{"product_id":"special-hobby-1-72-fairey-battle-mk-i-bloodbath-over-france-plastic-model-kit","title":"SPECIAL HOBBY 1\/72 Fairey Battle Mk.I ‘Bloodbath over France’ Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIAL HOBBY 1\/72 Fairey Battle Mk.I 'Bloodbath over France' Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Special Hobby kit builds the Fairey Battle Mk.I light bomber as operated by the Royal Air Force during the Battle of France in 1940. The kit includes detailed plastic parts and decals for aircraft that took part in the early stages of the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1\/72 scale\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eInjection-moulded plastic model kit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetailed cockpit and airframe\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecals for Battle of France aircraft\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRAF early World War II subject\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Fairey Battle was a British single-engine light bomber developed during the 1930s to meet the Royal Air Force's requirement for a fast tactical bomber. Entering service in 1937, it was powered by the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine and featured an all-metal monoplane design with retractable landing gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough considered modern when introduced, the Fairey Battle proved highly vulnerable during the Battle of France in 1940 due to its limited defensive armament and the increasing effectiveness of enemy fighter aircraft and anti-aircraft defences. Following heavy losses, the type was withdrawn from front-line daylight operations and later served in training and target towing roles for the remainder of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special Hobby\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGlue, paint and modelling tools required (sold separately).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPECIAL HOBBY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46623165546657,"sku":"SH-72153","price":49.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/9754\/files\/SH72153.jpg?v=1782725468","url":"https:\/\/www.hearnshobbies.com\/products\/special-hobby-1-72-fairey-battle-mk-i-bloodbath-over-france-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Hearns Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}