Fairey Swordfish brick plane model EXECUTIVE EDITION- COBI 5769- 959 bricks

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  • EXECUTIVE EDITION
  • 959 bricks
  • 3 figure
  • 1:32 scale
  • Model dimensions: see images for details
  • Display stand with black name plaque
  • Bodywork with pad printing
  • Block stand with printed name of the plane
  • Easy-to-follow instruction manual
  • Compatible with other leading brands of construction blocks

 

History.

The Fairey Swordfish was a British carrier-borne biplane torpedo bomber introduced in the 1930s. Though slow and old-fashioned in appearance, it proved remarkably effective during the Second World War. Nicknamed the “Stringbag” for its ability to carry varied loads, it performed torpedo strikes, reconnaissance and anti-submarine duties. Its most famous success came in May 1941, when Swordfish aircraft from HMS Ark Royal crippled the German battleship Bismarck with a torpedo hit that jammed her rudder. Operating from the carrier’s decks in harsh Atlantic conditions, the Swordfish demonstrated reliability and courage over cutting-edge speed, earning a lasting place in British naval aviation history.

 

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