Description
Airfix Douglas Bader Legends Triple Pack 1/48
Celebrate the remarkable RAF career of Douglas Bader with this Airfix Legends Triple Pack in 1/48 scale. The set brings together three complete aircraft kits associated with different stages of Bader’s flying career: the Bristol Bulldog, Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire.
With 414 pieces in total, this commemorative collection provides three substantial aircraft projects in one set. Rated at skill level 3 and suitable for modellers aged 8 years and above, it offers an engaging build centred on one of Britain’s best-known fighter pilots.
Three Aircraft from Douglas Bader’s Career
The Bristol Bulldog represents Bader’s early RAF service after he was commissioned in July 1930 and posted to No.23 Squadron at Kenley. The Bulldog also became closely linked with a major turning point in his life after his flying accident on 14 December 1931.
Despite losing both legs following the crash, Bader remained determined to return to flying. With the outbreak of the Second World War, he rejoined the Royal Air Force and went on to fly both the Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire in combat. He achieved 22 aerial victories before becoming a prisoner of war on 9 August 1941 after being forced to leave his Spitfire over France.
At the end of the war, Bader again flew a Spitfire when he led the victory flypast over London, bringing his association with these aircraft full circle.
What’s Included
- 1/48 Bristol Bulldog model kit
- 1/48 Hawker Hurricane model kit
- 1/48 Supermarine Spitfire model kit
- 414 pieces in total
- Single comprehensive paint scheme
- Skill level 3
The three-aircraft format makes this an appealing project for modellers interested in RAF aviation, Douglas Bader or British aircraft spanning the interwar and Second World War periods.
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