Brand new plastic model kit of Hawker Typhoon Mk.IB Aircraft with 2 Scheme Options (Level 1) 1/72 plastic model kit by Airfix.
Brand new box.
Vintage style packaging.
Officially licensed product.
Contains 74 detailed parts.
Does NOT include display stand.
Paint and cement required (not included).
Manufacturers original unopened packaging.
Parts molded in LIGHT GRAY unless otherwise indicated.
Includes decals to design the plane in 2 different schemes.
Dimensions approximately L-5.25 W-6.75 inches assembled.

HISTORY ASPECTS:The Hawker Typhoon Mk.IB was a British fighter-bomber that became one of the most effective ground-attack aircraft of World War II. Initially conceived as a high-altitude interceptor to replace the Hawker Hurricane the Typhoon faced early performance and structural issues after its debut in 1941. Despite these challenges its powerful Napier Sabre engine which enabled speeds of over 400 mph and heavy armament of four 20mm Hispano cannons positioned it as a formidable low-altitude fighter. Its development eventually pivoted to fulfilling the critical role of a tactical support aircraft excelling in ground-attack operations.The Typhoon rose to prominence during the Normandy Campaign in 1944. Armed with rockets and bombs it provided close air support for Allied ground forces decimating enemy armor supply lines and fortified positions. Its ability to strike with precision and sheer firepower earned it the nickname "Tank Buster" among Allied troops. The Typhoon’s role in disrupting German reinforcements was instrumental during key operations such as Operation Market Garden and the advance across the Rhine. Pilots of the Typhoon displayed exceptional bravery often flying through intense anti-aircraft fire to deliver their devastating payloads.By the end of the war th