Spotlight: Rare John Jenkins Knights of the Skies Figures & Accessories
If you collect painted metal soldiers—or you build dioramas around the First World War in the air—John Jenkins Designs is a name you already know. The Knights of the Skies range captures the romance and grit of Great War aviation: aces in leather and fur, ground crews wrestling with canvas and wire, and the support vehicles that kept squadrons moving. Historia Emporium currently lists 22 in-stock pieces from this line, and they are exactly the kind of subjects that disappear quickly once collectors spot them.
Browse all John Jenkins Knights of the Skies items here.
Why These Pieces Stand Out
John Jenkins figures are aimed at collectors who want display-ready character and historical specificity, not generic “soldier with a rifle” poses. The Knights of the Skies line leans into the era when military aviation was still young—when pilots were celebrities, casualties were staggering, and a single machine on a muddy airfield could decide whether a sortie flew at dawn.
- Named personalities — aces and officers tied to real careers (Immelmann, Bishop, Mannock, Brown, and more).
- Ground-level storytelling — mechanics, refuelling scenes, wounded pilots, and “lucky” survivals that feel like frozen moments from a memoir.
- Diorama scale — multi-figure sets and vehicles that anchor a shelf or case without needing an entire battlefield.
All 22 listings on the search page are in the Toys category—metal collectibles meant for display, gifting, or serious hobby display cases.
A Little Historical Context: The “Knights of the Air”
Between 1914 and 1918, aviation went from novelty to necessity. The Royal Flying Corps (later part of the Royal Air Force) and Germany’s air service fielded fragile wood-and-fabric machines over the Western Front while pilots on both sides became public figures—some for spectacular victories, others for sheer endurance. Ground crews worked in all weather to keep engines turning; ambulance drivers and motor corps volunteers moved wounded men from aerodromes to hospitals. Jenkins’ range touches all of that: not only the pilot in the cockpit, but the people and machines that made flight possible.
That is why a piece like Captain Arthur Roy Brown resonates beyond the hobby: Brown is forever linked to the chaotic air fight in which Manfred von Richthofen—the “Red Baron”—was brought down. Figures of Major Edward “Mick” Mannock or Canada’s Captain “Billy” Bishop likewise connect a display to documented careers, medals, and the brutal arithmetic of ace scoring in WWI.
What’s In Stock Now (22 Items)
Prices below are as listed on the store search page. Individual product pages may have additional detail (scale, condition, piece count).
Aces & Named Pilots
- John Jenkins Knights of the Skies Oberleutnant Max Immelmann — $99.95
- John Jenkins Knights of the Skies Oberleutnant Erich Lowenhardt — $89.95
- John Jenkins Knights of the Skies Captain "Billy" Bishop — $84.95
- John Jenkins Knights of the Skies Captain Arthur Roy Brown — $89.95
- John Jenkins Knights of the Skies Major E. "Mick" Mannock VC DSO & 2 Bars MC & Bar — $89.95
- John Jenkins Knights of the Skies Lt. Werner Steinhauser — $59.95
Pilots & Aircrew (General & Character Poses)
- John Jenkins Knights of the Skies German Pilot — $79.95
- John Jenkins Knights of the Skies French Pilot — $54.95
- John Jenkins Knights of the Skies Wounded Pilot — $54.95
- John Jenkins Knights of the Skies German Pilot and Helper — $159.95
- John Jenkins Knights of the Skies Sergeant Royal Flying Corps — $64.95
- John Jenkins Knights of the Skies "The Lucky Flesh Wound" — $79.95
Ground Crew & Aerodrome Scenes
- John Jenkins Knights of the Skies Refuelling The Camel — $254.95
- John Jenkins Knights of the Skies German Ground crew Painters — $109.95
- John Jenkins Knights of the Skies Mechanic and Oil Drum — $99.95
- John Jenkins Knights of the Skies 2 Mechanics At Work — $109.95
- John Jenkins Knights of the Skies German Ground Crew Manouvering a Fokker — $129.95
- John Jenkins Knights of the Skies British Mechanic and Oil Cart (3 pcs) — $81.95
Vehicles, Support & Starter Set
- John Jenkins Knights of the Skies "Chocs Away!" Starter set — $94.95
- John Jenkins Knights of the Skies U.S. Ford T Ambulance 1918 — $199.95
- John Jenkins Knights of the Skies Womens Motor Corps of America 1916-1918 Ambulance Driver — $59.95
- John Jenkins Knights of the Skies E-V/4 Panzerkraftwagen Ehrhardt German Armoured Car — $449.95
Highlights Worth a Closer Look
Refuelling The Camel ($254.95) is the sort of centerpiece collectors hunt for—a scene piece that instantly reads as WWI aviation rather than “another standing figure.” German Ground Crew Manouvering a Fokker ($129.95) and the British Mechanic and Oil Cart three-piece set ($81.95) pair well if you are building an aerodrome vignette.
For named-history displays, the Mannock, Bishop, Immelmann, and Brown figures are natural anchors. "The Lucky Flesh Wound" adds personality—a reminder that not every return from a sortie ended in a casualty report.
On the vehicle side, the Ford T Ambulance and Women’s Motor Corps driver broaden the story beyond the flight line, while the E-V/4 Panzerkraftwagen Ehrhardt is a rare armoured-car subject for collectors who want something beyond biplanes.
New to the line? The "Chocs Away!" Starter set ($94.95) is a sensible entry point before chasing larger scene pieces.
Collecting Tips
- Sort the search by price or manufacturer on the results page to jump between affordable single figures and larger sets.
- Plan around a theme — RFC ground crew + one ace, or a German Fokker scene with mechanics and a named pilot.
- Don’t wait on scene sets — multi-figure aerodrome pieces are produced in limited runs and tend to sell out when inventory is this focused (22 items total).
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May 28, 2026 | Categories: Blog | Tags: John Jenkins, Knights of the Skies, WWI, Aviation, Metal Figures, Collectibles
