Italeri 1435 510001435-1:72 Harrier GR.1 Transatlantic Air Race, Model Building, Construction Kit, Standing Model Making, Crafts, Hobby, Gluing, Plastic Kit, Unpainted

• High quality plastic aircraft model for assembly
• Detailed kit in scale 1:72
• Exact fit and high quality
• Model kit for gluing
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Model kits and finished models from Italeri, the traditional Italian manufacturer of fine miniatures, have been inspiring model makers worldwide for over 50 years. Over the years, they have built up a good reputation and a huge following. Italeri has been producing kits and finished models of the highest quality and accuracy since 1962, in scales from 1:16 to 1:720. Italeri tools, paints and other accessories are used across brands and are very popular. Italeri kits can be painted to your own specifications. Paints, glue and small tools available separately are required for completion. The entry-level series My First Model Kit and Model Set already contain paints and some even tools. Item no. 510001435 Item Name: 1:72 Harrier Size 1 Transatlantic Air Race Length of the model 193 mm Special Edition - Extra Catalogue The Harrier is probably the most famous aircraft with vertical/short takeoff and landing capabilities of military history. Designed and developed by the British manufacturer Hawker Siddeley in the sixties, it was largely used, in its various versions, by British Royal Air Force and Royal Navy. The United State Marine Corps showed a significant interest in the aircraft that could be the ideal answer the operating needs. The single-seat AV-8A was specifically developed for the USMC and entered service in 1971, in the Marines' attack squadrons. The AV-8A was able to operate from the ground bases and from the converted amphibious assault ships. The AV-8A could successfully perform close support, ground attack and air defense duties. It was very appreciated by USMC in fact the AV-8A was fully integrated with the other landing vehicles and helicopters during the Amphibious assault operations.