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Boulton Paul Defiant Mk. 1

By: Airfix

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: WWII Aircraft, Vehicles, & Tanks (1/48) (Airfix)

113 pcs.

Last Stocked on 10/30/2024

Product Info

Title
Boulton Paul Defiant Mk. 1
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
2020
Dimensions
14x7.25x2"
NKG Part #
2147964986
MFG. Part #
AFXA05128A
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.