Bandai
Bristol Blenheim Mk.I
Item Number:
AIR09190
AIR09190
Manufacturer
AIRFIX
AIRFIX
Scale:
1:48
1:48
When the first Bristol Blenheim Mk.I light bomber entered service with the Royal Air Force in March 1937 with No.114 Squadron at Wyton, it not only replaced the squadron's Hawker Hind biplane bombers, but also pointed to the future of a new, modern air force.
Capable of travelling at speeds almost 100 mph faster than its predecessor, the Blenheim was then the most capable light/medium bomber in the world and was to become the benchmark for all future aircraft designs, including those it would soon face in combat.
During the early months of World War II, Blenheim crews carried a heavy load in strike operations against enemy targets, both from bases in Britain and France as part of the Advanced Air Striking Force and the British Expeditionary Force.
Because the Blenheim was relatively lightly armed and new equipment was constantly being added to increase the weight of the aircraft, it was no match for the Luftwaffe's modern fighters, and despite the heroic actions of many Allied pilots, the RAF suffered significant losses during this period.
Plastic model kit
unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue not included
Capable of travelling at speeds almost 100 mph faster than its predecessor, the Blenheim was then the most capable light/medium bomber in the world and was to become the benchmark for all future aircraft designs, including those it would soon face in combat.
During the early months of World War II, Blenheim crews carried a heavy load in strike operations against enemy targets, both from bases in Britain and France as part of the Advanced Air Striking Force and the British Expeditionary Force.
Because the Blenheim was relatively lightly armed and new equipment was constantly being added to increase the weight of the aircraft, it was no match for the Luftwaffe's modern fighters, and despite the heroic actions of many Allied pilots, the RAF suffered significant losses during this period.
Plastic model kit
- 216 parts
- Length: 270 mm
- Width: 357 mm
unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue not included
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