The Firefly is a British two-seat naval attack fighter that saw active service in World War II and the Korean War. Designed and built by Fairey Aviation Company Ltd, the prototype first flew in December 1941. Firefly Mark I deliveries commenced in March 1943. Aircraft were assigned to the 1770 Naval Air Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, and embarked in 1944 on the new Fleet Aircraft Carrier HMS Indefatigable. Firefly's first engagement was in July 1944 against German battleship Tirpitz while anchored in a Norwegian fjord. Armament consisted of four wing-mounted 20mm Hispano-Suiza HS.404 autocannons and underwing stores consisted of sixteen 3in 60lb rocket projectiles or two 1,000lb bombs. Firefly remained in Fleet Air Arm service until 1956 when it was succeeded by the Fairey Gannet. Various overseas naval forces used Firefly, modified as target tugs and target drones, until 1962.
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Product Details:
Scale: 1/48
Skill Level: 3
Length: 9.4”
Wingspan: 11.1”
Parts: 100+
- Painting and assembly required
- 7 sprues
- One decal sheet
- One photo-etched fret
- Clear parts
- Includes external loads
- Finely engraved panel lines
- Two-piece fuselage
- Detailed cockpit assembly
Illustrated instructions and paint guide
*Cyanoacrylate glue is required for photo-etched parts*
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Paint Guide:
A. Firefly FR.1 FAA 766 Sqn. DK477 RNAS Lossiemouth 1949
Medium Grey Green
Flat Black
Silver
Burnt Iron
Tire Black
Dark Sea Grey
Steel
Yellow
Sky
B. Firefly Mk.I 827 NAS FAA
Medium Grey Green
Flat Black
Silver
Burnt Iron
Tire Black
Steel
Yellow
Light Grey Green
Dark Green
Dark Sea Grey
C. Firefly Mk.I July 1943
Medium Grey Green
Flat Black
Silver
Burnt Iron
Tire Black
Steel
Yellow
Dark Green
Wood Brown
Orange Yellow
D. Firefly Fr.1 DK438 of 1771 Sqn. HMS Implacable, 1945
Medium Grey Green
Flat Black
Silver
Burnt Iron
Tire Black
Steel
Yellow
Light Grey Green
Dark Sea Grey
Dark Green BS381C / 641
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