MATPK-402 - Matchbox 1/72 Wellington Mk. X/XIV - WWHP111856

MATPK-402 - Matchbox 1/72 Wellington Mk. X/XIV - WWHP111856

Preowned, Resealed, Mint inside, Box worn

The Vickers Wellington was the RAF's primary twin-engine heavy bomber in the early years of the Second World War, distinguished by its unique geodetic airframe construction designed by Barnes Wallis — a lattice-work structure that gave the aircraft exceptional strength and the ability to absorb substantial battle damage and still return home. The Mk.X was the most-produced variant, powered by Bristol Hercules radial engines, while the Mk.XIV was a specialised Coastal Command anti-submarine variant fitted with search radar and depth charges. Wellingtons flew extensively over Europe, North Africa, and the Mediterranean from 1939 through to the end of the war.

Box Contents:

• Three-colour plastic sprues (green, brown, and a third colour)
• Waterslide decal sheet, three marking options
• Multi-position display stand
• Instruction/colour plan leaflet

Decal Options:

• Wellington Mk.X, No. 428 "Ghost" Squadron RCAF, Dalton, Yorkshire, April 1943 (code NA-Y)
• Wellington Mk.XIV, No. 179 Squadron RAF Coastal Command, Gibraltar, 1943 (code A, HF132)
• Wellington Mk.X, No. 300 (Polish) Squadron RAF, Hemswell, Lincolnshire, March 1943 (code BH-E)