• About this item.
• 1: 72 scale plastic scale model kit.
• Construction and painting required - To complete this kit, paint and glue are required..
• Skill level: 2 (where 1 is for the beginner and 4 is for the more experienced modeller).
• L185 x W238 (mm).
• Parts: 158.
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The Bristol Blenheim light bomber was one of the most important aircraft available to the RAF at the start of WWII and more Squadrons than any other aircraft. The Mk.IV introduced a lengthened nose to replace the ed bomb ers position in earlier models, uprated engines and greater defensive firepower. These light bombers ed some of the first RAF bombing raids against German targets in early 1940 and went on to see extensive service in many theatres of operation. When the Blenheim made its first flight in 1935, it was one of the most advanced aircraft in the world. Featuring such ground breaking technologies as all metal stressed skin construction, retractable undercarriage and flaps, a powered dorsal turret and variable pitch propellers, the Blenheim was at the forefront of aviation design. Interestingly, the aircraft was actually developed as a private venture, funded by Lord Rothermere, who was the owner of the Daily Mail newspaper. Frustrated at the numerous record-breaking aircraft being produced in Germany, he was determined to recapture the record for the fastest civilian aircraft in Europe and have Britain hold this title. He was successful in his desire and the aircraft, which he named Britain First; was a huge success, posting speeds well in excess of all current RAF fighter aircraft; he allowed the RAF to use the aircraft in flight trials, as they were interested in assessing how they could benefit from this new design. They were so impressed that the RAF immediately ordered a light-bomber version of the aircraft, straight off the drawing board. Please note, box and model dimensions are shown as identical however only represent the box/package size. Safety Warning -------------- not appropriate for children under the age of 8 P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Box Contains ------------ 1 x Kit & Decal Scheme(s) See more ( javascript:void(0) )