Brand new plastic model kit of avro lancaster b.Iii bomber aircraft with 2 scheme options level 3 1 72 plastic model kit by airfix.
Brand new box.
Vintage style packaging.
Officially licensed product.
Contains 236 detailed parts.
Does not include display stand.
Paint and cement required not included .
Manufacturers original unopened packaging.
Parts molded in light gray unless otherwise indicated.
Includes decals to design the plane in 2 different schemes.
Dimensions approximately l-11.5 W-17 inches assembled.
History aspects:the avro lancaster b.Iii a british four-engined heavy bomber was one of the most renowned aircraft of world war ii. Developed by avro as a development of the earlier manchester bomber the lancaster first flew in 1941 and quickly became a crucial component of the royal air forces raf bomber command. The b.Iii variant introduced in late 1942 was equipped with packard-built merlin engines and featured various improvements in avionics and bomb-carrying capacity.The lancaster b.Iii saw extensive service during the strategic bombing campaign against nazi germany. It was instrumental in numerous significant bombing raids including the infamous dambusters raid of may 1943 where modified lancasters of no. 617 Squadron led by wing commander guy gibson breached the dams of the ruhr valley using specially designed bouncing bombs. This operation dealt a significant blow to german industrial production and showcased the lancasters adaptability and precision capabi...
Brand: Airfix
Type: Military Models
