Famous for such feats as the night attack on the Italian fleet at Taranto and damaging the German battleship Bismarck, the British Royal Navy’s Swordfish torpedo plane was assigned to the less glamorous, but still vital role of anti-submarine hunter from the latter half of WWII. The Mk.II variant entered service in 1943 with a more powerful engine and metal lower wings which allowed it to carry and fire a formidable payload of rockets. Flying from the decks of MAC ships and escort carriers, the Swordfish Mk.II sank 20 U-boats by war’s end and helped protect the vital Atlantic supply convoys.

Features:

– Scale: 1:48
– Decals for three types of markings
– Metal lower wings accurately replicated
– Plus accurate air cooler and radar antenna
– Main wings can be assembled in the folded position
– Excellent cockpit interior detail
– Accessories: anti-ship rockets, smoke floats and extra fuel tank
– Three crew members included
– Use with ITEM T61069 Fairey Swordfish Photo-Etched Bracing Wire Set

This kit is a detailed scale model for hobbyists. Glue and paint sold separately. Contains small parts. Actual product may vary slightly from the pictures shown.