Airfix Curtis Tomahawk MK IIB

Airfix Curtis Tomahawk MK IIB
- 1: 72nd scale WWII military aircraft plastic A01003A kits
- Scheme - Aircraft flown by Squadron Leader Peter Wykeham-Barnes, No.73 Squadron, Royal Air Force, El Gmail, Egypt, 1941.
- Skill level: 1 number of parts: 47
- Humbrol paints needed are listed on the outside of the box.
- Construction and painting required: yes, glue and paints need to be purchased separately
With the Hurricanes and Spitfires of the RAF being needed for home defense duties, the arrival of large numbers of American Curtiss Tomahawk fighters allowed older aircraft to be replaced in North Africa and the Middle East. Able to withstand significant battle damage, the Tomahawk was to see extensive service in these theatres and pose a considerable threat to their Luftwaffe and Regia Aeronautica adversaries. Not generally regarded as one of the most accomplished fighter aircraft of the Second World War, the Curtiss Tomahawk series proved absolutely crucial during the first two years of the conflict. Built to an extremely high standard and in full scale production at the outbreak of war, the Tomahawk was made available to overseas air forces, allowing an immediate increase in their aircraft strength and taking the pressure of their indigenous manufacturing programmers. Effectively, the new Curtiss fighter allowed the Royal Air Force to continue fighting on a number of fronts, without placing an increased burden on their existing forces. Serving in the deserts of North Africa and in the Middle East, RAF and Commonwealth Tomahawks eventually went on to equip sixteen Squadrons, forcing the Luftwaffe to commit more aircraft to these theatres. In the hands of a capable pilot, the Tomahawk was a match for most of the Axis aircraft it could potentially meet in combat. Scheme -Aircraft flown by Squadron Leader Peter Wykeham-Barnes, No.73 Squadron, Royal Air Force, El Gmail, Egypt, 1941. Please note, box and model dimensions are shown as identical however only represent the box/package size.
Country USA
Brand Airfix
Manufacturer Hornby
Binding Toy
ItemPartNumber A01003A
Model A01003A
Warranty 1 year warranty against manufacturer defects
ReleaseDate 2017-12-09
UnitCount 1
EANs 5055288635654

Country	USA
Brand	Airfix
Manufacturer	Hornby
Binding	Toy
ItemPartNumber	A01003A
Model	A01003A
Warranty	1 year warranty against manufacturer defects
ReleaseDate	2017-12-09
UnitCount	1
EANs	5055288635654