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Airfix Bristol Beaufighter Mk X vs Focke-Wulf FW190A-8 Dogfight Double Plastic Model Gift Set (1:72 Scale)

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Airfix Bristol Beaufighter Mk X vs Focke-Wulf FW190A-8 Dogfight Double Plastic Model Gift Set (1:72 Scale)
- 1:72nd Scale WWII Military Aircraft Plastic Models
- Skill Level: 2
- Number of Parts: 53/120
- This kits contains all the paints, glue and brushes necessary to complete this kit
- Comes with Humbrol Paints, Glue and Brushes
On the 9th of February 1945 a force of thirty one Bristol Beaufighter long range fighter bombers took off from their bases in Scotland to attack the German Narvik-class Destroyer Z33 and some escorting ships at anchor in a Norwegian fjord. Unfortunately the attack proved to be a costly one for the Allies. The steep sides of the fjord that the German ships were sheltering in created a very strong defensive position resulting in high amounts of concentrated anti-aircraft fire. The attacking force and its escorts of Mustang fighters was also intercepted by twelve Fw-190s of Jg5. In the resulting dogfight two Beaufighters were downed by the Luftwaffe fighters with a further seven shot down and numerous others damaged by the anti-aircraft fire. Over 50 aircraft were involved making it the largest air battle over Norwegian skies during the Second World War. The raid was a costly failure for the Allies with only a small amount of damage inflicted on the German ships compared to the degree of losses suffered and the raid was nicknamed Black Friday by those who survived it.

Country	USA
Binding	Toy
Brand	Airfix
EAN	5014429501715
IsAdultProduct
Label	Hornby
Manufacturer	Hornby
Model	A50171
MPN	A50171
NumberOfItems	1
PartNumber	A50171
Publisher	Hornby
Studio	Hornby
Warranty	90 day warranty against manufacturer defects
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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