"The best of all we had to give had gone to the British Expeditionary Force, and although they had not the numbers of tanks and some articles of equipment which were desirable, they were a very well and fully equipped Army." Winston Churchill 4 June1940
| BEFInfantry1: Half Section |
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Release Date: Available | Price: £6.50 |
A Half Section of British Infantry advancing, in battledress, with 1937 pattern webbing, gas cape, and gas mask bag. Suitable for 1938 to 1941.
British infantry sections in 1939-40 consisted of 7 rifles, including the section leader (corporal) and the Bren gunner.
Figures sculpted by Mike Owen
| BEFInfantry2: Half Section with Bren |
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Release Date: Available | Price: £6.50 |
A Half Section of British Infantry advancing, in battledress, with 1937 pattern webbing, gas cape, and gas mask bag. Suitable for 1938 to 1941.
British infantry sections in 1939-40 consisted of 7 rifles, including the section leader (corporal) and the Bren gunner. This half section has the Bren Gunner, Number 2 with the spares bag, rifleman with additional Bren ammunition and the Lance Corporal
Figures sculpted by Mike Owen
| BEFInfantry3: Platoon Characters 1 |
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Release Date: Available | Price: £6.50 |
Four figures to round off the first British releases. Lieutenant, Sergeant, Bren Gunner and Rifleman.
Figures sculpted by Mike Owen
| BEF001: Cruiser A13 MkIII/Mk IV |
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Release Date: 1 in stock | Price: £18.00 |
Pictures courtesy of Duncan Hamilton
The Cruiser Tank A13 Mk.III was introduced in 1938, and was based upon the Christie suspension design. The Mk.IV had applique armour fitted around the turret, and an improved mantlet was designed. These types served with 1st Armoured Division in France, and went on to serve in the Western Desert until 1941.
| BEF002: Vickers Light Tank Mk VI B/C |
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Release
Date: In stock
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Price: £16.00 |
Pictures courtesy of Duncan Hamilton. Crew figures from BAM.
| BEF003: Morris CS9 LAC |
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Release Date: In stock | Price: £16.00 |
Pictures courtesy of Duncan Hamilton
The Morris CS9 Light Armoured Car was based upon the Morris CS9 lorry chassis, and saw service with the 12th lancers in France as part of the BEF's reconnaissance force. It also saw service in the Western Desert.
| BEF004: Infantry Tank A11- Matilda I |
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Release Date: In stock | Price: £18.00 |
Introduced into service in 1938, The Matilda I fulfilled the role of an Infantry support tank. It was found to be almost impervious to German artillery and anti tank fire, but was handicapped by the machine gun armed turret, when facing German armour. Its most famous action was the British counter offensive at Arras. 1941.
| BEF005: 2 Pdr Anti Tank Gun with crew |
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Release Date: Available | Price: £12.00 |
The 2 Pdr Anti Tank gun MkII was standard equipment for the BEF, and was a powerful gun for its day. The kit includes 3 crew figures. It also saw service in the Western Desert.
| BEF006: Infantry Tank A12- Matilda IIA |
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Release Date: Available | Price: £20.00 |
| BEF007: Cruiser A9 |
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Release Date: TBC | Price: £20.00 |
| BEF008: Guy Ant 15 CWT |
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Release Date: TBC | Price: £14.00 |
| BEF009: Austin K2 Ambulance |
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Release Date: Available | Price: £16.00 |
| BEF010: Standard 10/12 Light Utility |
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Release Date: Available | Price: £10.00 |
