World War II

KACMG051(P) - Lance Sergeant Bill Fulton

Bill was the first British Soldier to actually step foot on the Arnhem Bridge on the evening of 17 September 1944. Advancing forward with a small section he captured several Germans before being wounded himself by return fire. After being evacuated to...

KACMG052(P) - Lt. Col. John Frost

The commanding officer of 2 Para and the man who led the valiant but ultimately doomed defense of one end of the famous bridge which now bears his name. Here John Frost is in action firing his Mk.V Sten Gun from the hip.

KACMG054(P) - Sapper Tom Carpenter

9th Airborne Field Company Royal Engineers. Tom flew by glider to Arnhem where his section joined Col. Frost's men at the bridge on the evening of 17 September. After much fierce fighting he was seriously wounded on 20 September and captured on the 21st...

KACMG055(P) - Corporal Bill Bloys" 2 Para

Bill Bloys was Col.Frost's batman and stayed with him throughout the battle at the bridge. Our figure portrays him using a Bren Gun in the closing stages of the battle at the bridge.

KACMG056(P) - "Medic & Wounded Para"

When the 1st Airborne Division landed at Arnhem their number included nearly 600 medical personnel as they expected heavy casualties. Here a kneeling medic tends to a wounded airborne soldier.

KACMG057(P) - "Capt.James Ogilvie" 2i.c."D" Company, Glider Pilot Regt.

One of the most famous images of the Battle of Arnhem is of a Scottish officer in his kilt learning over a jeep about to retrieve something. The officer was Capt.James Ogilvie, originally a "Gordon Highlander" but now leading a company of the Glider...

KACMG059(P) - Lt. Jimmy Cleminson

Lt. Cleminson was in charge of No.5 Platoon of "B" Company, 3 Para during the Arnhem operation. As he led his platoon forward a German Citroen Staff Car suddenly appeared at a road junction. He and his men opened fire riddling the vehicle and killing all...

KACMG061(P) - Sergeant Glider Pilot (Glider Pilot Regt)

KACMG062(P) - The Ambushers

Two of General Kussin's opponents from No.5 Platoon have a "smoke-break" after their successful ambush.

KACMG065X - The Welbike Set

Several thousand of these miniature air-portable motorcycles were manufactured during the war and some were parachuted into Arnhem. Here our Para has halted his bike and unslung his Sten Gun...ready for action.

KACMG077 - On The Road To Arnhem

Three British paratroopers making their way from the 'Drop-Zone' towards Arnhem. So far… so good… Little do they know what lies ahead.

KACMG081 - “Going Into The Attack” (set of 2)

Moving forward the Para with the Sten prepares to throw a grenade at the enemy while his mate carries the Lee Enfield rifle.

KACMG084 - This bloody radio is useless

One of the many failures of the Battle of Arnhem was the poor radio communications between different British units operating in the Arnhem area. This was partly caused by the wide dispersion of different units as well as the wooded environment of the...

KACMG085 - Patrolling Para Bren Gunner

Cradling his .303 Bren, Light Machine Gun this Para moves cautiously forward ready to take action, if his unit comes under direct enemy fire.This Para also uses his large square fabric net to cover his backpack and other vital items.

KACMG086 - He Ain't Heavy... He's My Mate

Soldiers of all stripes and persuasions always attempt to carry a wounded soldier back to safety and out of 'Harm's Way'.This British Airborne soldier is no exception.

KACMG088 - Lying Prone Bren Gun Team

Another great (and useful) addition to our British Airborne forces. 'Covering Fire' is an essential ingredient for every successful attack... or defence.Once more, a skilled Bren Gunner in the most comfortable firing position, lets loose 4-5 round bursts...

KACMG090 - Para Lying Prone Firing Rifle

One more Para engaging the enemy.

KACMG091 - Kneeling Para Sniper

Taking careful aim with his No. 4 Mark 1 (T) rifle designed for snipers using the No. 32 Mark 1 telescopic sight.

KACMG092 - Para Firing Sten Gun

Strangely enough, over the years, we have never produced a standing Para firing the MarkⅤ Sten Gun until now...This particular variant of the Sten was the 'Paratrooper Version' complete with pistol and front grips plus a bayonet lug.More than 350,000...

KACMG093 - Kneeling Para w/Sten

This kneeling Para cautiously looks to his side with his Mark V Sten at the ready.

KACMG094 - Lying Prone Para w/PIAT

The PIAT (Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank) was a relatively short range anti tank launcher that was 'man-portable' but still pretty heavy and fired a large round that could penetrate the armour of most German tanks then in service.The practical range of...

KACRAF085 - Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I/II

For many this is simply the best and most beautiful fighter aircraft of WW2. The Spitfire flew from the very first days of WW2 and right up to the very last!More Spitfires were built than any other British combat aircraft before, during or since WW2.....

KACUSMC058 - Wet Weather Patrol

Four Marines, including an officer carrying his M1 Carbine… another Marine with his Browning Automatic Rifle and two more 'Leathernecks' with their Garands trudging through the rain to complete their mission.This little set comes in its own box with a...

KACUSMC061 - Standing Marine

This Marine has ‘shouldered’ his ‘M1 Garand’ and stands at attention awaiting the order to ‘move out’.

KACUSMC062 - Marching Marines

This trio of ‘Leathernecks’ are in various marching poses as they set off on a long, long march.

KACUSMC064 - Standing Ready Marine

This Marine looks as if he is ready to present his rifle for inspection to one of the company NCOs.

KACUSMC068 - Walking Marine Officer

All U.S. Military officers were issued with the standard sidearm, the Colt M1911 semi-automatic Pistol. In addition many WW2 infantry officers also carried the M1 Carbine, a lightweight, semi-automatic carbine that saw extensive use in the Korean and...

KACUSMC069 - Walking Marine Sergeant

This NCO (Non Commissioned Officer) like his officer also carries the Colt M1911 Side Arm in addition to a M192 ‘Thompson’ Submachine Gun.

KACUSMC070 - U.S. Marine w/ B.A.R. (Browning Automatic Rifle)

An advancing 'Leatherneck' with the classic M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle better known as the BAR.Although this weapon did not actually see action until late 1918 it did not become standard issue until 1938 when it was issued to squads as a portable...

KACUSN014 - Lieutenant Commander J.T. Blackburn, WW2 U.S. Navy

Tom Blackburn was the U.S. Navy's top-scoring Corsair "ace" with 11 "kills" to his credit. A born leader, he came from a family of Naval officers. His most famous command was VF-17 "The Jolly Rogers". He led the squadron from January 1943 until May 1944...

KACUSN015 - Lieutenant D.C. Freeman, WW2 U.S. Navy

Lieut "Chico" Freeman flew Corsairs first with VF-17 and then transferred over to VF84 on the USS Bunker Hill. While there he upped his final score to 9 "Kills".

KACUSN016 - Lieutenant jg. John Gilder, WW2 U.S. Navy

While flying with VF-84 Lieut Gilder racked up 7 "Kills" in just over 6months. Sadly, he was killed in the "Kamikaze" attack on the Bunker Hill in May 1945.

KACUSN017 - US Navy Flight Deck Officer, WW2 U.S. Navy

A Flight Deck Officer assists the aircraft handing officer in supervision of all flight deck operations ... He plans 'plane spotting' on the deck of the carrier and also trains and controls crash crews and fire crews during plane recovery and general...

KACUSN018 - US Navy Armourer, WW2 U.S. Navy

An enlisted sailor who works with all the ordnance necessary for flight operations ... bombs, rockets, depth charges, flares, and ammunition. Easily recognized by his bright red cloth helmet.

KACUSN019 - US Navy Fireman, WW2 U.S. Navy

Just one of the carrier's "Fire Crew" and in this case, equipped with a portable fire extinguisher. In addition to the red helmet he wears the red jersey.

KACUSN020 - US Navy Medic, WW2 U.S. Navy

Although usually present in the ship's medical bay these sailors would also be on duty on the flight deck to assist in the care of any returning wounded flight crew from operations.

KACUSN025 - Bluejacket Marching w/Rifle

The M1903 Springfield Rifle was an American five-round, magazine-fed, bolt-action rifle used primarily in the first half of the 20th Century.All of these 'bluejackets' are wearing web belt order complete with 10 x ammunition pouches, a water canteen and...

KACUSN026 - Bluejacket Standing Firing Rifle

KACUSN027 - Bluejacket Kneeling Firing Rifle

KACUSN028 - Bluejacket Port Arms