{"product_id":"fairey-swordfish-1-32-5770","title":"Fairey Swordfish 1:32 #5770","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilding this model offers an opportunity to recreate one of the most recognizable carrier aircraft of World War II while simultaneously learning the history of the events that unfolded in the Atlantic in May 1941.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you assemble the pieces, step by step, you will uncover the story of Royal Navy pilots, daring torpedo attacks and the operation that culminated in one of the most famous sinkings of World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey features of the Fairey Swordfish set:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel of the historic Fairey Swordfish aircraft – a faithful recreation of the silhouette of this legendary British biplane torpedo bomber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e806 elements – a large, satisfying model in the classic 1:32 scale, providing many hours of engaging building fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 figures – the set includes figures inspired by Royal Navy pilots, allowing you to recreate historical scenes and enhancing the model's display value. Both figures are dressed in authentic period attire, featuring flight helmets and heavy fur-lined jackets typical of aircrews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecreated armament – the aircraft is armed with a replica of a 7.7 mm Vickers machine gun. A brick-built torpedo—the 18-inch Mark XII—is mounted beneath the fuselage. Designed for aerial deployment, it features reduced weight and explosive payload yet is relatively fast once in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-quality prints – durable markings created without the use of stickers guaranteeing the model’s excellent appearance for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA satisfying building process – clear instructions guide you step-by-step through each stage of assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA model for play and display – once assembled, the Swordfish becomes an impressive centerpiece of any collection of historical aircraft models. Exclusive collector's plaque – an elegant base with the vehicle name and scale emphasizes the collectible nature of the model and looks great on a display case or in a display case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpand your collection – check out other sets from COBI and build your own collection of historical models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFairey Swordfish… An Unassuming Hero\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt first glance, it looks unassuming - a slow biplane with a design straight out of an earlier era of aviation. Yet it was precisely these machines that played a pivotal role in many dramatic naval engagements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fairey Swordfish was a British carrier-based torpedo bomber developed in the early 1930s by Fairey Aviation. This biplane, featuring a metal fuselage covered in fabric, served with the Royal Navy’s aviation branch—the Fleet Air Arm. It was prized for its reliability, stability and capacity to carry torpedoes, bombs and depth charges. Consequently, it earned the nickname \"Stringbag\"—a reference to a bag capable of holding just about anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwordfish aircraft distinguished themselves in numerous actions, including the Battle of Taranto and the attack on the battleship Bismarck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutwardly a slow biplane, and y it was the Fairey Swordfish that went down in history as one of the most effective aircraft of World War II. Now you can recreate this legend in brick form and display on your shelf the machine that sank more Axis ships than any other Allied aircraft during the war and remained on the front lines right up until Victory in Europe Day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow it’s time for it to take a place of honor in your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e806 high-quality elements\u003cbr\u003eManufactured in the EU by a company with over 35 years of tradition\u003cbr\u003eMeets safety standards for children's products\u003cbr\u003eFully compatible with other brands of construction blocks\u003cbr\u003eClear and intuitive instructions based on illustrations and step-by-step directions\u003cbr\u003e1:32 scale\u003cbr\u003e2 figures\u003cbr\u003eModel dimensions: 340 x 430 x 105 mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COBI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48973856997595,"sku":"5770","price":154.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/6440\/0579\/files\/5770-box-front.png?v=1784044721","url":"https:\/\/brickarmy.ca\/products\/fairey-swordfish-1-32-5770","provider":"Brick Army Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}