News Category
Final flight for UK’s Harriers
Wednesday, December 15th, 2010 Posted in News | 1 Comment »Today marks a sad day as the UK's fleet of Harrier Jump Jets makes its final operational flight, leaving from RAF Cottesmore in Rutland. The Jump Jet was due to be decommission towards the end of the decade but this ...
XH558 hangared at Lyneham for the winter
Tuesday, December 14th, 2010 Posted in News | No Comments »Club member Ian Bartlett has shared a few photos of the XH558 Vulcan hangared at Lyneham for the winter. If you are interested in having a good look at the last flying Vulcan, and supporting the cause at the same ...
Soldier’s pension rights
Monday, December 6th, 2010 Posted in News | 1 Comment »There has been much discussion of this topic on a number of message boards and forums, but it is an important topic and needs wider distribution. Sergeant Matthew Telford of the Grenadier Guards was promoted to that rank In June 2009. ...
Today is Armistice Day
Thursday, November 11th, 2010 Posted in News | No Comments »Today is Armistice or Remembrance Day. Please spare a few minuted to commemorate the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of civilians in times of war.
Antonov An-225 Mriya
Thursday, November 4th, 2010 Posted in News | No Comments »Club members Bill Brignal and Bill Gregory have passed on photos of the Antonov An-225 Mriya, a unique aircraft generally regarded to be the largest in the world. Given the size of their normal builds we're expecting to see one ...
UPDATED: Important message for Hannants customers
Monday, November 1st, 2010 Posted in News | No Comments »A number of our members have received an email from Hannants informing them of potential issues with stolen credit card details. If you have used Hannants recently please have a look over the following.
Before Radio Detection and Ranging (RADAR)
Saturday, September 25th, 2010 Posted in Humour, News | No Comments »Before Radio Detection and Ranging (RADAR) was perfected there were many contraptions produced to try and listen for approaching aircraft so early warnings could be given. Club member Bill Gregory has sent in a number of fascinating pictures of some ...
JBModel Summer Sale
Saturday, August 28th, 2010 Posted in News | No Comments »JBModels, suppliers of AM and other modelling supplies, are having an 'End of Summer' sale with 15% off selected in-stock items. The sale runs to the end of September and is valid for items in stock. Head over to the ...
Today is the 65th anniversary of VJ Day
Sunday, August 15th, 2010 Posted in News | No Comments »Today marks the 65th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day), the official end of World War II. Please take a few minutes today to remember all those who died during the Second World War.
Wings and Wheels Publications summer 2010 releases
Sunday, August 15th, 2010 Posted in Model News, News | No Comments »Wings and Wheels Publications have announced their summer 2010 releases with an eclectic mix of titles offering something for everyone: Stryker MGS in detail (Green line - G027) Sd.Kfz 10 Demag in detail (Red line - R057) Kriegslok BR 52 in detail (Train ...
SBX Model Shop extend 5% discount through August
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 Posted in News | No Comments »On-line model retailer SBX Model Shop have extended their 5% discount on all items available through their web site, with the promotion now valid until at least 31st August. On top of this they are also offering ...
Custom decal artwork archive
Thursday, July 29th, 2010 Posted in News | No Comments »Richard Caruana has made a available some of his own custom made decal designs which you can download, print and use on your models. Head over to the Decal Artwork Archive to see what Richard has to offer. To make ...
