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British Churchill Mk.IV Tank - 'To Catch a Tiger'With the success of Operation Torch and the Allied landings in French North Africa, the German Afrika Korps were now being threatened by the British Eighth Army advancing from El Alamein and the Torch forces coming through Algeria. Hitler was determined to reverse this situation and sent significant reinforcements through the port city of Tunis, including around 20 of the powerful new 56 ton Tiger I tanks. These fearsome machines were significantly superior to anything the Allies had available in North Africa, but the battle situation was by now very much against them and there simply were not enough Tigers available to arrest the deteriorating situation. Elements of the 48th Royal Tank Regiment were the first Allied units to come up against the German Tigers and it would not be long before their Churchills started to fall victim to the 88mm guns of the new German tank - Allied military planners were desperate to get their hands on a Tiger and they wouldn’t have to wait long. Following heroic actions by troops of the 2nd Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, a Tiger had its turret disabled during fighting at Guriat el Atach and was abandoned almost intact by its crew. The Foresters had to repel numerous enemy counterattacks over the next couple of days, but were determined to hold on to their trophy. Relieved by strong reinforcements two days later, they had presented the British with a most valuable prize, the first complete example of a German Tiger tank.Following months of intense training in the remote Suffolk countryside, the tank crews which made up the majority of the 48th Battalion Royal Tank Regiment and their newly arrived Churchill tanks made the significant move to Ayrshire to undergo what would be the final stages of their pre-deployment workup. The preparations in Scotland confirmed they were to be deployed as an effective armoured striking force, but where would be their destination? By the middle of March 1943 they had their answer - North Africa and the Allied offensive to finally push the Afrika Korps out of the continent. Loading aboard ships in Glasgow, they were bound for the port town of Bone (Annaba) on the north-eastern corner

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"Our Fallen Heroes" Mercier Transport - Mack Pinnacle with Minimizer Parts and Wilson Pacesetter 43' High-Sided Grain Trailer Mercier Transport LLC. was created to haul commoditiessuch as corn and soybeans. The company was created bythe owners, Ralph and Dylan Mercier. Over the course ofmaking the company, they decided to wrap the truck torecognize both Father & Son’s passion and dedication forfirefighting. Mercier Transport is now the proud owner ofthe “Our Fallen Heroes” Rolling Memorial, rememberingthose who have died in the line of duty. * DCP by First Gear

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F-35 A Lightning II - USAFPostage Stamp CollectionF-35® Lightning II® USAF AF08-0747 First In Service (1:144) Model is approximately 4 1/8 inches long with 2 7/8 inch wingspan.The F-35 variant A is a conventional take-off and landing (CTOL) variant of Lockheed Martin's Joint Strike Fighter program. The F-35 is a stealth multi-role fighter aircraft used by the US Air Force and allied forces. It is the smallest, lightest version and is designed to replace both the F-16 Fighting Falcon and A-10 Thunderbolt IITM in the USAF fleet. The F-35 is a fifth-generation fighter, combining advanced stealth capabilities with fighter aircraft speed and agility. The F-35 is armed with a variety of weapons and can carry an impressive 18,000 pound payload on six external pylons and two internal bays.July 2011 the 58th Fighter Squadron of the 33rd Fighter Wing at the F-35 Integrated Training Center, Eglin AFB, FL received the first two F-35 planes.The U.S. Air Force declared the F-35 basic combat ready in August 2016.

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M4A1 Sherman 'Beute Panzer'Having the opportunity to capture a fully working example of your enemy’s latest battle tank is a situation which was highly prized by all the combatant nations during the Second World War, allowing their capabilities to be assessed and to ascertain the most effective ways of destroying them. This detailed evaluation would usually be carried out by a specialist Military High Command unit well behind the front lines, but getting your war prize back there during the heat of battle could be a challenging process. This particular early Sherman tank was captured by 1st Company, 501st Heavy Tank Battalion in Tunisia, during operations to counter the Anglo-American invasion of French North Africa in late 1942 and must have looked rather conspicuous parked amongst the German Tiger 1 and Panzer III tanks which were heading towards the fighting. The fascinating hand painted warning on the side of the Sherman is basically warning German troops not to remove any items from the enemy tank, as it has been commandeered by German Military High Command and is destined to be sent back to Germany for test and evaluation. In addition to the rather crudely applied Balkenkreuz markings on the turret of the Sherman, the unit responsible for securing such a significant trophy also ensured their details were included in the hand painted warning on the hull sides of the tank, presumably knowing that the message would be seen by thousands of military personnel during its journey back to Germany and wanting their achievement recognized.The German Army had first en

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Panther Tank – Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausf D, Unknown Unit, Northern Bavaria, April 1945, Defense of the ReichWidely regarded as the finest German tank of the Second World War, the PzKpfw V Panther was a formidable combination of speed, manoeuvrability, armor protection and firepower, making this a feared battlefield adversary. Built in response to combat experiences on the Eastern Front and the impressive performance of the latest Soviet tanks, Russia would also see the combat introduction of the new Panther, during the battle of Kursk in the summer 1943. Although classed by the Germans as a medium tank, the Panther weighed in at an impressive 45 tons, but proved to be significantly more mobile than its size suggests and after overcoming initial service introduction issues, the Panther began to show its destructive potential. One criticism of the larger German tank designs was that they tended to be over-engineered and while they were undoubtedly impressive fighting machines, there simply were not enough of them with front line units. By the time of D-Day, the Panther was fighting a losing battle and if superior numbers of Allied tanks didn’t get them, rocket firing Hawker Typhoons undoubtedly would.

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Supermarine Spitfire - Flying Aces- Corgi Showcase SeriesRegarded by many people as the most famous aeroplane the world has ever seen, the Supermarine Spitfire was one of the first all-metal monoplane fighters, at a time when many of the worlds air forces were still equipped with biplane designs. Establishing its reputation during the aerial dogfights of the Battle of Britain, the Spitfire would go on to see service throughout the Second World War and earn the distinction of being the only Allied fighter to be in continuous production during the conflict. With the beautiful elliptical wing making the Spitfire instantly recognisable, the stunning good looks of the aircraft masked the fact that this was a deadly fighting aeroplane and one which was continually improved to ensure it was a match for anything in the skies. In the years which followed the end of the Second World War, the iconic Spitfire came into the hands of many private collectors all over the world and it became a popular aircraft on the Airshow scene. With many aircraft undergoing restoration to flying condition in the post war years, there are probably more Spitfires flying today than at any point since the end of WWII and they are sure to play a starring role in this years Battle of Britain 80th Anniversary commemorations. Corgi Showcase is a series of top quality die-cast model aircraft suitable for children aged five and over. Each model comes with a display stand. This series is ideal for the young aviation fan and offers a wide range of models to collect including biplanes, fighters, bombers and modern jets.

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Lockheed P-38J Lightning "23 Skidoo"Postage Stamp CollectionDie-cast metal plane with plastic standThe Lockheed P-38J Lightning was an American fighter aircraft used by the US Air Force during World War II. Developed to United States Army Air Corps specifications, the P-38J had distinctive twin booms and a single, central nacelle bearing the pilot and armament. The P-38J was a formidable fighter, interceptor and attack aircraft and was also used extensively as a long-range escort fighter. The Lightning's greatest assets were her twin engines, long range, heavy payload, high speed, fast climb and concentrated firepower. The P-38J 23 Skidoo is one of the few Lightings in flying condition. It was restored in July, 1988 with markings of WWII Capt. Perry Dahl's Lightning while he was fighting in the Pacific front. 23 Skidoo is a saying from the 1920s, which refers to "getting out while the getting's good". It is currently based out of the Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino, California.

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Grumman F9F Panther - USMCPostage Stamp CollectionThe F9F Panther was Grumman's first jet-powered aircraft and was used extensively by the US Navy and Marine Corps as their primary fighter and ground-attack aircraft in the Korean War. It was a single-engined carrier fighter with permanently mounted wing tip fuel tanks, armed with four 20 mm (0.79 in) cannons and a wide assortment of air-to-ground munitions.The Panther scored the first Navy air victory of the war by shooting down a North Korean Yak-9 and had underrated dog-fighting capabilities. But it was more famous as a tough bird that brought its pilots home, including three celebrated Korean War pilots: Boston Red Sox slugger Ted Williams and future astronauts John Glenn and Neil Armstrong.

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F-16 Fighting Falcon - USAF ThunderbirdsPostage Stamp CollectionFor more than 40 years, the F-16 Fighting Falcon has proven itself as the world’s most capable 4th generation multi-role fighter, serving as the workhorse of the fighter fleet. Immensely popular and effective this aircraft has been used by countries worldwide. The United States Air Force Thunderbirds is a demonstration squadron based at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. The Thunderbirds are known for their distinctive red, white and blue paint scheme and aerobatic demonstrations.This Die-cast metal airplane model comes in 1/126 scale with plastic stand and model is approximately 4 7/8 inches long with 3 1/8 inch wingspan.

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F-16 Fighting Falcon - AK305 AF86Postage Stamp CollectionThis Die-cast metal airplane model comes in 1/126 scale with plastic stand and model is approximately 4 7/8 inches long with 3 1/8 inch wingspan.For more than 40 years, the F-16 Fighting Falcon has proven itselfas the world’s most capable 4th generation multi-role fighter,serving as the workhorse of the fighter fleet. Immensely popularand effective, this aircraft is currently in use by several countriesworldwide.The 18th Aggressor Wing is based on Eielson AFB in Alaska andflies the F-16C/D Block 30 aircraft. It is part of the Pacific AirForces and provides air-bridge support and combat flying trainingin support of 354th Fighter Wing

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F-35 Lightning II - RAAFPostage Stamp CollectionThe arrival of the first two Lockheed-Martin F-35A Lightning II aircraft atRAAF Williamtown on 10 December 2018 not only marked the beginningof operations in Australia of the Air Force’s first fifth generation fighter, butalso established the catalyst for the transformation of the Air Force into afifth generation fighting force.Possessing speed, agility, stealth technology, advanced datalinks,mission systems and sensor fusion; the F-35 is the most advancedmulti-role stealth fighter in the world. With seventy-two aircraft andassociated weapons, support equipment and logistics systems on order,the Australian F-35 program is the largest acquisition activity in thehistory of the RAAF.

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