Description: De Agostini WWII Bombers DAWB05 Vickers Wellington Mk X Diecast Model RAF No.99 (Madras Presidency) Sqn, HZ950, Burma, 1944 1:144 Scale Length WidthVickers Wellington Mk X 5" 7.25" RAF No.99 Squadron was the first unit to be equipped with Vickers Wellingtons, just before the start of World War II. It flew its first operational mission of the war on the night of 8/9 September 1939, when three Wellingtons set off from Mildenhall to drop leaflets over Germany. In February 1942 the squadron moved to India with the Wellingtons, and resumed operations in November 1942 against Japanese bases in Burma. Vickers Wellington Mk X Designed to meet a British Air Ministry specification for a two-engine bomber, the Wellington was first flown on June 15th, 1936. Used as a night bomber in the early years of the Second World War, the Wellington defended itself with machine guns: two in the front turret, four in the rear turret and an additional two in beam positions. Later in the war, the Wellington served as maritime patrol, anti-submarine. Equipped with radar and used as an Early Warning and Control aircraft, it operated at an altitude of some 4,000 ft over the North Sea, controlling Mosquito fighters intercepting He 111 bombers. Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. De Agostini WWII Bombers The De Agostini "WWII Bombers" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of World War II military aircraft in 1:144 scale. To help keep the price down, these items arrive in low-cost, discardable blister type packaging. De Agostini "WWII Bombers" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal and plastic construction. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Permanently extended landing gear. Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Price: 27.85 USD
Location: Grass Valley, California
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Brand: De Agostini WWII Bombers
Scale: 1:144
Vehicle Make: Vickers
Vehicle Type: Airplane
Material: Diecast Metal and Plastic
Theme: WWII Bombers
Features: Unopened Box
Year of Manufacture: 2021
Model: Wellington Mk X
MPN: DAWB05
Recommended Age Range: 14+
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
