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The Cold War was the continuing state of conflict, tension and competition that existed after World War II between the Soviet Union and its satellites and the powers of the Western world under the leadership of the United States from the mid-1940s to the early 1990s. Throughout this period, the conflict was expressed through military coalitions, espionage, weapons development, invasions, propaganda, and competitive technological development, which included the space race. The conflict included costly defense spending, a massive conventional and nuclear arms race, and numerous proxy wars; the two superpowers never fought one another directly.
German Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21MF "Fishbed" Fighter - Jagdgeschwader 1, December 1990 (1:72 Scale)
The MiG-21 saw frequent action in the Vietnam War and was one of the most advanced aircraft at the time. However, many North Vietnamese aces preferred flying the MiG-17, due to the high wing loading on the MiG-21's. With high wing loading, the MiG-21 was not as agile or manueverable as the MiG-17.
USAF Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II Ground Attack Aircraft - 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing, England AFB, Louisiana, 1990 (1:72 Scale)
The A-10 and OA-10 Thunderbolt IIs are the first Air Force aircraft designed specifically for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective, and highly survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against all ground targets, especially tanks and other armored vehicles.
French Dassault Mirage F1CT Interceptor - E.C. 1/13 "Artois" (1:72 Scale)
The Dassault Mirage F-1 is a French air-superiority fighter and attack aircraft designed and built by Dassault Aviation as a successor of the Mirage III family. The Mirage F1 entered service in the French Air Force (Arme de l'Air) in the early seventies.
RAF McDonnell F-4J Phantom II Fighter-Bomber - No. 74 Squadron, RAF Wattisham, England, 1990 (1:72 Scale)
Known as the "MiG Killer," the F-4 Phantom was an unlikely hero given its unique design. Unlike traditionally smaller and sleeker single-seat fighters, the Phantom broke all the rules. It was huge, had bent wings, and a two-man crew, and was one of the first aircraft to carry missile armament.
USAF McDonnell F-4E Phantom II Fighter-Bomber - USAFE, 1989-1990 (1:72 Scale)
RAF Panavia GR. Mk. 3 Tornado Fighter-Bomber - No. 11 Squadron "Black Hawks" (1:48 Scale)
During the late 1960's a number of European countries examined ways to replace their existing fleet of combat aircraft using next-generation design techniques. Several countries looked at variable geometry wing configurations as a means of making a plane perform well throughout a wider flight envelope.
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USAF Boeing B-52H Stratofortress Strategic Bomber - 7th Bomb Wing, Strategic Air Command, Carswell AFB, TX, March 1990 (1:144 Scale)
The B-52H was the final model in the B-52 series. Boeing-Wichita built 102 aircraft for delivery, in 1961-62, to the Strategic Air Command. The -H model was an improved version of the B-52G with the major change done to the powerplants. The Pratt & Whitney J57 turbojet used on all previous versions of the B-52 was replaced by the Pratt & Whitney TF33 turbofan.