{"product_id":"airfix-aira09007a","title":"Airfix 1\/72 Avro Lancaster B.III SPECIAL THE DAMBUSTERS Model Kit - AIRA09007A","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring \u003cstrong\u003e1\/72 Avro Lancaster B.III SPECIAL THE DAMBUSTERS Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This remarkable 1:72 scale replica of the Avro Lancaster B.III (SPECIAL) 'THE DAMBUSTERS' embodies one of the most renowned aircraft from the Second World War. Comprising 267 components and boasting a wingspan of 432mm, this skill level 3 model kit provides an engaging project for modellers aged 8 and above, celebrating the legendary aircraft from Operation Chastise. With the choice of two distinct paint schemes, this plastic model kit enables you to recreate the specially adapted Lancaster bombers that participated in the daring assault on Germany's dams.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e1:72 scale model with 267 components for a captivating building experience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImpressive 432mm wingspan showcases the Lancaster's formidable presence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSkill level 3 model kit designed for modellers aged 8 years and older\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwo authentic paint schemes depicting aircraft from the renowned Dambusters mission\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecially adapted Lancaster B.III variant featuring bomb bay details\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHigh-quality plastic construction with intricate surface textures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorld War Two era RAF aircraft representing a pivotal moment in aviation history\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e After a brief yet intense training period, the volunteer group of elite airmen forming the new RAF No.617 Squadron departed from RAF Scampton on the night of 16th\/17th May 1943, marking the beginning of one of the most daring bombing raids ever.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Under the leadership of their charismatic and inspiring commanding officer Guy Gibson, he is known to have remarked, 'This squadron will either make history, or it will be completely wiped out', yet every man was resolute in playing his role in this historic mission. Nineteen 'Special' Lancasters and their crews delivered a message to the German nation that could not be concealed by their propaganda ministers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e The Lancaster B.III (SPECIAL) was uniquely modified for Operation Chastise, with its bomb bay doors removed to fit Barnes Wallis's innovative bouncing bomb. These alterations turned standard Lancasters into the precise tools needed for one of the war's most audacious raids, securing the aircraft's place in military aviation history.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Airfix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Avro Lancaster B.III SPECIAL THE DAMBUSTERS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: AIRA09007A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind your next project in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/airfix\"\u003eAirfix at Fusion Scale Hobbies\u003c\/a\u003e or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/airfix-aircraft-model-kits\"\u003eAirfix Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e. Compare the individual release details when selecting related kits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50997907095808,"sku":"AIRA09007A","price":60.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/aira09007a-172-airfix-avro-lancaster-biii-special-the-dambusters-squadron-model-models__29012.1781688257.jpg?v=1794546467","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/airfix-aira09007a","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}