~ Sealed Airfix 1/72nd Scale Series 1 R.E. 8. Type 1 Bagged Kit 1957 ~
This particular version is a type one, second issue (1957) produced bagged kit.
It has an illustrated header carded bag with information on the plane.
~ R.E.8 ~
The Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 was a British two-seat biplane reconnaissance and bomber aircraft of the First World War designed by John Kenworthy at the Royal Aircraft Factory. Intended as a replacement for the vulnerable B.E.2, the R.E.8 was widely regarded as more difficult to fly, and gained a reputation in the Royal Flying Corps for being “unsafe” that was never entirely dispelled. Although eventually it gave reasonably satisfactory service, it was never an outstanding combat aircraft.
~ Dimensions~
The bag has a width of 7 inches (17.8 cm) and a height of 7 inches (17.8 cm). It weighs 60 g.
~ Condition ~
There is some minor folding and general age wear to the card header but the set remains in excellent condition.