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Lockheed P-3 Orion , Hobbymaster & Gemini Jets Updates and “Offers of the Week ” Sale.

05/10/2023 By Richard Darling

  The Lockheed P-3 Orion is a four-engine turboprop anti-submarine and maritime surveillance aircraft developed for the United States Navy and introduced in the 1960s. Lockheed based it on the L-188 Electra commercial airliner.The aircraft is easily distinguished from the Electra by its distinctive tail stinger or “MAD Boom”, used for the magnetic detection of […]

Filed Under: Flying Tigers, Newsletter Tagged With: Gemini Jets, Newsletter, InFlight 200, Latest Hobbymaster models, Deal of the day, Flying Tigers Deal of the Day, Flying Tigers Newsletter, Offers of the Week, Gemini 200, Lockheed P-3 Orion

Royce Williams, Hobbymaster photo updates and delivery now in stock at Flying Tigers.

13/04/2023 By Richard Darling

  Elmer Royce Williams (born 4th April 1925) is a retired United States Naval Aviator. He is known for his solo dogfight with seven Soviet pilots during the Korean War, which, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune, has been called “one of the greatest feats in aviation history” by military experts. A retired admiral and […]

Filed Under: Flying Tigers, Newsletter Tagged With: Gemini Jets, Newsletter, Latest Hobbymaster models, Flying Tigers Newsletter, Royce Williams, Grumman F9F-5

Boeing C-17 Globemaster III , New Model Arrivals and Hobbymaster Next Delivery Update.

03/03/2022 By Richard Darling

  The McDonnell Douglas/Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a large military transport aircraft that was developed for the United States Air Force (USAF) from the 1980s to the early 1990s by McDonnell Douglas. The C-17 carries forward the name of two previous piston-engined military cargo aircraft, the Douglas C-74 Globemaster and the Douglas C-124 Globemaster […]

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Airbus A330 Voyager KC2 (A330-243MRTT) , InFlight, Gemini Jets and Skymarks announcements.

02/07/2020 By Richard Darling

The Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) is an aerial refuelling tanker aircraft based on the civilian Airbus A330. A total of 12 nations have placed firm orders for approximately 60 aircraft, of which 42 had been delivered by 31st January 2020. A version of the A330 MRTT, the EADS/Northrop Grumman KC-45, was proposed […]

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Boeing KC-46 Pegasus , Corgi Aviation Arrivals soon, Hobbymaster Updates and Customer Model Collection re-instated.

28/05/2020 By Richard Darling

The Boeing KC-46 Pegasus is a military aerial refueling and strategic military transport aircraft developed by Boeing from its 767 jet airliner. In February 2011, the tanker was selected by the United States Air Force (USAF) as the winner in the KC-X tanker competition to replace older Boeing KC-135 Stratotankers. The first aircraft was delivered […]

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The Folland Gnat , Calibre Wings and Corgi Arrivals, Hobbymaster and Oxford Diecast updates.

14/11/2019 By Richard Darling

The Folland Gnat is a small, swept-wing British subsonic jet trainer and light fighter aircraft developed by Folland Aircraft for the Royal Air Force. The Gnat was designed by W.E.W. Petter as a development of the private venture Folland Midge. It first flew in 1955. Its design allowed its construction without specialised tools by countries […]

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Nakajima B5N “Kate”, Hobbymaster New Arrivals and Updated Photos, Gemini and Skymarks Announcements.

10/05/2019 By Richard Darling

The Nakajima B5N (Allied reporting name “Kate”) was the standard carrier-based torpedo bomber of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) for much of World War II. Although the B5N was substantially faster and more capable than its Allied counterparts, the American Douglas TBD Devastator monoplane (the U.S. Navy’s first all-metal, carrier-borne monoplane of any type with […]

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Transall C-160, Gemini Jets New Releases, Duelling Fighters and Hobbymaster Offers of the Week !

12/04/2019 By Richard Darling

The Transall C-160 is a military transport aircraft, produced as a joint venture between France and Germany. “Transall” is an abbreviation of the manufacturing consortium Transporter Allianz, comprising the companies of MBB, Aerospatiale and VFW-Fokker. It was initially developed to meet the requirements for a modern transport aircraft for the French and German Air Forces; […]

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George H W Bush & TBM-1C Avenger, Hobbymaster Photo Updates and Gemini Jets 200 & 400 New Models !

07/03/2019 By Richard Darling

George Herbert Walker Bush was born at 173 Adams Street in Milton, Massachusetts on June 12th, 1924 to Prescott Sheldon Bush and Dorothy (Walker) Bush. The Bush family moved from Milton to Greenwich, Connecticut shortly after his birth. Bush was named after his maternal grandfather George Herbert Walker, who was known as “Pop”, and young […]

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Erich Rudorffer Luftwaffe Ace, Hobbymaster, JC Wings Military ,Airfix, InFlight and Gemini 200 Updates.

16/11/2018 By Richard Darling

Erich Rudorffer (1st November 1917 – 8th April 2016) was a German Luftwaffe fighter ace who was one of a handful who served with the Luftwaffe through the whole of World War II. He was the 7th most successful fighter pilot in the history of air warfare, with 222 victories claimed. Rudorffer fought in all […]

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Boeing P-8 Poseidon, Hobbymaster New Model Announcements and Hobbymaster Arrivals Next Week.

06/09/2018 By Richard Darling

The Boeing P-8 Poseidon (formerly the Multimission Maritime Aircraft or MMA) is a military aircraft developed for the United States Navy (USN). The aircraft has been developed by Boeing Defense, Space & Security, modified from the 737-800ERX. The P-8 conducts anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASUW), and shipping interdiction, along with an early warning self-protection […]

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Lockheed C-130 Hercules, Latest Model Arrivals and Final week of Autumn Sale … New models added !

15/09/2017 By Richard Darling

The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft designed and built originally by Lockheed (now Lockheed Martin). Capable of using unprepared runways for takeoffs and landings, the C-130 was originally designed as a troop, medevac, and cargo transport aircraft. The versatile airframe has found uses in a variety of other roles, including […]

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Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye, Latest Model Arrivals, Updated Hobbymaster Photos and New Gemini and InFlight Models.

21/04/2017 By Richard Darling

The Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye is an American all-weather, carrier-capable tactical airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft. This twin-turboprop aircraft was designed and developed during the late 1950s and early 1960s by the Grumman Aircraft Company for the United States Navy as a replacement for the earlier, piston-engined E-1 Tracer, which was rapidly becoming obsolete. The […]

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Model Sale at Flying Tigers

24/01/2013 By Flying Tigers

Massive savings on some fantastic aviation models, from all the major manufacturers.  The Flying Tigers sale section is the place to visit for diecast bargains!

Filed Under: Flying Tigers, Corgi Aviation Archive, Hobbymaster, Corgi Diecast, Sale Models, Bargain Models, Diecast Models, Oxford Aviation Models, Corgi Sale, Hobbymaster Sale, Century Wings, Gemini Aces, Gemini Jets Tagged With: Corgi, Corgi Aviation Archive, Corgi Diecast, Gemini Aces, Gemini Jets, Hobbymaster, Corgi Sale, Hobbymaster sale, Flying Tigers Sale, Sale models at Flying Tigers

Future Diecast Model releases at Flying Tigers

25/09/2012 By Flying Tigers

All the new models available for pre-order from Flying Tigers.  Of great interest this month is the magnificent future Hobbymaster release of the famous North American P-51D Mustang ‘Big Beautiful Doll’ in 1/48th Scale from Hobbymaster.

Filed Under: Flying Tigers, New Aviation Models, Corgi Aviation Archive, Hobbymaster, North American Mustang, Future Diecast Model Releases, Diecast Models, WWII, The Fighter Collection, Thunderbolt War Eagle SNAFU, Airshow Aircraft, Old Flying Machine Company, Mustang Ferocious Frankie, Big Beautiful Doll, P51D Mustang, Duxford Flying Legends Tagged With: Corgi, Corgi Aviation Archive, Corgi Diecast, Gemini Aces, Gemini Jets, Hobbymaster, North American Mustang, Mustang, Big Beautiful Doll

All the latest die-cast model aviation releases.

29/03/2012 By Flying Tigers

  Flying Tigers has all the new aviation model releases from all the major manufacturers.  On our latest update, we have this stunning new German Air Service Albatros from Corgi and the sell out De Havilland Sea Vixen from Sky Guardians.  Click on this New Releases link to be taken straight to this section!

Filed Under: Flying Tigers, New Aviation Models, Corgi Aviation Archive, Hobbymaster, Corgi, Diecast Models, WWII, Gemini Aces, Gemini Jets Tagged With: Messerschmitt, Corgi, Avro Lancaster, Corgi Aviation Archive, Corgi Diecast, Gemini Aces, Gemini Jets, Hobbymaster, Spitfire, Short Stirling

Boeing C-17 Globemaster III arrives at Flying Tigers

23/01/2012 By Flying Tigers

    The Gemini Jets 1/200th scale Boeing C-17 Globemaster III models are some of the finest diecast models on the market today.  A fine selection of 1/200th scale military aviation models are available for your inspection on the Flying Tigers wibsite, on our new GLOBEMASTER section.  

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Model Aviation Shop

12/11/2011 By Flying Tigers

  Flying Tigers are established Diecast Aviation specialists We work closely with all the major manufacturing companies such as Hornby/Corgi, Corgi Aviation Archive, Gemini Aces, Gemini Jets, Hobbymaster, Century Wings, Witty Sky Guardian, Dragon and Forces of Valor. We include website sections which include New Releases, New to Pre Order, New Corgi, Exclusive Commissioned Model Aircraft, […]

Filed Under: Hobbymaster, Witty Sky Guardian, Dragon, Commissioned Model Aircraft, Rare and Collectable, Corgi, Supermarine, Spitfire, Avro Vulcan, Concorde, Avro Lancaster, Crusader, Tomcat, Messerschmitt, Handley Page, Halifax,, Bristol Beaufighter, Bristol Blenheim, North American Mustang, Dambusters, Battle of Britain, Royal Navy Phantom, RAF Phantom, Corgi Diecast, Century Wings, Forces of Valor, Gemini Aces, Gemini Jets Tagged With: Messerschmitt, Corgi, Battle of Britain, Century Wings, Commissioned Model Aircraft, Concorde, Corgi Aviation Archive, Corgi Diecast, Crusader, Dambusters, Dragon, Forces of Valor, Gemini Aces, Gemini Jets, Hobbymaster, Hornby, Rare and Collectable, Spitfire, Supermarine, Tomcat

Squadron Dispatches Newsletter

12/11/2011 By Flying Tigers

A hugely popular area of the Flying Tigers website is the production of our weekly Aviation related Newsletter. In here, you keep yourself up to date with all things Aviation, with a particular leaning towards the fabulous world of diecast modelling.  ‘Earn your Wings’ with the Flying Tigers Newsletter! Visit our Latest Dispatches Page [catalyst_widget_area name=”signup”] Now read […]

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New Aviation Models From Leading Model Makers

12/11/2011 By Flying Tigers

Flying Tigers Latest Diecast Aviation Models

  Commissioning of EXCLUSIVE model releases. Something special for the committed collector – well researched and highly collectable models, produced in low numbers – hopefully, just what the collector is looking for!

Filed Under: New Aviation Models Tagged With: Corgi, Dambusters, Gemini Aces, Gemini Jets, Hobbymaster

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Flying Tigers is now based at the historic Sywell Aerodrome, in Northamptonshire. We hope to welcome many of you to our new premises over the coming months. See map. Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire, NN6 0BN

Recent News

  • VFA-192 “World Famous Golden Dragons” , Hobbymaster New Models In Stock and also due next week.
  • Strike Fighter Squadron 143 (VFA-143) “Pukin Dogs” , Hobbymaster Updates and Sale Offers!
  • No. 75 Squadron RNZAF , Hobbymaster Updates and Sale Offers!
  • Brewster F2A Buffalo , Hobbymaster New Model Announcements, Updates and Sales!
  • United States Air Force Plant 42 , Hobbymaster Sale Offers and Updated Photo Gallery.
  • VAQ-142 “The Gray Wolves” , Hobbymaster New Model Announcements and “Offers of the Week”
  • Curtiss SB2C Helldiver , Hobbymaster “Deal of the Day”, Offers of the Week” and Photo Updates.
  • Lockheed P-3 Orion , Hobbymaster & Gemini Jets Updates and “Offers of the Week ” Sale.

Latest Model Arrivals

  • IFRM70301P InFlight Aerolineas Argentinas Boeing 707-387C LV-JGP with stand £149.99 (incl VAT)
  • IFEAV2232 InFlight Lloyd Aereo Boliviano LAB Airbus A310-304 CP-2232 (El Aviador Models) £129.99 (incl VAT)
  • IF701CO0823 InFlight Continental Airlines Boeing 707-124 N70774 with stand £94.99 (incl VAT)

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