Contrail 1/72 Bouton Paul Sidestrand / Overstrand RAF Medium Bomber - Bagged

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Contrail 1/72 Bouton Paul Sidestrand / Overstrand RAF Medium Bomber - Bagged plastic model kit

1/72 Contrail Bouton Paul Sidestrand / Overstrand RAF Medium Bomber - Bagged

Vacuform Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed

Still factory sealed. This model builds either version. The Sidestrand was a medium bomber that entered service in 1928 with 101 Squadron. The airplane was fast for the time and flew well, but production was terminated after only 18 were built. The Overstrand was an improved Sidestrand and was originally called the Sidestrand Mk.V. The Overstrand entered service with 101 Squadron in 1934. This medium bomber was the first RAF aircraft with a power operated turret. Although only 24 examples were built, the aircraft was considered a great success and they served in squadron service will 1937. A few saw service as trainers till 1941.

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