Airfix 1/48 De Havilland Vampire FB5 FB9 Model Kit - AIRA06108
Airfix 1/48 De Havilland Vampire FB5 FB9 Model Kit - AIRA06108
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Bring 1/48 De Havilland Vampire FB5 FB9 Model Kit to your workbench with this Airfix release from Fusion Scale Hobbies. Review the supplied kit information below to choose the right subject for your next project.
This detailed 1:48 scale model of the de Havilland Vampire FB.5/FB.9 recreates one of Britain's pivotal early jet aircraft with 124 precisely crafted plastic components. Featuring three genuine paint options and a skill level 2 build, this kit is perfect for modellers aged 8 and up. It showcases the unique twin-boom structure and 250mm wingspan of the RAF's first aircraft to surpass 500mph.
Key Features
- 124 precisely crafted plastic components for intricate assembly
- Three genuine paint options for both FB.5 and FB.9 models
- Skill level 2 build, ideal for modellers aged 8 years and older
- 1:48 scale model with a wingspan of 250mm
- Options to build either FB.5 or FB.9 variants
- Faithfully replicated twin-boom structure and cockpit features
- Markings for aircraft that served with the Royal Air Force during the Cold War period
History
While often overshadowed by the Gloster Meteor, the de Havilland Vampire was the second jet fighter to join the Royal Air Force, yet it played a crucial role in aviation history. As the first RAF aircraft to break the 500mph barrier, it was also the first single-engine jet to fly across the Atlantic, establishing its place among the world's pioneering jets.
The FB.5 fighter bomber was the most significant version of this aircraft, with 1123 units produced and 930 serving in the Royal Air Force. Those intended for overseas deployment were designated as FB.9 and equipped with cockpit air conditioning.
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Product Details
- Manufacturer: Airfix
- Subject: De Havilland Vampire FB5 FB9
- SKU: AIRA06108
- Scale: 1/48
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