~ Sealed Airfix Bell P-39Q Aircobra 1/72nd Scale Aircraft Boxed Kit 1963 ~
The model was made by Airfix Corporation of America Aircraft Series in 1963.
This is a 1/72nd scale model and is housed within its original series 1 illustrated box. The models serial number is ‘1209-50’.
These U.S. Editions were all issued boxed, with new Artwork, a different stand design and quite often moulded in different colours to the U.K. editions.
Original editions in this condition are becoming increasingly rare to find.
~ Bell P-39Q Aircobra ~
The Bell P-39 Airacobra was one of the principal American fighter aircraft in service when the United States entered World War II. The P-39 was used with great success by the Soviet Air Force, which scored the highest number of individual kills attributed to any U.S. fighter type.[N 2] Other major users of the type included the Free French, the Royal Air Force, the United States Army Air Forces, and the Italian Co-Belligerent Air Force.
~ Dimensions ~
The box has a width of 8.2 inches (21 cm), a depth of 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) and a height of 1.2 inches (3.2 cm). The set weighs 75 g.
~ Condition ~
The box is unopened and undamaged.