This brand new plastic model kit features the Avro Lancaster B.III Bomber Aircraft at Level 3 in 1/72 scale by Airfix. The kit comes in vintage-style, officially licensed packaging and contains 236 detailed parts molded primarily in light gray, unless otherwise indicated. A display stand is not included, and paint and cement are required for assembly. The assembled model measures approximately 11.5 inches in length and 17 inches in wingspan, and includes decals to depict the aircraft in two different schemes. The Avro Lancaster B.III, a British four-engined heavy bomber, was one of the most renowned aircraft of World War II. Developed from the earlier Manchester bomber, the Lancaster first flew in 1941 and became a crucial component of the Royal Air Force's Bomber Command. The B.III variant, introduced in late 1942, featured Packard-built Merlin engines and improvements in avionics and bomb-carrying capacity. The Lancaster B.III played a central role in the strategic bombing campaign against Nazi Germany, including the famous “Dambusters” raid of May 1943, where modified Lancasters of No. 617 Squadron, led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson, breached the Ruhr Valley dams using specially designed bouncing bombs. Throughout the latter years of the war, it participated in major operations such as the bombing of Hamburg, Dresden, and carried the heaviest conventional bombs, including the 22,000-pound Grand Slam. By the end of the conflict, Lancasters had dropped over 600,000 tons of bombs, significantly contributing to Allied victory. This 1:72 scale model captures the intricate wartime details of the Lancaster B.III, making it an ideal piece for aviation enthusiasts and collectors, commemorating the bravery of its crews and the aircraft’s pivotal role in achieving air superiority.

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