Italeri 1462S 1/72 Stirling Mk. III Plastic Model Kit

The Short Stirling was the first British heavy bomber to enter service during World War II. The Stirling project was characterized by the high wing, the four engines and the cabin raised above the fuselage. The aircraft’s structure was entirely metal. Another feature of the Stirling was the large landing gear. The first Stirling Mk I went to equip the units of the Bomber Command of the RAF from the end of 1940. The first operational mission, against industrial installations in Rotterdam, was carried out in 1941. The Stirling had the possibility of carrying a significant offensive load of over 6,000 kg of bombs and was armed with 8 7,7 mm machine guns for defense. The direct evolution of the Mk.I was the Mk.

Specifications

• Model size: 36.9 cm

• Dim. Box: 440 x 270 x 70 mm

• New Parts

• Includes Pathfinder version with H2S Radar

• Super decals for 5 versions

• Photo engraved

• Color Instruction Sheet

• Figure not included, contains one model