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| Product code: | A05145 |
|---|---|
| Number: | V469528 |
Bristol Bulldog Mk.IIA
A
gleaming silver steed to be flown by the most capable and intrepid
young men Britain could call upon, the Bristol Bulldog was one of the
most important British aircraft of the inter-war period, when powerful
biplane fighters unquestionably ruled the skies. Initially developed as a
private venture by Bristol Aeroplane Company, the Bulldog was the
brainchild of accomplished aircraft designer Frank Barnwell, the man
behind the successful Bristol F.2B Fighter of the Great War. It was a
light, all-metal and fabric covered fighter, powered by a 440 hp Bristol
Jupiter engine.
The Bulldog was armed with a pair of forward firing Vickers 0.303
in machine guns mounted either side of the cockpit, but would
ultimately never fire its guns in anger during a relatively short
seven-year period serving with Fighter Command. Although it was the most
capable fighter of the day, the Bulldog was more closely associated
with challenging formation flying and spectacular aerobatics with the
Royal Air Force thrilling huge crowds at Airshows and pageants around
the country, as they demonstrated the effectiveness of a modernising air
force.
Specifications:
Part No.: A05145
Scale: 1:48
Parts included: 138pcs
Decals included: 3pcs
Dimension finished model: 215 x 155mm (W x L)
