Airfix D-Day Fighters Aircraft Model Kit Set Scale 1:72

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This product for sale is the Airfix D-Day Fighters Aircraft Model Kit Set Scale 1:72. WWSM includes FREE Delivery to ALL UK destinations for these model kit products.

The Airfix 1:72 D-Day Fighters model kit allows enthusiasts and historians to recreate some of the most iconic fighter aircraft used during the D-Day landings of World War II. This kit includes detailed models of several aircraft that played crucial roles in the success of Operation Overlord, providing air support to the Allied invasion forces.

Aircraft Included: -

• Messerschmitt Bf 109G
• Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8
• North American P-51D Mustang
• Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX
• Hawker Tempest Mk. V

Historical Significance on D-Day: -

• Messerschmitt Bf 109G: This German fighter was one of the primary aircraft used by the Luftwaffe. During the D-Day invasion, the Bf 109G engaged in numerous dogfights with Allied aircraft, attempting to disrupt the air superiority that the Allies were establishing over the Normandy beaches.
• Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8: Another critical aircraft of the German Luftwaffe, the Fw 190A-8, was known for its powerful armament and robust design. It was deployed in defensive operations against the Allied air forces during the invasion, although it struggled against the overwhelming number of Allied fighters.
• North American P-51D Mustang: The P-51D Mustang is famed for its role as a long-range escort fighter. On D-Day, Mustangs provided air cover for the invasion forces, engaged Luftwaffe fighters, and attacked ground targets to support the landings.
• Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX: The Spitfire Mk. IX was a mainstay of the Royal Air Force. On D-Day, Spitfires were heavily involved in beach patrols, providing close air support to ground troops and ensuring air superiority over the Normandy region.
• Hawker Tempest Mk. V: The Tempest Mk. V, known for its speed and firepower, was deployed in various roles, including ground-attack missions. It played a part in disrupting German movements and defending the invasion forces from air attacks.

Number of Parts for the Included Models:

• Messerschmitt Bf109G-6: 41
• Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc: 26
• North American P-51D Mustang: 53
• Hawker Tempest Mk.V: 72
• Focke-Wulf Fw190A-8: 53

What's Included?

• 5x Unassembled Model Kits
• 17x Acrylic Paints
• 2x Paintbrushes
• 2x Humbrol Poly Cement Model Adhesive
• 1x Assembly Instructions
• 1x Decal Sheet
• 1x Original Retail Box with Dimensions: Length: 40.5cm Height: 26.5cm Width: 7cm

Safety Information:

• Suitable for Ages 18+
• Small parts included, Choking Hazard.
• Model making should always be done under adult supervision.