The Buccaneer was one of the Royal Navy’s carrier-based ground attack aircraft. The aircraft was initially intended to be a nuclear bomber but from 1970 was also put into service by the RAF in the S Mk.2B version with an enlarged bomb-bay containing an additional fuel tank and air-to-surface missiles as weapons. During the 1991 Gulf War, 12 Buccaneers from Scotland were transferred to the Allied base in Muharraq, Bahrain and deployed into Iraq for laser-based target marking for remotely controlled bombs.Model- Historical kit (ex Matchbox)
– Textured Surfaces
– 2 pilot figures
– Landing gear optionally extended or retracted
– In-flight refuelling probe- Authentic decal set for follwing version:
– HS Buccaneer S Mk.2, XW533 A, Miss Jolly Roger/Fiona , 208th Squadron, RAF, OP Granby -Desert Storm, Muharraq AB, Bahrain, March 1991Product specificationscountry version 1 – Great Britanlength – 268 mmnumber of parts – 45wingspan – 186 mmAge – 10+Skill Level – 3 Advanced