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Four Nazi Flags that Never Flew over London –… Author: Roy SmithSynopsis: Four Nazi Flags that Never Flew over London – Where are they now?
Was this possibly the very first auction of Nazi memorabilia?
Last updated: Monday 10 November 2008 22:22:02Airfix Box Top Roughs - IL-28. 'The Soviet Ca… Author: Arthur WardSynopsis: The Airfix 1/72nd scale construction kit of the Soviet’s equivalent to the RAF’s Canberra first appeared in 1968. Since then it has appeared in a variety of alternative packaging styles. In the 1970s, for example, Artist Ron Jobson painted a version and this article is illustrated with some of his very rare original box top roughs. A treat for the Airfix enthusiastLast updated: Monday 10 November 2008 21:27:39A Tribute To Ian Fleming - creator of James B… Author: Arthur WardSynopsis: A Tribute To Ian Fleming - a one off gala performance at The London Palladium to celebrate the centenary of 007 creator's birth.Last updated: Wednesday 29 October 2008 15:50:55
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Hornby Saves The Day! Author: Arthur WardSynopsis: As all patriotic British modellers know, Airfix has been rescued from receivership – the second time in its almost 70-year history (Nicholas Kove founded the firm in 1939) that Airfix has been saved from the brink of disaster. CollectingFriends was granted an exclusive interview with Hornby's MD Frank Martin…Last updated: Wednesday 29 November 2006 15:48:27Tony Teiger – The First Screen Blofeld! Author: Arthur WardSynopsis: In a career spanning more than 40 years Tony Teiger has established an enviable reputation as the doyen of Property Masters. His association with 007 dates back to his work as a Stand By Propman on 1967’s You Only Live Twice.Last updated: Saturday 30 September 2006 20:13:32Home Front Collectables Author: Arthur WardSynopsis: With original items of military insignia, uniform and equipment becoming scarce, collectors are turning to items from the civilian home front. This short piece illustrates some very collectable items.Last updated: Thursday 21 June 2007 17:38:18A Matter of Provenance? Author: Mat IrvineSynopsis: Anything that has any providence of being connected with a movie or television programme, can acquire a value that goes far beyond what it originally cost.Last updated: Wednesday 29 November 2006 10:56:20Astra-Pharos collectables Author: Peter HawkinsSynopsis: Collecting Friends member Peter Hawkins is a General Practitioner in a small town near (ish) to Sydney, Australia. He is also an avid fan of what he calls 'firing' toy artillery (Britains, Marklin, Johilco, Hausser, etc). His favourites are the Astra Pom Pom and 3/7" AA gun. He's keen to receive news about any, preferably mint or near mint Astra items.Last updated: Friday 25 January 2008 18:45:29
