Airfix Boulton Paul Defiant Mk.I Model
Barcode 5014429020698
Accessories
Original price
£11.12
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Original price
£11.12
Original price
£11.12
£11.12
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£11.12
Current price
£11.12
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Label: Airfix
Series: Aircraft
Franchise: Vehicle
Language: English
- About Airfix: UK's oldest plastic model kit manufacturer since 1952, offers a diverse range of iconic aircraft models, plastic model car kits, figures, buildings, diorama kits, historical ships, vehicles, and innovative Quickbuild starter models for beginners
- Plane Model Kits: With Airfix's precision-engineered aircraft kits, you can effortlessly create highly detailed and authentic plane models, offering a satisfying experience in assembling and painting iconic plane replicas
- Boulton Paul Defiant Mk.I: As an aircraft that was able to conduct such combat during the Battle of Britain, it has definitely earned a spot in any Airfix collector's range! Also featuring two livery schemes, sprues and decals, you can recreate the legacy of the Boulton Paul Defiant aircraft today
- Airfix Aircraft Set: Build this iconic plane model with intricate details and precise scaling, designed for beginners and advanced modellers alike. Please note that this model set does not include paint or glue which are required for assembly
- About this Model: Skill Level 1 (where 1 is for the beginner and 4 is for the more experienced modeller). This set has 70 Parts Total. This model set includes 1:72 Scale Model of the Boulton Paul Defiant Mk.I, Sprues & Decals
The Boulton-Paul Defiant was the only 'turret fighter' to enter service with the RAF. 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. 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 and the Defiant was soon relegated to night fighting duties were it fared better.