A-20J/K Havoc/Boston IV 1945.
Twin-engine medium bomber/night fighter built in the US by the Douglas Aircraft Company. Known variously as the A-20, P-70, DB-7, Havoc (night fighter) and Boston (RAF). Versions J/K & IV/V (Boston) introduced a transparent nose for improved bomb aiming. Included in the build of 450 A-20Js were 169 for the RAF as type Boston IV. Douglas built 413 A-20Ks including 90 delivered to the RAF as Boston Vs.
The stunning box art is by Piotr Forkasiewicz.
New-tooled glass nose section, photo-etch parts, nose weights, metal landing gear, free box art poster, colour instructions. Choice of 3 markings:
(1) A-20J-10-DO, s/n 43-10137, 6Q-B, 647th BS/410th BG, France, early 1945;
(2) A-20K-15-DO, s/n 44-613, 7X-T, 645th BS/410th BG, France, early 1945;
(3) Boston IV BZ515 RH-G, 88 Sqn RAF, Vitry-en-Artois, France, March 31st 1945.
Decals printed by Cartograf, Italy.
1:32 scale plastic model kit from HK Models, requires paint and glue.
