1:200 scale diecast aircraft from the Model Power Postage Stamp Planes 5565. Fairey Swordfish FAA 701 NAS Catapult Flight, 1939.
Length 3.25 inches
Wingspan 4 inches
Features:
Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
Presentation stand to display the aircraft in flight.
Authentic ordnance loads.
The first British Fairy Swordfish was flown on February 22, 1934. The land versions of the Swordfish were 2-3 seat carrier-based torpedo-bombers with reconnaissance capabilities. These planes were also retrofitted with floats for sea landings. A top speed of 139 mph was achieved with one Bristol Pegasus radial piston-engine. The twin-wing Swordfish had a wingspan of 45 1/2 feet and carried various machine guns, torpedoes and bombs. The last of these planes was disabled on May 21, 1945.