{"product_id":"airfix-1-72-avro-lancaster-b-iii","title":"Airfix 1\/72 Avro Lancaster B III","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirfix 1\/72 Avro Lancaster B III\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\u003cp\u003eThis detailed 1:72 scale model kit of the Avro Lancaster B.III represents one of WWII's most distinguished heavy bombers, comprising 235 finely crafted plastic pieces. With a skill rating of 3 and a completed wingspan of 432mm, this kit enables modellers aged 8 and above to construct Britain's iconic four-engined bomber with precision, featuring two genuine squadron paint schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e235 piece plastic model kit in 1:72 scale with 432mm wingspan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkill level 3 - suitable for modellers aged 8 years and above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo authentic decoration schemes: R5868 S-Sugar 467 Squadron RAAF and LM624 57 Squadron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed representation of Britain's third four-engined heavy bomber to enter RAF service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the D-Day collection celebrating WWII aviation history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge unobstructed bomb bay allowing accurate recreation of the Lancaster's distinctive feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary construction material: high-quality plastic components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the third of Britain's four-engined heavy bombers to join the RAF during WWII, the Avro Lancaster stood out as an outstanding aircraft, featuring a spacious bomb bay that enabled it to carry some of the largest bombs of the era. This exceptional capability made it crucial for strategic bombing missions throughout the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least thirty-five Lancasters achieved an impressive milestone of completing 100 missions or more, earning the title Lancaster Centurions from historians and enthusiasts. These aircraft and their crews became legends within Bomber Command, a testament to both the Lancaster's robust design and the expertise of its pilots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two schemes provided in this model kit depict notable operational Lancasters: R5868 S-Sugar from 467 Squadron RAAF, and LM624 from 57 Squadron, both of which served with distinction during the conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--40\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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\"\u003esprues \u0026amp; decals\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section section--default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hr u-mv0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--default\" id=\"schemes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\"\u003eSchemes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cform action=\"https:\/\/uk.airfix.com\/products\/post\" class=\"form island u-mb-double\" data-action=\"post\" data-behaviour=\"form-post\" data-endpoint=\"\/api\/cart\/add?langPath=airfix-uk\" data-error-message=\"Please check if you've entered everything correctly\" data-enabled=\"true\" novalidate=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d63oxfkn1m8sf.cloudfront.net\/1060x340\/v2\/8216\/4320\/9625\/A08013A_SCH_A.png\" alt=\"A08013A SCH A\" class=\"media__img u-mb-30\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"heading--5 u-mb-half\"\u003eA08013A AVRO LANCASTER B.III \"S for Sugar\", No 467 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force Waddington, Lincolnshire, England 1944. 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