Description
The pace of aviation progress during World War I was truly remarkable. In less than a year of combat, aircraft evolved from fragile, unarmed observation platforms to formidable masters of the skies. The year 1917 held particular significance in the air war over the Western Front. The British unveiled the versatile Bristol F.2B Fighter, a true multi-role aircraft, while the Germans introduced the iconic Fokker DR.1, famously flown by the feared Manfred von Richthofen. This period marked an era of relentless aerial warfare, as both sides vied for supremacy in the skies.
Now, Airfix have recreated this piece of military history in 1/72 scale ready for you to build and display.
- This kit has been designed to be painted in a choice of two different schemes
- Airfix has taken care to recreate this plane with great detail at a 1/72 scale
- To make painting easier Airfix have included a Paint layout sheet
- For extra detail a decal sheet has been included
- Paint Schemes:
- Bristol F.2B Fighter, No.39 (Home Defence) Squadron, North Weald, Essex, England, September 1918. (A)
- Fokker DR.1 Dreidecker, Aircraft flown by Manfred von Richthofen, Kommandeur Geschwader 1, March 1918. (B)
- Scale: 1/72
- Length: 109mm (4.29 in)
- Width: 166mm (6.54 in)
- Height: 41mm (1.61 in)
- Wingspan: 166mm (6.54 in)
- Pieces: 33/24 Pcs depending on the scheme
- Decal Schemes: 2
- Skill Level: 3