Oxford Diecast

Oxford Diecast makes collectable model aircraft through its Oxford Aviation range. Based in Swansea, United Kingdom, the company offers 1/72 scale models covering aircraft from World War I, World War II and other periods of aviation history. Its collection includes fighters, bombers, trainers, naval aircraft and civilian types. The models represent particular aircraft versions, squadrons and historical subjects.

Military Aircraft Models

Oxford Aviation includes aircraft models from several periods of military aviation.

Its World War II selection includes the Supermarine Spitfire Mk I, a single-seat fighter used by the Royal Air Force during the early years of the war.

The company also lists a Spitfire Mk IXE representing an aircraft operated by 443 Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force in Belgium in 1945.

Other aircraft subjects include the Nakajima Ki-43, Messerschmitt Bf108, Focke-Wulf 190 and Heinkel He 162.

Oxford also produces models of British naval aircraft.

One example is the Sea Hornet associated with 801 Squadron in 1950, during its final year aboard HMS Implacable.

These models allow collectors to focus on particular aircraft types, services and historical periods.

Training and Civilian Aircraft

Oxford Diecast also covers aircraft used outside front-line combat roles.

Its range includes the de Havilland Tiger Moth, with a model representing an aircraft used for pilot training by Brooklands Aviation at Sywell Aerodrome.

Another subject is the Percival Proctor, developed in response to a 1939 requirement for a radio trainer and communications aircraft.

The de Havilland DH.80A Puss Moth is also represented. This British high-wing aircraft was built between 1929 and 1933, with 284 produced.

Oxford's catalog includes the de Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide, a British twin-engine aircraft.

These subjects give collectors a way to explore training, communication and civilian aviation alongside military aircraft.

Historic Aircraft and Racing

The company's range also includes aircraft connected to aviation development and racing.

One example is the de Havilland DH.88 Comet, built for the 1934 MacRobertson Air Race.

Only five DH.88 aircraft were built. One was G-ACSS Grosvenor House.

Oxford also lists the de Havilland DH.104 Dove, a short-haul airliner that first flew in September 1945.

The Devon, a military version of the Dove, is another aircraft subject.

These models cover aircraft with different purposes, from racing to passenger transport and military service.

Collecting in 1/72 Scale

Oxford Aviation uses 1/72 scale for its aircraft collection.

This means each model is 72 times smaller than the full-sized aircraft.

Collectors can choose aircraft by manufacturer, service, conflict or individual aircraft type.

The range includes models representing British, German, American and other aviation subjects.

For pilots and aviation fans, Oxford Diecast provides physical models connected to real aircraft and historical events. Its selection covers military flying, pilot training, air racing and civilian aviation, giving collectors several areas of aviation history to explore.