{"product_id":"airfix-a08013a-avro-lancaster-b-iii-model-kit-1-72","title":"Airfix A08013A Avro Lancaster B.III - model kit 1:72","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #2c2c2c; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThis detailed 1:72 scale model kit of the Avro Lancaster B.III represents one of WWII's most distinguished heavy bombers, comprising 235 finely crafted plastic pieces. With a skill rating of 3 and a completed wingspan of 432mm, this kit enables modellers aged 8 and above to construct Britain's iconic four-engined bomber with precision, featuring two genuine squadron paint schemes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 2;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #2c2c2c; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: #2c2c2c; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e235 piece plastic model kit in 1:72 scale with 432mm wingspan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: #2c2c2c; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eSkill level 3 - suitable for modellers aged 8 years and above\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: #2c2c2c; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eTwo authentic decoration schemes: R5868 S-Sugar 467 Squadron RAAF and LM624 57 Squadron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: #2c2c2c; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eDetailed representation of Britain's third four-engined heavy bomber to enter RAF service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: #2c2c2c; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePart of the D-Day collection celebrating WWII aviation history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: #2c2c2c; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eLarge unobstructed bomb bay allowing accurate recreation of the Lancaster's distinctive feature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: #2c2c2c; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePrimary construction material: high-quality plastic components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 2;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #2c2c2c; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #2c2c2c; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAs the third of Britain's four-engined heavy bombers to join the RAF during WWII, the Avro Lancaster stood out as an outstanding aircraft, featuring a spacious bomb bay that enabled it to carry some of the largest bombs of the era. This exceptional capability made it crucial for strategic bombing missions throughout the war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #2c2c2c; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAt least thirty-five Lancasters achieved an impressive milestone of completing 100 missions or more, earning the title Lancaster Centurions from historians and enthusiasts. These aircraft and their crews became legends within Bomber Command, a testament to both the Lancaster's robust design and the expertise of its pilots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #2c2c2c; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe two schemes provided in this model kit depict notable operational Lancasters: R5868 S-Sugar from 467 Squadron RAAF, and LM624 from 57 Squadron, both of which served with distinction during the conflict.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #2c2c2c; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eBAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon's Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57635543613813,"sku":"A08013A","price":41.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/0708\/1885\/files\/Screenshot2026-10-08at13.17.42.png?v=1791461939","url":"https:\/\/simonstrains.co.uk\/products\/airfix-a08013a-avro-lancaster-b-iii-model-kit-1-72","provider":"Simon's Trains","version":"1.0","type":"link"}