Battle of Britain 4in1 A50173A Airfix Gift Set by Airfix

Product Info
This remarkable Gift Set assembles four aircraft from the Battle of Britain era, providing everything required to construct and display your tribute to the skies of 1940. This 1:72 scale collection comes with paints, poly cement, brushes, and a stand for showcasing your completed models.


Key Features
Includes four aircraft from the Battle of Britain era in one all-inclusive set
Comes with paints, poly cement, and brushes - all essentials for building
Stand provided to create your own 1940 remembrance display
1:72 scale models with skill level 3 for those with intermediate experience
151/64/36/51 parts across the four aircraft
Suitable for ages 8 and older
Made from plastic for detailed, realistic models

What's Inside
Plastic model kits, acrylic paint, Poly cement, brush, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.

History
After the 'Miracle of Dunkirk' and France's subsequent surrender, Britain braced itself as the next target of the formidable Wehrmacht. However, before the Germans could launch an amphibious assault across the English Channel, the Luftwaffe needed to eliminate the Royal Air Force's threat and dominate the skies. For the first time, they faced a disadvantage, with the English Channel acting as a natural barrier, making fuel management crucial and any damage potentially leading to capture for German crews.

The stage was set for an unprecedented aerial battle: a sky-high duel that could determine the Second World War's outcome. Against overwhelming odds, Fighter Command pilots hailed from Britain, the Commonwealth, and several other nations worldwide, each committed to stopping the Luftwaffe from controlling British airspace. Could Churchill's 'Few' overcome the formidable formations of Messerschmitts and Heinkels?