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Hornby’s two Airfix Battle of Britain Gift Sets Marking 75th anniversary
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Designed to appeal to military historians, model collectors and toy fans, Hornby has designed a series of Battle of Britain inspired gift sets launching this summer. The Battle of Britain was one of the most famous events of World War Two, fought and won entirely by air forces. Iconic historic accounts depict legendary aircraft, such […]
Hornby’s 200th anniversary with the Airfix Battle of Waterloo Gift Set
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Hornby marks the 200th anniversary of one of the most decisive battles in history with an Airfix Battle of Waterloo Gift Set. Napoleon’s defeat in 1815 ended over two decades of conflict in Europe, and began almost 100 years of peace. Two centuries on and the Battle of Waterloo still captivates. Hornby’s Airfix 1:72 intricately […]