Recreate the RAF100 Celebrations
Last weekend saw the centrepiece event of the Royal Air Force’s 100th birthday celebrations take place. The RAF tour arrived in London on Friday and highlights included a display of a range of historic and current British aircraft. The collection will stay in London until today (Monday 9th July) before travelling around to other parts of the UK including cities such as Birmingham and Cardiff.
The celebrations continue in London tomorrow (Tuesday 10th July) with the RAF100 parade and flypast in which more than a thousand servicemen and women will participate. Her Majesty The Queen will be accompanied by The Prince of Wales during the event, which is due take place on the Mall from 11:25am onwards. Up to 100 Aircraft will feature in the flypast, with a wide selection available in readymade or kit form from a number of our brands. These include:
| Item Number | Description | Scale | RRP | Status | Brand |
| PKAY12274 | 2157 Spitfire Mk XIVc | 1:48 | £15.99 | In Stock | Academy |
| PKAY12312 | Hawker Hunter (RAF & Export Versions) | 1:48 | £25.99 | In Stock | Academy |
| PKAY12484 | 2130 Spitfire Mk XIVc | 1:72 | £8.50 | In Stock | Academy |
| PKEA33300 | EF-2000A Eurofighter RAF100 (Bachmann Exclusive) | 1:72 | £19.99 | On Order | Easy Model |
| PKEA37211 | Spitfire Mk V RAF Sqn 1942 | 1:72 | £11.99 | In Stock | Easy Model |
| PKEA37212 | Spitfire Mk V RAF 140 Sqn Photo Recon | 1:72 | £11.99 | In Stock | Easy Model |
| PKEA37213 | Spitfire Mk V RAF 317 Sqn 1941 | 1:72 | £11.99 | In Stock | Easy Model |
| PKEA37214 | Spitfire Mk V RAF 303 Sqn 1942 | 1:72 | £11.99 | On Order | Easy Model |
| PKEA37241 | Hurricane Mk II 87 Sqn 1942 | 1:72 | £11.99 | In Stock | Easy Model |
| PKEA37242 | Hurricane Mk II 3 Sqn 1942 | 1:72 | £11.99 | On Order | Easy Model |
| PKEA37245 | Hurricane Mk II 87 Sqn Leader 1940/41 | 1:72 | £11.99 | In Stock | Easy Model |
| PKTM02278 | EF-2000A Eurofighter ‘Typhoon’ | 1:32 | £99.99 | In Stock | Trumpeter |
| PKTM02403 | Spitfire Mk Vb | 1:24 | £92.99 | In Stock | Trumpeter |
| PKTM02413 | Spitfire Mk VI | 1:24 | £92.99 | In Stock | Trumpeter |
| PKTM02414 | Hurricane Mk I | 1:24 | £84.99 | In Stock | Trumpeter |
| PKTM02415 | Hurricane Mk IIc | 1:24 | £84.99 | On Order | Trumpeter |
| PKROD308 | Douglas C-47 Skytrain | 1:144 | £20.99 | In Stock | Roden |
Above: Box artwork for the Academy 2157 Spitfire Mk XIVc (PKAY12274)
This plastic model assembly kit of the iconic Spitfire comes in 1:48 scale and requires paint and glue to build. First produced in 1938, the Spitfire is still to this day the highest produced British aircraft with many still remaining airworthy. Several variants of this single-seat fighter aircraft have been built since they were first utilised by the Royal Air Force (RAF) during World War II and they still remain very popular among enthusiasts.
Above: Box artwork for the Trumpeter EF-2000A Eurofighter ‘Typhoon’ (PKTM02278)
This plastic model assembly kit of the Eurofighter Typhoon comes in 1:32 scale and requires paint and glue to build. Since production first started in 1994, the agile twin-engine plane has become a key part of the Royal Air Force. Over 600 Typhoons have been built for various air forces across Europe as they are used today on air-defence duties and combat.
Above: Box artwork for the Roden Douglas C-47 Skytrain (PKROD308)
This plastic model assembly kit of the Douglas C-47 Skytrain comes in 1:144 scale and requires paint and glue to build. Developed from the original passenger variant, over 900 C-47s were built for numerous countries as they were designed as a military transport aircraft. They were utilised by the Allies throughout World War II and can be still seen in service today with several military operators.
With 17 variations of aircraft available in our range that will participate in tomorrows RAF100 anniversary fly over, now is the perfect time to recreate your favourite. Contact your local Bachmann stockist to purchase any of the above-mentioned items along with the plethora of other Bachmann products available.
