1/48 Expeditor II WWII British Passenger Aircraft

Description

This is an injection-plastic aircraft model kit.

Adapted from the item’s packaging:

One of the most successful and famous aircraft in world aviation history was the Beech Model 18 nicknamed Twin Beech. It was designed as a light twin-engine 6-8 seat light passenger aircraft. The maiden flight was in January 1937.

With the entry of the US into World War II, the Air Force began to feel the need for a light military transport plane. In 1943, the company Beechcraft was issued an order for the production of 1522 improved C18S model aircraft, which received army designation UC-45F (later C-45F). These aircraft were used both in the US and abroad. In 1944-1945 411 C-45F aircraft were received under Lend-Lease by the British Royal Air Force and Royal Navy as Expeditor II.

When completed, this model kit measures about 217mm long and has a wingspan of about 303mm. Instruction sheet with drawings and decal sheet are included.