Luppa 1:144 Stirling B.Mk III RAF No.199 Sqn Jolly Roger

Description: Luppa Aircraft of WWII LCM039 Short Stirling B.Mk III Diecast Model RAF No.199 Sqn, LJ525 Jolly Roger, RAF North Creake, England, 1944Limited Edition 1:144 Scale Length WidthShort Stirling B.Mk III 7.25" 8.25" In May 1944 No.199 Squadron was moved to No. 100 (Radio Countermeasures) Group with tasking to perform radar jamming operations during the D-Day landings. The squadron aircraft also joined the heavy bomber raids over Germany but was equipped with advanced radar jamming equipment to disrupt the German air defences. The Mandrel electronic jamming device was carried to counter the German Freya early warning radar, and tin-foil Window strips were dropped to confuse Wurzburg fighter ground control and night fighter AI radar. Short Stirling B.Mk III Designed to meet a British Air Ministry specification for a heavy bomber, the Stirling was first flown on May 14th, 1939. Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. Luppa Aircraft of WWII The Luppa "Aircraft of WWII" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military aircraft. To help keep the price down, these items arrive in low-cost, discardable blister type packaging. Luppa "Aircraft of WWII" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal and plastic construction. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Rotating wheels and propellers. Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.

Price: 35.95 USD

Location: Grass Valley, California

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