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de Havilland Vampire J28B (FB. 50) 1/72 Scale Diecast Model “Yellow 1”, F 15 Söderhamn, Svenska Flygvapnet (Swedish AF) Brand: Herpa Wings SKU: HE580625
AUD $145.00
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de Havilland Vampire J28B (FB. 50) 1/72 Scale Diecast Model, Hälsinge flygflottilj, Svenska Flygvapnet – HE580625
Length | 13.0 cm | 5.1 in | Approx |
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Wingspan | 16.7 cm | 6.6 in | Approx |
Diecast model features:
- Constructed with metal and plastic components
- Undercarriage fixed extended
- Display stand not included.
Herpa Wings HE580625
Herpa Wings HE580625 replicates in 1/72 scale diecast the de Havilland Vampire J18B (Swedish designation for the FB. 50) of Yellow 1, Hälsinge flygflottilj (Hälsinge Air Force Wing or F 15 Söderhamn), Svenska Flygvapnet (Swedish Air Force), circa the early 1950s.
Swedish Vampires
The Svenska Flygvapnet acquired its first Vampires (FB. 1) in 1946, designated J 28A, and in 1949, 310 FB.6s, designated J 28B. In addition, 57 two-seat T.55s, designated as the J 28C, for training. Sweden retired the Vampire from the fighter role in 1956, and the final example, a trainer, in 1968.
de Havilland Vampire
The de Havilland Vampire is a British single turbojet engine fighter, the second jet-powered aircraft to enter service with the RAF. It was later developed for the night fighter, fighter/bomber, trainer roles and shipboard use (Sea Vampire). The first flight took place on September 20, 1943, entering service in 1946 with the RAF. The Vampire successfully served in approximately 30 air forces in the export market. The RAF withdrew them from service in 1966, and the Swiss Air Force, the last Vampire user, in 1990, with production ending in 1961 with 3,269 Vampires built in England and a further 1,067 under licence abroad.
The Vampire uses a single de Havilland Goblin 3 centrifugal-flow turbojet engine (Rolls-Royce Nene; Australian Service). The armament consisted of four cannons mounted internally low in the nose. one hardpoint under each wing to carry up to 225 kg (500 lb) of stores.
de Havilland Vampire J28B (FB. 50) 1/72 Scale Diecast Model “Yellow 1”, F 15 Söderhamn, Svenska Flygvapnet (Swedish AF) Brand: Herpa Wings SKU: HE580625
AUD $145.00
Sold out