{"product_id":"airfix-aira06108","title":"Airfix 1\/48 De Havilland Vampire FB5 FB9 Model Kit - AIRA06108","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuild the \u003cstrong\u003eDe Havilland Vampire FB5 FB9\u003c\/strong\u003e with this Airfix 1\/48 scale release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This detailed 1:48 scale model of the de Havilland Vampire FB.5\/FB.9 recreates one of Britain's pivotal early jet aircraft with 124 precisely crafted plastic components. Featuring three genuine paint options and a skill level 2 build, this kit is perfect for modellers aged 8 and up. It showcases the unique twin-boom structure and 250mm wingspan of the RAF's first aircraft to surpass 500mph.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e124 precisely crafted plastic components for intricate assembly\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThree genuine paint options for both FB.5 and FB.9 models\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSkill level 2 build, ideal for modellers aged 8 years and older\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1:48 scale model with a wingspan of 250mm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOptions to build either FB.5 or FB.9 variants\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFaithfully replicated twin-boom structure and cockpit features\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMarkings for aircraft that served with the Royal Air Force during the Cold War period\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e While often overshadowed by the Gloster Meteor, the de Havilland Vampire was the second jet fighter to join the Royal Air Force, yet it played a crucial role in aviation history. As the first RAF aircraft to break the 500mph barrier, it was also the first single-engine jet to fly across the Atlantic, establishing its place among the world's pioneering jets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e The FB.5 fighter bomber was the most significant version of this aircraft, with 1123 units produced and 930 serving in the Royal Air Force. Those intended for overseas deployment were designated as FB.9 and equipped with cockpit air conditioning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Airfix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: De Havilland Vampire FB5 FB9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: AIRA06108\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/airfix\"\u003eAirfix model kits\u003c\/a\u003e, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/airfix-aircraft-model-kits\"\u003eAirfix Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e or discover more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-aircraft\"\u003eModel Aircraft\u003c\/a\u003e at Mega Hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67974137479242,"sku":"AIRA06108","price":43.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/aira06108-172-airfix-de-havilland-vampire-fb5-fb9-squadron-model-models__45075.1782918345.jpg?v=1794545782","url":"https:\/\/megahobby.com\/products\/airfix-aira06108","provider":"Mega Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}