| Victoria Cross Icons Gift Set (A50129)
This special exclusive
set celebrates the achievements of four airmen who were awarded the
Victoria Cross whilst serving with the RAF in WWII.
Contents are the four aircraft flown during these missions, paints,
adhesive and brushes, along with full details of these heroic actions.
Hughie Idwal
Edwards – Bristol Blenheim
Awarded his VC for leading a bombing raid against the port of
Bremen. He survived the war.
Donald Edward
Garland – Fairey Battle
Awarded his VC in 1940 attacking bridges in Belgium. The VC
was a posthumous one.
John Hannah –
Handley Page Hampden
Awarded his VC for gallantry in tackling a fire on his plane that was
caused by anti-aircraft fire during the attack on Antwerp.
James Brindley Nicholson
– Hawker Hurricane
Awarded his VC after shooting down a Bf110 while on fire. He
survived but was badly burnt.
Unless stated as included, any reference to paints, glues and
accessories is the
suggestion of the
manufacturer, and these are available from our shop at normal prices |