WWII British Aircraft Armament (Bombs & Torpedoes)

During the Second World War RAF aircraft used a wide range of suspended aircraft weapons. Depending on the mission bombers and torpedo bombers could use bombs torpedoes or sea mines. The bomb armament consisted of several dozen models among which the most common in the first half of the war were GP bombs which could be of different weights ranging from 40 to 4000 pounds. Later MS-type bombs were produced which had a higher ratio of explosive to bomb weight.

For attacks on warships and transports naval aviation and Coastal Command aircraft could use SAP semi-armour-piercing bombs. All types of bombs were most often coloured dark green but yellow bombs were also used in the early part of the war.  In addition to bombs RAF aircraft also used torpedoes during combat missions at sea. British aviation also mined enemy ports and harbour routes from the air using airborne sea mines.

Model Features

• The set includes British 250-pound GP MC and SAP bombs
• Includes 500-pound GP and MC bombs
• Also includes bomb carrier an aircraft sea mine and an aircraft torpedo with torpedo carriage
• The kit can be used in conjunction with ICM's Bristol Beaufort and other RAF aircraft from the Second World War
• The kit includes decals with markings for different types of bombs

Model Information

• Scale: 1:48
• Number of Parts: 70 pieces
• Includes detailed assembly instructions
• Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
• Box size: 217 x 135 x 32 mm