Airfix 1/72 D-Day Fighters Gift Set A50192
Step into the pages of history with the Airfix 1/72 D-Day Fighters Gift Set, a tribute to the pivotal role of air power during the lead-up to the historic D-Day invasion. In the months preceding D-Day, the Allies recognized that air superiority was paramount to the operation's success. As a result, they intensified their air campaigns, targeting German airfields, supply infrastructure, and strategic sites while launching diversionary attacks. These efforts aimed to confuse German forces about the invasion's location while weakening their ability to respond.
Model kits included:
- Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc – 26 parts.
- North American P-51D Mustang – 53 parts.
- Messerschmitt Bf109G-6 – 41 parts.
- Hawker Tempest Mk.V – 72 parts.
- Focke-Wulf Fw190A-8 – 53 Parts.
To prevent friendly fire incidents in the chaotic skies over Normandy, Allied Commanders issued a directive: all aircraft (with some exceptions) must be painted with distinctive identification markings on their wings and rear fuselage. This security measure was put into action on June 3, 1944, just days before the operation, adding pressure to already strained airfield staff.
On D-Day itself, over 13,000 sorties were flown by Allied aircraft in support of the landings. While approximately 127 aircraft were lost for various reasons during these operations, the adoption of invasion markings significantly reduced incidents of friendly fire.
The Airfix D-Day Fighters Gift Set allows you to relive this critical chapter in history through meticulously detailed plastic model kits. Inside the box, you'll find models of iconic aircraft, including the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc, North American P-51D Mustang, Messerschmitt Bf109G-6, Hawker Tempest Mk.V, and Focke-Wulf Fw190A-8. The set also includes essential supplies like acrylic paint, brushes, and poly cement to bring these historic aircraft to life.
Whether you're a history enthusiast, a model hobbyist, or both, this gift set provides a unique opportunity to recreate the intense air battles of WWII and pay tribute to the bravery and strategy that shaped the course of history. Experience the significance of D-Day from a new perspective with this comprehensive and engaging kit.