Oxford Front Line Fighters Model Biplane.

Boxed and sealed an Oxford Aviation model biplane of a Fairey Swordfish.
Originating in the early 1930s, the Swordfish, nicknamed "Stringbag", was principally operated by the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy. But was also used by theRoyal Air Force, as well as several overseas air forces, including the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Royal Netherlands Navy. It was initially operated primarily as a fleet attack aircraft. During its later years, the Swordfish was increasingly used for anti-submarine and training duties.
The Swordfish achieved some spectacular successes during the war, including sinking one battleship and damaging two others belonging to the Regia Marina (the Italian navy) during the Battle of Taranto, and the famous attack on the German battleship Bismarck, which contributed to her eventually being sunk. Swordfishes’ sank a greater tonnage of Axis shipping than any other Allied aircraft during the war. The Swordfish remained in front-line service until V-E Day, having outlasted many of the aircraft intended to replace it.
This is a very good quality scale model with a wingspan of 7.25 inches.

Code: 30682