Silver Wings is preparing to release three different versions of a Fairey Flycatcher 1:32 Floatplane.
The kit is available in 3 separate boxes with 5 different colored markings, and three types of floats.
Cat. No. 32-024 – wooden float
N9908/’2′ – Operated as a floatplane from HMS Hermes when on the China Station with 403 Flight in 1926-7.
N9889/’8′ – 403 Flight, HMS Hermes in 1926-7. Later, the aircraft served with HMS Eagle’s 402 flight until at least 30.
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This aircraft was used as a floatplane in Kalafrana (Malta) but it is not coded.
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A Flycatcher of 403 Flight during its spell attached to the 5th Cruiser Squadron, made up of HMS Berwick, HMS Cornwall, HMS Cumberland, HMS Kent and HMS Suffolk.
S1413 was from the last batch of Flycatchers to be ordered, specifically as catapult aircraft. It has been fitted with catapults because of this. S1413 was delivered in 1930, and in 1932-3 served abroad the cruised HMS Cumberland with the 5th Cruiser Squadron.
Kit includes:
– 183 resin parts (32-024, wooden float)
– 189 resin parts (32-025, wooden float with a wheel)
– 185 resin parts (32-026, metal float)
– 3 film elements
– 12 photo-etched parts
– decal sheet
– instructions
Kits
#32-024 #32-025 and #32-026
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