Airfix - WWII RAF Ground Crew - 1:48 (A04702)
While it is the pilots that often receive the most
acclaim for their role in defending the United Kingdom from the Luftwaffe
during the Battle of Britain in the late summer of 1940, they could never
have completed this job alone. Supporting the pilots were many more men and
women across the UK who served as ground crew, performing the vital tasks of
refueling, re-arming and maintaining fighter aircraft in between sorties.
This was particularly hazardous task during the period of the Luftwaffe
attacks and hit and run raids upon RAF airfields. In addition to refueling
and re-arming Spitfires and Hurricanes with thousands of .303 rounds, these
hardworking people also patched up damaged fighters, started the engines
before sorties, assisted pilots to clamber into their cockpits and did their
best to keep them as well maintained as they could, despite the hectic pace
of the battle.
This kit includes:
•8 x Ground Crew Figures, •2 x Pilot Figures, •1 Trolley Accumulator, •1 x
Oil Bowser, •1 x Ammunition Trolley, •Wheel Chock and Miscellaneous Support
Equipment
Please Note: The
Hawker Hurricane is not included, this is available separately as A05127
- Hawker Hurricane Mk1 1:48
Model Scale; 1:48 |
Dimensions (mm); |
Number of Pieces: 108 |
Requires Painting: Yes |
Skill Level: 1 |
Flying Hours: 2 |