Italeri 1462 1:72 Stirling Mk. III Model Kit

Italeri 1462 1:72 Stirling Mk. III Model Kit Description

Plastic Model to Assembly. Detailed colour assembly instructions. Glue and colors not included. Includes a template, decals sheet for 5 versions, Pathfinder version with H2S Radar, photo-engraved. The Short Stirling was the first British heavy bomber to enter service during World War II. The Stirling design was characterized by the high wing, the four engines and the cab elevated relative to the fuselage. The structure of the aircraft was entirely metal. Another feature of the Stirling was the large landing gear. The first Stirling Mk I went to equip the departments of the Bomber Command of the R.A.F. from the end of 1940. The first operational mission, against industrial installations in Rotterdam, was carried out in 1941. The Stirling had a chance to carry a significant offensive load of more than 6 kg of bombs and was armed with 8 7.7 mm machine guns for defense. The direct evolution of the Mk.I was the Mk.III version with new Bristol Hercules XVI engines and improved defensive armament.