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Boulton Paul Defiant Mk. I - Medium Starter Set

By: Airfix

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: WWII Aircraft Model Kits (1/72) (Airfix)

70 pcs.

Last Stocked on 12/26/2022

Product Info

Title
Boulton Paul Defiant Mk. I - Medium Starter Set
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
2015
Dimensions
9x10x1.75"
NKG Part #
2147964751
MFG. Part #
AFXA55213
Type
Scale Model

Description

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 where it fared better.

Models & Model Kits are supplied unpainted and unassembled unless otherwise noted.

Set Includes:

  • 6 Acrylic paints
  • 2 Brushes
  • 1 Poly Cement