The Supermarine Walrus MkII was a very dependable aircraft, being called out in any weather, day or night to serve on air/sea rescue duties. The Walrus frequently alighted in enemy waters to pick up ditched Allied airmen from dinghies, frequently having to put down in minefields and other treacherous waters where rescue launches would not venture. The Airfix A02002 1:72 scale model kit is easy to assemble consisting of just

Of all the aircraft that saw service in WWII, the Spitfire MkV was one of the most successful temporary fighters ever introduced into the Royal Air Force, originally rushed into service following combats with the Bf109′s of the German Luftwaffe. This particular type was operated by over 140 squadrons serving on battlefronts and also supplied to a total of 9 other countries including the Soviet Union and the United States.