.

#900048

99.95

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This 1/155 scale, die cast model of “Liberty Belle” – a B-17 that completed 64 combat missions during World War II – features rotating propellers; a clear plastic nose; machine guns in the turrets and waist; authentic 90th Bomb Group markings, including “Liberty Belle” patriotic nose art; and a display stand. 8" wingspan. #91248 $29.95

USAAF B-17 Flying Fortress

Filled with rare wartime footage, each of these multi-film collections feature B-17 Flying Fortresses in action during World $ War II. B&W. 19.95 each flying B-17s in epic battles over Germany, while Shoo Shoo Baby and Nine-O-Nine examine restored Flying Fortresses in flight and their contributions to the war. 1 hr. 43 min. #V5087 Volume 2 – Follow the developmental history of the B-17, learn how to identify their key features, and see B-17s and B-25s in the North African Theater. 1 hr. 35 min. #MV52929

Always on target, America’s B-17 toasts the enemy! Based on a Lucky Strike cigarette advertisement from WWII, this 24-gauge steel sign includes mounting holes. 16"x12".

21.95

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B-17 Flying Fortress

Memphis Belle Colorized $2 Bill

2019 Historical Calendar

A must-own for aviation fans, this 2019 calendar salutes one of the most recognizable aircraft in U.S. history: the B-17 Flying Fortress. Paired with informative captions, each month features a brilliant fullcolor image – many of which have never been published until now. 12"x 9". #703504 $14.95

B-17 Emblem Cap

LIMITED EDITION

Made of 100% cotton twill, this embroidered, black cap features the B-17 “Horn” button emblem on the front, a pre-curved visor, and the contemporary Boeing logo above the adjustable strap.

#63400

Named after a riverboat in the movie Lady for a Night, Memphis Belle – the famed B-17 Flying Fortress of the U.S. Air Force – is recognized on this collectible $2 bill. Featuring full-color images, this genuine legal U.S. tender includes a certificate of authenticity and a blue two-sided display folio. #106090 $16.95

B-17F Flying Fortress Wooden Kit

16.95

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Remembered as the most Limited Quantity! famous heavy bomber, the B-17F “Memphis Belle” completed 25 combat missions while keeping her crew alive during WWII. This easy-to-build, 1/66 scale wooden kit features laser-cut plywood parts, vinyl sticker decals with historic markings, along with illustrated instructions. Assembly required (without glue). Skill level 2. 18¾" wingspan. #703981 $49.95

B-17 Flight Deck T-Shirt

Sport this stylish t-shirt, paying tribute to one of the first Boeing military aircraft! Made of 100% ring-spun cotton, it features B-17 flight controls screen-printed across the chest, along with an $ emblem on the right M, L, XL: 24.95 $ 2XL: 26.95 sleeve. #703982

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1/155 SCALE

Volume 1 – Track the 8th Air Force crews

Lucky Strike Metal Sign

#64254

B-17G Flying Fortress Model

Memphis Belle Metal Sign

Made in the USA.

Featuring the sultry Petty-girl nose art that adorned the starboard side of the B-17 “Memphis Belle,” this 24-gauge steel sign resembles the look of aged metal and paint. Includes mounting holes. 12"x 18". #66158 $19.95


B-24 Liberator / B-29 Superfortress Tail-End Charlie

B-24J Liberator Display Model

Celebrate this American heavy bomber – used in WWII by several Allied air forces and navies – the B-24J Liberator attained a distinguished war record while operating in various Theaters. Handcrafted from premium mahogany, this 1/72 scale replica features accurate surface details, an authentic hand-painted scheme, and includes a wooden display base. 18½" wingspan.

B-24 Liberator Pin-Up Metal Sign

“Bombs away, baby!” Displaying a sultry pin-up posed on the heavy-bomber, this metal sign features a purposely distressed image for a timeless vintage look. Made of American steel, it's handmade and designed to last! Includes mounting holes. 24"x 16".

#703984

219.95

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Made in the USA.

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WWII Signed by Cmdr. Ernest Bruce!

50%

Stan Stokes Stokes. On January 29, 1944, crews of the 704th BS received their assignments for the day's ambitious LIMITED EDITION raid over Frankfurt, Germany. Commander Ernest Bruce, piloting his “Hula Wahine” B-24 Liberator during the sortie, sunk below radar detection after two of his engines failed. This print depicts the near-miss over a rural farmhouse after hitting the pursuing Fw 190 withnose gunner fire. 22"x 18". $ Signed by the artist and Cmdr. Bruce! #700718 Reg: $119

49.95

#703983

39.95

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Warbird Checkout #9

Flying the B-24D

This is a comprehensive pilot training film made by Consolidated Aircraft for new pilots learning to fly the B-24. “Though very large, the Liberator handles like a small plane,” the instructor quips as he conducts an instrument-by-instrument preflight and engine start-up. Ride along as he instructs you on taxiing, runup, takeoff, pattern work, the pre-landing checklist, and landing, all the way to shutdown. Color, 58 minutes. #V8074 $14.95 On August 1, 1943, B-24D Liberator a strategic bombing Model campaign against Nazi oil refineries in Romania was attempted by 176 B-24 Liberators. Known as Operation 1/72 SCALE Tidal Wave, it was a disaster for the USAAF with the loss of more than 650 crewmen. An Air Force 1 replica Wongo” – a B-24D of “Wongo Wongo”– lost during the mission, along with her crew of ten – this 1/72 scale, die cast model features open or closed bomb bays, optional-position landing gear, authentic 512th BS markings, and a metal display stand. 18¼" wingspan. #703750 $115.95

Hell Ride of the Liberators

Air Raid Against the Oil Supply Lines of the Axis Powers

On August 1, 1943, 176 B-24s took off in five groups to raid the Nazi-held oil fields at Ploesti. Examining that catastrophic mission, resulting in the loss of 53 aircraft and 600 aircrew, this DVD includes rare archival footage of the mission, three photo galleries, a bonus film on the B-24, and more. B&W and color, 1 hour. #V5003 $24.95

B-29 Superfortress Model

Replicating “T-Square-54” – a B-29 Superfortress that completed 37 bombing missions in World War II and today remains on display at the Museum of Flight in Seattle – this 1/200 scale, die cast model features the aircraft’s signature yellow accents, rotating propellers, a realistic gunner station, and a nameplate display stand. 8½" wingspan.

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Stan Stokes Stokes. The B-29 bomber “Texas Doll,” which took 350 hits from Ki-61 Tonys during a mission in support of LIMITED EDITION the Signed by the Artist and all Okinawa Five "Texas Doll" Officers! landings in 1945, is readied for its next mission. This 26"x 22", numbered print is signed by the artist and $ by all five officers of “Texas Doll”. #73042 Reg: $99.95

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Manufactured by Boeing, the B-29 was, $ with its pressurized cabin, electronic fire control system, and remote-controlled machine gun turrets, one of the most advanced bombers of the Second World War. Originally printed by the USAAF, this is the previously “restricted” manual that taught its pilots and crews everything they needed to know before entering the cockpit. 288 reformatted pages, $ color photos, 8½"x 11", softcover. #20536 Reg: $89.95

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B-25 / B-26 / A-26 / A-20 1/100 SCALE

B-25J Mitchell Model

A replica of “Betty’s Dream,” a B-25J “strafer” flown by the 499th Bomb Squadron, 345th Bomb Group, over the Philippines in 1945, this 1/100 scale model has a clear plastic cockpit and turret windows; rotating propellers; and authentic markings, including the famous bat nose art and “Air Apaches” emblem on the tail. Includes a display stand. 8¼" wingspan. #94824 $29.95

North American B-25 Mitchell

B-25 Mitchell T-Shirt

The Ultimate Look, From Drawing Board to Flying Arsenal

Made of 100% preshrunk cotton, this screen-printed, charcoal gray t-shirt features a B-25 Mitchell in heart-pounding, low-level flight on its way to a vital target. #21351 M, L, XL: $19.95

B-26 Marauder Balsa Kit

Wolf. With hundreds of photographs, schematics and 20 color profiles, this book provides an in-depth examination of the design, development, and manufacture of the B-25 Mitchell – a versatile twinengine medium bomber built by North American Aviation – as well as its equipment, crew, arms and ordnance. 336 pages, 500+ B&W and color photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11", hardcover. #21109 $69.95

2XL: $21.95

2½-Foot Wingspan!

This remarkable, lasercut, 1/28 scale kit of the American high-speed medium bomber – which served in the European and Pacific Theaters – includes hand-selected balsa, color peel-and-stick decals, vacuum-molded parts, lightweight colored tissue, and full-size plans and instructions. Assembly required. 160+ pieces. 30" wingspan. #83007 $69.95

A-26B Invader Model

LIMITED EDITION

The last A-26 Invader to be released by Hobby Master, this 1/72 scale, die cast model of a “B” variant from August 1945 features a detachable canopy, realistic gun turrets, a detailed bomb bay, optional-position landing gear, authentic 89th BS markings, and a display stand. 11¾" wingspan. #980771 $77.95

B-26 Marauder

This collection includes five films packed with rare wartime footage of the Martin B-26 Marauder bomber in action! You get Bombers, a USAAF-produced introduction to the B-26; B-26 Marauder Newsreels and Film and Photos of the B-26 Marauder, which show bombers on take-off, attacking WWII enemy strongholds, and landing; Flying the Martin B-26 Marauder, a thorough presentation on how to operate a B-26; and Prelude to Invasion, about how the B-26 and other USAAF warplanes cleared the skies on D-Day. B&W, 1 hr. 28 min. #V5101 $19.95

Douglas A-20G Havoc Display Model

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The first A-20 Havoc to complete 100 missions over Europe during WWII, she was originally nicknamed “Miss Laid.” During the ceremony that took place in November of 1944, however, she was re-dubbed “La France Libre” in honor of the country’s liberation. This 1/40 scale display model – made of handcrafted mahogany – features simulated cockpit windows, rotating propellers, authentic markings, and a nameplate display stand. 18½" wingspan.

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1/72 SCALE

Douglas A-26 Invader

Filled with rare wartime footage, this collection includes four stunning films! In A-26 Flying Tips, you’ll enjoy a lesson on how to stay in control of the “hot” light bomber from takeoff through landing; A-26 newsreels show you the bird over Korea, Cuba, and other hot spots; rare photos you’ve never seen before; and in Winning Your Wings, a bonus World War II-era film, Jimmy Stewart tries to recruit you to join the war effort. 52 minutes. #V5089 $19.95

Raising Havoc

LIMITED EDITION

Stan Stokes. An A-20 Havoc of the 312th Bomb Group rips up a Japanese airfield in Dutch New Guinea. 16"x 11½". Signed and numbered by the artist!

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AFVs & Warships

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These 1/43 scale metal and plastic models – available at 60% off their regular retail prices – pay tribute to rugged AFVs fielded by nations across the globe during World War II. They feature authentic surface details, rotating weaponry (where applicable), historic markings, realistic tracks or tires, and a display base with a removable plastic cover.

A: AMC Schneider P16 French Army, 1ère GRDI, Belgium, 1940. 4½" long.

B: Somua S-35 – French Army,

1ère DLM, Quesnoy, 1940. 5" long.

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Six of the world’s most legendary warships are featured in this premium collection of 1/700 scale, die cast models – replicas of battleships, battlecruisers, and aircraft carriers from World War II. An amazing attention to detail is featured with each one including a revised color scheme, realistic deck and superstructure details, a new woodenlook presentation stand, and a sea-wave blister for unique waterline display.

HMS Ark Royal – One of the most active aircraft carriers of the entire war, the British HMS Ark Royal was fatally struck by the German submarine U-86 in November of 1941. 13¾" long. #701960 DKM Tirpitz – In November of 1944, British Lancasters attacked the DKM Tirpitz, causing it to quickly capsize, killing at least 950 crewmen. 13¾" long. #701957 IJN Yamato – The Yamato

and her sister-ship, the Musashi, were the two heaviest and most powerfully armed battleships ever constructed. 14½" long. #701956

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USS Arizona (BB-39)

More than 1,100 Americans died aboard the USS Arizona when it was sunk by the Japanese bombing at Pearl Harbor. 10¼" long. #701961

All models include two display bases!

USS Missouri (BB-63)

HMS Hood

During WWII, the Hood and the DKM Bismarck faced head-on during the Battle of Denmark Strait (May 24, 1941). Less than ten minutes after opening fire, the Bismarck connected with a 38mm shell and broke the Hood in two, killing 1,415 men. 14¾" long. #701954

The USS Missouri was one of the most celebrated ships in U.S. history, perhaps best remembered as the official site of Japanese surrender at the end of WWII. 15¼" long. #701955

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D-Day / Paratroopers Remember D-Day

The Plan, the Invasion, Survivor Stories

Airborne Metal Signs

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Drez. More than simply a historical overview, this detailed guide tracks the entire progression of the Normandy Invasion from conception to victory, featuring a ground-level perspective of the campaign as seen by survivors themselves. In addition to veteran stories, captivated readers will also enjoy the incredible action photography that creates an impressive and easyto-digest timeline. 64 pages, B&W photos, 9¼"x 10¼", softcover. #700130 $9.95

P-47D Thunderbolt Model

A: Caught With Your Pants Down #703985 B: Airborne All The Way #703986

Representing a P-47D flown by the 62nd FS, 56th FG during D-Day, this 1/48 scale model features a wellequipped cockpit, a rotating 1/48 SCALE propeller, authentic markings, extended landing gear, and a display stand. 10¼" wingspan.

B These gorgeous women – and their scandalous barely-there uniforms – pay tribute to the valiant paratroopers of Airborne Divisions on a premium metal sign! Includes mounting holes. $ 12"x 18". 34.95 each

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C-47 Skytrain Model

Both activated in August 1942, the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions were the first units of the U.S. Army. With similar mission objectives at Normandy, these paratroopers performed valiantly until the bitter end despite initial shortcomings. Complete with a collection of B&W and color images, each title examines the airborne division from their first operation to the final moments $ of D-Day. Softcover. 19.95 each

82nd Airborne: Normandy 1944 This 1/200 scale, 1/200 SCALE Hobby Master, die LIMITED EDITION cast model is a reproduction of a C-47 nicknamed “Betsy’s Biscuit Bomber,” a plane flown by the 9th Air Force during the war and restored to airworthy status in the summer of 2009. It features simulated cockpit and cabin windows, rotating propellers, optional-position landing gear, and a display stand. 5¾" wingspan. #900137 $62.95

Forty. Through historic photography, Smith & Forty contrasting modern viewpoints, this title shows how much the division has changed and what has remained the same, between now and then. 64 pages, 7¼"x 9¾". #104505

101st Airborne in Normandy: June 1944

Buffetaut. etaut Dig deeper into the planning of the airborne operation before D-Day and take a look at the execution plans until the troops were withdrawn for their next big mission, Market Garden. 128 pages, 7"x 10". #103928 A

C-47 Skytrain Cap

Airborne Flags

Complete with a screen-print of a C-47 Skytrain on front, this brushed 100% cotton-twill cap includes a soft inner lining, a curved bill, and an adjustable back strap with an antique silver ring buckle. #703988 $19.95

Boldly detailed with Airborne Division insignia, these highquality flags represent our Army in a noble way! Each one is made of durable polyester with reinforced edging, and includes brass grommets for easy hanging. 5'x 3'.

C-47 Skytrain T-Shirt

Pay tribute to the WWII transport with our military green, relaxed-fit t-shirt! With a soft poly-cotton blend, it features a crewneck design and is pre-shrunk for instant comfort.

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Royal Air Force LIMITED EDITION

Hurricane Mk.I Model

On October 7, 1940, Pilot Officer Ken Mackenzie took down a Bf 109 using 1/72 SCALE the wing of his Hawker Hurricane Mk.I. Despite critical damage, he managed to LIMITED EDITION land safely and go on to claim several more enemies. This 1/72 scale, die cast replica features a pilot figure, optional-position landing gear, rotating propellers, and authentic markings of RAF No. 501 Squadron, Kenley. 6¾" wingspan. #703218 $64.95

The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Spitfire

Cawthorne. Through exhaustive research and hundreds of images, this edition covers everything you need to know about Britain’s most iconic aircraft of World War II. Learn in detail how the Spitfire proved itself as an interceptor and saved Britain from Nazi power. In addition, examine its creation, construction, and history. 256 pages, 250+ color photos, 6¼"x 8½", softcover.

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On September 25, 1942, Flt. Lt. D A G “George” Parry led three D.H Mosquitos to Oslo, Norway. Although the failed air raid was an inconsequential attack, it revealed the new Mosquito B.IV to Britain’s public. Complete with rotating propellers, this 1/72 scale, die cast replica features optional-position landing gear, a detailed cockpit, and authentic markings of No. 105 Squadron, June 1942. 9" wingspan.

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Mosquito T-Shirt Spitfire Mk.IIa Model

A unified way to show off Britain’s LIMITED EDITION commonwealth war effort, 1/72 SCALE “Presentation Spitfires” were the result of a community’s effort to fund an aircraft. In this case, the Spitfire was procured by the well-known Northern Ireland daily newspaper “Belfast Telegraph.” This 1/72 scale, die cast replica features optional-position landing gear, rotating propellers, and markings of RAF’s No. 504 Squadron, March 1941. 6½" wingspan. #703234 $64.95

Spitfires

2019 Calendar

Made of 100% pre-shrunk cotton, this charcoal-gray t-shirt features a large, screen-printed image of the famous de Havilland Mosquito practically M, L, XL: $19.95 banking right off the 2XL: $21.95 chest! #704144

The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Lancaster Bomber

Cawthorne. Examine the design, development, construction, and history behind the Lancaster Bomber, along with its significant roles in major conflicts within this illustrated guide. It also includes firsthand accounts from pilots who flew the aircraft over Europe. Flip through hundreds of magnificent images, capturing the bomber at various viewpoints. 256 pages, 275+ color photos, 6¼"x 8½", softcover. #703993 $14.95

Salute Britain’s most valued fighter of all time with this wall calendar, featuring full-color images for 16 months, as well as a large grid, and public holidays. 12"x 12".

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Mosquito B.IV Model

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Beaufighter Mk.VIF Model

Made by Hobby Master, this 1/72 scale, die cast model replicates a Beaufighter Mk.VIF as it appeared with the RAF's No. 68 Squadron in 1944. It features a glazed canopy and observer station, two crew figures, a well-equipped cockpit, rotating propellers, authentic markings, optional-position landing gear, and a display stand. 9¾" wingspan.

#702825

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Lancaster B. Mk.III Model 1/72 SCALE

1/72 SCALE

On May 16, 1943, nineteen Avro Lancasters of the RAF's No. 617 Squadron conducted one of the most significant bombing attacks in warfare history – the notorious Dambusters Raid. This 1/72 scale, die cast model replicates a Lancaster as it appeared during the mission, flown by Flt. Lt. Shannon, featuring rotating propellers and turrets, a well-appointed cockpit (with crew figures), optional-position landing gear, and a display stand. 17" wingspan. #703220 $199.95

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Allies P-51K Mustang Mk. IVa Model

WWII Chinese Aircraft

Operating LIMITED EDITION as a bomber, fighter, and 1/48 SCALE escort aircraft, the multi-role P-51 Mustang helped the Allies achieve air superiority over the Luftwaffe. This 1/48 scale, die cast model is a Hobby Master replica of a P-51K flown in Italy in 1945 by Squadron Leader Murray Nash, a decorated Australian pilot with the RAAF's No. 3 Squadron. It features a rotating propeller, authentic markings, and a display stand. 9¼" wingspan. #702721 $82.95

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P-51 Mustang Mk. IVa Kit

Considered one of the best fighters with a standard piston engine, the P-51 Mustang was used throughout all theaters during WWII, and became best known for escorting bombers in raids over Europe. This 1/48 scale plastic kit features a detailed cockpit with radio bay, a ventral radiator, a two-piece canopy, realistic armament, and markings for four aircraft. Assembly required. Skill level 3. 9¼" wingspan.

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#703995

Our premium selection of incredibly detailed aircraft models – exclusively by industry-leading brand Hobby Master – pay tribute to WWII Allied aircraft from the Chinese Air Force. Featuring historic markings and professionally hand-painted schemes, each 1/48 scale, die cast replica includes a well-appointed cockpit with a pilot figure, optional-position landing gear, an opening canopy, and a display stand.

Pay tribute to the RCAF with this charcoal gray hoodie – made of a 50% cotton/50% polyester blend – featuring a fullzip front and two hand-warming pockets. #21355 M, L, XL: $44.95 $ 2XL: 49.95

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Stan Stokes. French-built aircraft of two generations head for the front in a vain attempt to save their capital city. First is the Dewoitine D.520 fighter, the best French fighter of WWII; next is the Bloch MB 210 LIMITED EDITION bomber, available in large numbers but obsolete; and finally, the very capable Breguet Bre.693 assault aircraft completes the formation. Signed and numbered by the artist! 16"x 11½". #7289 Reg: $39.95 $

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RCAF Vintage Hoodie

A: P-51C Mustang – No. 25 Squadron, Chinese Air Force, 1945. 9¼" wingspan. #980802 $84.95 B: P-51C Mustang – No. 32 Squadron, Chinese Air Force, 1945. 9¼" wingspan. #980801 $84.95 C: Stearman PT-17 Kaydet – Chinese Air Force, 1942. 8" wingspan. #980846 $82.95 D: A6M2b Zero – “Captured,” Chinese Air Force, 1942-43. #980780 $84.95 10" wingspan.

Against the Tide

Quantities Limited!

Dewoitine D.520 Model

Quantities Limited!

A replica of a colorful D.520 1/72 SCALE that was flown by the Vichy French Air Force against the Allies in 1943, this 1/72 scale plastic model features a detailed cockpit with a glazed canopy, a rotating propeller, extended landing gear, and authentic GC II/7 markings, including the unit’s “Black Panther” emblem on the fuselage. Painted by hand, it has a 5½" wingspan and includes a display stand. #93492 $19.95


Luftwaffe

WWII

The Second World War in Colour

Luftwaffe

Fw 190A-4 Model

Christopher, ed. Having perfected the Agfacolor process, German propaganda units used Leica cameras with color film to capture the Second World War and present the images to audiences at home. This lavishly illustrated work documents the war, in color, as it unfolded. 128 pages, 100 color and 50 B&W photos, 9¾"x 6¾", softcover. #36486 $39.95

Messerschmitt Me 410B-6 Kit

LIMITED EDITION

1/48 SCALE

Nicknamed the “Hornet,” the Me 410 twin-engine heavy fighter was an effective replacement for the Me 210, but proved no match against lighter fighters. This 1/48 scale plastic kit of an Me 410B-6 features a wellequipped cockpit with a glazed canopy; a nose-mounted radar assembly; plenty of photo-etched details; intricate landing gear; three sets of authentic markings; and crew figures. 13¼" wingspan. Assembly required. 117 pieces, skill level 3. #83430 $44.95

Flown by Oberleutnant Wolfgang Leonhardt, the Fw 190A-4 “Yellow 6” assisted with his first victory on June 19, 1942. Shortly after, the aircraft crashed, but was repaired before Leonhardt scored four more victories. This 1/48 scale, Hobby Master, die cast model features the markings and scheme of 6./JG 1, Woensdrecht, Holland, October 1942, an opening canopy, and a display stand. 8½" wingspan. #980820 $82.95

Messerschmitt Bf 109G Kit

Wagner. This pictorial guide profiles one of the Third Reich’s most indispensable minds: Kurt Tank. See his legendary aircraft from their line-drawing roots to operational deployment – including the Fw 190, Ta 152, Ta 154, and more – as pictures, tables, and his own words form a complete visual timeline of the influential designer. 272 pages, 200 B&W photos, 8½"x 11", hardcover.

Considered the backbone of the Luftwaffe’s fighter fleet, the Bf 109 was an advanced aircraft for its time with an all-metal construction and a liquid-cooled V12 engine. This 1/72 scale plastic kit features optional-position canopy and landing gear, two fuel tank options, a three-blade propeller, illustrated instructions, and markings for two aircraft including the K&I/JG 53 flown by Erich Hartmann, February 1945. Assembly required. Skill level 2. 5½" wingspan. #704009 $19.95

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Stan Stokes. This print features Erich Hartmann achieving one of his many victories in his distinctive “Black Tulip” Bf 109. 16"x 11½". Signed and numbered by the artist!

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History of German Aviation

Kurt Tank: Focke-Wulf’s Designer and Test Pilot

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Ta 152C-11 Kit

One of the fastest pistonengine fighters of the war, the Ta 152 did not see action until 1945 when the war’s outcome was all but assured for the Allies. A replica of the Nazi interceptor, this 1/48 scale plastic kit features a detailed rear cabin, a multi-piece canopy, a well-equipped interior with photo-etched parts, wing cannon, opening cowl flaps, and historic decals. Assembly required. 100+ pieces. Skill level 2. 9" wingspan. $

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Junkers Ju88C-6 Zerstörer Kit

The Junkers Ju 88 was considered one of the Luftwaffe’s most impressive fighters. With airborne radars and twin cannons, most of the C-6 variants were modified into night fighters. This 1/72 scale plastic kit features highly detailed molded-in parts, a detailed cockpit with an instrument panel, illustrated instructions, and markings for one aircraft. Assembly required. 137 pieces. Skill level 3. 11" wingspan. #703997 $79.95

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Luftwaffe Bombers Double Pack 2 DVD Set

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Featuring rare archival footage, this 2-DVD set includes two great programs on Bombers and Bombing Raids – that examine the Luftwaffe bombing arm, from its entry into World War II through its role in the Blitzkrieg campaigns. You'll learn about a variety of bomber types, including flying boats and floatplanes, missions and operations, and much more! B&W and color. 1 hr. 47 min.

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Luftwaffe Ju 87 G-2 Stuka Kanonenvogel Kit

One of the most versatile aircraft of WWII, the Junkers Ju 87 served with the Luftwaffe in nearly every theater of combat. This 1/48 scale plastic kit – a replica of a Ju 87 G-2 which includes markings for four different aircraft, including Hans-Ulrich Rudel’s 1944 warbird – features a well-equipped cockpit, a detailed Jumo V12 engine, authentic weaponry, and numerous photo-etched parts. Assembly required. Skill level 3. 11¼" wingspan. #701126 $64.95 LIMITED EDITION

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Stan Stokes. Pictured is the Ju 87 of Hans-Ulrich Rudel. He $ flew more than 2,500 combat missions, was shot down 12 times, destroyed 519 tanks, 800 vehicles, 150 artillery pieces, one battleship, one cruiser, and one destroyer. He even shot down nine Soviet aircraft! 16"x 11½". Signed and numbered by the artist!

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Me262A-1/2 Kit

Nicknamed Schwalbe, the Me 262 – one of Hitler’s wonder weapons – was the first operational fighter powered by jet engines. The Luftwaffe only flew the aircraft for a limited time during WWII due to a fuel shortage. This 1/72 scale plastic kit features detailed panel lines, a well-appointed cockpit, and markings for two aircraft. Assembly required. Skill level 2. 6¾" wingspan. #703996 $24.95

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Luft-X Models

Sirens of Death

All Models Include

Part of the acclaimed Luft-X line of experimental a Display Stand! German aircraft, these 1/72 scale resin models – each one a conversation-starting centerpiece – feature a realistic design, authentic weaponry, historic Third Reich markings, and a display stand.

A: Blohm & Voss BV P.209 – The forward-swept wings of the neverproduced BV P.209 were intended to alleviate compressibility problems at high speeds. 5" long.

#82037 B: Focke Wulf Ta 283 – In response to Allied bombing, the Ta 283 was conceived to act as an advanced interceptor. 6½" long. #82038 C: BV P.210 – The P.210 was a lightweight, tail-less jet fighter outfitted with swept wings. 6¼" wingspan. #82032

Secret Wings of World War II

Nazi Technology and the Allied Arms Race

Cole. Although many books have examined the incredible advantage the Nazis appeared to have in aviation technology, few have attempted to place these impressive designs in context by comparing them to the succeeding generation’s fighters and bombers. Also, exactly how far ahead were the Germans? This exciting volume separates fact from myth using rare historical documents. 256 pages, illustrated, 6"x 9", hardcover. #700248 $34.95

He 162 Salamander Model

Me 262 Schwalbe T-Shirt

This olive t-shirt, made of 100% cotton, features a mid-flight Messerschmitt Me 262 – the world’s first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft – firing its powerful cannons. #700249 M, L, XL: $19.95

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The Heinkel He 162 "Salamander," which had a top speed of LIMITED EDITION 559 mph in level flight, was the fastest of 1/72 SCALE all first-generation, jet-powered aircraft from WWII. A replica of one of those He 162s operated by the Luftwaffe's JG 1 in defense of the Reich in 1945, this limited edition, 1/72 scale, die cast model features a well-equipped cockpit with a glazed canopy, a detailed BMW 003 jet engine, optional-position tricycle landing gear, authentic markings, and more. 5" long. #970023 $24.95

He 162 Volksjäger Units

Forsyth. Designed, built, and flown in the amazingly short time of only ten weeks, the He 162 was the answer to Hitler’s call for a quickly produced “People’s Fighter.” This guide tracks the plane’s entire history including its wood and metal construction, the flawed (and ultimately scrapped) plans for the Hitlerjugend to test-fly it, and its limited combat service. 96 pages, illustrated, 7"x 10", softcover.

#702004

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Pearl Harbor SAVE

Pearl Harbor Air Raid

Veronico. One of the most comprehensive volumes on the subject, this pictorial profile examines not only the Japanese raid at Pearl Harbor, but also the post-attack salvaging efforts. Learn about the B-17s that arrived during the fighting, relive FDR’s unforgettable speech, and pay homage to the courageous Medal of Honor winners. 208 pages, 300+ B&W photos, 8½"x 11", softcover. #101641 $24.95

While Supplies Last!

One of only a handful of U.S. fighter pilots to get airborne during the attack, 2nd Lt. George Welch – still 1/30 SCALE wearing his civilian clothes after an all-night poker game – took down four Japanese warbirds in his P-40 Tomahawk. This 1/30 scale polystone model replicates Welch’s fighter and includes a hand-painted pilot figure in a Hawaiian shirt! 12¾" long. #702448 $299

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Signed by Eight USS Nevada Crewmen!

Stan Stokes. During the Pearl Harbor attack, the USS Nevada was the only U.S. capital ship to get underway. Unlike the other seven battleships present, the Nevada was not moored alongside another vessel off Ford Island and was therefore able to move. This print depicts the USS Nevada in motion on that fateful day, with the burning hull of the USS Arizona featured in the background. 20"x 9". Signed by the artist and eight crewmen of the iconic battleship! #700702 Reg: $399 $

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USS Arizona

1/200 SCALE

A6M2B Zero Model

While Supplies Last!

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Dash For Freedom

P-40 Tomahawk Display Model

WWII

Replicating a Zero flown by Shigeru Itaya during the Japanese raid, this 1/48 scale, die cast model – a newly tooled collectible from Hobby LIMITED EDITION Master – features a rotating propeller, a detailed engine, fuselagemounted weaponry, authentic markings, and a display stand. 9¾" wingspan. Board sold separately.

Pearl Harbor Chess Set

The full-color U.S. and Japanese chess pieces featured here include FDR and Emperor Hirohito as opposing kings – and naval vessels and aircraft as opposing bishops and knights. Perfect for display as well as play, the polyresin figures are up to 3¼" tall.

#60735

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“Remember Pearl Harbor” Metal Sign This metal sign memorializes the brave Americans whose lives were taken so unexpectedly on the morning of December 7, 1941. Purposely distressed for a vintage look, it’s handmade from heavy-gauge steel. Includes mounting holes. 12"x 15".

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USS Arizona (BB-39) R/C Kit

Built in the early 1900s, the USS Arizona was the last Pennsylvania-class of “super-dreadnought” battleships – a more powerful generation with an increase in displacement and broadside. Recreate the legendary ship – as it appeared in 1941 – with this 1/200 scale remote-controlled kit, featuring a separate deck, ship’s boats, two Kingfisher floatplanes, rotating and elevating gun barrels, a painting guide for two ships, photo-etched accents, and more. Also, includes: 2.4G transmitter, adapter, steering rudder, smoke generator, and a battery with charger. Assembly required. 36½" long. #104718 $899.95

USS Arizona (BB-39) Cap

This embroidered, navy blue cap proudly displays the battleship USS Arizona (BB-39). Made of 100% polyester, it includes a precurved visor and an adjustable back strap. One size fits most. #63318 $18.95

Pearl Harbor: Into the Arizona

For the first time since the USS Arizona’s sinking, technology exists to explore its interior as it rests at the bottom of the shallow harbor – and this riveting program does exactly that. Plunge into the sea and examine the vessel’s drastic changes during its 75 years underwater, and hear from a survivor who gives testimony of the tragic 1941 attack. 1 hour. #702449 $24.95

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War in the Pacific The Pacific Naval War: 1941-1945

Wragg. Filled with eyewitness accounts, this book examines the war at sea between the Allies and the Japanese, from the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor through the overwhelming U.S. victory at Midway, history’s greatest naval battle at Leyte Gulf, Royal Navy attacks on Japanese oil production and Iwo Jima and Okinawa reinforcements, and beyond. 256 pages, 16 pages of B&W photographs, 6"x 9¼", hardcover. #36254 $39.95

A6M2 Zero Model

LIMITED EDITION

On June 4, 1942, Japanese A6M2 Zeros launched a diversion attack on the Aleutian Islands. During the mission, ground 1/48 SCALE fire took down a Zero that was later discovered and analyzed by the U.S. This 1/48 scale, Hobby Master, die cast model features the markings and scheme of the “Captured Zero,” U.S. Navy, September 1942, as well as optional-position nal-position landing gear, and a display stand. 9¾" wingspan. #980819 $84.95

Based at Rabaul, Saburo Sakai – of the Tainan Air Group – flew the A6M2 Zero (V-173) during June and July in 1942.With orders to shoot down any Allied aircraft, Sakai refused when he realized a woman and child were onboard a C-47. This 1/48 scale, Hobby Master, die cast replica features authentic markings, an opening cockpit, optional-position landing gear, and a display stand. 9¾" wingspan.

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LIMITED EDITION

Signed by Saburo Sakai or Joe Bean!

$ Stan Stokes. On December 10, 1941, during a bombing raid against Japanese vessels, Capt. Colin Kelly's B-17 LIMITED EDITION came under attack from Zero fighters led by 64-victory ace Saburo Sakai. As Kelly piloted the crippled aircraft back to the Philippines, he ordered his crew – among them, Lt. Col. Joe Bean – to bail out, and his attempt to crash-land failed, killing him, making him one of the war’s first American heroes. 16"x 11½". Signature Edition – Signed by the artist and Saburo Sakai. #73056 $129 Signature Edition – Signed by the artist and Joe Bean. #73076 $99.95 Standard Edition – Save 50%!

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1/72 SCALE

B-25 Mitchell Model

1/200 SCALE

Legendary aviator Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle led one of the most important missions of World War II – the Doolittle Raid of April 18, 1942, when he and 15 other B-25 Mitchells attacked a series of Japanese targets. Part of the exciting Smithsonian Series from Air Force 1, this 1/200 scale, die cast model is a replica of the Doolittle's legendary warbird as it appeared on that fateful day, featuring engraved panel lines, rotating propellers, and authentic markings. 4" wingspan. #701174 $17.95

Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo

This exciting re-creation of the “Doolittle Raid” includes film footage of the actual raid, won an Academy Award for special effects in 1944, and stars Spencer Tracy as Lt. Col. James Doolittle, who led the now legendary B-25 Mitchell attack, and Van Johnson as Lt. Ted Lawson, pilot of the B-25 “Ruptured Academy Duck.” A World War II classic! Award Winner! B&W, 2 hrs. 18 min. #V9738 $24.95

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A reproduction of Doolittle’s warbird as it appeared during the legendary sortie, this 1/72 scale, Air Force 1, die cast model features a glazed nose, canopy, and gunner’s station, a rotating machine gun, optional-position landing gear, and an all-metal display stand. 11¼" wingspan. #900043 $69.95

LIMITED EDITION

1/48 SCALE

A6M2 Zero Model

Birth of a Legend

B-25B Mitchell Model

Filled with new digital transfers, this DVD features rare footage of America's two great fighting ships named Hornet: CV-8 and CV-12. Document the history of the CV-8 from launching to Santa Cruz – including extensive footage of the Doolittle Raid and the Battle of Midway – and enjoy Navy Secretary Knox’s speech at the launching of the new Essex-Class CV-12. 3 hours. #V8034 Reg: $24.95 $

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USS Hornet (CV-8) Kit

This 1/350 scale plastic kit is a beautiful replica of the USS Hornet, the Yorktown-class carrier that launched the Doolittle Raid on April 18, 1942. You get a choice of water-line or full-hull configurations; a one-piece upper hull with engraved portholes; detailed flight, hangar and gallery decks; boats and life rafts; eight aircraft, including B-25 Mitchells, F4F Wildcats and others; and a display stand. 28¼" long; 433 parts, assembly required. #92240 $129


War in the Pacific SB2C-4E Helldiver Model

1/72 SCALE

TBM-3 Avenger Kit

Developed to replace the smaller SBD Dauntless, the SB2C-4E Helldiver was deployed LIMITED EDITION late in the war and was used to help destroy the two largest battleships ever built: the Musashi and Yamato. This 1/72 scale, die cast model replicates "White 203" as it appeared stationed on the USS Ticonderoga in May of 1945. It features engraved panel lines, a detailed cockpit and rear gunner station (with sliding canopies and crew figures), realistic "Swiss cheese" dive-brake flaps, a rotating propeller, wing-mounted 20mm cannons and under-wing mounted missiles, optional-position landing gear (with an arresting hook), authentic VB-87 markings, and a display stand. 8¼" wingspan. #702718 $81.95

TBD-1 Devastator Display Model

A WWII torpedo bomber built in the 1930s, the TBD Devastator – an all-metal aircraft – carried a variety of weaponry and was powered by a 900hp engine capable of flying at 206mph. Handcrafted of Philippine mahogany, this 1/50 scale model features an accurate hand-painted scheme, a rotating propeller, and a wooden display stand. 12" wingspan. #704015 $99.95

Signed by T.R. Wiebe, Walter N. Nelson, and the artist!

WWII

A torpedo bomber created for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, the TBM-3 Avenger first saw action during the Battle of Midway and went on to serve around the world. Complete with fine panel lines, this 1/48 scale plastic kit features a detailed cockpit, a full weapons complement, a radial engine, foldable wings, and markings for 3 aircraft. Assembly required. 213 pieces. Skill level 3. 13½" wingspan. #704013 $79.95

TBF Avenger

This program includes 6 films exploring the military service of the Grumman TBF Avenger. You get ID the TBF Avenger, a U.S. Navy film identifying the aircraft’s features; Land and Re-spotting Aircraft, on how to land the Avenger on an aircraft carrier; TBF Factory, a War Dept. film about American women contributing to the war effort; Aerial Torpedo Attack, which examines the different types of torpedoes; and WWII TBF Pacific War Newsreels and TBF Crashes, with footage of the Navy fighting, and occasionally crashing, in the Pacific. B&W, 1 hr. 44 min. #V5116 $19.95

OS2U Kingfisher Kit

Scratch One Flat Top

Stan Stokes. Weeks before Midway, $ during the Battle of the Coral Sea, the TBD made its mark when the LIMITED EDITION first Japanese carrier sunk during the War, the Shoho, was attacked by both torpedo bombers and dive bombers from the USS Lexington. 16"x 11½".

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PBY-5A Catalina Display Model

Made of Philippine mahogany, this 1/72 scale model measures 10¾" in length and has a wingspan of 16¾". Hand-painted and detailed with pre-WWII markings, model comes ready to display on the included mahogany base.

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A catapult-launched floatplane, the OS2U Kingfisher was an observation aircraft serving with the U.S., British, and Soviet Navy during WWII. A premium quality replica of the OS2U, this 1/32 plastic kit features a well-equipped cockpit, a machine gun-equipped gunner station, realistic central and stabilizing floats, and a removable bomb. Assembly required. Skill level 4. 13¼" wingspan. #700418 $119.95

U.S. Navy Floatplanes of World War II in Action

Adcock. Before the advent of radar and other electronic devices, the search for enemy fleets relied upon floatplane scouts. Here, you’ll see these “eyes of the fleet” – including the Curtiss SOC Seagull, the Vought OS2U Kingfisher, the Curtiss SO3C Seamew and the Curtiss SC Seahawk – in service and get an up-close look at their unique launch and retrieval systems. 49 pages, 105 B&W photos, 10 color profiles, 3-views and more. 11"x 8¼", softcover. #30224 $19.95

PBY Catalina/Flying Boats

Filled with rare wartime footage, this collection includes five films about flying boats! You’ll enjoy stories about PBY Catalinas taking to the sky in defense of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941; learn how the Catalina was modified for night raiding missions in the Pacific Theater; and thrill to footage – both archival and recent – of other seaplanes in action, including Howard Hughes’ famous “Spruce Goose.” As a bonus, you even get a short film on the operational history of Luftwaffe seaplanes! B&W and color, 1 hr. 18 min. #V5098 $19.95

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War in the Pacific

F4F-4 Wildcat Model

LIMITED EDITION

A Hobby Master collectible, this 1/48 scale, die cast model is a replica of the F4F-4 Wildcat piloted by 18½-victory USMC 1/48 SCALE Major Marion Carl. It features an opening canopy, full weapons complement, optional-position landing gear, authentic VMF-223 “Bulldogs” markings from Guadalcanal in 1942, and a display stand. 9½" wingspan. #980818 $84.95

USN F4F Wildcat & F6F Hellcat

This five-program DVD captures Grumman F4F and F6F fighters in action! You get F6F Pilot Instructions, a U.S. Navy film showing the F6F Hellcat on start-up, take-off, performing aerobatics, and landing; The Fleet that Came to Stay, another USN film with F4F and F6F carrier action and kamikaze attacks; Don’t Kill Your Friends, a warning film reminding pilots what goes wrong if they ignore instructions; and F4F and F6F Newsreels and F4F and F6F Crashes, with even more footage of these carrierbased aircraft in the Pacific. B&W and color, 1 hr. 18 min. #V5105 $19.95

Corsair

30 Years of Piracy

Pautigny. Recognized as one of the best fighters of WWII, the Vought F4U Corsair carried out 64,051 missions, during which 2,140 enemy aircraft were destroyed in combat with only 189 Corsair losses – an incredible success ratio of 11:1. This book describes and illustrates in detail the entire career of the Corsair, from the early prototypes and production versions to the later, more powerful variants, including racers. 144 pages, illustrations, 8"x 10", softcover. #36360 $29.95

F4U Corsair Model

1/100 SCALE

A replica of an F4U Corsair flown by Marine Fighting Squadron 422 (VMF-422), the “Flying Buccaneers,” this 1/100 scale, die cast model features a glazed canopy, a rotating propeller, a centerline fuel tank, and authentic markings. 5" wingspan; includes a display stand. #91277 $24.95

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With an unsurpassed kill ratio of 19:1, the F6F Hellcat was the most successful carrier-based fighter in naval history. The 5N night-fighter variant included radar, along with machine guns and two cannons. Complete with optional-position wings and landing gear, this 1/72 scale plastic kit features a detailed engine, an opening canopy, and markings for three aircraft. Assembly required. Skill level 2. 7" wingspan. #704012 $29.95

“2 American Beauties” Metal Sign

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Featuring two American beauties – an F6F Hellcat and a World War II-style pin-up girl – this 24-gauge steel sign is resembles the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 8"x 14"; includes mounting holes. #66110 $19.95

Black Sheep Over Rabaul

LIMITED EDITION

Stan Stokes. A continuing source of fascination among aviation enthusiasts, Pappy Signed by VMF-214 Boyington Pilot Robert McClurg! and his VMF-214 “Black Sheep” were one of the most successful Marine flying units of the war. This limited edition print captures Boyington’s Corsair in the forefront, with wingman Robert McClurg and his warbird in close formation, as they approach enemy territory over Rabaul. Signed by the artist and McClurg – an ace who finished the war with 7 aerial victories! 22"x 18". #701768 $119.95 LIMITED EDITION

F4U-1 Corsair Model

Corsair “American Beauty” T-Shirt

A true “American Beauty,” the F-4U Back Corsair is proudly represented on this premium brown t-shirt with a colorful, detailed screenprint! Made of 100% pre-shrunk cotton, it features doubleneedle stitching and a comfy seamless collar. #704011

F6F-5N Hellcat Kit

Among the most accomplished pilots in USMC history, Lt. John Bolt Jr. – part of Pappy Boyington’s iconic Black Sheep squadron – was an ace in both WWII and Korea. This 1/48 scale, Hobby Master, die cast model of Bolt’s F4U-1 from September 1943 features an opening canopy, a detailed radial engine, authentic VMF-214 markings, and a display stand. 10" wingspan.

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1/48 SCALE

Folding Wings!


End of World War II USS Indianapolis (CA-35) Heavy Cruiser Kit

B-29 Superfortress Models

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A: 1945 Version #M800588

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Fateful Voyage

USS Indianapolis July 30th, 1945

Marii Chernev. Headed to the Philippines after delivering components for an LIMITED EDITION atomic bomb, the USS Indianapolis will soon enter history as the greatest sea disaster of World War II. 36"x 27," numbered print. Signed by the artist and by three $ survivors of the Indianapolis sinking! #M701170 Reg: $150

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USS Missouri (BB-63)

WWII

LIMITED EDITION

Perhaps the two most recognizable mil1/144 SCALE itary aircraft in history, the “Enola Gay” and “Bockscar” – B-29 LIMITED EDITION Superfortress heavy bombers – dropped the atomic weapons on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, respectively, which helped to bring about the end of World War II. These 1/144 scale, Air Force 1, die cast models of the legendary warbirds include “Little Boy” (1/60) and “Fat Man” (1/72) bombs and also feature signature nose art, rotating propellers, optional-position landing gear, and a display stand. 11¾" wingspan.

Enola Gay #900054

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Hiroshima

The Complete Mini-Series Event

A captivating docudrama, this mini-series follows the events leading up to – and aftermath – of the atomic bomb drop on Hiroshima. Get behind-thescenes access to Truman, Churchill, and Hirohito as the fate of the world shifts within the hands of this trio of men; also, witness the lives of those on the ground level that were forever changed by the decision to use the American super weapon. 3 hrs. 10 min. #101814 $14.95

America’s Last Battleship

Doyle. The final battleship commissioned by America’s Navy, the USS Missouri saw a prolific career with service in three wars over a five-decade timeline. This illustrated Legends of Warfare title takes you back to the ship’s inception in 1940, going on to cover its Pacific theater deployment, Japanese surrender site, and subsequent service in Korea and the Gulf. 128 pages, 266 color and B&W photos, 9"x 9", hardcover. #106057 $19.95 Commissioned in 1944, the long-serving USS USS Missouri Missouri earned a total of 11 battle stars for (BB-63) Kit her actions in World War II, Korea, and the Persian Gulf. Replicating the battleship as she appeared in 1991, this 1/350 scale plastic kit features a fully outfitted deck (with missile launchers, rotating guns, and a fire control radar), lifeboats, photo-etched parts, stainless steel wire, a nameplate display stand, and a reference book on the vessel. Assembly required. Skill level 3. 30½" long. #M800832 $169.95

V-J Day Newspaper

This reproduction of Washington D.C.’s The Evening Star from August 14, 1945, presents the heavily anticipated news of Japan’s surrender. You’ll see a retrospective of the Pacific War, a photograph of Henry Fonda receiving his Bronze Star, political cartoons, and sports news. 12 pages, 17"x 22½". $

#68155 9.95 V-E Day Newspaper 20 pages. #68154 $9.95

World War II Veteran Cap

Presenting an embroidered ribbon and gold text on front, this low-profile cap makes a bold statement for valiant WWII veterans! Constructed of 100% brushed cotton twill, it includes a padded sweatband and an adjustable hook-and-loop closure for a great fit. One size fits most. #106358 $14.95

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Military

Korea That War in Korea

F4U-5NL Corsair Model

With spirits high after victory in the Second World War, nearly every observer believed that combat in Korea would be nothing more than a police intervention, over by Christmas. This six-film program examines how wrong that was – beginning with Stalin’s thumbs-up to the North Koreans to invade the South to the stalemated fighting along the 38th parallel. 2 hrs. 4 min. #101955 $19.95

With a distinctive inverted gull wing, the F4U Corsair served in World War II and the Korean War as a capable carrier-based fighterbomber. Pay tribute to an unforgettable American aircraft with this handsome 1/32 scale replica – handcrafted of rich mahogany – featuring a U.S. Marine Corps hand-painted scheme and a wooden display stand. 15" wingspan. #97156 $219.95

F-51D Mustang Model

LIMITED EDITION

1/48 SCALE

Among the many celebrated pilots to fly the P-51 Mustang – re-designated F-51 in 1948 – was Capt. J.W. Rogers, who completed nearly 200 missions in Korea (one of which resulted in a rare MiG-15 kill). This 1/48 scale, die cast model is a Hobby Master replica of his “Buckeye Blitz VI” featuring signature nose art, an opening canopy, optionalposition landing gear, authentic 36th FBS markings, and a display stand. 9¼" wingspan. #900174 $82.95

F-80A Shooting Star Kit

The first successful U.S. turbojet combat aircraft, the F-80A Shooting Star appeared similar to a swept-wing MiG-15 and was quickly replaced in the air superiority role, but remained in service until the 1970s. This 1/48 scale plastic kit features a detailed fuselage and cockpit, photo-etched parts, illustrated instructions, and markings for two aircraft. Assembly required. 110 pieces. Skill level 3. 9¾" wingspan. #704016 $49.95 Known as the most F-86F-30 Sabre Kit successful jet fighter of post-WWII, the F-86 Sabre had superior performance during the Korean War over its main competitor, the Russian MiG-15. With outstanding detail, this 1/48 scale plastic kit offers an opening canopy with pilot figure, a painting guide, instructions, and authentic USAF markings. Assembly required. 93 pieces. Skill level 3. 9½" wingspan. #704017 $44.95

North American F-86F Sabre The Birth of a Modern Air Force

Avila. With a production run of nearly half a century, the F-86 Sabre was one of the most versatile and widely-used aircraft of its time. Featured prominently in the Korean War, the dogfighting capability of this transonic jet fighter proved unrivaled. This volume details the F-86F model and its North American history, thoroughly retelling the story of this influential aircraft. 56 pages, 8¼"x 11", softcover. #21233 $19.95

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Working the Night Shift

Stan Stokes. Commander Guy P. “Lucky Pierre” Bordelon holds numerous accolades LIMITED EDITION including being the only USN pilot to achieve ace status during the Korean War, the final F4U Corsair ace, and the last American to become an ace in a propeller-driven aircraft. This print depicts Bordelon – in his “Annie Mo” Corsair – returning to the deck of the USS Princeton after a night mission over Korea in June of 1953.

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Naval Fighters Vol. 80

Grumman F8F Bearcat

Meyer & Ginter. Filled with more than 550 rare photographs and illustrations, this book examines the design, development, testing and operational service of the Grumman F8F Bearcat (the holder of the world speed record for a piston engine air-craft), which became the U.S. Navy's predominate shipboard fighter from 1946-50. You'll view detailed cutaway illustrations, close-ups of the cockpit, the powerful Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engine, armament, squadron insignia, and more. 216 pages, 8½"x 11", softcover. #20127 $39.95

F8F-2 Bearcat Balsa Kit

A replica of a Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat, this 1/14 scale kit features hand selected, laser-cut balsa wood parts, vacuum-molded parts (including a canopy, a propeller, and detailed landing gear), lightweight covering tissue and color decals, instructions, and more. For display or rubber-powered flight. Assembly required. 110 pieces. 30" wingspan. #8957 $54.95


Korea Naval Fighters Vol. 94

F9F-5 Panther Models

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LIMITED EDITION

Folding Wings!

Made by Hobby Master, these 1/48 scale, die cast models replicate the F9F-5 Panther – the U.S. Navy’s first successful 1/48 SCALE carrier-based jet fighter – as they appeared during the Korean War. In addition to its foldable wings, each one also features a well-appointed cockpit, optionalposition landing gear, authentic mark-ings, and a display stand. $ 9¾" long. 99.95 each

A: VF-111, USS Lake Champlain, July 1953. B: VF-153, USS Princeton, 1953.

#980795 #980761

USN Grumman F9F Panther

This is a collection of films and newsreels about the Grumman F9F Panther, one of the U.S. Navy’s first successful carrierbased jet fighters. Highlights include a reporter interviewing pilots and crew of the USS Valley Forge (CV-45) carrier, the U.S. Navy explaining procedures used to carry out a landing with jet-assisted air cover, rare comedic moments complete with sound effects, and F9F and Korean newsreels. Color and B&W. 1 hr. 24 min. #703305 $19.95

Naval Fighters Vol. 91

McDonnell F2H-3/4 “Big Banjo”

Ginter. After the Korean War ended, the U.S. Navy built the new radar-equipped "3" and "4" variants of the F2H Banshee fighter, which were longer, larger aircraft than their predecessors. Filled with archival images, this volume examines the design, development, and operational history of those 1950s, all-weather F2H-3/4 fighters. 176 pages, 150+ B&W photos and illustrations, 8½"x 11", softcover. #20138 $39.95

F2H-2 Banshee Kit

First flown in 1947, the F2H Banshee performed multiple roles during the Korean War – including high-altitude bomber escort and photo reconnaissance. A premium replica of the “Banjo” able to be outfitted as a standard fighter or photo-recon plane, this 1/48 scale plastic kit features realistic gun bay details, drop tanks, a 2P nose and cameras, bomb racks, and authentic markings. Assembly required. 237 pieces. Skill level 4. 12" long. #701917 $84.95

Military

Chance Vought F7U-1 Cutlass

Thomason. Built during the Cold War, the Chance Vought F7U Cutlass featured a unique, semi-tailless back but suffered from numerous technical and handling problems throughout its brief career. This volume examines the design, development, and service of the Cutlass which, intended to be a high-performance, carrier-based jet fighter, was instead too ambitious for the technology of the time. 128 pages, 270+ images, 8½"x 11", softcover. #20141 $24.95

Vought F7U-1 Cutlass Kit

This 1/48 scale plastic kit of an F7U-1 features a detailed cockpit (with a glazed canopy and pilot figure), prototypical swept wings with twin tail fins, intricate landing gear, and authentic markings. Assembly required. Skill level 2. 11" long. #83121 $19.95

Korean War Veteran Shirt

Proudly display your service in the “Forgotten War” with this navy blue t-shirt, made of 100% cotton and featuring the words, “U.S. Korean War Veteran”. #102232 M, L, XL: $21.95 2XL, 3XL: $23.95

Korea Veteran Cap

This embroidered, 100% acrylic, black cap features ribbon bars on the front, “Korea Vet” on the pre-curved visor, and an adjustable hook-and-loop closure with a woven emblem. One size fits most.

#62632

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F3H-2M Demon Kit

This 1/48 scale plastic kit of a McDonnell F3H-2M Demon – a single-seat, subsonic, carrier-based jet interceptor that served the U.S. Navy from 1956 until 1964 – features a detailed cockpit with a two part canopy; two AIM-9B and two AIM-7C missiles; a prototypical aerial refueling probe and two drop tanks; realistic landing gear with rubber tires, an arresting hook and optional-position speed brakes; wing fences, spoilers, an afterburner flame holder, and other photo-etched brass detail parts; and a choice of U.S. Navy VF-14“Tophatters” or VF-112 “Fighting Twelve” markings. Assembly required. 14¾" long. #83936 $74.95

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Modeling

Holiday Gifts 2001: A Space Odyssey Discovery Kit

Recreate epic scenes from 2001: A Space Odyssey with a 1/144 scale plastic kit, featuring one of the most famous on-screen spaceships – Discovery! Complete with a meticulously-detailed surface, it features realistic thrusters and propulsion unit, an antenna array, a hidden metal support rod, a display stand, and more. Assembly required. 500+ pieces. Skill level 4. 41" long. #704142 $169.95

Wall Mounts

Your new aircraft model need not be confined to the shelf anymore! Display it “mid-flight” with these mahogany mounts which fasten directly to the wall and feature a positionable arm.

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Aurora Model Kits

Extra Large 18" long. #702784

With Polar Lights, Moebius, Atlantis

Graham. Comprehensively researched, this nostalgicvisual guide offers insight into Aurora’s famous model kits by cataloging every one they ever released! More than 500 images are featured to help tell their story including Hollywood characters and villains, sailing ships, sports cars, moon rockets, military and commercial aircraft, wildlife scenes, and much more! 192 pages, 500+ color photos, 8½"x 11", softcover. #702525 $29.95

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Airbrush Starter Set

Everything you need to begin airbrushing can be found in this convenient starter set! Complete with six (1/4-oz.) bottles of acrylic paint (blue, red, yellow, Tom Newsom. St. Nick and his helpers green, purple, and teal), it also ready themselves – and a variety of includes an air compressor with festive aircraft – for Santa’s Christmas a pressure relief valve, inlet filter, builtEve flight, bringing the good boys and $ in stand, and a 6-foot power cord. #704105 129.95 girls around the world all the toys and puppies their little hearts can handle. $ 24"x 18". Cleaning Station Reg: $34.95 each Ensure your airbrush stays free of paint buildup with this easy-touse cleaning station! It includes a universal adapter, glass jar, fiber filter, retaining ring, insert baffle, and instructions.

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Airbrushing Techniques Getting Started

Explore the basic steps of setting up and using an airbrush in this informative DVD, showcasing how to add specific paint details and effects to your models. Through a 10-part series, learn what type of brush to select as well as filling gaps, shading, masking, and so much more! Ideal for modelers building tanks, ships, aircraft, or railroads. 1 hr. 30 min. #704112 $14.95

Turntable with Cover

Our see-through acrylic turntables showcase your favorite models in a professional manner by offering an easy-to-view 360-degree display! Includes a round or $ flat clear cover. 1¾" diameter. 14.95 each

A: NEW! 3¼" Tall with Flat Cover – #704054 B: NEW! 4½" Tall with Round Cover – #704055 C: NEW! 4½" Tall with Flat Cover – #704056

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Preparing for Takeoff

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Model Airplane Santa #702869

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A Complete History

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60% Over 28 Hours on 24 DVDs!

For ages, mankind has looked to the skies, and now we know why! Filled with over 28 hours of footage pulled from the U.S. National Archives, this 24-DVD set chronicles the exciting history of the aviation industry and our desire to leave the ground, from the Wright Brothers' monumental flights in 1903 to the fighters of WWII, the early days of space exploration, and the jet-powered machines of today. You'll meet aviation pioneers, innovators, and enthusiasts, and tour commercial and military aircraft. B&W and color, 28 hrs. 20 min. #V9852 Reg: $99.95 $

Reproduction Antique Balloon

Gliding soundlessly and effortlessly, as if in a world of their own, helium balloons have fired imaginations and appealed to a sense of romance. Fun and decorative, this charming re-creation features all the details of the real thing: handmade wicker gondola basket, cotton twine netting holding the “helium” balloon, and the large size even has canvas ballast bags hanging from the side. Large – 22" tall. #88052 $99.95 Small – 11¾" tall. #88053 $49.95

Long Sleeve Flannel Shirt

This stylish flannel shirt, sporting an olive drab design and made of 100% heavyweight cotton, features a button-up front and two chest pockets. #100775

39.95

Weekender Bag

Made from heavy-duty washed cotton canvas, this weekender bag gives an authentic vintage look and offers ample storage for overnight trips! It features a denim interior lining, brown leather handles and straps, brass hardware, inner and outer pockets, along with an adjustable and removable shoulder strap. 23"x 11"x 14". #704023 $64.95

Travel Bag

2XL, 3XL: $47.95

U.S. Air Force Roundel T-Shirt

A great – and stylish – way to show your support for the U.S. Air Force, this 100% preshrunk cotton, gray t-shirt features "U.S. Air Force" and an air force roundel screenprinted on the front. #M404629

This rugged canvas travel bag is a great way to keep your toiletries stored in one convenient spot. It includes a carry handle, interior lining, and an easy-access zippered top. 10"x 5"x 5". #704024 $7.95

M, L, XL: $16.95 2XL: $18.95

U.S. Army Air Corps Cap

Made of soft, 100% brushed cotton twill, this olive drab cap features a weathered U.S. Military insignia emblem screen-printed on the front, a pre-curved visor, and adjustable strap. #40055 $16.95

Tactical BDU Pants

Resembling original military fatigues, these durable brown tactical pants are designed for long-lasting comfort and wear! Made of premium poly-cotton twill, they feature adjustable waist tabs, reinforced seat and knees, six utility pockets, a button fly, and adjustable drawstring legs. #704027 M, L, XL: $39.95

M, L, XL: $44.95

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MA-1 Flight Jacket

2XL, 3XL: $41.95

U.S. Air Force-Style Aviator Sunglasses

These U.S. Air Force-style aviator sunglasses feature UV-protective, acrylic lenses and include a military-spec printed case with USAF markings. $

19.95 each

Gold Frame – “Smoke” lenses. #68923 Silver Frame – Mirrored lenses. #62770

Look like a top ace in our classic MA-1 flight jacket with five removable patches! Designed with a waterproof nylon outer and a fully-reversible orange polyester lining, it features four custom loop fields for hook patches, a poly-fiber fill for extra warmth, a zippered utility pocket, two front and two inner slash pockets with snap closure, and an extrafull cut fit. #703913

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Military

Cold War

Almighty

“Red Flag Indicates Air Raid” Metal Sign

Courage, Resistance and Existential Peril in the Nuclear Age

This 24-gauge steel sign resembles the look of aged metal and paint. 18"x 12"; includes mounting holes.

Zak. Learn everything there is to know on America's nuclear history, from the race to gain power before the Nazis to the 70th anniversary of Hiroshima, in this well-versed title by Washington Post reporter Dan Zak. With exclusive interviews from a wide range of reliable sources, explore the point-of-view of a biophysicist and a prophet, among many others. 416 pages, 5½"x 8¼", softcover. #106360 $19.95

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“Keepers of the Peace” Shirt

Operation Crossroads

Be proud of your service! Made of soft, 100% preshrunk cotton, this olive drab t-shirt features a screen-printed image of a bald eagle and the American flag above “Cold War Veteran” on the front and, on the back, a larger version of that design along with “Keepers of the Peace – National Defense”. #54078

The Dawn of Atomic Weapons

After dropping atomic bombs on Japan in 1945, the United States was still unsure of this method of warfare’s true power and began extensive nuclear trials that ushered in the era of atmospheric atomic testing. This exciting DVD includes four programs that examine the Operation Crossroads experiments completed at Bikini Atoll in the Pacific. You’ll discover how the tests were conceived, witness them, and see their aftermath. Includes color footage of the world’s first hydrogen bomb detonation! B&W and color, 1 hr. 22 min. #V7717 $19.95

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B-50D Superfortress Display Model

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Lacrosse Missile Kit

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Quantities Limited!

Designed for close support of ground troops, the Lacrosse Missile was developed in the mid-1950s with its official Army introduction in 1959. Ultimately, its many technical hurdles were too difficult to overcome and it was withdrawn from front line service in 1964. A reproduction of the Cold War missile equipped to its transport, this 1/32 scale plastic kit features moveable front wheels, a detailed engine, an authentic weapon design, and five crew figures. Assembly required. 139 pieces. Skill level 2. 10" long. #702106 $49.95

Combining short films, documentaries, and newsreels, this program features rare footage about U.S. Army missiles. You get Broken Bridges, which describes NATO missile deployment throughout Europe; The History of Missile Artillery, an analysis of projectiles through the ages; Missile Men, on how to become a certified missile operator; Ballistic Missiles, on the history of U.S. missiles before the establishment of the USAF; and Missile Newsreels, with archival footage of V-1 and V-2 rockets. B&W, 1 hr. 51 min. runtime. #V5132 $19.95

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“Cold War Veteran” Cap

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U.S. Army Missiles

M, L, XL: $27.95

This embroidered, 100% cotton, black cap features an eagle design on the front, a pre-curved visor, and an adjustable strap. One size fits most.

Meticulously hand carved and painted, this 1/136 scale, mahogany model of a Boeing B-50 – a post-World War II variant of the B-29 Superfortress – flown by the U.S. Air Force includes a 1/32 scale model of a Mark 5 atomic bomb and a metal history plate on the elegant wood display base. 12" wingspan.

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1960 Chevy Impala

This 1/18 scale, die cast model features a finely cast body, glazed headlights 1/18 SCALE and windshield, an opening hood revealing a detailed engine, opening doors, a well-equipped interior including a realistic dashboard and bucket seats, real-working steering, an open-top design, an opening trunk, plenty of simulated chrome, an authentic undercarriage, and treaded tires. 11½" long.

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1/18 SCALE

1958 Chevrolet Corvette

Who can forget the ultimate dream car of the 1950s? The 1958 Chevrolet Corvette boasted a revved up engine with a sleek body style and many other desirable details, not to mention the freedom of the open-top convertible design! This 1/18 scale, die cast model features rubber tires, a well-appointed interior, and chrome-plated accents. 10½" long. #405102 $49.95


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B-36J Peacemaker Model

Tactical Air Command

Operated by the USAF from 1949 to 1959, the B-36 Peacemaker – a strategic bomber built by Convair – was the largest mass-produced piston-engine aircraft of all time. It’s also the world’s first manned bomber with a refuel range of more than 6,000 miles! Handcrafted of Philippine mahogany, this 1/125 scale replica features an authentic hand-painted scheme, along with a wooden display stand. 22" wingspan. #704018 $229.95

An Illustrated History, 1946-1992

Hill & Campbell.. This lavishly illustrated book examines the complete history of the U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Command, from its post-WWII formation through its 1992 deactivation. You’ll view aircraft, demonstration teams, and foreign units; lists of Korean War aces, aerial victories in Vietnam, and air-to-air victories during Desert Storm; and more. 256 pages, 350 color and 250 B&W photos, 8½"x 11", hardcover. #5813 $49.95

Great American Big Bombers

This DVD is loaded with archival footage of American bombers. You get B-29 Superfortress, which presents the most advanced heavy bomber of WWII; B-36 Peacemaker, which features the largest bomber ever built, including the all-jet B-60 variant; B-47 Stratojet, which shows you the first U.S. frontline all-jet bomber; YB-49 Flying Wing, a rare look at the revolutionary Northrop wonder; B-52 Stratofortress, with early footage of its operations; B-58 Hustler, about the first medium bomber to go supersonic; and USAF on Canvas, which presents these aircraft in art. Color and B&W, 1 hr. 10 min. #V5100 $19.95

"Strategic Air Command" Metal Sign

Made in the USA.

Military

Made in the USA, this 24-gauge steel sign of the Strategic Air Command shield measures 17"x 17" and includes mounting holes. #66403 $24.95

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Peacekeeper

Stan Stokes. Soaring above the vast Grand Canyon, the B-36 intercontinental bomber – the largest massproduced piston bomber ever made – looks deceptively small. Signed and LIMITED EDITION numbered by the artist, this beautiful print measures 16"x 11½".

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Boeing B-47E Stratojet Kit

1/300 SCALE

B-52 Stratofortress Model

An American long-range, subsonic jet-powered strategic bomber aircraft, the B-52 Stratofortress has been operated by the U.S. Air Force since the 1950s. This 1/300 scale, die cast B-52 model includes accurate body surface detail with an authentic paint scheme and an 8" wingspan. Includes a display stand.

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This 1/72 scale plastic kit features fine surface details such as simulated rivets; a dual-seat cockpit with pilot figures; two shackles with bombs attached; a tail machine gun; realistic landing gear; and authentic U.S. Air Force markings, including the Strategic Air Command shield. 166 parts, assembly required. 19¼" wingspan. #9920 $44.95

Boeing B-47 Stratojet A Photographic History

Natola. This photo-history examines the development and service of the Boeing B-47 Stratojet, which, produced in larger numbers than any other post-World War II American bomber, was the backbone of Strategic Air Command throughout the 1950s. You’ll view many of the more than 25 variants, from the first XB-47 to the final YB-47C and B-47Z concept aircraft. 120 pages, 150+ B&W photos, 11"x 8½", softcover. #21155 $19.95

“Peace The Old Fashioned Way” T-Shirt Made of 100% preB-58A Hustler Display Model shrunk cotton, this highquality, black t-shirt features screen-printed images of the B-52 Stratofortress on its front and back.

#69999

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The B-58 earned its name Hustler as the first operational jet bomber capable of Mach 2. Developed for the USAF Strategic Air Command in the 1950s, it required expensive equipment and substantial maintenance which made it worth more than its weight in gold! This 1/72 scale model features a Philippine mahogany construction, an authentic hand-painted scheme, and a wooden display stand. 16¾" long.

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Military

Vietnam

USAF Century Series Jets

Embers of War

The Fall of an Empire and the Making of America’s Vietnam

Logevall. A deeper look into answers as to why America went to war in Vietnam, this title presents rare archives backed by exhaustive research for long-awaited conclusions. Ideal for history buffs, it traces back to who made the disastrous choices which led to the deadly conflict. In addition, the author sheds light on hidden history for an eye-opening look at the unforgettable war. 864 pages, 6¼"x 9¼", softcover. #106340 $24.95

Vietnam

Century Series Jets – a popular name for a group of American fighters created during the 1950s and early ‘60s – are the first successful supersonic aircraft designs of the U.S. Air Force. A combination of fighter-bombers and interceptors, they remained in active service throughout the 1970s and 1980s.

Century Series Jets

F-100, F-101, F-104, F-105, F-106

Filled with rare archival footage, this DVD includes seven films on the seven Century Series jets. Watch them race each other over the U.S. and Europe, along with lessons on flying and servicing these incredible aircraft, and more! 1 hr. 23 min. #V5086 $19.95

50 Years Remembered

With a half century’s distance and wisdom, this 7-part documentary series thoroughly details American involvement in the Vietnam War. This 2-DVD set covers not only the politics and military strategy of the war, but also firstperson narratives from actual veterans. Re-examine the conflict that forever changed the American political and social landscape. 5 hrs. 59 min.

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B-26K Invader Model

Made of Philippine mahogany, this 1/40 scale model of a Vietnam Warera F-100 Super Sabre is hand-painted and detailed. Includes a wooden display stand. 15" long. #97771 $219.95

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Exclusively by Hobby Master – an industry leader in aircraft models – this premium 1/72 scale, LIMITED EDITION die cast model replicates a Vietnam-era B-26K stationed at Nakhon, Thailand, in 1969. It features 1/72 SCALE an opening canopy with removable figures, a well-equipped cockpit, authentic 609th SOS markings, optionalposition landing gear, realistic armament, movable parts, and a display stand. 12" wingspan. #980838 $89.95

F-111 Aardvark Model

The F-111 Aardvark was designed to meet requirements from the U.S. Air Force and Navy as a multi-role fighter, however it was better as a long-range attack aircraft. Our 1/144 scale, die cast replica of the F-111 fea1/144 SCALE tures realistic panel lines and surface details as well as rotating wheels and a display stand. 6¼" long. #702971 $36.95

F-111 & EF-111 Units in Combat

Davies. Lavishly illustrated and bursting with captivating insight, this book takes readers through the service history of the F-111 Aardvark, including its EF-111 defense suppression variant. Witness its combat record in Vietnam – where it was rushed into battle and undeservedly earned a negative reputation, before completing 4,000 under-the-radar missions during Operation Linebacker – and also learn about its many innovative design concepts. 96 pages, illustrated, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover. #702210 $24.95

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F-100 Super Sabre Display Model

F-102A Delta Dagger Kit

Nearly a foot-and-a-half long, this 1/48 scale plastic kit features a well-equipped cockpit (with a seated pilot figure), full weapons complement (including drop tanks and six Falcon missiles), a detailed exhaust nozzle, and authentic markings. Assembly required. 97 pieces. Skill level 3. 17¼" long.

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F-104C Starfighter Model

1/72 SCALE

Named after the Broadway musical “Hellooo Dolly,” this 1/72 scale, Hobby Master, die cast model is a replica of an F-104C, as it appeared at Udorn Air Base in 1966, featuring wing-tip LIMITED EDITION AIM-9 missiles, an opening canopy (revealing a detailed cockpit), a handpainted scheme, and a display stand. 9¼" long. #980778 $65.95

F-105D Thunderchief Model

This 1/72 scale, Hobby Master, die cast replica of the F-105D “Triple MiG Killer," as it appeared with 465th TFS in 1967, features removable realistic weaponry, 1/72 SCALE optionalposition landing gear, an opening canopy with a crew figure, and a display stand. 10¾" long. #980777 $93.95

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Vietnam F-4E Phantom II Kit

A-4E/F/G Skyhawk Kit

One of the most famous aircraft in military history, the F-4E Phantom II version – specifically created for the U.S. Air Force – was modified with a M61 Vulcan cannon in its nose. This 1/48 scale plastic kit features opening canopies with well-equipped cockpits, optional-position landing gear, realistic weaponry, and markings for 4 aircraft. Assembly required. Skill level 3. 15¾" long. A $

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F-4J Phantom II Models

Filled with rare wartime footage, this collection includes five films that feature gunships and gunners that fought during the Vietnam War. You'll see the UH-1 Huey, CH-47 Chinook, and C-130 in action; learn about the Huey door gunners, their training, and service in Vietnam; watch the development and implementation of helicopter air mobility; enjoy a collection of newsreels highlighting the various gunships in action in Vietnam; and more! 1 hr. 39 min. #V5123 $19.95

A-4 Skyhawk Attack Fighter T-Shirt Designed and printed in the USA, this navy blue t-shirt is a brilliant representation of the famous attack fighter! Back Featuring premium artwork on the back and left chest, it’s a relaxed-fit for all-day wear. #704029

M, L, XL: $21.95 2XL, 3XL: $23.95

Davies. Enjoy pictorial examinations of America's preeminent carrier-based fighter of the Cold War: the F-4 Phantom II. Each in-depth volume features testimony from Navy pilots who flew the legendary warbird during the Vietnam War explaining its indispensable attributes including massive engine power, long range, speed, powerful search and fire-control radar, and versatility as both a ground attack and air-to-air platform. Both photographs and unique profile artwork are featured! 96 pages, illustrated, 1964-68 #701703 $ 7¼"x 10", softcover. 24.95 each NEW! 1969-73 #704032

Vietnam Gunships and Gunners

Developed in the 1950s as one of the most famous light-attack aircraft, the A-4 Skyhawk had two 20mm guns under its wings and fuselage. Capable of supporting a wide variety of air-to-air missiles, it was operated by air forces around the world. This 1/48 scale plastic kit features a glazed canopy, realistic weaponry, and markings for three versions. Assembly required. Skill level 3. 10½" long. #704028 $54.95

LIMITED EDITION

Add an aerial legend to your show1/72 SCALE case with these 1/72 scale, die cast models – Hobby Master recreations of F-4J Phantom II warplanes. They come with LIMITED EDITION realistic weaponry, optional-position landing gear, B and a display stand. A: USMC – VMFA-212 “Lancers,” 1970s. #980766 10½" long. $ B: USN – VF-21 “Freelancers, ” USS Ranger, 1974. #702914 89.95 each

U.S. Navy F-4 Phantom II Units of the Vietnam War

Military

A-6 Intruder Model

The A-6 Intruder had the ability to take on bombing missions like no other aircraft during the Vietnam War because of its capability to fly well at slower speeds. This 1/140 scale, die cast model of the Intruder features realistic panel lines, markings for the U.S. Navy’s VA-52 “Knight Riders,” and surface details as well as a display stand. 4¾" long.

UH-1 Huey Model

1/140 SCALE

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1/48 SCALE

During a June 2, 1969, mission near Hamburger Hill, medic Joseph LaPointe risked his own life crawling to two wounded brothers, attempting to perform medical assistance before all three men were killed by a grenade. This 1/48 scale, die cast model – an Air Force 1 replica of the UH-1H used to transport the posthumously-awarded Medal of Honor winner – features a well-appointed interior, authentic 101st Airborne markings, and a metal display stand. 14¼" long. #900128 $87.95

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Military

Vietnam Veterans

HONORING OUR VIETNAM VETERANS

Agent Orange Cap

Wear this classic cap as a well-deserved badge of honor for your valiant and memorable service in Vietnam! Featuring a premium embroidered patch on front with colorful lettering, it includes a plasticsnap back adjustment for a great fit. One size fits most. #704036 $18.95 Printed in the USA.

“In Memory of the 58,479...” T-Shirt

Salute the 58,479 Americans who never returned from Vietnam with this olive drab t-shirt. Made of 100% cotton. #103609 M, L, XL: $21.95

2XL, 3XL: $23.95

M-59 Fishtail Parka

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M, L, XL: $179.95

2XL, 3XL: $189.95

Complete with the signature red “Remove Before Flight” flag and tiger stripe camo, this M-59 Fishtail parka is a modern version of a U.S. Army classic! Featuring a cottonpoly outer for water resistance, it includes a two-way front zipper closure, a storm flap collar with hidden snap closures, an MA-1 utility sleeve pocket, cuff adjusters, and more. 100% cotton lining. Machine washable. #704031

POW/MIA Flag

Displayed in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, this flag stands as a powerful symbol of national commitment to America's POW/ MIAs. It is made of screened polyester with reinforced edging and brass lugs. 5'x 3'. #M600107 $18.95

Vietnam War-Style 6-Pocket Fatigue Pants

Made of 100% pre-washed cotton rip-stop material, these soft and durable pants feature a zipper fly, six pockets, and drawstring bottoms. #M404255 M, L, XL: $39.95

Flags and Eagle Metal Sign

2XL, 3XL: $44.95

A unique cutout shape with two flags and a bald eagle, this metal sign displays the valiant POW/MIA reminder – “All Gave Some, Some Gave All.” Includes mounting holes. 14"x 16". Made in

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POW/MIA ACU Cap

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Vietnam Veteran Patches

Proudly display your Vietnam War service with a premium quality, embroidered $ Vietnam Veteran patch! 7.95 each

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was inspired by the Vietnam Service Medal. 4" diameter. #M401645

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Wear this POW-MIA cap as an important reminder that Those lost in battle "are not forgotten." It features an embroidered logo, six-panel construction, and a curved bill. Includes an adjustable back closure. 100% cotton. #105628 $18.95 1/18 SCALE

Homefront During the Vietnam War

1970 Chevrolet Nova SS Coupe

This 1/18 scale, die cast model is a red reproduction of a 1970 Nova SS Coupe featuring a finely cast body, a prominent chrome grille, a glazed windshield, an opening hood revealing a detailed engine, opening doors, a well-equipped interior, an opening trunk, a realistic undercarriage, authentic badging, plenty of simulated chrome, and treaded rubber tires. 10" long. #400957 $44.95

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1/18 SCALE

1969 Dodge Charger

Made famous by the iconic television series The Dukes of Hazzard, each 1/18 scale, die cast model of the 1969 Dodge Charger – including a high-performance orange version with a powerful 440hp Magnum engine – features an opening hood, trunk and doors, steerable wheels, realistic rubber tires, and a well$ appointed interior. 11" long. 49.95 each

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Modern Fighters

LIMITED EDITION

AV-8B+ Harrier II Model

The VMA-311 “Tomcats” received the AV-8B prior to serving in Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield. In 2002, the tactical fighter was modified into an AV-8B Harrier 1/72 SCALE II+ and, during 2012, it operated from USS Peleliu. This 1/72 scale, Hobby Master die cast replica features the markings and scheme of VMA-311 of the USS Peleliu, along with opening canopies, a detailed cockpit, and a display stand. 7¾" long. #980828 $81.95

Harrier: The World’s First V/STOL Fighter Oliver. Follow the development of the iconic Harrier from the original Kestrel project – the first successful vertical takeoff and landing attempt – in this title on the first V/STOL fighter. Readers will also learn details on its RAF service and use in other significant operations. In addition, it covers the creation of Sea Harrier, and Anglo-U.S. developments. 96 pages, 200 color photos, 6¼"x 9", softcover. #703839 $24.95

F-5E Tiger II Model

1/72 SCALE

This 1/72 scale, Hobby Master, die cast model – a replica of an F-5E serving with the Vietnam's 935th Fighter Regiment in the late 1970s, captured from the South Vietnamese fleet after the war – features a signature camouflage paint scheme, engraved panel lines, a well-equipped cockpit with an optional-position canopy, a removable crew figure, full weapons complement, optional-position landing gear, authentic markings, and a display stand. 7¾" long. #980730 $84.95

F-14A Tomcat

A multirole combat aircraft, the Grumman F-14 Tomcat was introduced in the U.S. Navy in 1974. It was the first of the teen-fighter series, developed using expertise gained from dogfights with Soviet MiGs during the Vietnam War. Though it remains in service in Iran, it was retired from active U.S. duty in 2006, 1/72 SCALE replaced by the F/A-18E Super Hornet.

F-14A Tomcat Model

This 1/72 scale, Hobby Master, die cast model is a premium replica of an F-14A as it appeared with the VF-142 "Ghostriders" aboard the USS America in 1976. It features engraved panel lines, an opening canopy, a well-equipped two-seat cockpit (with instrument panel), two removable crew figures, realistic air intake and afterburning engine exhaust nozzles, full weapons complement, positionable swept wings, optional-position landing gear, and a mid-flight display stand. 10¾" wingspan. #900116 $138.95

Navy VF-142 Ghostriders Mini-Helmet

Add an incredibly unique collectible to your aviation display with this half-size U.S. Navy VF-142 "Ghostriders" flight helmet, featuring a rugged plastic shell, a graphic unit logo, a padded interior, bayonet fittings, a chin strap, and a retractable visor. 5½" wide. #700590 $39.95

Military

A-10C Thunderbolt II Model

Established in 1917, the 107th Aero Squadron LIMITED EDITION has been re-designated several times until 1992, 1/72 SCALE when they finally became the 107th Fighter Squadron of the 127th Wing based at Michigan. Draped in a special paint scheme to honor 100 years of the “Red Devils,” this 1/72 scale, Hobby Master, die cast replica features authentic markings, optional-position landing gear, an opening canopy, and a display stand. 9½" wingspan. #980837 $95.95

A-10 Tank Killer T-Shirt

This 100% cotton pre-shrunk t-shirt ensues tremendous fear with a beastly A-10 Warthog screen-print! It also features double-needle hemlines, a taped neck and shoulders, and a seamless collar. #704038 M, L, XL: $22.95 2XL, 3XL: $24.95

F-14A Tomcat Metal Sign

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Made in the USA.

Displaying highly detailed front and side views of a U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat, this 24-gauge steel sign is hand distressed to create the look of aged metal and paint and includes mounting holes. 18"x 12". #64497 $19.95 1/72 SCALE

F-14A Tomcat Model

This 1/72 scale, Hobby Master, die cast model replicates an F-14A as it appeared in 1999 celebrating the 80th anniversary of the VF-14 "Tophatters," the longest continuous active Navy squadron in America. It features signature red accents and commemorative tail artwork, a sliding canopy, a well-equipped two-seat cockpit with instrument panels, two removable pilot figures, realistic air intake and afterburning engine exhaust nozzles, positionable swept wings, optional-position landing gear, and a mid-flight display stand. 10¾" wingspan. #980688 $135

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Military

Modern Fighters

F-14 Tomcat Model

F-16C Fighting Falcon Model

Part of Air Force 1’s Smithsonian Series, this 1/144 scale, die cast model is a reproduction of 1/144 SCALE an F-14 that flew with the VF-31”Tomcatters.” It features the recognizable Felix the Cat VF-31 insignia on the tail, engraved surface details, a glazed canopy, a well-equipped cockpit, authentic markings, and a display stand. 5" long. #701738 $29.95

F-15C Eagle Models

One of the most successful modern 1/72 SCALE fighters ever with over 100 aerial victories, the F-15 Eagle is currently seeing action in six nations. Made by Hobby Master, each 1/72 scale, die cast model features realistic panel lines and air intake, an opening glazed canopy, a removable pilot figure, a well-equipped cockpit with detailed instrumentation, full weapons complement, optional-position landing gear, and a display stand. 10½" long.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon LIMITED EDITION

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LIMITED EDITION

This premium 1/72 scale, die cast replica of a single-seat F-16C flown by Col. Jack Presley with the "Lone Star Gunfighters" of the 182nd 1/72 SCALE Fighter Squadron, 149th Fighter Wing, Texas Air National Guard, features a well-equipped cockpit and pilot figure, a realistic air intake, fuel tanks and missiles, authentic markings, and a display stand. 8¼" long. #900016 $67.95

Volume 2

Lert. At a time when other fighters are being retired to museums, General Dynamics' F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter-bomber is still a formidable foe in international competitions against fifth-generation planes. This lavishly illustrated second edition examines the development and service of the F-16C, D, E, and F from their first flight in 1984 through today. 84 pages, color and B&W photos, 8"x 9½", softcover. #36526 $29.95 Volume 1 – Be sure to check out the first volume in the series, covering the A and B variants! 80 pages. #36220 $19.95 1/72 SCALE

F/A-18 Hornet Model 97.95 each

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LIMITED EDITION

A Hobby Master reproduction of the F/A-18C Hornet – a supersonic night fighter and attack aircraft – from the VFA-82 "CAG" of USS America in 2005, this 1/72 scale, die cast model features authentic markings and paint scheme, optional-position landing gear, an opening canopy, and a display stand. 9¼" long. #980808 $89.95

F/A-18 Rhino T-Shirt

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LIMITED EDITION

Stan Stokes. A MiG-29 is about to find out how lethal the F-15 Eagle is when flown by the best trained pilots in the world. This 16"x 11½", limited edition print is signed and numbered by the artist. #7849 Reg: $39.95 $

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Unofficially known as “Rhino,” the F/A-18 on this 100% cotton t-shirt is shown in fullattack mode and ready to strike! Featuring quality screen-prints on the back and left chest, it’s designed with taped neck and shoulders as well as a seamless collar. #704039 M, L, XL: $22.95 2XL, 3XL: $24.95


MODERN FOREIGN FIGHTERS

1/72 SCALE

We salute modern foreign aircraft with our premium collection of Hobby Master replicas from across the globe – showcasing an F-35A Lightning from Italy and the Iranian Air Force version of an F4-J Phantom II! Complete with authentic markings and hand-painted schemes, each 1/72 scale, die cast model features a well-equipped cockpit, optional-position landing gear, realistic weaponry (where applicable), and a display stand.

Military

LIMITED EDITION

LIMITED EDITION

F104D Starfighter ROCAF. 9" long.

#980779

65.95

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F-5F Tiger II ROCAF, Taiwan. 8½" long.

LIMITED EDITION

#980799

F-35A Lightning

All Models Include a Display Stand!

66.95

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100 Years of 13 Gruppo Caccia, 2017. 8½" long.

#980789

91.95

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LIMITED EDITION

MiG-25PDS Foxbat

Lt. Zuhair Dawood, Iraqi Air Force, Jan. 1991. 13" long.

#900134

108.95

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LIMITED EDITION

F4-J Phantom II

LIMITED EDITION

71st TFS, TFB.7, Iranian Air Force, Shiraz AB, Sept. 1980. 10½" long.

#980772

89.95

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MiG-23MS

“Red 49,” 4477th Test & Eval Sqn, Tonopah Test Range, USAF, 1980s. 9¼" long. #980625 $99.95

LIMITED EDITION

F-35B Lightning II Royal Air Force, Dec. 2015. 8½" long.

Su-27 Flanker B

#980823

89.95

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LIMITED EDITION

Russian Air Force, Barents Sea, 1987. 12" long. #702912 $129.95

F-4J Phantom II No. 74 Sqn, RAF, Wattisham, 1985. 10½" long.

LIMITED EDITION

#900130

89.95

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LIMITED EDITION

Su-35 Flanker E

Russian Air Force, 2013. 12¼" long.

#980770

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119.95

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Military

Stealth & Recon

Secret Jets

F-22 Raptor Model

A History of the Aircraft Developed at Area 51

This 1/145 scale die cast model of an F-22 Raptor flown by the 1st Fighter Wing stationed at Langley Air Force Base features a glazed canopy, authentic squadron markings, and a display stand. 5" long. #91269 $24.95

Yenne. Used for military aviation technology, the famed Air Force extension known as Area 51 has been noted for groundbreaking aircraft – not UFO cover-ups – since the 1950s. This fascinating title covers the famous U-2 “Dragon Lady” and SR-71 “Blackbird,” and other famous projects. Also, included are details on classified programs and secret undertakings. 192 pages, B&W and color photos, 9"x 11", hardcover. #704042 $14.95

F-22 Raptor T-Shirt

F-117A Nighthawk Kit

Developed by Lockheed and operated by the U.S. Air Force, the F-117 Nighthawk – released in the 1980s, but classified for several years – could avoid detection and reduce reflection. Complete with markings for two versions, this 1/48 scale plastic kit features recessed surface panels, realistic detail, and illustrated instructions. Assembly required. Skill level 3. 16½" long. #704043 $49.95

F-35 Lightning II Models Designed primarily for ground attacks and air superiority missions, the F-35 Lightning II – a fifth generation combat aircraft – has three main model families. Each 1/72 scale, die cast model features authentic markings, a glazed canopy, an internal weapons bay, and a display stand. 8¼" long. $

79.95 each

A: F-35C

LIMITED EDITION

This t-shirt pays tribute to the F-22 Raptor – an aircraft of extraordinary air combat capabilities! Made of 100% soft cotton, it features Back double-needle stitching and a comfy seamless collar. #704050

M, L, XL: $22.95 2XL, 3XL: $24.95

50 Years of the U-2

1/72 SCALE

The Complete Illustrated History of the “Dragon Lady”

Pocock. From its first flight in 1955, through Cold War missions over the Soviet Union and Cuba, to 21st century service over Afghanistan and Iraq, this is the complete, complex history of the unique U-2 reconnaissance aircraft. Based on 250 interviews and more than 1,000 declassified documents, it even reveals how the U-2 has been improved, enlarged, and put back into production – twice! 272 pages, 450 color and B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover. #21052 $69.95

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Folding Wings!

All-Metal Display Stand Included!

VFA-101, “Grim Reapers,” Eglin Air Force Base.

VMFAT-501, U.S. Marines.

U-2R Display Model B

#703158 B: F-35B

LIMITED EDITION

Also known as “Dragon Lady,” the U-2R version was comparatively larger and more capable than the original. Eventually, by 1992, all U-2s and TR-1s – a tactical reconnaissance variant with an identical structure – were re-designated as the U-2R. Handcrafted of Philippine mahogany, this 1/72 scale model features authentic markings and a wooden display base. 18" wingspan.

#703008

F-111F Aardvark Models

A camouflage paint scheme drapes these Hobby Master models, each one a 1/72 scale, die cast reproduction of an F-111F Aardvark as it appeared with the U.S. Air Force in the early 1990s. They feature an opening canopy, removable crew figures, a detailed exhaust nozzle, movable wings, optionalposition landing gear, and a display stand. 12¼" long. 493rd TFS “Grim Reapers” $ England, 1991. #980826 108.95 each

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1/145 SCALE

#704047

189.95

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1/72 SCALE

LIMITED EDITION LIMITED EDITION

494 TFS “Panthers” th

England, 1992. #980827


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Stealth & Recon EKA-3B Skywarrior Kit

Military

B-1 Lancer Kit

A variant of the A-3 Skywarrior, the EKA-3B was a multi-mission tanker – also outfitted with electronic jamming equipment – that saw extensive service in Vietnam. A massive replica of an EKA-3B, this 1/48 scale plastic kit features a detailed weapons bay interior, a refueling probe (with winch), separately molded control surfaces, optional-position slats, choice of extended or folded wings and vertical tail, and VAQ-130 “Zappers” markings. Assembly required. Skill level 4. 19" long. #702226 $99.95

Featuring two sets of markings – including those for a USAF warbird and a British test aircraft from the early 1980s – this 1/144 scale plastic kit of a B-1 Bomber also comes with a well-equipped cockpit, a boarding ladder, sweepable wings, realistic air intakes and exhaust nozzles, and optional-position landing gear. Assembly required. Skill level 2. 12¼" long. #702810 $39.95

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A-3 Skywarrior Units of the Vietnam War

Morgan. Originally built for nuclear payload delivery, the A-3 Skywarrior found success as a conventional bomber, tanker, and electronic warfare platform during the Cold War. This volume examines the United States’ deployment of the A-3 Skywarrior in the Vietnam War. You’ll learn about the units that flew it, its various uses, and operations details. 96 pages, B&W photos and color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover. #15964 $24.95

SR-71A Blackbird Model 1/72 SCALE

LIMITED EDITION

Killer Bs

Stan Stokes. The United States’ most modern bombers – the supersonic B-1 Lancer and the super-stealthy B-2 Spirit – fly over the American southwest. 16"x 11½". Signed and numbered by the artist!

On March 21, 1968, the SR-71 (#976) was flown as the first Blackbird to conduct an operational mission over Vietnam by Ed Payne and Jerry O'Malley. Finishing with 2,985.7 career flight hours, it’s currently exhibited at the U.S. Air Force Museum. This 1/72 scale, Air Force 1, die cast model of “Snarling Cat” features realistic conical spikes, a glazed canopy, authentic markings, and a display base. 17¾" long. #703906 $104.95

24.95

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B-2 Spirit Display Model

This 1/150 scale model of the modern “Stealth Bomber” – a unique tribute to both advanced aviation and its flying wing predecessors – is crafted of top-quality mahogany and comes hand-painted with simulated canopy wingows and a wooden display base. 13¼" wingspan.

#701406

159.95

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YF-12 Model

First flown in 1963, the YF-12 was a prototype interceptor designed by aviation legend “Kelly” Johnson – and, as its shape gives away, it was the ancestor of the iconic SR-71 Blackbird. This 1/200 scale, die cast model features historic NASA markings, a see-through canopy, and a display stand. 6" long.

1/200 SCALE

#703578

24.95

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Blackbird

2019 Historical Calendar

Pay homage to one of the most legendary strategic aircraft, the SR-71 Blackbird, with this 12-month wall calendar for 2019. Complete with never-before-seen photos and included captions, each month opens to reveal an exclusive moment in this aircraft’s history. 12"x 9". #703506 $14.95

B-2 Bomber T-Shirt

This 100% pre-shrunk cotton t-shirt centers around an American strategic bomber – the B-2 Spirit! Complete with a Back taped neck and shoulders, it features durable doubleneedle stitched hems.

#704045

M, L, XL: $22.95 2XL, 3XL: $24.95

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Military

Patrol Aircraft

Hurricane Hunters

Known as the aircrews that gather weather data, Hurricane Hunters are the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard members who conduct these, sometimes dangerous, flying missions. This collection of seven short films include the story behind the early warning system using a P2V Neptune, its role during damaging hurricanes, the C-121's mission to get storm information to the HC-130 Hercules tracking these nearly fatal conditions to verify stats. 1 hr. 31 min. #703667 $19.95

Patrol Aircraft Display Models

Replicating a trio of maritime patrol aircraft from the Cold War through today, these centerpiece collectibles – featuring authentic military markings and a wooden display base – are made of quality mahogany.

P2V-5 Neptune

The P2V-5, which first flew in 1950 and is replicated here with a striking blue and white paint scheme in 1/72 scale, was the mostproduced version of the Neptune. 17¼" wingspan.

#703396 P-3C Orion

209.95

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This 1/85 scale model is a reproduction of a P-3 Orion: based on Lockheed’s successful L-188 Electra airliner which took its maiden flight in 1959. 16¼" long.

#703397

219.95

LIMITED EDITION

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1/72 SCALE LIMITED EDITION

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E-2C Hawkeye Models

Becoming operational in 1972, the E-2C variant of the Hawkeye focused on radar and computer performance and was usually used in conjunction with the F-14 Tomcat. Made by Hobby Master, each 1/72 scale, die cast replica – including the E-2C from the VAW-122 “Steel Jaws” – features a revolving radar dish, optional armament, a pilot figure, authentic markings, and a display stand. 13¼" wingspan. A: VAW-126 – “Seahawks,” USS Harry S. Truman, May 2011. #980809 $118.95 B: VAW-122 – “Steel Jaws,” USS Forrestal, 1991. #980832 $117.95

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USN's All Weather Airborne Early Warning AEW Aircraft P-8A Poseidon

Designed to replace the P-3 Orion, the P-8A Poseidon – as featured with this model in 1/100 scale – is a military aircraft developed for the U.S. Navy, which conducts anti-submarine, anti-surface, and shipping interdiction duties. 15½" long. #703398 $299.95

S-3 Viking in Action

Elward. The S-3 Viking, originally developed as a dedicated carrier-based anti-submarine aircraft, evolved over the years into an outstanding surveillance and antisurface platform. This volume (in addition to covering the warplane's service history) explores that aircraft’s weapons, paint schemes, sensors, and interiors, as well as some of the more significant aircraft, including the Carrier On-Board Delivery and dedicated refueling variants. 80 pages, 186 photos, 11"x 8¼", softcover. #30353 $19.95

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In order to help spot Soviet subs during the Cold War, the American military employed a series of aircraft including the S-2 Tracker and E-1 Tracer (which led to the development of the still-active E-2 Hawkeye). This exciting, multi-film collection chronicles these unique aircraft including a look at the daily life of a crew aboard the S-2, F-4 Phantom IIs being guided by an E-2 during a simulated carrier attack, and a film released by Grumman examining some of their recognizable models. 1 hr. 22 min. #V5199 $19.95

S-3B Viking Model

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Made by Hobby Master, this 1/72 scale, $ die cast model – a replica of an S-3B nicknamed "Santa Tracker" serving with the VS-35 "Blue Wolves" stationed on the USS Abraham Lincoln – features the aircraft's signature colorful artwork (including Santa on the front radome, presents running along the side, and a blue wolf on the tail), a removable canopy, a well-equipped LIMITED EDITION Limited Quantity! cockpit, removable crew figures, detailed turbofan engines, full weapons complement, optional-position landing gear, and a display stand. 11½" wingspan. #980658 Reg: $119 $

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Transports

Military

C-141 Starlifter Display Model

C-45F Expeditor Kit

The Beechcraft Model 18, known as the C-45 Expeditor in military usage, was a trainer and utility aircraft first flown in 1937. This 1/48 scale plastic kit of a C-45F as it appeared after World War II features a separate aileron, realistic “Wasp Junior” radial engines, a fully outfitted cabin (with seats, see-through windows, and an opening side door), and authentic USAF or Royal Navy markings. Assembly required. Skill level 2. 12" wingspan. #700492 $44.95

American Military Transport Aircraft Since 1925

Johnson. From World War II through the present day, the United States armed forces have come to rely heavily on aircraft for mobility. This work provides a comprehensive historical survey – including technical specifications, drawings, and photographs – of each type of fixed-wing aircraft used by U.S. military forces to carry out airlift missions since 1925. 488 pages, 416 photos and illustrations, 6¾"x 9¾", softcover. #32952 $54.95 The C-130 is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft that entered service with the U.S. Air Force in the 1950s. The aircraft is the longest continuously produced military aircraft at over 60 years, and has been used for C-130 numerous military, civilian, and Hercules humanitarian aid operations. This Model 1/200, die cast model features authentic padprinted markings, realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels, and a display stand. 7¾" wingspan. #703261 $29.95

Created to meet both military and civilian standards, the C-141 Starlifter – the workhorse of the Air Mobility Command (AMC) – could airlift and drop equipment or paratroops at low or high altitudes, along with several other roles. Handcrafted of mahogany, this 1/104 scale model features authentic hand-painted detail and a wooden display stand. 20¼" long. #704063 $219.95

C-5M Galaxy Display Model

Originally designed and built by Lockheed as a large transport for the U.S. Air Force, the C-5M Galaxy –among the largest military aircraft in the world – can handle oversized loads with its heavy intercontinentalrange strategic airlift capability. Handcrafted of mahogany, this 1/150 scale model reflects quality hand-painted detail and a wooden display stand. 19¾" long. #704062 $219.95

1/200 SCALE

This six-film DVD features the C-5A Galaxy, America's largest transport aircraft. The Galaxy's maiden flight occurred in 1969, and the aircraft has served in every war since Vietnam. Classic airlifter history is revealed through vintage newsreels and astonishing statistics on its massive size. 1 hr. 38 min.

#V5172

KC-135 Stratotanker Metal Sign

19.95

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Made in the USA.

Featuring an image of a KC-135 Stratotanker and the in, signia of the 384th Air Refueling Squadron, which is based at McConnell Air Force Base, this 24gauge steel sign resembles the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 14"x 8"; includes mounting holes. #66135 $19.95

C-130 Hercules T-Shirt

Made of 100% preshrunk cotton, this stylish t-shirt centers around an eye-catching screenprint of the mighty Hercules! Complete with doubleneedle stitched hems, it features a taped neck and shoulders as well as a comfy, seamless collar.

C-5A Galaxy

Back

#704064

C-130 Hercules Cap

1/200 SCALE

M, L, XL: $22.95 2XL, 3XL: $24.95

This 100% cotton, navy blue cap includes an embroidered image of a C-130 Hercules on the front, a pre-curved visor embroidered with “U.S. Air Force” and the aircraft name, and an adjustable strap. #61785 $14.95

KC-135R Stratotanker Model

The USAF 154th Wing of the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron still flies the enduring KC-135 LIMITED EDITION Stratotanker, which provides the core aerialrefueling capability for the Air Force and has excelled in the role for 50+ years. This 1/200 scale, die cast model features markings for the New Jersey ANG, extended landing gear with rubber tires, and a display stand. 8¼" long. #703462 $69.95

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Military

Rotor Aircraft

A tiltrotor vertical/ short takeoff and landing (VSTOL) aircraft, the V-22 Osprey can perform like a conventional 1/144 SCALE helicopter and has the long-range performance of a turboprop aircraft. This 1/144 scale Air Force 1, die cast model is a replica of a V-22 Osprey serving with the VMM-165 "White Knights" featuring engraved panel lines, rotating propellers, authentic markings, and a metal display base. 4¾" long. #701173 $26.95

V-22 Shadow Graphic T-Shirt

AH-64D Longbow Model

AH-1F Cobra Model

1/72 SCALE

First flown in 1975, the AH-64 Longbow is an attack helicopter developed to replace the AH-1 LIMITED EDITION Cobra. The advanced tandem-cockpit chopper serves primarily with the U.S. Army, though it also serves with a number of international militaries including Greece, Japan, Israel, Singapore, and elsewhere. At least 2,000 have been manufactured. A Hobby Master reproduction of an AH-64D serving in the U.S. Army with the 8th Battalion, 229th Aviation Regiment, this 1/72 scale, die cast model features a rotating main and rear propeller, see-through windows, a well-equipped tandem cockpit, full weapons complement, authentic markings and a display stand. 8¾" long. #980803 $89.95

This 100% cotton, olive drab cap features premium, standout embroidery on front, as well as on the pre-curved visor! Includes an adjustable strap. #61599 $18.95

This olive drab cap features an embroidered AH-1 Cobra helicopter. Includes a pre-curved visor and an adjustable rear strap. Made of 100% cotton. #700629 $18.95

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MH-60 Nighthawk Model

1/72 SCALE

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The Eurocopter Tiger attack helicopter, achieving operational readiness in 2008, was first developed as an anti-tank aircraft against potential Soviet attack. 1/72 SCALE Featuring markings from LIMITED EDITION the German Army at Fritzlar AF, this 1/72 scale, die cast replica includes a glazed canopy, a well-equipped cockpit, free-spinning propeller and tail rotor, intricate landing gear, and a metal display stand. 7¾" long. #900050 Reg: $62.95 $

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1/72 SCALE

AH-64 Apache Cap

AH-1 Cobra Cap

Eurocopter EC665 Tiger Model

62.95

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Sport the iconic American chopper on this quality, 100% cotton cap! Available in olive drab, it offers bold embroideries, a pre-curved visor, and an adjustable strap. #61600 $18.95

2XL: $26.95

Replicating the “Sand Shark,” an AH-1F Cobra as it appeared with the 2nd Cavalry Regiment during the Gulf War, this 1/72 scale plastic model features signature shark mouth nose art, a well-equipped tandem cockpit, a free-spinning rotor, full weapons complement, and authentic markings. 8¾" long. #702814 $29.95

#703876

The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service in 1979 as a tactical transport helicopter for the U.S. Army. It has also served with other nations for medical evacuations, in addition to search and rescue. This 1/72 scale, Air Force 1, die cast model features the markings and scheme of 377th Medical Company, South Korea, April 2007, a detailed interior, and a display stand. 9" rotorspan.

UH-60 Black Hawk Cap

Pay tribute to a modern American military transport – the distinguished V-22 Osprey – by sporting this burgundy t-shirt! Made of 100% supersoft cotton, it features a colorful screen-print across the chest and Boeing logo on the left sleeve. #704065 M, L, XL: $24.95

UH-60 Black Hawk Model

1/72 SCALE

V-22 Osprey Model

This 1/72 scale, die cast model replicates an MH-60 Nighthawk flown by the HSC-2 “Fleet Angels” – a U.S. Navy fleet squadron based in Norfolk, Virginia. This colorful collectible features striking tail artwork, a free-spinning main and rear rotor, see-through windows, a well-appointed interior, and a metal display stand. 10¾" long. #703670 $62.95


X-Planes Bell X-1 Display Model

A rocket engine-powered aircraft, the Bell X-1 was conceived during the final years of World War II, though it didn't make its maiden flight until 1946. A replica of the plane painted in its signature "international orange" paint scheme, this 1/32 scale display model is crafted of quality mahogany and features authentic nose-art, simulated canopy windows, and a display stand. 11" long.

#702158

X-2 Starbuster Display Model

209.95

Created to investigate the structural effect of aerodynamic heating, stability and control at high speeds and altitudes, the X-2 Starbuster – developed in 1945 – was a rocket-powered swept-wing research aircraft. Handcrafted of fine mahogany, this 1/32 scale model features an authentic handpainted scheme and a wooden display stand. 16¼" long.

X-4 Bantam Display Model

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Depending solely on combined elevator and aileron control for in-pitch and roll altitudes instead of horizontal tail surfaces, the X-4 Bantam was created in 1948 as a prototype small twinjet aircraft. Complete with a handpainted scheme, this 1/32 scale model is crafted from fine mahogany and includes a wooden display stand. 10¼" wingspan. #704069 $99.95

First flown in 1964, the XB-70 Valkyrie – a prototype of the B-70 strategic bomber whose program was canceled before production began – saw only two aircraft built. Painted in all white, this 1/150 scale display model, made of premium hand-crafted mahogany, features a simulated canopy and wooden nameplate display stand.15¼" long. #702486 $189.95

199.95

Pace. The jet age began for the U.S. on October 2, 1942, when the XP-59 Airacomet took its first flight – since then, hundreds of new experimental designs have been conceived, with more than 90 taking flight. This timeline of America’s “X” planes takes you right up through the F-35, with all of the successes and failures along the way (among them the P/F-84, B-43, and B-45). 360 pages, 250+ photos, 10"x 11", hardcover. #700753 $39.95

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XB-70 Valkyrie Display Model

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The Big Book of X-Bombers and X-Fighters

#701119

Military

North American XB-70 Valkyrie

This six-chapter film gets to the bottom of the mysterious Cold War-era XB-70 Valkyrie bomber plane and features footage of its first and second flight, NASA's supersonic research, the 1966 crash, and its ultimate retirement. 1 hr. 15 min. #701656 $19.95

X-3 Stiletto Display Model

A museumquality replica of the X-3 Stiletto – an experimental jet aircraft built to research the effects of supersonic speed – this 1/66 scale model features a premium mahogany construction, along with an authentic hand-painted scheme, and a wooden display stand. 12" long.

#704068

99.95

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X-15 Display Model

Originally designed to conduct experiments of flight conditions beyond the Earth’s atmosphere, the X-15 – once piloted by NASA astronauts Neil Armstrong and Joe Engle – holds the world record for the highest speed by a manned aircraft. Professionally hand-painted, this 1/32 scale model is crafted of quality mahogany and includes a wooden display stand. 18¾" long. #704067 $209.95

Signed by Col. Knight!

Faster and Higher

First flown in June of 1959, the rocket-powered X-15 – of which only three were manufactured – is one of the most legendary aircraft in history. It set numerous speed and altitude records, many of which LIMITED EDITION remain standing after nearly fifty years: on October 3, 1967, for example, Colonel William J. “Pete” Knight achieved a record-setting top speed of 4,519 miles per hour. 16"x 11½".

Signature Edition – Signed by the artist and Col. Knight! Standard Edition – Save $15! Signed by the artist.

69.95 24.95

#73082 Reg: $109 $ #7489 Reg: $39.95 $

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Final Frontier

Space

Lunar Excursion Module Display Model

Moon Race

The History of Apollo

Recapture the glory of the epic moon landing of 1969 with this highly detailed, 1/48 scale replica of the Lunar Excursion Module – the first and only manned vehicle to land anywhere beyond Earth. Professionally hand-painted to reflect authentic detail, it’s crafted of fine mahogany and includes a wooden display stand. 5½" long.

#704114

This series explores the Apollo program from the early unmanned tests and lunar orbits through the first landing on the Moon and $ several of the Apollo missions. 9.95 each Vol. 1: The Eagle Has Landed – Examines Limited Quantities! Apollo missions 4-11. 2 hrs. 30 min. #V7250 Vol. 2: Houston We Have a Problem – Follows missions 12-17 and the Apollo-Soyuz international space flight. 3 hrs. 3 min. #V7251

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Apollo 11 Capsule Display Model

Painted by hand, this museum quality, 1/25 scale, resin model of Columbia – the Apollo 11 command module crewed by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Mike Collins on the first manned lunar landing mission in July 1969 – features a detailed interior, measures 6" in diameter, and includes a display stand. $

#97134

179.95

Apollo to the Moon A History in 50 Objects

Muir-Harmony. Using 50 carefully curated objects from the Smithsonian archives, this intriguing narrative celebrates the 50th anniversary of NASA’s Apollo program. From a Russian stamp in honor of Yuri Gagarin to astronaut action figures, each item represents a significant accomplishment that inspired the moon missions. 304 pages, B&W and color photos, 7"x 9", hardcover. #704085 $34.95

First Man

The Life of Neil A. Armstrong

Hansen. In this authorized biography filled with revelations, you'll follow Armstrong's career in flying, from his 78 missions over North Korea to his transatmospheric flights in the rocket-powered X-15, his piloting of Gemini VIII to the first-ever docking in space, and his Apollo 11 flight to the Moon. It's a riveting portrait of a reluctant hero who will forever be history's most famous space traveler. 784 pages, 6½"x 9¾", hardcover. #10405 $19.95

Moonfire

The Epic Journey of Apollo 11

Mailer. One of the landmark events of the 20th century, the Apollo 11 moon-landing in 1969 was an era-defining moment in U.S. history. Norman Mailer, writing for LIFE Magazine, chronicled the entire story – the technology, astronauts, and cultural excitement of the time – ultimately crafting his narrative into a book (Of a Fire on the Moon) on which this volume draws heavily, peppered with an exciting collection of rare photos. 348 pages, illustrated, 11"x 13¼", hardcover. #19816 $24.95

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NASA Apollo II MA-1 Flight Jackets

Look stylish while commemorating the historic NASA mission in this waterresistant MA-1 flight jacket, featuring a fully reversible design! It also includes colorful Apollo Mission patches on the back and chest, a utility sleeve pocket, two lower flap pockets, two interior welt pockets, a knitrib collar, cuffs and waistband, and the signature red “Remove Before Flight” flag.

M, L, XL: $199.95

A: NEW! Red B: Black

2XL, 3XL: $209.95

#704084 #86936

Space Explorers

This stunning poster presents remarkable drawings that allow you to follow the evolution of satellites from Sputnik 1 and Explorer I through today’s most advanced #71614 $12.95 systems. 24"x 36".

Tupolev Tu-144

The Soviet Supersonic Airliner

Gordon, Komissarov & Rigmant. Known as the Soviet’s only effective result of supersonic commercial aviation, the Tu-144 was a significant feat for their industry. This title explains the Tu-144’s creation and service history, as well as a comparison with the Concorde. Illustrated with color profiles and unpublished images, it also includes other aircraft versions, and more! 272 pages, 548 B&W and color photos, 8½"x 11", hardcover. #703812 $59.95

Tupolev Tu-144LL Model

1/500 SCALE

After the fall of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s, one Tu-144 – a supersonic transport aircraft developed in the late 1960s – was refitted for NASA usage as a testbed for high-speed commercial research. Replicating the NASA-flown plane, this 1/500 scale, die cast model features a striking white livery, simulated cockpit and cabin windows, and a realistic undercarriage and wheel wells. 5¼" long. #702645 $59.95


Space

Space Shuttle Models

Delta II Display Model

Made by Hobby Master, these 1/200 scale, die cast models are centerpiece replicas of NASA space shuttles – including Atlantis and Endeavour, the fourth and fifth operational orbiters. Most 1/200 excitingly, the Atlantis is SCALE available as a signature edition collectible, hand-signed by George Abbey, a longtime director of the Johnson Space Center! Each one features an authentic NASA livery, opening bay doors, a detailed robotic arm, and a display stand. 7¼" long.

An expendable launch system built by Douglas, the Delta II – part of the Delta rocket family – is scheduled to fly its final, and possibly its 100th successful, mission in 2018. Crafted of fine mahogany, this 1/144 scale replica features hand-painted authentic detail and a wooden display stand. tall. 10½" tall #704115 $109.95

Atlas V Rocket Display Model

The Atlas V is currently operated by the United Launch Alliance (ULA) – a joint venture with Boeing – was built as an expendable launch system in the Atlas rocket family. Standing at nearly two feet in height, this 1/100 scale replica features carefully hand-painted detail and a fine mahogany construction. Includes a wooden display stand. 23" tall.

#704116

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Delta IV Heavy Display Model

The world’s second highest-capacity rocket in operation – the Delta IV Heavy is an expendable heavy-lift launch vehicle and the largest type of its family. Professionally hand-painted to reflect authentic detail, this 1/144 scale model is handcrafted of quality mahogany and comes with a wooden display stand. 19½" tall.

#704113

159.95

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Atlantis (Signature Edition) Signed by NASA Director George Abbey! #980862 $102.95 Atlantis (Standard Edition) #702919 $82.95 Endeavour #980815 $82.95

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Space Shuttle

Developing an Icon 1972-2013

Cataclysm Trucker Hat

A unique and fun way to show your enthusiasm for both outer space and cats, this stylish trucker hat features a classic five-panel construction, a breathable mesh back, a pre-curved visor, a structured foam front, and an adjustable plastic snap closure. 100% polyester. polyester

#704020

Final Frontier

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Jenkins. This comprehensive three-book collection is an illustrated homage to the space shuttle and, in addition to featuring nearly 4,000 images, it also includes a look at its development, the changing political climate during its lifetime, its disappointing failures, and its many incredible feats – among them, the Hubble Telescope. 1,584 pages, 3,922 photos and drawings, 8½"x 11", hardcover. #702264 $169.95

NASA Space Shuttle Program

America’s 1st Reusable Orbital Spacecraft

The Space Shuttle’s first flight was on April 12, 1981, after it was developed in the 1970s as a reusable space transporter. It completed an astonishing 133 missions until the program ended on July 21, 2011. This DVD includes six short films focusing on its creation, testing space travel, the Hubble Telescope, and newsreels of NASA and the Air Force’s involvement with the program. 1 hr. 35 min. #703025 $19.95

Space Shuttle Program Colorized U.S. 20-Quarter Set

Commemorate the epic NASA Space Shuttle Program with our limited edition set of 20 U.S. Florida quarters, showcasing full-color images of the missions’ milestone events and insignia! Complete with a handsome, felt-lined metal display box, it includes a certificate of authenticity and an acrylic capsule for each coin. #704070 $99.95

Space Shuttle Metal Sign

Stan Stokes. Displaying the

Made in the USA.

Space Shuttle Endeavour making a "Not so Routine Service Call," this 24-gauge steel sign resembles the look and feel of aged paint and includes mounting holes. 18"x 12". #64489 $34.95

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Sci-Fi

The War of the Worlds

Based on the 1898 novel by H. G. Wells, War of the Worlds – 1953 and 2005 American science-fiction films – portrays the devastating attack of extraterrestrials and their plans to occupy Earth. Eventually, the aliens couldn’t handle the planet’s environment and they began to die giving humanity back the planet “by virtue of naturally coexisting.”

The Martian Figure – From George Pal’s 1953 film – accurately depicting a Martian – this 1/8 scale figure features two sets of arms and a display base. 8" tall. #704089 $39.95 Tripods Attack Diorama Kit

Created from the original 3D computer model used for the movie, this 1/350 scale plastic kit – from the 2005 blockbuster – features plastic parts molded-in gray and clear, a detailed city street diorama, two tripods with deployed arm lasers, six figures, and illustrated instructions. Assembly required. Skill level 3. 12"x 7" footprint.

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The 2005 Movie – A dock worker (Tom Cruise) trying to piece his life together finds a new definition of survival when an alien attack commences in his New York backyard. 1 hr. 59 min.

#102474

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The Book – H. G. Wells. First published in 1898, this novel is the most famous example of invasion literature which has inspired countless science-fiction stories. 224 pages, 4"x 6¼", hardcover. #704041 $14.95

UFOs Above the Law

Bouck & Soriano. A collection of UFO reports from law enforcement officers and other government officials, this title proves alien life does exist. Although there continues to be controversy on the subject, these people put their reputation on the line to speak the truth. Included are the investigations on abductions, transcripts of radio chases, and other strange occurrences. 192 pages, 6"x 9", softcover. #704099 $19.95

SPACE: 1999 Kits

A B In “Breakaway,” the premiere episode of Space: 1999, it was clear to see that the iconic Eagle spacecraft was truly unique – and the setting for its first adventure was Nuclear Waste Area #2. Each plastic kit features detailed figures and models authentic to the series, decals, and an instruction guide. These kits are fully compatible, so you can combine the sets to create a larger display of the area! Skill level 2. Assembly required. A: Nuclear Waste Area #2 Diorama Kit – 1/48 scale. w/ bonus Moon Buggy – 1/24 scale. #703324 $74.95 B: Eagle Transporter – The primary spacecraft of Moonbase Alpha, the Eagle Transporter, is used to explore alien planets, defend the base, and move supplies. This 1/72 scale plastic kit of that versatile craft features finely textured surfaces, an accurately reproduced hull and frame, command and service modules, authentic markings, and more. 12" long. #96111 $29.95

Space: 1999 Rescue Eagle Display Model

The primary spacecraft of Moonbase Alpha, this 1/48 scale model of the Rescue Eagle Transporter accurately reflects the original filming miniature. It features spring-loaded foot pads, a removable central pod and nose cone, and a detailed command module with pilot figures. 22" long. #704098 $319.95

Alien Abduction Lager Metal Sign Enjoy a cold brew that’s out of this world in your man cave with this metal sign! Featuring a colorful, retro-style layout, it includes a longlasting finish. Includes mounting holes.

NEW! 12"x 18" – #704101 NEW! 24"x 36" – #704102

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UFO Chronicles: Pilot Encounters and Underground Bases

With expert analysis and commentary from the leading experts in the field today, this program searches for truths behind various claims of UFO phenomena, including conspiracy-laden stories of UFO sightings, alien abductions, and other terrifying experiences and secrets you aren’t supposed to know. Color, widescreen, 1 hr. 15 min. #V9983 $19.95

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Area 51 Arrow Metal Sign

Do aliens exist? Hang this purposely distressed metal sign to let others know to keep out of your top-secret area! Handmade of heavy-gauge steel, it features a durable, long-lasting finish. Includes mounting holes. 21"x 11". #704103 $24.95


Pioneers / Texaco Chronology of Aviation

Spirit of St. Louis Desktop Display Model

Winchester.. Covering both military and civilian technological advancements, this lavishly illustrated volume traces the history of aviation, from the Montgolfier brothers’ balloon and the Wright Flyer to the first military fighters and bombers of World Wars I and II, the A380 and other large commercial jet travelers, and the cutting-edge stealth aircraft flying unnoticed today. 160 pages, 250+ B&W and color photographs and illustrations, 9"x 11¾", hardcover. #36447 $34.95

Made of Philippine mahogany, this 1/32 scale model of the “Spirit of St. Louis,” the Ryan NYP monoplane that Charles Lindbergh flew on May 20-21, 1927, nonstop from New York to Paris, measures 17½" long. Hand painted and detailed, it arrives ready to display on the included wood base. #96684 $239.95

Perhaps no aircraft in the history of aviation is as recognizable as the Wright brothers’ 1903 twin-propeller biplane in which they achieved the world’s first powered flight. This 1/32 scale display model is based on original photographs and technical specifications and features realistic struts, a Wright brother figure, and a commemorative nameplate display stand. 15½" wingspan.

Wright Flyer “Kitty Hawk” Display Model

#700651

Wings of Texaco

Die Cast Banks & Models

Civil

L-10E Electra Display Model

A replica of Amelia Earhart’s L-10E as it appeared during her infamous final flight, this 1/48 scale display model is crafted of premium mahogany and features simulated cockpit and cabin windows, authentic markings, and a display stand. 13¾" wingspan.

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In 1993, Texaco introduced its “Wings of Texaco” series of model planes and banks as a promotion at service stations across the A B $ country. Representing prop-driven aircraft from the interwar period, each of these die cast replicas – rare collectibles available in extremely limited quantities – feature realistic engine fronts, detailed landing gear, and authentic Texaco livery. A: 1931 Texaco Stearman Biplane – A larger-scale re-release of the third model in the series, this 1/32 scale replica of a 1931 Texaco Stearman biplane features a special, brushed metal finish. 12" wingspan.

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Own a piece of collectible history! Draped in signature red Texaco graphics, this 1/25 scale, die cast model beautifully replicates the vintage Ford Model T Runabout. It features LIMITED EDITION a variety of realistic features including see-through windows, a well-equipped interior (with stylish bench seating), a removable soft top, and treaded rubber tires. 6" long. #96116 Reg: $79.95 $

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"Full Service" Metal Sign

This lovely lady is ready to help gas up your vehicle using the classic Texaco fuel pump! Made of 24-gauge steel and includes mounting holes. 12"x 18". #65080 $24.95

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Texaco 1945 North American P-51D Mustang Model

In 1941, after the United States A entered WWII, Texaco 1/44 SCALE became a key supplier of aircraft oil for Allied forces with a total of 6 billion barrels consumed by 1945. Dressed in vintage Texaco logos, this 1/44 scale replica of a North B American P-51D Mustang – the first U.S. fighter to enter the beaches of Normandy – features an opening canopy, optional-position landing gear, a rotating propeller, a certificate of authenticity, and a finely detailed die cast body. 10" wingspan.

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Manufacturers Boeing 787-8 Snap-Together Kit

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No glue or paint is required with our fun and easy, plastic snap-together kit of a 1/200 scale Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – the original model of the American wide-body airliner family. Highly detailed with premium decals, it features realistic engines (with spinning exhaust fans), authentic livery, and a display stand. Assembly required. Skill level 3. 11¼" long.

1/200 SCALE

Airbus 380-800 Model

The Airbus A380-800 is a double-deck, wide body, four-engine jet airliner, which is credited as the world’s largest passenger airliner, and was designed to both compete with its own range of products and also to break the dominance that Boeing had enjoyed in this market segment since the early 1970s with its 747. This 1/200 die cast model is a replica of an Airbus A380-800 Lufthansa aircraft from the 1990s. 15¾" wingspan. #703412 $149.95

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$ Explore the captivating world of historic aircraft companies through our exceptional collection of titles from the critically-acclaimed series Images of Aviation! Packed full of 100 to 200 rare, black and white photos, each title includes well-researched historical accounts and captions. 128 pages, 6¼"x 9¼", softcover.

Boeing Totem Logo T-Shirt

Support the legacy of Boeing aircraft through this eyecatching, comfy t-shirt! With a 100% ringspun cotton construction, it features short set-in sleeves. #704076

Stinson – Bluth. Details the growth of the Stinson Aircraft Company, which produced more airplanes for a longer period of time than any other Michigan airframe producer. #5876

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This magnificent, 1/32 scale reproduction features movable ailerons and tail surfaces, plastic detail parts, covering tissue, and decals for both Eastern Air Lines DC-3 and military C-47 construction. For display purposes only, it has a 35½" wingspan when assembled.

Consolidated – Pescador & Aldrich. Examines the history of the Consolidated Aircraft Corporation (later Convair) - founded in 1923 by Reuben Fleet - at its San Diego, Caifornia, headquarters. #18150

Douglas DC-3 Balsa Wood Kit Nearly 3-Feet in Wingspan!

#8907

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Fairchild – Woodring & Woodring. Presents the background story of Fairchild Aircraft - formed by Sherman M. Fairchild in 1929 - from its inception and WWII production to its last delivery in 1984. #18133 Long Island – Stoff. Significant aircraft manufacturing began on Long Island, New York, in the early 20th century and boomed during the World War I and II years. #18190

Michigan – Pauley. From the first

Douglas Heritage T-Shirt

Celebrate one of the leaders in aerospace technology by wearing this 100% ring-spun cotton t-shirt! Complete with a rib-knit collar, it features double-stitched seams and taped shoulders. #704074 M, L, XL: $19.95 2XL, 3XL: $21.95

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business opening in 1911 through the manufacture of 8,685 B-24 bombers during WWII, and the All-American Aircraft Shows of the 1920s and '30s, and more. #18173

The Sikorsky Legacy – Sikorsky. Traces the history of Sikorsky aviation and its founder, Igor I. Sikorsky, whose 60-year aviation career was highlighted by three major achievements. #18132 Curtiss-Wright – House. Relive those longgone days and continue onward, following Curtiss-Wright clear into the 21st century through this pictorial history of the aviation pioneers. #18120

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Airlines DC-10 Model

Unusual Airlines and Airliners A Photo Journal

Quastler.. Featuring a collection of early airlines and airliners, this book focuses on longtime historian and author I.E. Quastler’s interest in commercial aviation. Beginning in 1969, there are photographs that range from commuter jetliners to jumbo aircraft in flight. The topics also cover various airlines and services that were in operation for a few months to long standing. 138 pages, 230 color photographs, 8½"x 11¼", softcover. #703179 $39.95

1/400 SCALE

PAN AMERICAN

An American three-engine, wide-body jet airliner, the DC-10 – manufactured from 1970 to 1981 – has the ability to conduct medium- to long-haul flights with a capacity of 380 passengers. This 1/400 scale, die cast replica features authentic National livery, realistic panel lines and surface details, and a display stand. 5½" long. #703581 $29.95

National “Sun King” DC-10 T-Shirt

Pan American DC-7c Display Model

Entering service with Pan Am in 1956, the DC-7C – also known as “Seven Seas” – was an extended-range variant with additional fuel and fuselage capacities. Finished with an authentic hand-painted scheme, this 1/100 scale replica is handcrafted from premium mahogany and includes a wooden display stand. 15¼" wingspan.

#704079

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Available in a vibrant yellowgold, this 100% cotton t-shirt recognizes the former National Airlines with an eye-catching screen-print of “Tammy” – a DC-10 promoting their service to London. $ #704078 M, L, XL: 27.95

“Fly to the Caribbean by Clipper” Metal Sign

Featuring a Pan American World Airways Douglas DC-4, this colorful, 24-gauge steel sign resembles the look of aged metal and paint. 12"x 18"; includes mounting holes. #66924 $19.95

American Airlines DC-6 Display Model

Originally conceived in the final years of World War II as a transport aircraft, the DC-6 – which took its first flight in 1946 – was re-configured for commercial travel. This 1/100 scale display model, a handsome showcase centerpiece crafted of quality mahogany, features a recognizable orange and silver American Airlines paint scheme and a wooden base. 14" wingspan.

#702836

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Chicago Homecoming

Stan Stokes. American Airlines’ Douglas DC-6B “Flagship Chicago” flies past Soldier Field as it returns home with a full load $ of travelers. This 16"x 11½" print is signed and numbered by the artist.

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Delta Air Lines Delta L-1011 Model

The “TriStar” or L-1011 entered commercial operations as the third wide-body airliner, following the Boeing 747 and Douglas DC-10, in 1972. Retiring their TriStars in 2001, Delta Airlines was once the aircraft’s largest owner. Complete with vintage Delta livery, this 1/500 scale, die 1/500 SCALE cast replica features an authentic scheme and details, and a display stand. 5½" long. #703582 $29.95

“Delta Gets You There” Shirt Displaying Delta's 1984 slogan, “Delta Gets You There,” and an L-1011 superimposed over the cities that the airline served at the time, these screen-printed t-shirts are made of soft, 100% preshrunk cotton. #68885 M, L, XL: $27.95 2XL, 3XL: $29.95

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Patriotic Patriotic Caps

U.S. Constitution Replica

Proudly show off your patriotism for America by sporting one of our quality embroidered caps! Made of 100% breathable cotton, each one includes a pre-curved visor and an adjustable hook-and-loop back strap for a great fit.

This authentic-looking replica of the U.S. Constitution is printed on antiqued parchment paper that can be framed for display. 12"x 14".

#M600238

“We The People” Weathered (Navy) #101597 NEW! U.S. Flag Mesh (Gray) #704035

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American Treasures

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The Secret Efforts to Save the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Gettysburg Address

Puleo. This historical title unleashes the history of numerous American events, from the adoption of the Declaration of Independence to our present day Fourth of July celebrations. American Treasures shows us, through exciting stories and in-depth research, our nation’s fundamental values of liberty and equality as well as the covered history of U.S. democracy. 432 pages, 6½"x 9½", hardcover. #104785 Reg: $28.99 $

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“Merry Christmas” Set of 3 Colorized $2 Bills

Be festive this holiday season with our unique Christmas-themed $2 bill set, featuring three genuine U.S. legal tender notes decorated in colorful images of Santa, snowmen, and penguins! Each limited edition bill comes with a certificate of authenticity and a two-sided blue display folio. #704044 $44.95

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“Stand for the Flag”T-Shirt Handsomely screen-printed on both the front and back, this 100% cotton t-shirt is a reminder of your love for America, her flag, and her fallen soldiers.

Patriotic Metal Signs

Made in the USA.

Eagle With U.S. Flag – 12"x 21" 21". #104327 “In This Place...” – 12½"x 16". #101729

Made in the USA, each durable metal sign is constructed of heavy-gauge steel and includes mounting holes for easy hanging.

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“Grand Old Flag” Jigsaw Puzzle

M, L, XL: $17.95 2XL, 3XL: $19.95

A bald eagle flies over one of the most iconic images of U.S. military triumph – the Iwo Jima flag-raising –in this unique, 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. 24"x 18". #700494 $11.95

“Honor and Glory” LongSleeve Shirt A bald eagle clutches the stars and stripes on this longsleeve shirt, reminding us what our forefathers in 1776 fought for: “honor and glory.” 100% cotton.

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Stainless Steel Travel Mugs

Keep America beautiful by using our stainless steel travel mug to insulate your beverage on the go! Decorated with patriotic bald eagles, each one offers an easy-to-carry slim design, a rubber-grip bottom, a screw-on hinged cover, and a locking snap pour spout. Holds up to 17 oz. $ BPA free. Dishwasher safe. 8½" tall. 26.95 each

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Branch of Service Jersey Sweatpants

These comfortable jersey sweatpants – made of a super-soft 50/50 cotton and polyester blend – feature the branch name running down the left leg, an elastic waistband with drawstring, two side pockets, and a rear pocket. M, L, XL: $19.95 2XL, 3XL: $21.95 Made in the USA.

Army #101339 Marines #101340

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Handsomely showcased in a blue two-sided display folio, C our collective $2 salutes the U.S. military with an exclusive Gold Leaf holographic design! Each genuine legal tender is in D crisp, uncirculated condition and includes a certificate of authenticity. A: Army

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#106267 B: Air Force #106268 C: Marines #106269 D: Navy #106266

Etched Dial Black and Gold Watches

Water-resistant to 30 meters, these premium-quality wrist watches feature a branch-ofservice emblem on the face; bright, luminescent hands; a rose gold case with black trim and etched dials; a stainless steel metal back; and a durable, black silicon strap. 1½" diameter $ face. 54.95 each

Army NEW! Air Force NEW! Marines NEW! Navy

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Leather Wallets

Branchof-Service Hoodies

More than just a place to stash your cash, a wallet can make a statement about what you stand for. These refined, black leather wallets, which include two I.D. holders, a full length bill holder, and nine card slots, feature an official branch-of-service seal embossed on the front. $24.95 each

Represent your branch-of-service by wearing our comfy, warm hoodies that feature a full-zip front, front pockets, and an officially licensed logo! 50/50 cotton/polyester blend.

USMC #702990 Army #702989

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Army Coast Guard

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Coffee Mugs

These 8-ounce, stoneware mugs feature a U.S. branchof-service emblem on the front. 4½" tall; dishwasher and microwave $ safe. 9.95 each

“Veteran” Caps

Wear your service proudly! Made of 100% brushed cotton, these embroidered, black caps feature a gold leaf design on the pre-curved $ visor and an adjustable strap. One size fits most. 18.95 each

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Pin-Ups

Girls & Goddesses

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Linsner. Delightfully provocative, this illustrated book features an incredible selection of never-before-published pinup work from Joseph Michael Linsner. Perusing both nostalgic and fantasy artwork, readers will enjoy saucy poses – some tastefully nude – of fetching women from across the pinup genre! 112 pages, color illustrations, 9¼"x 12¼", hardcover. #106220

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Alvardo’s Pin-Ups

Alvarado. Combining color, form, and style to create luscious images with flat color Must be 18+ and a shine that accentuates to order! each model's key features, Robert Alvarado's alluring photographs are influenced by traditional pin-up artists such as Alberto Vargas and Gil Elvgren yet will impress you in a way that only modern photography can. 150+ color photos, hardcover. $34.95 each

NEW! Cosplay Pin-Ups – From fantasy to sci-fi, this volume captures vintage pin-up models “cosing” as well-known characters while striking various poses. 160 pages, 7"x 10". #703797

Asphalt Alice Clock

Made in the USA.

The Pin-up Art of Joseph Michael Linsner

A must-have wall décor for your man cave, our handmade clock reveals more than time with an enticing image of a nearlynude vixen! Constructed of American steel, it includes mounting holes for easy hanging. 14" diameter. #704140 $39.95

Fan Favorites!

Pin-Up Stars on DVD – Featuring Hollywood’s

most glamorous women of the 1940s and ‘50s – from Marilyn Monroe to Betty Grable – this selection of classic movies star your $ favorite leading ladies! 19.95 each

Marilyn Monroe 4-DVD Set – This collection

features a quartet of the star’s most memorable films, including Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, How To Marry, Seven Year Itch, and Some Like It Hot. Color, 6 hrs. 52 min. #104305

Gilda – A classic 1940’s drama and Rita Hayworth’s signature role as the ultimate femme fatale, involving a dynamic love-hate relationship with former lover and small-time gambler, Johnny Farrell (Glenn Ford). B&W, 1 hr. 50 min. #704138

Pin-Up Nudes – In this volume,

Alvarado uses paint and other subtle costume techniques to tastefully portray his nude subjects. 144 pages, 9"x 12". #21214

2019 Tactical Girls Playing Cards

I Wake Up Screaming – Famously starring bomb-

shell Betty Grable in one of her few dramatic roles, this film is about a young starlet who’s killed and her sister, Jill (Grable) falls in love with the accused, Frankie Christopher (Victor Mature). B&W, 1 hr. 22 min. #704139

Bettie Page Reveals All

Locked and loaded with stunning girls who are heavily armed in exotic weaponry, this standard playing deck features a different image on each card! Also, included are Texas hold ‘em and poker rules, and the Ace of Spades pays tribute to AmericanSnipers.org.

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Learn her life story, as told by Bettie herself! You’ll hear about her humble beginnings through her scandalous career of the 1950s, including many torrid affairs, bouts with mental illness, and return to the public eye in the early 1990s. Color and B&W. 1 hr. 41 min. #V6186

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Bettie Page Apparel Sweatshirt – The “Queen of Pin-ups” shows off one of her best assets on this premium black sweatshirt! Made from 100% preshrunk cotton, it’s designed as a comfy regular fit. #704137

Bettie Page Blanket and Throw Snuggle up next to the A world’s sexiest pin-up – wearing her saucy laceup boots and iconic black bustier – with a cozy, polyester blanket or throw, featuring a detailed print. 36"x 58".

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Metal Pin-Up Signs Must-have additions to any man cave, our enticing collection of premium metal signs offer playful pin-up screenprints with a long-lasting finish! Includes mounting holes. Signs measure 12"x 18" except where indicated.

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Nostalgia

John Wayne: 20-Film Legacy Collection

Over 25 Hours on 20 DVDs!

A must-own collection for fans of the “Duke,” this nostalgic film set includes twenty films starring John Wayne, spanning a timeline from the 1940s through the 1970s. Just some of the exciting titles include Tall in the Saddle, Back to Bataan, They Were Expendable, Tycoon, 3 Godfathers, The Wings of Eagles, Rio Bravo, Chisum, The Cowboys, Cahill: United States Marshal, The Train Robbers, and McQ. 25+ hours on 20 DVDs. #102774 $129.95

Woven Throw

John Wayne $2 "Stagecoach" Colorized Note

Featuring the Old West version of the “Duke,” this cozy throw blanket is custom-weaved for incredible detail and finished with a soft fringed trim. 100% polyester.

NEW! 36"x 58" – #700848 NEW! 48"x 80" – #700857

Made in the USA.

A must-own collectible for fans of John Wayne, this Jefferson $2 bill – genuine legal tender – features a full-color obverse image of the Hollywood icon in the film that put him on the map: 1939's Stagecoach. Arrives in a handsome presentation folder with a certificate of authenticity. #103941 $16.95

Elvis: 5-Movie Collection

$

“Never Apologize” Metal Sign

The Duke offers a tough reminder of his thoughts regarding apologies on this nostalgic metal sign. Includes mounting holes. 12½"x 16". #104835 $18.95

Watch “The King” star in this collection of five classics! Starting with Blue Hawaii, a former G.I. comes back home to paradise; next, Elvis suffers vertigo after a trapeze act goes wrong in Fun in Acapulco; then, G.I. Blues has him singing as a soldier in Germany; and Girls! Girls! Girls! – based on pop culture of 1962; lastly, Charlie, a coffeehouse singer, joins a carnival in Roustabout. 8 hrs. 20 min. #703999 $29.95

"Elvis Presley Show" Metal Sign

49.95 59.95

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“I Love Lucy” Figure

I Love Lucy is still regarded as one of the most unique, comedic television series of all time! Featuring the hilarious Lucille Ball, this show is still celebrated by millions of fans since its 1951 debut. Made of high-quality resin, Lucy comes dressed in her iconic polka dot dress and included collectible display Bobble-Hip box. 8½" tall. #703642 $26.95 Action!

Elvis rocks out on this nostalgically weathered metal sign, a re-creation of a poster for one of his shows! Includes mounting holes. 12½"x 16". #102968 $16.95

LIMITED EDITION

I Love Lucy

"Blue Hawaii" Fleece Blanket

Adorned with colorful Hawaiian flowers, this detailed fleece blanket presents Elvis in paradise. Made from soft-napped, insulating polar fleece, it’s 100% polyester construction. 36"x 58". #703742 $29.95

Elvis Jigsaw Puzzle

Celebrate Elvis Presley and the ’68 Comeback Special – a mix of his classics and personal favorites – as featured on this brilliant 1000-piece puzzle! 20"x 27". #106355 $19.95

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Watch all four seasons of the history-making, slap-your-knee funny I Love Lucy television show! Each season contains every episode of a classic comedy that will always make you laugh and fall in love all over again. B&W.

A: Season 1 – 6 discs. 15 hrs. 21 min. B: Season 2 – 5 discs. 13 hrs. 19 min. C: Season 3 – 5 discs. 13 hrs. 39 min. D: Season 4 – 5 discs. 13 hrs. 7 min.

#703643 #703644 #703645 #703648

19.95 19.95 $ 24.95 $ 24.95 $ $


Hollywood Movies The Yellow Birds

A 2017 American war film, The Yellow Birds – based on the novel by Kevin Powers – stars Tye Sheridan, Alden Ehrenreich, and Jennifer Aniston. Under the command of their distressed Sergeant Sterling, two young soldiers, Bartle and Murph, learn to navigate the horrors of the Iraq war. As the conflict continues, they both suffer as a result from a significant promise made before deployment. 1 hr. 25 min. #703989 $24.95

The Day After

E.T.

The Extra-Terrestrial

Directed by Steven Spielberg, E.T. tells the epic story of a friendship between Elliot, a young lonely boy, and a lovable extraterrestrial. Until he can return to his home planet, Elliot and his siblings are determined to keep E.T. hidden. Released in 1982, this film was an instant blockbuster with the record for highest grossing film of the 1980s! 1 hr. 54 min. #701906 $19.95

Just 4 Fun

The Bridges at Toko-Ri

Based on the novel by James Michener, this 1954 look at the tragedy of the Korean War stars William Holden and Grace Kelly. More than a great story, this is also a superlative showcase for Naval operations – the aerial sequences even earned an Oscar for special effects. 1 hr. 43 min. #V8297 $9.95

Sully

Airplane/Airplane II

2-DVD Special Edition

Join the hilarious crew of Mayflower One for not one but two exciting adventures in this 2-DVD collection, featuring Airplane and Airplane II: The Sequel! American satire from the 1980s, both comedies famously star Robert Hays, as ex-fighter pilot Ted Striker, who continues to try and win the heart of Elaine Dickinson (Julie Hagerty). 2 hrs. 52 min.

On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed the “Miracle on the Hudson” when Captain “Sully” Sullenberger (played by Tom Hanks) glided his disabled plane onto the frigid waters of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 aboard. However, even as Sully was being heralded by the public and media for his unprecedented feat of aviation skill, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his reputation and career. 1 hr. 36 min. #703279 $24.95

The American Heroes Collection

In Pursuit of Honor

Bomber Boys Complete Series

The Final Countdown

Hell Is for Heroes

The Day After portrays a devastating war between NATO and the Warsaw Pact countries that leads up to a full-scale nuclear battle. Centered on the point-ofview of residents from the Midwest, the conflict continues to unfold over the media and fear begins to set in. Widespread panic breaks out until the first Soviet attack lands on American soil. 2 hrs. 6 min. #703991 $24.95

Celebrate the unsung heroes in modern American history and their valiant determination to protect or uplift others during times of peace and war. This 2-DVD collection includes: 9/11 Hero: The Red Bandanna Legacy, Glory Hounds, Hardcore Heroes, and WWII’s Greatest Raids: Rangers Lead. 5 hrs. 7 min. #703990 $19.95

When the USS Nimitz nuclear-powered aircraft carrier finds itself hurtled back in time to December 6, 1941 – mere hours before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor – the captain must decide if he should allow Japan to complete their mission or launch a massive strike that will forever change the course of history. This 1980 movie was filmed aboard the USS Nimitz. 1 hr. 43 min. #MV50801 $19.95

The Sequel

#703992

14.95

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This film stars Don Johnson as a member of a U.S. Cavalry detachment that refuses to kill its horses after being ordered to do so during the transition to a mechanized army in the mid-1930s. Risking their honor and their lives to save hundreds of horses, the cavalrymen drive the herd north to evade the slaughter, but the group is followed by a light armored unit. Can the men and their horses reach safe haven in Canada? 1 hr. 49 min. #MV51524 $9.95

Starring Steve McQueen as an insubordinate loner who is a ruthlessly effective soldier, this WWII action drama depicts the gritty fighting along the Siegfried Line in 1944 France, where six Americans must hold off a larger German force until reinforcements arrive. Who will last the night to earn the highest decoration – survival? B&W, widescreen, 1 hr. 29 min.

#MV50765

9.95

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This gripping docudrama – originally a PBS broadcast, which comes here as a four-part series on two DVDS – follows new recruits during the early days of WWII, as they train to become a Lancaster Bomber crew. Historical reenactments and CGI couple with living history elements, including interviews with veterans and never-before-seen footage, to offer viewers a fascinating look at the lives of these brave crewmen. 4 hours. #700279 $34.95

High Road to China

Set in the Roaring ‘20s, this romantic adventure stars Bess Armstrong as an heiress who hires a WWI American ace (Tom Selleck) to aid in the search for her missing father. Their journey takes them to dangerous lands, where last-second rescues help them make narrow escapes from evil warlords and other threats – but will it all be for naught? 1 hr. 45 min. #V6116 $34.95

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Commercial Aviation

From jumbo jets to island hoppers. 15½"x 12".

#703494

Desk

Wall

All-color photos, captions by author Barrett Tillman. 18"x 12".

Golden Age of Flight

General Aviation

Single-engine to corporate jets. 15½"x 12". #703495

Captions by author Walter J. Boyne. Includes a display stand. 320 pages. 5¼"x 4¼".

#703490

#703491

Ghost Warbirds

Air-to-air photography of beautifully restored World War II aircraft. 15½"x 12". #703496

Helicopters

Military and civilian roles. 15½"x 12". #703497

Shock & Awe

U.S. military captured in the sea, air, and on land. 15½"x 12". #703498

Air Power

Air-to-air images by late photographer George Hall. 17"x 11". #703507

Space/Earth

Above & Beyond

Incredible space exploration images. 15½"x 12". #703499

Aerial shots by artist Rick Llinares. 18"x 12".

Flying Legends

16 months of color photos in flight. 17"x 12". #703493

#703489

More 2019 Calendars Warbird Pinup Girls

Photograpy of classic warbirds paired alongside gorgeous pin-up girls! 12"x 12".

#703508

22.95

$

Ghosts: A Time Remembered

Color photos of historic aircraft. 20"x 14". #703525 $16.95

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Warbirds of WWII

Photos from artist Ron Cole. 12"x 12". #703488 $16.95


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Historic Warbirds

Popular aircraft from 1939-1945. 18"x 12".

95 Each

#703492

Tactical Girls

Sexy women with exotic firearms. 18"x 12".

#105452

Warbirds of WWII

From the archives of photographer Larry Grossman. 18"x 12".

Wings of Angels

1940’s pin-up photography by Michael Malek. 12"x 12". #703510

#105435

Pin-Up History

Ladies of the ‘20s to ‘50s in full-color. 12"x 12".

Vintage Flight Posters From the National Air and Space Museum’s archives. 12"x 12".

The Art of the Pin-Up

12 months of curated color images. 12"x 12". #105449

#105448

#703513

Pin-Ups

Curvy models from the 1940s and ‘50s. 12"x 12".

Classic Aircraft

World War II

#105447

Artwork by famous artist Stan Stokes! 13"x 12".

#703511

American Beauties

Pin-up artwork by Greg Hildebrandt. 12"x 12". #703512

Warbirds Pin-Up

Curvy pin-up models alongside historic warbirds. 18"x 12". #703524 $19.95

Battle for Normandy Commemorative paintings by noted artists! 13¾"x 12".

#105450

19.95

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Wings of Glory

Paintings by Robert Taylor, Anthony Saunders, and Richard Taylor. 13¾"x 12". #703509 $19.95

Pin-Up Girls

Artwork by Gil Elvgren. 12"x 12". #105431 $16.95

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Aircraft A-Z

Sale-Priced Models

Brought to you by two of the industry’s leading brands – Hobby Master and Air Force 1 – this assortment of die cast models are affordably priced for maximum savings! Each 1/72 and 1/48 scale collectible aircraft from militaries around the world features a well-equipped cockpit, historic markings, realistic weaponry (where applicable), and a display stand.

LIMITED EDITION

1/48 SCALE LIMITED EDITION

P-51D Mustang

SAVE $20

F-5E Tiger II

Soviet Air Force (Captured by North Vietnamese), 1970s. 7¾" long.

Capt. C. E. Bud Anderson, 363rd FS, 357th FG, 1944. 9¼” wingspan.

#980540 Reg: $82.95 $

52.95

#900129 Reg: $84.95 $

64.95

SAVE $30

1/72 SCALE

SAVE $20

RF-4E Phantom II

SAVE $20

P-40N Warhawk

All Models Include a Display Base!

AG 52, NATO Tiger Meet, Kleine Brogel, 1985. 10½" long.

#900101 Reg: $92.95 $

89th FS, 80th FG, Assam Valley, Naggaghuli Base, 1944. 6¼" wingspan.

1/72 SCALE

72.95 LIMITED EDITION

#980725 Reg: $69.95 $

49.95

1/72 SCALE LIMITED EDITION LIMITED EDITION

F-16A Block 20 MLU

1/72 SCALE

RA-5C Vigilante USS Independence, 1970s. 12½" long.

1/72 SCALE

Royal Jordanian Air Force, 2014. 8¼" long.

30

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#980609 Reg: $84.95 $

54.95

#980683 $ Reg: $119

89

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LIMITED EDITION

LIMITED EDITION

SAVE $20

F-16A Fighting Falcon

F/A-18A Hornet

ROCAF 401st TFW, 26th TFS, 1999. 8¼" long.

#900039 Reg: $69.95 $

49.95

SAVE $20

1/72 SCALE

“30th Anniversary,” RAAF, 2015. $ 9¼" long. #980650 Reg: $89.95

69.95

1/72 SCALE

1/72 SCALE

LIMITED EDITION

F/A-18C Hornet

Swiss Air Force, “NATO Tiger Meet 2016.” 9¼" long.

LIMITED EDITION

F-4F Phantom

38+10, JG 71 Richthofen, Wittmundhafen Air Base, 2013.

#980719 Reg: $99.95 $

#980680 Reg: $92.95 $

72.95

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79.95

1/72 SCALE

SAVE $20

SAVE $20


New & Noteworthy F6F Hellcat Model

LIMITED EDITION

Belonging to VF-83 onboard the USS Essex, 1/32 SCALE the F6F-5 Hellcat "Death & Destruction" was flown by Donald McPherson, Bill Kingston, and Littleton Ward who downed three Japanese E7Ks and a Ki-43 on May 4, 1945. This 1/32 scale, Hobby Master, die cast replica, as it appeared with VF-83, features authentic markings and professional hand-painted details, an opening canopy, a well-appointed cockpit and optional-position landing gear. 16¼" wingspan. #980866 $199.95

Metal Stand – Made specifically for the Hobby Master, 1/32 scale F6F Hellcat, this metal stand can be tilted forward or backward to create the ultimate presentation! #980339 $19.95

Bf 109E-3 Model

Flown by Ob. Lt. Otto 1/48 SCALE Bertram, the Bf 109E-3 "White 1" assisted with his first victory on April 20, 1940. By October 1940, he had a total of 22 victories and was appointed Hauptmann. This 1/48 scale, Hobby Master die cast replica, as it appeared with 1./JG 2 in May 1940, features authentic markings, an opening canopy, optional-position landing gear, and a display stand. 8" wingspan. #980867 $82.95

1/200 SCALE

LIMITED EDITION

Named “Midnight Express,” this B-52G acquired over 15,000 flight hours while in active duty. Now retired, the aircraft was restored in the summer of 2018 after being moved to the Museum of Flight at Paine Field. This 1/200 scale, die cast replica, as it appeared at Andersen AB in Guam, features an authentic paint scheme and markings, fixed landing gear, realistic ordnance loads, and a detailed surface. 11" wingspan. #704130 $149.95

Commemorate one of man’s greatest feats with the 50th Anniversary limited edition coin, displaying the epic Apollo 11 moon landing! With incredible illustrated A detail and silver plating, including the mission patch designed by the crew and a bald eagle on the obverse, this uncirculated issue makes for an immaculate showpiece. Includes astronaut names and mission dates. 39mm diameter.

79.95

$

B

B: Silver Eagle Coin #704111 $69.95

Project Apollo

The Moon Landing

The VFC-111 “Sun Downers” operate F-5F Tiger IIs with a few twin-seaters nicknamed “FrankenTiger.” Presenting fearful shark nose art, this 1/48 scale plastic kit includes a canopy for the two-seater version, along with landing gear hatches (optional-position), detailed instrument panels, poseable flaps, open or closed air intakes, and photo-etched parts. Assembly required. Skill level 3. 13" long. #704129 $64.95

B-52G Stratofortress Model

Apollo 11 “50th Anniversary” American Silver Eagle Coin

A: Coin with Deluxe Box #704110

F-5F Tiger II Kit

Reichl. Who could forget the most astonishing and impressive accomplishment of manned space travel? In July 1969, eight years after President Kennedy made the announcement, the first astronaut set foot on the moon. Discover the early years in this title, from the first project drawings to the final days until the landing. 144 pages, B&W photos, 6¼"x 9½", hardcover. #703674 $19.95

Saturn V Apollo Display Model

An American human-rated expendable rocket used in NASA’s Apollo and Skylab programs from 1967 to 1973, the Saturn V remains the tallest, heaviest, and most powerful rocket ever brought to operational status. Hand-crafted of Philippine mahogany, this 1/200 scale model is handpainted with careful attention to detail. 21¾" tall.

#704128

279.95

$

M, L, XL, 2XL

Boeing Leather Bomber Jacket

Keep warm this chilly season with this cool leather bomber jacket! Designed to resemble the ones worn by U.S. Air Force pilots, it features a quilted lining with polyester fill, a zip-front opening, front flap pockets with snap closures, and rib-knit waistband and cuffs. #704131 $249.95

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Victory 1918

Celebrating the Armistice in Photographs

From the archives of Mirrorpix, this comprehensive edition of vintage photography brings together the emotions felt during the final chapter of “the war to end all wars.” Experience the grief and loss of loved ones during the homecoming, as well as the joyous reunions all in one fascinating collection. 144 pages, B&W photos, 6¾"x 7½", hardcover.

See Pages 8-9 for more WWI Anniversary Items! #704121

24.95

$

B-24 Liberator

1/72 SCALE

2019 Calendar

Look Inside for more Hobby Master Models!

Chocked full of never-before-seen photos in black and white as well as color, this 2019 wall calendar covers the legendary B-24 Liberator with 12 months of included researched captions! 12"x 9".

#703505

B-24H Liberator Model

F-14A Tomcat Model

LIMITED EDITION

Surviving 1/72 SCALE the war with 95 missions, the B-24H Liberator “Male Call” was the only remaining one of the 61 assigned to the 453rd Bomb Group. It was flown by famed actor James “Jimmy” Stewart during his time as a Group Operations Officer. Complete with realistic armament, this 1/72 scale, die cast model features movable rear guns, rotating propellers, and a crew figure. 18" wingspan. #703966 $169.95

Branch-of-Service Retro Hoodies Show off unique style while supporting the U.S. military by wearing this cool, retrostyle hoodie! Made from a premium poly-cotton blend, it features a double-lined hood with drawstring tie, a front pouch pocket, doubleneedle hems, and a soft, comfy feel.

Army #704080 Air Force #704081 M, L, XL: $34.95 Marines #704082 2XL: $39.95 Navy #704083

Order Today

LIMITED EDITION

14.95

$

See Page 55 for more Branch-ofService Items!

Sporting the signature skull and crossbones logo of the VF-84 “Jolly Rogers,” this 1/72 scale, die cast model is a Hobby Master replica of an F-14A Tomcat stationed on the USS Nimitz in 1986. It features sweeping wings, an opening canopy, two crew figures, full weapons complement, optionalposition landing gear, and a display stand. 10" long.

#980861

AH-64D Longbow Model

132.95

$

1/72 SCALE

This 1/72 scale, Hobby Master, die cast replica of an AH-64D Longbow – a U.S. Army LIMITED EDITION helicopter chosen for its stable landing gear and tough main rotor – as it appeared in the 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade in Iraq during 2010, features authentic markings and hand-painted detail, spinning rotors, and a display stand. 9¾" long. #980847 $96.95

Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association

2019 Calendar

From the UH-1 Huey to the AH-1 Cobra, this 2019 calendar features all-color photographs of choppers on location in Southeast Asia. Other helicopters include the CH-34, Bell 204, and OH-13, to name a few. 17"x 11". #703503 $14.95

See Pages 60-61 for more Calendars!

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#700584

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#700591

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VF-143 “PUKIN’ DOGS”

Add an incredibly unique collectible to your aviation display with these half-size flight helmets, officially licensed replicas of the ones worn by U.S. Navy aviators! In addition to their striking designs, each one features a rugged plastic shell, a graphic squadron logo, a padded interior, bayonet fittings, a chin strap, and a retractable visor. 5½" wide.

3995 NAVAL AVIATOR MINI-HELMETS

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