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Spanish Civil War Aircraft

The Spanish Civil War at Sea

Aircraft

Our Small Scale Aircraft Choices

Our aircraft for our Naval Ranges are mounted in two scales. We chose to do 1/1800 as this ties in with the largest of our naval miniatures, and other than the individually mounted aircraft these are all mounted on opaque lozenges.

You will see on Base Options which base types are available. Take care to choose your base type when placing an order.

The 1/1200 aircraft came about as the result of trialling our proprietary ‘wing links’ and at a slightly larger scale that look small enough for the game being played and yet large enough that you can actually paint them. Most aircraft in the SCW range are in threes, linked by the wings, although the bombers are in pairs and others are individually mounted.

Breguet CASA XIX

Reconnaissance/ Light Bomber

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£3.00

R & B

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The Breguet XIX reconnaissance and light bomber aircraft, saw limited use in the Spanish Civil War, serving both Republican and Nationalist forces. Though outdated by the conflict’s start, it was used for observation and bombing missions, but suffered heavy losses due to poor speed and protection.

Dornier J 'Wal'

Reconnaissance & Bomber Sea Plane

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£3.00

R & B

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A German-designed flying boat, was used in limited roles during the Spanish Civil War, primarily for maritime patrol and transport. Operated by both Republican and Nationalist forces, its outdated design and slow speed made it vulnerable, limiting its effectiveness in combat operations.

Fiat Cr.32 'Chirri'

Fighter Plane

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£3.00

F

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The “Chirri” was a key fighter for Nationalist forces during the Spanish Civil War. Highly maneuverable and robust, it excelled in dogfights against older Republican aircraft. Though eventually outclassed, it played a crucial role in securing Nationalist air superiority during the conflict’s early stages.

Fokker F.VII-3m

Light Bomber

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£3.00

B

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The Fokker F.VII-3m, a Dutch-built trimotor aircraft, was used by both Republican and Nationalist forces during the Spanish Civil War for transport, reconnaissance, and bombing missions. Its versatility made it a valuable asset, especially in long-range missions, though it was vulnerable to enemy fighters.

Fokker F.VII-3m

Utility Transport Aircraft

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£3.00

U

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Despite its reliability and cargo capacity, it faced challenges due to its slow speed and outdated design. Its effectiveness in bombing runs was limited by the increasing presence of more advanced enemy aircraft. Despite these limitations, it played a significant logistical role in supporting ground forces.

Heinkel He-51

Fighter Plane

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£3.00

F

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Serving with Legion Condor and Nationalists it was initially effective, it quickly proved outdated against faster, better-armed Republican fighters. Relegated to ground attack roles, it remained in use despite high losses, providing valuable experience for future Luftwaffe tactics.

Heinkel He-59 'Zapatones'

Reconnaissance, Bomber & Torpedo Bomber

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£2.00

B, R & T

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The Heinkel He-59 “Zapatones” was used by the German Condor Legion during the Spanish Civil War for maritime patrol, reconnaissance, and air-sea rescue. Its large twin-float design earned it the nickname “Zapatones.” Though slow and vulnerable, it played a supportive role along coastal regions.

Heinkel He-111b 'Pedro'

Medium bomber

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£3.00

B

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The Heinkel He-111B, nicknamed “Pedro” in the Spanish Civil War, served with the German Condor Legion and Nationalist forces. As a fast, modern medium bomber, it was highly effective in strategic bombing roles. Its performance and impact foreshadowed its major role in World War II.

IMAM Ro-37bis 'Lince'

Reconnaissance/ Light Bomber

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£3.00

R

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The Lince, an Italian biplane reconnaissance aircraft, was used by CTV’s Regia Aeronautica. Deployed mainly for observation and artillery spotting, it was lightly armed and vulnerable to enemy fighters. Despite its limitations, it provided valuable intelligence during ground operations.

Junkers Ju-52 'Tante Ju'

Reconnaissance/ Medium Bomber

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£3.00

T

SCW-SPNA-HU01

The Junkers Ju-52 “Tante Ju” served with the German Condor Legion and Nationalist forces in the Spanish Civil War. Initially used for troop transport and supply drops, it was later adapted as a bomber. Though slow, its reliability and versatility made it a crucial asset throughout the conflict.

Messerschmitt Bf-109b

Fighter Plane

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£3.00

F

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The Messerschmitt Bf 109B saw its combat debut in the Spanish Civil War with the Legion Condor. Fast and modern, it quickly outclassed older Republican aircraft. Its success established it as a premier fighter, shaping Luftwaffe tactics and gaining valuable experience for World War II.

Nieuport-Delage NiD-52

Fighter Plane

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£3.00

F

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The Nieuport-Delage NiD-52, a French-built biplane fighter, served with Spanish Republican forces during the early stages of the Spanish Civil War. Outdated, it was quickly outmatched by more modern Nationalist aircraft. Used mainly for training and secondary roles, its combat impact was minimal.

Polikarpov I-15 'Chato'

Fighter Plane

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£3.00

F

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The Polikarpov I-15 “Chato” was a highly maneuverable Soviet-designed biplane used by Republican forces in the Spanish Civil War. Effective in dogfights, it became iconic for its agility and distinctive appearance. Despite its strength, it was eventually outpaced by more advanced enemy fighters.

Polikarpov I-16 'Mosca'

Fighter Plane

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£3.00

F

SCW-SPNA-FP06

The “Mosca” was a revolutionary Soviet-designed monoplane used by Republican forces in the SCW. Fast and agile, it excelled in aerial combat but faced challenges against more advanced Nationalist aircraft. Its design marked a significant advancement in fighter aircraft technology at the time.

Potez 540

Reconnaissance/ Medium Bomber

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£3.00

R & B

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This French-designed bomber used by Republican forces during the Spanish Civil War. Its primary role was tactical bombing and reconnaissance. Though robust and versatile, it struggled against more advanced Nationalist fighters, suffering heavy losses due to its relatively slow speed and vulnerability.

Savoia-Marchetti Sm.79 'Sparviero'

Reconnaissance, Medium & Torpedo Bomber

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£3.00

B, R & T

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The SM.79 “Sparviero” was a three-engine Italian bomber used by Nationalist forces during the Spanish Civil War. Known for its versatility in bombing and torpedo missions, it was highly effective in strategic strikes. Its speed and firepower made it a formidable weapon against Republican targets

Tupolev SB-2 'Katiuska'

Reconnaissance/ Light Bomber

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£3.00

F

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The SB-2 “Katiuska” was a Soviet-designed twin-engine bomber used by Republican forces in the SCW. Known for its speed and heavy bomb load, it performed strategic bombing and reconnaissance missions. Despite its effectiveness, it suffered heavy losses against superior Nationalist fighters.

Vickers-CASA Type 245 Vildebeest

Light Bomber & Torpedo Bomber

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£3.00

B & T

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The Vickers-CASA Type 245 Vildebeest, a biplane originally designed as a torpedo bomber, was used by Republican forces during the Spanish Civil War. Its primary roles included reconnaissance and bombing missions. Reliable, its outdated design made it vulnerable to faster Nationalist aircraft.

Vickers-Casa Vildebeest Floatplane

Reconnaissance/ Torpedo Bomber

1/1800

1/1200

Base Options

£2.00

£3.00

R & T

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Though equipped with a significant bomb load for its time, the Vildebeest’s slow speed and limited agility led to heavy losses in combat. Despite this, it remained in service throughout the war, performing tactical bombing against Nationalist targets.