The Avro Vulcan (later Hawker Siddeley Vulcan from July 1963) is a jet-powered tailless delta wing high-altitude strategic bomber, which was operated by the Royal Air Force (RAF) from 1956 until 1984. Aircraft manufacturer A.V. Roe and Company (Avro) designed the Vulcan in response to Specification B.35/46. Of the three V bombers produced, the Vulcan […]
Operation Black Buck, Latest Hobbymaster Model Arrivals and Sale Offers !
During the 1982 Falklands War, Operations Black Buck 1 to Black Buck 7 were a series of seven extremely long-range ground attack missions by Royal Air Force Vulcan bombers of the RAF Waddington Wing, comprising aircraft from 44 Squadron, 50 Squadron, 101 Squadron planned against Argentine positions in the Falkland Islands, of which five […]
Vulcan Farewell at Sywell this week & New Tooling Announcement.
Delta Lady XH558 at Sywell Tuesday 13th October 2015 It has been a busy few weeks at Sywell recently, but I had not been told, nor was I expecting, a final viewing of the Avro Vulcan XH558 on my very own doorstep ! After last weekend’s official last ever public display of the Vulcan , […]
New die-cast model aviation releases at Flying Tigers
All the latest die-cast aviation releases, from all the manufacturers at Flying Tigers. The Big News is that the Corgi 1/72nd scale Avro Vulcan has arrived and it is a beauty!
Future Die-cast Aviation Model Release Announcements at Flying Tigers
All the latest die-cast aviation model announcements are now available to be viewed on the Flying Tigers website.
All the latest model announcements at Flying Tigers
All the new models are available at Flying Tigers, including the new Hobbymaster F-35 Lightning II and the Avro Anson from Oxford.
All the latest model releases at Flying Tigers
All the latest model releases are available at Flying Tigers, including this magnificent Avro Lancaster B.1 (Special) from Corgi. This Lancaster centurion was credited as being the machine which finally destroyed the mighty German battleship Tirpitz.
New Corgi Aviation Archive catalogue live at Flying Tigers
The latest models from the New Corgi Aviation Archive catalogue have now been added to the Flying Tigers website. The clear highlight of the new catalogue is the brand new 1/72nd scale tooling of the mighty Avro Vulcan B.2, which is sure to be an extremely popular addition to the range!
Falklands War 30th Anniversary
2012 sees the 30th Anniversary of the Falklands War and this new section features some of the models that have been produced to mark this struggle. With aircraft available from both Great Britain and Argentina, this section allows the collector to view them all in the same section.
All the latest model releases at Flying Tigers
All the latest die-cast aviation releases at Flying Tigers, including the Falklands 30th Anniversary models from Corgi and the magnificent Royal SAR Sea King. Check this section of our website to see all the latest models.
Latest Corgi Aviation Archive Catalogue Announcements!
The latest catalogue release announcement from Corgi includes the TFC Thunderbolt War Eagle SNAFU and Avro Vulcan XH558 in white anti-flash livery! These and all the other new model announcements can be found in the Corgi section of the Flying Tigers website!