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Airfix - Victoria Cross Icons Gift Set - 1:72
(A50129)
This special exclusive set celebrates the achievements of four airmen who
were awarded the Victoria Cross whilst serving with the RAF in WWII.
Contents are the four aircraft flown during these missions, paints, adhesive
and brushes, along with full details of these heroic actions.
Hughie Idwal Edwards – Bristol Blenheim
Awarded his VC for leading
a bombing raid against the port of Bremen. He survived the war.
Donald Edward Garland – Fairey Battle
Awarded his VC in 1940
attacking bridges in Belgium. The VC was a posthumous one.
John Hannah – Handley Page Hampden
Awarded his VC for gallantry in
tackling a fire on his plane that was caused by anti-aircraft fire during
the attack on Antwerp.
James Brindley
Nicholson – Hawker Hurricane
Awarded his VC after shooting down a
Bf110 while on fire. He survived but was badly burnt.
(This gift set includes paints, brushes and glue)
| Model Scale; 1:72 |
Dimensions (mm); L293 W430 |
| Number of Parts: 185 (total) |
Requires Painting: Yes |
| Skill Level: 3 |
Flying Hours: 4 |
Discontinued
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