AIRFIX Models A02069 1/72 Boulton Paul Defiant Mk.I

Model Aircraft Kit

This 1:72 scale replica of the Boulton Paul Defiant Mk.I captures one of the most unique aircraft from WWII. Comprising 70 parts, this Skill Level 1 model is perfect for modellers aged 8 and older, showcasing the distinctive turret fighter design that set the Defiant apart. Once assembled, the model spans 166mm in wingspan and includes components for two different paint schemes, enabling you to depict specific aircraft from the Battle of Britain period.

FEATURES:

• 70 piece plastic model kit at 1:72 scale
• Skill Level 1 - ideal for beginners aged 8 and above
• Completed wingspan of 166mm
• Two paint schemes included
• Features the distinctive four-gun turret
• Suitable for recreating Battle of Britain aircraft

The Boulton-Paul Defiant was the sole 'turret fighter' to be deployed by the RAF. The concept behind the Defiant was that a fighter equipped exclusively with a turret full of machine guns could disrupt bomber formations and also protect itself from enemy fighters.

In its initial encounters during the Battle of Britain in 1940, the Defiant initially surprised enemy pilots and performed well. However, Luftwaffe pilots soon identified its vulnerabilities, particularly the absence of forward-firing guns, leading to its reassignment to night-time operations where it proved more effective.