Tamiya Lancaster Dambuster Grand Slam (1:48)

Lancaster Dambuster Grand Slam

As the third of Britain’s four engined heavy bombers to enter RAF service during WWII, the Avro Lancaster proved to be an exceptional aircraft, possessing a large unobstructed bomb bay, which allowed it to carry some of the largest bombs of the war. At least thirty five Lancasters managed to complete an astonishing 100 missions or more and are referred to by historians and enthusiasts as the Lancaster Centurions, an exclusive group of extremely hard working bombers.

Following a short but intense period of training, the volunteer group of crack airmen who made up the new RAF No.617 Squadron took off from RAF Scampton on the night of 16th/17th May 1943, at the start of the most audacious bombing raid in history.

Led by their enigmatic and inspirational commanding officer Guy Gibson, he is reputed to have said, ‘This squadron will either make history, or it will be completely wiped out’, but nevertheless, every man was determined to play their part in this historic raid. Nineteen ‘Special’ Lancaster’s and their crews sent a message to the German nation that could not be disguised by their propaganda ministers

Includes:

– Detailed plastic kit

– Extensive cockpit detail including pilots

– Canopy detailing

– Accurate body and engine details

– Gun turrets

– Bouncing bomb

– Optional undercarriage (Up or down positions)

– Waterslide transfers/decals

– Kit requires glue and paint to complete (NOT included)

– 1:48 scale