Brand new plastic model kit of Handley Page Hampden Bomber Aircraft (Level 2) 1/72 plastic model kit by Airfix.
Brand new box.
Vintage style packaging.
Officially licensed product.
Contains 123 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.
Dimensions approximately L-8.875 W-11.5 inches assembled.

HISTORY ASPECTS:The Handley Page Hampden affectionately nicknamed the "Flying Suitcase" due to its narrow fuselage was a British twin-engine medium bomber developed in the late 1930s. Entering service with the Royal Air Force (RAF) in 1938 the Hampden was part of Britain’s first generation of monoplane bombers alongside the Wellington and Whitley. Powered by two Bristol Pegasus radial engines the Hampden boasted a top speed of approximately 260 mph and a range of nearly 1000 miles making it suitable for long-range bombing missions during the early years of World War II.During the war the Hampden was primarily used by RAF Bomber Command in the early strategic bombing campaign against Germany. It participated in some of the first bombing raids on industrial targets and cities including the infamous raid on Wilhelmshaven in 1939. The aircraft’s relatively high speed and maneuverability for its class allowed it to evade enemy fighters during nighttime operations although its limited defensive armament and crew exposure made it vulnerable in daylight missions. The Hampden was also instrumental in laying naval mines in enemy shipping lanes a critical component of Britain’s effort to disrupt German supply chains.As newer and more capable bombers like the Avro Lancaster and Handley Page Halifax entered service the Hampden was gradually relegated to secondary roles. Man