~ Givejoy Toys Skybirds 1/72nd Scale Aircraft No.12 De Havilland DH 9c Made 1935/42 ~
The model was constructed from a Givejoy Toys 1/72nd scale aircraft number 12 kit, part of the Skybirds series, the kit was issued between 1935 and 1945.
The hand constructed and painted model was constructed by the original vendor as a boy (between July 1935 & January 1942).
The wooden model is extremely detailed.
The set is complete with the original instructions.
Quite an amazing example of early model making.
~ De Havilland DH 9c ~
The De Havilland DH9, or Airco DH9, was a single engine biplane used as a bomber by the Royal Airforce and Royal Flying Corps during the First World War.
~ Dimensions ~
The plane has a length of 5 inches (12.5 cm), a wingspan of 7 1/8 inches (18.2 cm) and a height of 2 1/8 inches (5.4 cm). It weighs 27 grams.
~ Condition ~
The plane is in excellent condition.