Recreate an extraordinary chapter of British aviation history with the Airfix Bristol Superfreighter 1:72 scale model kit, celebrating one of Bristol's most distinctive and innovative post-war aircraft.
Developed by the Bristol Aeroplane Company in the early 1950s, the Bristol Superfreighter was designed to transform cross-Channel travel by transporting cars and their passengers through the skies. An evolution of the Bristol Freighter, this remarkable twin-engined aircraft featured distinctive clamshell nose doors, allowing vehicles to be loaded directly into its spacious cargo hold.
Operated by airlines including Silver City Airways and later British United Air Ferries, the Superfreighter became a familiar sight on routes connecting Britain with mainland Europe. Before affordable sea ferries became widespread, these pioneering aircraft offered motorists a unique way to travel across the English Channel.
Part of the Airfix Vintage Classics collection, this detailed 1:72 scale model kit features 107 individual parts and an authentic British United Air Ferries marking scheme. Offering an enjoyable and rewarding building experience, it's a fantastic addition to any model aircraft collection and a wonderful gift for aviation enthusiasts.
Aerospace Bristol is also home to a rare Bristol Freighter, currently undergoing conservation, providing a fascinating connection to the engineering heritage celebrated by this model.
Product Features
- Brand: Airfix
- Aircraft: Bristol Superfreighter
- Collection: Airfix Vintage Classics
- Scale: 1:72
- Number of parts: 107
- Skill level: 2
- Completed dimensions: 31.2cm (L) x 45.7cm (W)
- Marking options: British United Air Ferries, 1967
- Contents: Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint guide and decals
- Age recommendation: 8 years and over
- Ideal for: Aviation enthusiasts, model aircraft collectors and British aviation history fans
Please note: This is an unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are required to complete the model and are sold separately.
Bring Bristol's remarkable aviation heritage to life with this Airfix Superfreighter model kit, celebrating the ingenuity and pioneering spirit behind one of Britain's most unusual passenger and cargo aircraft.