Fairey Swordfish Torpedo Bomber

Build the Fairey Swordfish torpedo bomber and add this famous Royal Navy carrier-based aircraft to your collection! Building this model offers an opportunity to recreate one of the most recognizable carrier aircraft of World War II while simultaneously learning the history of the events that unfolded in the Atlantic in May 1941. As you assemble the pieces, step by step, you will uncover the story of Royal Navy pilots, daring torpedo attacks, and the operation that culminated in one of the most famous sinkings of World War II. Key features of the Fairey Swordfish set: Model of the historic Fairey Swordfish aircraft – a faithful recreation of the silhouette of this legendary British biplane torpedo bomber. 809 elements – a large, satisfying model in the classic 1:32 scale, providing many hours of engaging building fun. 2 figures – the set includes figures inspired by Royal Navy pilots, allowing you to recreate historical scenes and enhancing the model's display value. Both figures are dressed in authentic period attire, featuring flight helmets and heavy fur-lined jackets typical of aircrews. Recreated armament – the aircraft is armed with a replica of a 7.7 mm Vickers machine gun. A brick-built torpedo—the 18-inch Mark XII—is mounted beneath the fuselage. Designed for aerial deployment, it features reduced weight and explosive payload, yet is relatively fast once in the water. High-quality prints – durable markings created using... ...without the use of stickers, guaranteeing the model’s excellent appearance for years to come. A satisfying building process – clear instructions guide you step-by-step through each stage of assembly. A model for play and display – once assembled, the Swordfish becomes an impressive centerpiece of any collection of historical aircraft models. Expand your collection – check out other sets from COBI and build your own collection of historical models. The 1:48 scale models offer a whole new perspective on wartime modeling and make a perfect complement to the 1:35 scale series. Fairey Swordfish… An Unassuming Hero At first glance, it looks unassuming—a slow biplane with a design straight out of an earlier era of aviation. Yet, it was precisely these machines that played a pivotal role in many dramatic naval engagements. The Fairey Swordfish was a British carrier-based torpedo bomber developed in the early 1930s by Fairey Aviation. This biplane, featuring a metal fuselage covered in fabric, served with the Royal Navy’s aviation branch—the Fleet Air Arm. It was prized for its reliability, stability, and capacity to carry torpedoes, bombs, and depth charges. Consequently, it earned the nickname "Stringbag"—a reference to a bag capable of holding just about anything. Swordfish aircraft distinguished themselves in numerous actions, including the Battle of Taranto and the attack on the battleship *Bismarck*. Outwardly a slow biplane, and yet… it was the Fairey Swordfish that went down in history as one of the most effective aircraft of World War II. Now you can recreate this legend in brick form and display on your shelf the machine that sank more Axis ships than any other Allied aircraft during the war—and remained on the front lines right up until Victory in Europe Day. Now it is time for it to take a place of honor in your collection. • 806 high-quality elements • Manufactured in the EU by a company with over 35 years of tradition • Meets safety standards for children's products • Fully compatible with other brands of construction blocks • Clear and intuitive instructions based on illustrations and step-by-step directions • 1:32 scale • 2 figures

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