Airfix Plastic Model Kit
Bristol Bulldog Mk.Iia (1/48)
Airfix Bristol Bulldog Mk.Iia presents one of the most iconic British fighters of the inter war period. This 1/48 scale plastic model kit captures the classic biplane lines and polished appearance that defined RAF fighter aviation during the early 1930s.
The kit includes three historically accurate marking options, allowing the completed model to represent different Royal Air Force units and operational theatres. An instruction sheet, paint layout guide and decal sheet are included to support the build from start to finish.
- 1/48 scale plastic model kit
- Bristol Bulldog Mk.Iia biplane fighter
- Three authentic marking schemes included
- Instruction sheet and paint layout guide included
- Decal sheet for multiple scheme options
Scheme options included:
- Bristol Bulldog Mk.Iia, No.23 Squadron, Royal Air Force Kenley, England, 1931 (Scheme A)
- Bristol Bulldog Mk.Iia, ‘C’ Flight Commander, No.3 Squadron, Royal Air Force, Abyssinian Crisis, East Africa, 1935 (Scheme B)
- Bristol Bulldog Mk.Iia, No.32 Squadron, Royal Air Force Kenley, England, 1935 (Scheme C)
History
The Bristol Bulldog was one of the most important British fighter aircraft of the inter war years, a period when powerful biplanes still dominated the skies. Developed as a private venture by the Bristol Aeroplane Company, the Bulldog was designed by Frank Barnwell, whose earlier work included the highly successful Bristol F.2B Fighter of the First World War.
It was a light, all metal, fabric covered fighter powered by a 440hp Bristol Jupiter radial engine. Armed with a pair of forward firing 0.303 machine guns, the Bulldog represented the cutting edge of RAF fighter capability during its service life, even though it never fired its weapons in combat.
Rather than combat, the Bulldog became closely associated with formation flying and aerobatic displays. Throughout the early 1930s, Royal Air Force units used the aircraft to demonstrate precision flying and air power at public displays across Britain, helping to shape the image of a modern and professional air force during a time of rapid aviation development.
