{"product_id":"airfix-1-72-617-sqn-dambusters-80th-anniversary-gift-set","title":"Airfix 1\/72 617 Sqn. Dambusters 80th Anniversary - Gift Set","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirfix 1\/72 617 Sqn. Dambusters 80th Anniversary - Gift Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--pattern-grey\" id=\"theModel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col@medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--pattern-grey\" id=\"theModel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col@medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--pattern-grey\" id=\"theModel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col@medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--pattern-grey\" id=\"theModel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col@medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--pattern-grey\" id=\"theModel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col@medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--pattern-grey\" id=\"theModel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col@medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--pattern-grey\" id=\"theModel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col@medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"features\" class=\"background background--image background--image-dark\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section section--flushy title section--default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container container--trim\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"heading--2\"\u003e617 Sqn. Dambusters 80th Anniversary - Gift Set\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wysiwyg\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.617 Squadron has become one of the RAF’s most famous units, following the incredible operation known as the ‘Dambuster Raid’. To this day this incredible legacy continues, the unit was reformed in April 2018 to commemorate its centenary, which consists of the first operational Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightnings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container container--medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hr hr--brand u-mb0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-inline u-mt\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"list-inline__item\"\u003e12 x Acrylic Paints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"list-inline__item\"\u003e2 x Brushes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"list-inline__item\"\u003e2 x Poly – Cement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"list-inline__item\"\u003e2 x Stands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section section--default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wysiwyg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--pattern-grey\" id=\"theModel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\"\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col@medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarking 80 years since the legendary Operation Chastise, this 1:72 scale gift set includes the Avro Lancaster B.III (Special) from the iconic Dambusters mission, paired with the contemporary Lockheed Martin® F-35® Lightning, currently in service with No.617 Squadron. This level 3 model kit comprises 267 parts for the Lancaster and 42 for the Lightning, along with paints, adhesives, brushes, and decals, allowing you to honour one of the RAF's most renowned squadrons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual aircraft models celebrating 80 years of No.617 Squadron's legacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLancaster B.III (Special) with a 432mm wingspan, showcasing genuine Dambusters modifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern F-35® Lightning symbolising current operations of 617 Squadron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete starter kit with included paints, adhesives, brushes, and decals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkill level 3 assembly suitable for ages 8 and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes one authentic paint scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 8 April 1943, the first of 20 specially adapted Avro Lancasters arrived at RAF Scampton. The volunteer crews of 'Squadron X' (later named No.617 Squadron) from 5 Group Bomber Command received B.III (Specials), known as Lancaster Type 464 Provisioning at Avro's Woodford plant, each altered to deploy the Vickers Type 464 'Upkeep' mine. Although the mines weren't yet delivered, crews speculated about their mission, with many presuming the target was the German battleship Tirpitz. As more Lancasters arrived, Wing Commander Guy Gibson selected Lancaster ED932\/AJ-G as his aircraft, as its codes matched his father's initials, Alexander James Gibson. Gibson and his crew began training with their aircraft and mines at a test site in Reculver from 12 May 1943, just five days before the mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing rigorous training, Gibson was informed about the targets: the significant dams of the Ruhr Valley. At 21:39 on 16 May 1943, Gibson and Lancaster ED932 led the initial wave of nine Lancasters from RAF Scampton, flying over Suffolk, across the North Sea, crossing the Dutch coast at Zeeland, and then inland to avoid Luftwaffe defences. During the Mohne Dam attack, the other Lancasters circled, observing and waiting to strike. After releasing their mine, Gibson's crew flew alongside the others to divert enemy fire, aiding the attackers in breaching the dam. The fifth mine detonated perfectly, causing the compromised dam to collapse. This mission became known as the 'Dambusters Raid,' establishing No.617 Squadron as one of the RAF's most distinguished units. Despite its success, eight Lancasters and 53 airmen were lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.617 Squadron upholds the Dambusters tradition as the first operational RAF unit equipped with the Lockheed Martin® F-35® Lightning, officially reforming in April 2018, coinciding with the RAF's centenary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBAE SYSTEMS is a registered trademark of BAE Systems plc. LOCKHEED MARTIN®, associated emblems, logos and vehicle designs are trademarks of Lockheed Martin Corporation® in the USA and\/or other jurisdictions, used under licence by Hornby Hobbies Ltd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--40\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section section--default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d63oxfkn1m8sf.cloudfront.net\/4816\/7292\/1764\/Airfix_Tag_New_Mould.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"380\" class=\"img--full img-responsive bID-105398\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--default\" id=\"whatsInside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\"\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--2-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item wysiwyg\"\u003eAvro Lancaster B.III (Special) and F-35B model kits. 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