617 Squadron, RAF, "The Dambusters"was a single squadron formed during the Second World War to carry out a sigle special and dangerous task. That operation "Chastise" has since become a legend in the annals of military history. Using the legendary Lancaster bomber, converted to carry the Barnes Wallis designed "bouncing bomb", the Guy Gibson led squadron destroyed the Mohne and Eder dams.
The set not only includes the Dambusters Lancaster, but also a base with the lake and dam, to enable this legendary mission to be re-created, paint brushes, 8 Humbrol acrylic paints, poly cement and a stand enabling the aircraft to be displayed in flight.
Model Scale: 1:72
Number of Parts: 125
Dimensions (mm): L293 x W430
Skill Level: 2
Flying Hours: 4
Requires Painting: Yes
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