1/72 Airfix WWII RAF Bomber - Re-Supply Set A05330

1/72 Airfix WWII RAF Bomber Re-Supply Set Plastic Model Kit A05330

Build an authentic collection of WWII RAF Bomber Command ground support vehicles and equipment with this comprehensive 1/72 scale model kit from Airfix. This detailed set features 197 parts representing the essential trucks, tractors, and specialized equipment that kept Britain's bomber fleet operational during World War II, perfect for creating realistic airfield dioramas.

Product Features:

• Scale: 1/72
• Parts count: 197 pieces
• Skill level: Intermediate (Level 2)
• Build time: Approximately 2 hours
• Dimensions: 362MM combined length when completed
• Multiple vehicles and equipment: Complete airfield support set
• Manufacturer: Airfix
• SKU: AIRA05330

What's Included:

• Standard Light Utility Vehicle: Standard 12hp 4x2 'Tilly'
• Bedford Truck: Build as either MWC or MWD variant
• David Brown VIG1 Tractor/Tug: For towing aircraft and equipment
• Motorcycle: 500CC dispatch rider bike
• Maintenance Tower: For aircraft servicing
• Bowser: 450-gallon fuel tanker
• Bomb Trolley Type C: For transporting ordnance
• Bomb Trolley Type F: Alternative bomb transport
• Small Bomb Container (SBC): With 4lb incendiaries
• MC Bomb: 1000lb high-explosive bomb
• Bomb: 8000lb blockbuster bomb
• Support Equipment: Ladder, bike, chocks, and fuel cans
• Decal sheet: One marking scheme

Historical Background:

As the air war over occupied Europe progressively developed, so did the equipment used by the RAF and its Bomber Command. Specialist vehicles were introduced to supply arms and equipment to waiting machines, and maintenance tasks were made easier through the introduction of specialized equipment. The mechanization of these tasks and duties is well represented in this set. While not as glamorous as their flying counterparts, the contribution played by trucks, tractors, and vans, as well as the men who crewed them, cannot be forgotten or underestimated. These ground support vehicles and equipment were essential to maintaining the operational readiness of RAF bomber squadrons, ensuring that aircraft could be refueled, rearmed, and serviced efficiently between missions. From the humble Bedford truck to specialized bomb trolleys and fuel bowsers, each piece of equipment played a vital role in the strategic bombing campaign against Nazi Germany.

Complementary Products:

Enhance your RAF airfield diorama with our 1/72 Military Vehicles collection. Pair this ground support set with RAF bomber aircraft from our 1/72 Airfix Prop Aircraft collection to create authentic WWII airfield scenes.

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