Airfix 1:72 Bristol Superfreighter Vintage Classics

Airfix 1/72 Bristol Superfreighter Vintage Classics

Plastic model assembly kit. Requires paints and glues to complete, not included.

Product Info
This remarkable 1:72 scale replica of the Bristol Superfreighter embodies the unique essence of this car ferry aircraft with 107 meticulously crafted pieces. Tailored for modellers aged 8 and up at skill level 2, this kit offers a rewarding building experience. The model features a wingspan of 457mm, accurately representing one of aviation's most functional and intriguing transport designs.

Key Features
1:72 scale model with 107 precisely moulded plastic components
Suitable for modellers aged 8 years and older at skill level 2
Completed model boasts a wingspan of 457mm
Includes a single authentic colour scheme
Faithfully depicts the characteristic nose-loading design of this Cold War era transport aircraft
History
The Bristol Superfreighter was conceived in 1952 as an evolution of the Bristol Freighter, aimed at fulfilling the needs of car ferry services, transporting vehicles and their passengers over the English Channel. By 1954, Silver City Airways operated routes between Southampton-Cherbourg and Lympne-Ostend.

In 1963, Silver City merged with other carriers to create British United Air Ferries, continuing to utilise the Superfreighter. Cross Channel car ferry services concluded in the late 1960s as more economical sea ferry options gained popularity.

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