The Limited edition of the kit of the US supersonic light fighter F-5E in 1/48 scale.
- plastic parts: AFV Club
- marking options: 8
- decals: Eduard
- PE parts: pre-painted
- painting mask: yes
- resin parts: yes wheels, RWR antennae
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Eduard 1/48 scale Limited Edition
$96.00
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The Limited edition of the kit of the US supersonic light fighter F-5E in 1/48 scale.
Introduced into service in 1941, the Hawker Typhoon was designed to be the RAF's new ultimate interceptor fighter. Superceding the Hawker Hurricane it was hoped that the Typhoon, together with the Spitfire, would be a powerful and effective opponent of the Luftwaffe. However, it was not to be. Initially plagued by mechanical woes from the engine and suffering from a deficit in performance at high altitude, the Typhoon instead found fame as a low level attack aircraft, a role to which it was both well-suited and hugely effective.
Under Walter Owen Bentley’s tactical team management, Birkins role was to draw the Mercedes of Carraciola and Werner into a high speed duel, which he successfully acheived. The Blower lead from the start, swapping the lead with the Mercedes throughout the night, until eventually the German car withdrew with a blown engine. Birkin’s success came at a cost, as he had to retire after 20 hours with a bent valve, leaving the two Speed 6’s to take 1st and 2nd Places.
















































































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