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Today, CAP plays a vital role in supporting national interests through its three primary missions: emergency services, aerospace education, and cadet programs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCAP operates a large, modern fleet of light aircraft, and among the most common is the Cessna 172 Skyhawk – a four-seat, single-engine, high-wing airplane widely recognized for its reliability, ease of handling, and affordability. The 172 serves CAP in search and rescue operations, disaster relief, aerial reconnaissance, and flight training for cadets and adult volunteers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReissued Minicraft kit with new decals. Detailed interior. Removeable cowling displays engine. Choice of markings for two Civil Air Patrol aircraft, N430CP or N19NJ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBox code: 12367\u003cbr\u003eBox description: Cessna 172 Skyhawk ”Civil Air Patrol”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1:48 scale model kit from Academy, requires paint and glue.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55756760154497,"sku":"PKAY12367","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/0865\/6936\/files\/Screenshot2026-06-02115017.png?v=1780397461"},{"product_id":"academy-1-72-us-air-force-f-117a-nighthawk-stealth-attack-aircraft","title":"Academy 1:72 US Air Force F-117A Nighthawk Stealth Attack Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eF-117A Stealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• American Stealth Attack Bomber\u003cbr\u003e• Weapons bay includes centre-line mounted door panels, extended and retracted trapeze mounts, smart bombs and iron bombs\u003cbr\u003e• Decal markings of training squadron and \"Toxic Avenger\" included\u003cbr\u003e• 1:72 scale plastic model kit from Academy, requires paint and glue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55756765987201,"sku":"PKAY12375","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/0865\/6936\/files\/Screenshot2026-06-02115304.png?v=1780397614"},{"product_id":"academy-1-72-usaaf-b-17f-memphis-belle-heavy-bomber-aircraft","title":"Academy 1:72 USAAF B-17F Memphis Belle Heavy Bomber Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eWWII US Air Force heavy bomber that inspired two great movies: wartime documentary \"Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress\" and the late 20th Century movie \"Memphis Belle\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1:72 scale plastic model kit from Academy, requires paint and glue.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55756773097857,"sku":"PKAY12395","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/0865\/6936\/files\/Screenshot2026-06-02115606.png?v=1780397782"},{"product_id":"academy-1-72-us-navy-f-35b-lightning-ii-vmfa-121-green-knights-fighter-aircraft","title":"Academy 1:72 US Navy F-35B Lightning II VMFA-121 Green Knights Fighter Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariant of the F-35, F-35B is the short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• New tooling\u003cbr\u003e• Detailed cockpit interior, weapons bay and landing gear\u003cbr\u003e• Can be built in vertical landing mode, or in flight mode\u003cbr\u003e• Landing gear, canopy and weapons bay can be built open or closed\u003cbr\u003e• Various air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons included\u003cbr\u003e• Weapons can be mounted in weapons bay and\/or on external pylons\u003cbr\u003e• 1:72 scale plastic model kit from Academy, requires paint and glue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55756777423233,"sku":"PKAY12395","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/0865\/6936\/files\/Screenshot2026-06-02115753.png?v=1780397885"},{"product_id":"academy-1-72-us-air-force-f-35a-1000th-lightning-ii-fighter-aircraft","title":"Academy 1:72 US Air Force F-35A \"1000th Lightning II\" Fighter Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eUS Air Force F-35A \"1000th Lightning II\" Fighter Aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLockheed Martin marked a significant milestone in mid-2024 when the 1,000th F-35 Lightning II, aircraft number 22-5696, was delivered. The production program of the advanced multirole stealth fighter is now one of the most extensive in modern military aviation history, supported by widespread global adoption. Aircraft variants are tailored for different operational needs: conventional take-off and landing (CTOL) F-35A, short take off and vertical landing (STOVL) F-35B, and carrier-capable F-35C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed cockpit, weapons bay, landing gear, and pilot figure. Display with weaponry and undercarriage doors open or closed. AIM-9X, AIM-120C, GBU-31(V)3 \u0026amp; GBU-38 missiles included.\u003cbr\u003eChoice of markings: (1) USAF F-35A 22-5696, 176 Fighter Squadron, 115 Fighter Wing, Truax Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, August 2024, the 1000th F-35;\u003cbr\u003e(2a). F-35A 89-8710, Japan Air Self Defence Force, Misawa Airbase, Japan, April 2023.\u003cbr\u003e(2b). 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Weighing 4 tons and rated up to 40 tons loading capacity, the 34ft-long hinged assault bridge proved itself capable of conveying heavy Allied forces vehicles across a 30ft gap (e.g. bomb crater, anti-tank ditch), or up and over a seawall. Another of \"Hobart's Funnies\", innovative tank conversions for deployment on D Day undertaken by the 79th Armoured Division under the command of Major General Percy \"Hobo\" Hobart. [1885–1957].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew tooling assault bridge, A-frame legs, pulleys, steel girder gearbox. Workable cable-drawn bridge with raise \u0026amp; lower movement. Other detailed parts include petard mortar, armour plates, metal-sprung suspension system. 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Designed to move quickly across the battlefield, the Whippet was intended to operate beyond the trench line, attacking enemy infantry, supply routes, and command areas in a role comparable to cavalry. Entering service in March 1918, it represented a significant shift in British tank design, prioritising speed and manoeuvrability over heavy armour, and helped lay the foundations for later medium and cruiser tank designs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe kit: Doors can be built open or closed. 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Building on the Stillbrew armour upgrade introduced with the Mk 10, the Mk 11 added a comprehensive enhancement of the tank’s sighting and fire‑control systems to bring the design up to late-Cold War standards.\u003cbr\u003eAt the heart of the Mk 11 upgrade was the integration of the TOGS (Thermal Observation and Gunnery System). Linked to the existing laser rangefinder, improved fire control system and muzzle reference system, TOGS provided a true passive thermal imaging capability, giving Chieftain effective day‑and‑night combat performance and extending reliable engagement ranges beyond 3,500 m. This represented a major step forward over the earlier infrared searchlight system.\u003cbr\u003eThe installation of TOGS required some compromises, including the loss of the commander’s contra‑rotating cupola function and the removal of stowage space for four main‑gun rounds. Even so, the increase in night‑fighting and target‑tracking performance was considered a decisive improvement.\u003cbr\u003eOther Mk 11 updates included a revised NBC protection system and incremental refinements to the long‑troubled L60 engine, which by this stage had become noticeably more dependable in regular use.\u003cbr\u003eIn total, 324 Chieftains were upgraded to Mk 11 standard before the end of the Cold War halted further conversions. The variant remained in front‑line British Army service until 1995, closing more than three decades of Chieftain development that began in the early 1960s, culminating with its most capable configuration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe kit: Hatches can be built open or closed, gun can pitch. 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Although successive improvements had enhanced the tank’s fire‑control equipment, communications, and mechanical reliability since its introduction in 1966, advances in anti‑tank weapon performance during the Cold War period reduced the margin of protection built into the original vehicle.\u003cbr\u003eTo address this, an upgrade was developed to improve turret protection against modern tank fire and anti‑tank weapons. The modification, designated Stillbrew, added substantial external armour to the forward face of the turret and reinforced critical structural regions around the crew and gun mount, improving resistance to contemporary threats. The addition resulted in a noticeable change to the Chieftain’s appearance, which were redesignated Chieftain Mk 10. Stillbrew was applied widely across the British Army Chieftain fleet and included the Berlin Brigade. 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