1/72 PK402 Matchbox Wellington Mk.X / Mk.XIV Coastal Command / Canadian or British
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair-
1975 issue. Includes markings and parts for Wellington X, RCAF Dalton 'Ghost Squadron', Mk. XIV 179th Squadron RAF Coastal Command Gibraltar and MkX Polish Squadron RAF Hemswell. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the box is in bad shape but the kit inside is excellent. The two props are a different color plastic; they are from a later issue of this same kit. The 428 Squadron aircraft is the markings for Wellington HE239 in which Sgt. L.F. Williamson was awarded the CGM for courage and flying skill. On a night mission over Duisburg on April 8th, 1943, an explosion ripped the rear of Williamson's ship, blowing off the rear gun turret, fuselage fabric and vital parts of the control surfaces. He managed to bring the crippled ship home safely.
This item has been sold.
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