Airfix: Supermarine Walrus Mk.1 ‘Silver Wings’ 1:48
The reputation of the Supermarine company was built on their ability to design and produce effective and reliable marine and amphibious aircraft for civilian and military use. The Walrus was a perfect example of their expertise and underlined the strength of the aircraft by performing a loop at the 1933 Hendon Air Pageant, to the astonishment of the massed ranks of spectators.
Scheme 1: HMS Birmingham 4th Cruiser Squadron 1938–40
Scheme 2: 53.S.16, Flottille 53S, Aeronavale, Hourtin, 1945–48
Scheme 3: N20 Irish Air Corps 1939–40
Scale: 1:48
Skill: 3
Flying Hours: 3
Number of Parts: 156
Dimensions (mm): L238 x W292
Age Suitability: 8+