HPM72013 - High Planes Models 1/72 Bristol Beaufighter II - WWHP112324

72013 - High Planes Models 1/72 Bristol Beaufighter II - WWHP112324

Preowned, Resealed, Mint

The Beaufighter Mk II was a Merlin-engined version of Bristol’s famous heavy fighter. Most Beaufighters used Bristol Hercules radials, but worries about Hercules supply in 1940 led to a batch fitted with Rolls-Royce Merlin XX inlines instead. Around 450 were built, including prototypes. The Mk II was less powerful than the radial-engined versions and had a reputation for tricky handling. Even so, it equipped 19 RAF squadrons as a radar-equipped night fighter during the Blitz of 1941 and 1942, defending Britain’s cities against German night bombers. As Hercules supply improved, the Mk IIs moved to second-line and training duties, and some went to the Fleet Air Arm. This limited-run High Planes kit from Australia builds a Mk II night fighter with markings for three RAF squadrons.

• Light blue injection-moulded plastic parts in the sealed bag
• Vacuformed canopies (two copies)
• White metal undercarriage and detail parts
• Decals for 3 RAF aircraft, with squadron codes “YD-G”, “EW-U” and “RX-Z”, serials R2402, T3048 and T3370, roundels and fin flashes
• Instructions with aircraft history and step-by-step assembly notes