Airfix Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1AV-8A 172 British Military Aviation Plastic Model Kit A04057A

Descripción
An aircraft that is undoubtedly one of the most significant in the history of aviation, the Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1 was developed from the Hawker P.1127 experimental aircraft produced to test the possibilities of V/STOL vectored thrust flight. These aircraft would successfully master the transition from hovering to forward flight and back to the hover, despite several of the development aircraft suffering accidents during testing. The prospect of a viable V/STOL aircraft proved to be of great interest to both the British and US military, who funded further development of the aircraft. The new ‘Jump Jet’ was an instant hit with the British public, who marvelled at the ingenuity of their aviation industry, which was once again proving to be the envy of the world. As the consummate display performer, the Harrier was always a popular display item with Airshow crowds, with the two forming a bond which would last right through the Harrier’s long service career. In the eyes of the British public, no Airshow was complete without a display from Britain’s world-leading Harrier. Entering Royal Air Force service in April 1969, the operational flexibility offered by the Harrier GR.1 ensured the aircraft would never find itself too far away from potential conflict hotspots. Not confined to operating from military airfields, Harriers could be concealed in forest clearings or dispersed to sections of motorways, or even school playgrounds, but with the intention of keeping their location concealed from the enemy. With many of these early Harriers deployed in West Germany, they would act as a significant deterrent against Eastern Bloc aggression, potentially lurking in many undisclosed locations, poised to strike against attacking Soviet armor at a moment’s notice.
Características
Airfix is the oldest UK manufacturer of scale model plastic kits and has been producing kits for the mass market since 1952. Airfix produce a wide range of kits aimed at all types of scale modelers with subjects such as; military aircraft, ships, space, cars, dioramas and military vehicles. Primary Scheme: Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1, No.1(F) Squadron, Royal Air Force Wittering, England, aircraft embarked on carrier trials, HMS Ark Royal, May 1971. Secondary Scheme: Hawker Siddeley AV-8A Harrier, VMA-231 ‘Ace of Spades’, United States Marine Corps, Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, United States of America, 1983. Skill level: 2. Dimensions of completed kit: length 19.9 cm x width 10.76 cm x height 5.04 cm. Total Pieces: 114. A great plastic model kit for the intermediate to the experienced modeler. Painting and assembly required. Paints and glue need to be purchased separately. Humbrol paints needed to complete the liveries are listed on the outside of the box.
El número de Modelo (ItemModelNumber)
Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1/AV-8A 1:72 British Military Aviatio
Peso
3.00 Pounds
Dimensiones
11,25 x 6,5 x 2 pulgadas
Fabricante es Hornby Hobbies
Destacados
Airfix is the oldest UK manufacturer of scale model plastic kits and has been producing kits for the mass market since 1952. Airfix produce a wide range of kits aimed at all types of scale modelers with subjects such as; military aircraft, ships, space, cars, dioramas and military vehicles., Primary Scheme: Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1, No.1(F) Squadron, Royal Air Force Wittering, England, aircraft embarked on carrier trials, HMS Ark Royal, May 1971. Secondary Scheme: Hawker Siddeley AV-8A Harrier, VMA-231 ‘Ace of Spades’, United States Marine Corps, Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, United States of America, 1983., Skill level: 2. Dimensions of completed kit: length 19.9 cm x width 10.76 cm x height 5.04 cm. Total Pieces: 114. A great plastic model kit for the intermediate to the experienced modeler., Painting and assembly required. Paints and glue need to be purchased separately., Humbrol paints needed to complete the liveries are listed on the outside of the box.