'' Fairey Swordfish MK.I/III ''
The Swordfish proved to be one of the few biplanes that remained in service throughout World War II. It was used from 1936 onwards by 25 squadrons of the Fleet Air Arm. Many important combat missions were successfully flown by the Swordfish, the most famous of which was the attack on the Bismarck in May 1941.
Twee uitvoeringen mogelijk;
- Versie A: Swordfish mk.I; No.810 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, HMS Ark Royal, May 1941. This aircraft took part in attacks on the German battleship Bismarck.
- Versie B: Swordfish Mk.III, No838 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, Thorney Island, UK, December 1944. This aircraft also used for rocket assisted take off experiments.
Aantal onderdelen: 68.
Afmeting:
- Lengte 152 mm
- Spanwijdte 190 mm.
Model-details:
- Structural surface details
- Cockpit with pilot figure
- Detailed radial engine
- Movable propeller
- Optional torpedo or rockets
Revell & Humbrol verf nr:
- Rev 35 Matt Flesh - HB 61
- Rev 45 Matt Olive Green - HB 102
- Rev 59 Matt RAF Sky
- Rev 67 Matt Tank Grey - HB 67
- Rev 79 Matt Bleu Grey - HB 92
- Rev 87 Matt Dark Eath - HB 29
