The pace of aviation progress during World War I was truly remarkable, with aircraft evolving from fragile, unarmed observation platforms to formidable masters of the skies in less than a year of combat. The year 1917 held particular significance in the air war over the Western Front. The British unveiled the versatile Bristol F.2B Fighter, a true multi-role aircraft, while the Germans introduced the iconic Fokker DR.1, famously flown by the feared Manfred von Richthofen. This period marked an era of relentless aerial warfare as both sides vied for supremacy. Airfix have recreated this piece of military history in 1/72 scale ready for you to build and display.

• Designed to be painted in a choice of two different schemes
• Recreated with great detail at 1/72 scale
• Paint layout sheet included to make painting easier
• Decal sheet included for extra detail
• Paint Schemes: Bristol F.2B Fighter, No.39 (Home Defence) Squadron, North Weald, Essex, England, September 1918 (A); Fokker DR.1 Dreidecker, aircraft flown by Manfred von Richthofen, Kommandeur Geschwader 1, March 1918 (B)

• 1x Airfix 1/72 Fokker DR.1 & Bristol F.2B Dogfight Doubles Scaled Plastic Model Kit

• Paints & Brushes
• Modelling Glue (such as Revell Contacta Professional Glue 25g)
• Tweezers, Scissors & Modelling Knives