{"product_id":"airfix-bristol-blenheim-mk-if-1-72-scale-wwii-aircraft-model-kit","title":"Airfix Bristol Blenheim Mk.IF – 1:72 Scale WWII Aircraft Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild a legendary piece of Bristol's aviation history with the Airfix Bristol Blenheim Mk.IF 1:72 Scale Model Kit!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecreate one of Britain's most significant early Second World War aircraft with this detailed Airfix Bristol Blenheim Mk.IF plastic model kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloped from the pioneering Bristol Type 142 civilian aircraft, the Blenheim became an important part of the Royal Air Force during the early years of the Second World War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 1:72 scale model captures the aircraft's distinctive twin-engine design, offering aviation enthusiasts and model-building hobbyists a rewarding opportunity to assemble and paint their own miniature tribute to British aviation history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the Bristol Blenheim's remarkable history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bristol Blenheim's story began with the development of the Bristol Type 142, an advanced civilian aircraft designed by the Bristol Aeroplane Company.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts remarkable speed attracted the attention of the Royal Air Force, leading to the development of a military aircraft that would become one of the RAF's most important types at the outbreak of the Second World War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowered by Bristol Mercury radial engines, the Blenheim represented a significant advancement in aircraft design during the 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separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficial Airfix Bristol Blenheim Mk.IF model kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed 1:72 scale plastic aircraft replica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the historic British WWII twin-engine fighter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo RAF marking options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes plastic model components, decals and instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed painting guide included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkill level 2 – suitable for developing modelling skills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompleted 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