Sealed Airfix 1/72nd Scale Series 1 R.E. 8. Type 1 Bagged Kit 1957 – Sally Antiques

Description

~ Sealed Airfix 1/72nd Scale Series 1 R.E. 8. Type 1 Bagged Kit 1957 ~

This particular version is a type one, second issue (1957) produced bagged kit.

It has an illustrated header carded bag with information on the plane.

~ R.E.8 ~

The Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 was a British two-seat biplane reconnaissance and bomber aircraft of the First World War designed by John Kenworthy at the Royal Aircraft Factory. Intended as a replacement for the vulnerable B.E.2, the R.E.8 was widely regarded as more difficult to fly, and gained a reputation in the Royal Flying Corps for being “unsafe” that was never entirely dispelled. Although eventually it gave reasonably satisfactory service, it was never an outstanding combat aircraft.

~ Dimensions~

The bag has a width of 7 inches (17.8 cm) and a height of 7 inches (17.8 cm). It weighs 60 g.

~ Condition ~

There is some minor folding and general age wear to the card header but the set remains in excellent condition.