1/48 Boulton Paul Defiant Mk.I

Description

This is an injection-plastic aircraft model kit.

From the manufacturer:

The Boulton Paul Defiant holds a unique place in aviation history as the only ‘turret fighter’ to enter service with the RAF. A contemporary of the only other turret fighter, Royal Navy’s Blackburn Roc, the Defiant used the philosophy that a fighter aircraft, armed solely with a turret bristling with machine guns would be able to enter a bomber stream causing havoc and the turret would also enable it to defend itself from enemy fighters. However, despite the sleek lines of the aircraft and its powerful Merlin engine, the Defiant proved to be a failure in the role of daylight interceptor. During its first few engagements during the Battle of Britain in 1940, enemy pilots were taken by surprise and the Defiant fared well. But soon the Luftwaffe pilots worked out its weaknesses, especially the lack of forward firing guns which meant head-on attacks from enemy fighters were often fatal. The Defiant was soon relegated to night fighting duties where it fared better, before eventually re-assigned to Air Sea Rescue work and training duties.

Airfix’s model kit of the Boulton Paul Defiant Mk.I comes with decals for two versions, and measures approximately 22.5cm in length and 25cm in width when fully assembled. — order yours today!

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