Airfix - Fairey Swordfish Mk.1 - 1:72 (A04053)
The Royal Navy's primary torpedo bomber of the Second
World War, the Swordfish, despite its obsolescence, proved to be an
effective anti-submarine and torpedo bomber right up until the end of
hostilities in 1945. In fact, the Swordfish went on to outlive its intended
replacement, the Albacore, in Royal Navy Service.
Involved in such famous actions as the Taranto raid, the
Bismarck operation and the Channel Dash, the vulnerable but effective
Swordfish firmly cemented its place in aviation folklore. The Swordfish
remained operational until the end of the war, gaining the distinction of
being the last biplane to see active service. The Airfix kit contains a
folding wing option.
A) No.824 Naval Air Squ, HMS Eagle 1940
B) K8449, No.820 Naval Air Squ, HMS
Caurageous 1939
| Model Scale; 1:72 |
Dimensions (mm); L154 W193 |
| Number of Parts: 125 |
Requires Painting: Yes |
| Skill Level: 3 |
Flying Hours: 3 |
Paints required but not included:
(A/B)
11, 16, 24, 27, 33, 53, 56, 61, 62, 74, 78, 85, 109, 129, 164, 171
(A)
31, 49, 64, 123, 224, (B)
19
Discontinued
