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A05132 Boulton Paul Defiant NF.I

Boulton Paul Defiant NF.I
Boulton Paul Defiant NF.I
Boulton Paul Defiant NF.I
Boulton Paul Defiant NF.I
Boulton Paul Defiant NF.I
Boulton Paul Defiant NF.I
Boulton Paul Defiant NF.I

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Item code:
A05132
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Product Info

Quickly outclassed as a day Fighter during the Battle of Britain, the Boulton Paul Defiant would be tasked with protecting Britain from night bombing raids by the Luftwaffe. Not trained to fight at night, Defiant crews would have to develop interception techniques as they fought but found the aircraft much more suited to his nocturnal fighting environment.

Quickly outclassed as a day fighter during the Battle of Britain, the Boulton Paul Defiant was tasked with protecting Britain from night bombing raids by the Luftwaffe. Not trained to fight at night, Defiant crews had to develop interception techniques as they fought but found the aircraft much more suited to this nocturnal fighting environment.

After enjoying initial success against Luftwaffe pilots unfamiliar with Britain's turret fighter, Defiant crews soon discovered the limitations of their aircraft. The significant weight of the gun turret, combined with a relatively poor arc of defensive fire, meant that German Messerschmitts soon learned how to attack these unusual aircraft. As combat losses began to mount, RAF Defiants were relegated to night fighting duties, where the aircraft was much less vulnerable and could make better use of its offensive firepower. As the night Blitz against London raged, Defiant crews had to develop their own interception techniques, as many were not trained in this type of fighting. They soon began to score victories against the Luftwaffe raiders, helping to establish a cohesive night defence system and rebuilding the reputation of the Defiant. These all-black nocturnal hunters became some of the most distinctive RAF aircraft of the Second World War. 

What's Inside

Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.

Schemes

A05132 SCH A

A05132 - Boulton Paul Defiant NF.I, No. 151 Squadron, Royal Air Force Wittering, Cambridgeshire, England, February 1941. (A)

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A05132 SCH B

A05132 - Boulton Paul Defiant NF.I, Aircraft flown by Squadron Leader Philip James Saunders, No.264 Squadron, Royal Air Force Debden and Biggin Hill, England, December 1940/February 1941. (B)

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Tech Specs

How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?
113
Item Scale
1:48 Scale
Batteries Required
No
License line
BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trademark of BAE Systems plc.
Release type
Re-Introduction
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)
22.5
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm)
25
Finish
Plastic
Number of Scheme options
2
Skill Level
2
Flying Hours
2
Wingspan (mm)
250
product_release_type Re-Introduction

WARNING Not suitable for children under 36 months. It contains small parts which can present a choking hazard. Please retain these details and the address for future reference. CAUTION Please remove all packaging before giving the toy to a child.