1/48 Airfix WWII RAF Ground Crew Figure Set Plastic Model Kit

1/48 Airfix WWII RAF Ground Crew Figure Set Plastic Model Kit

Build an authentic replica of the unsung heroes of the Battle of Britain with this detailed 1/48 scale WWII RAF Ground Crew figure set from Airfix. This comprehensive kit captures the vital support personnel who kept Spitfires and Hurricanes flying during Britain’s darkest hour, featuring 8 ground crew figures, 2 pilot figures, and essential support equipment.

Product Features:

• Scale:1/48
• 8 Ground Crew Figures:Varied poses showing refueling, rearming, and maintenance tasks
• 2 Pilot Figures:RAF pilots ready for action
• Trolley Accumulator:Battery cart for engine starting
• Oil Bowser:Refueling equipment
• Ammunition Trolley:For loading .303 rounds
• Wheel Chocks:Aircraft ground support
• Miscellaneous Support Equipment:Additional authentic details
• Perfect for dioramas:Ideal companion to 1/48 Hurricane and Spitfire kits
• Manufacturer:Airfix
• SKU:AIRA04702

Historical Background:

While it is the pilots who often receive the most acclaim for their role in defending the United Kingdom from the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain in the late summer of 1940, they could never have completed this job alone. Supporting the pilots were many more men and women from across the UK who served as ground crew, performing the vital tasks of refueling, rearming, and maintaining fighter aircraft in between sorties. This was a particularly hazardous task during the Luftwaffe attacks and hit-and-run raids upon RAF airfields. In addition to refueling and re-arming Spitfires and Hurricanes with thousands of .303 rounds, these hard-working people also patched up damaged fighters, started the engines before sorties, and assisted pilots despite the hectic pace of the battle. The bombing raids and strafing attacks claimed many lives, and many more ground crew members were injured, but they carried on, both through the battle and throughout the remainder of the war, often working both in the blazing sun and freezing cold, ensuring that the RAF had the means to defend the skies of Great Britain.

Complementary Products:

This ground crew set is the perfect companion to our1/48 Airfix Hawker Hurricane Mk.I(A05127). We also carry1/48 Airfix Prop Aircraftand1/48 Scale Figuresfrom various manufacturers.

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Please Note:The Hawker Hurricane is not included, this is available separately as A05127 – Hawker Hurricane Mk1 1:48