MDR14457 Fairey Fulmar

The “MDR14457 Fairey Fulmar” kit consist of detailed high quality 3D printed parts, photoethed parts and decals to assemble of the Fairey Fulmar aircraft model in scale 1/144.

The Fairey Fulmar is a British carrier-borne reconnaissance aircraft or fighter aircraft, which was developed and manufactured by aircraft company Fairey Aviation. During July 1940, No. 806 Squadron became the first FAA squadron to receive the Fulmar. It participated in the pursuit of the German battleship Bismarck, having acted as a spotter for the chasing fleet. The Fulmar was heavily used in the North African Campaign, flying convoy protection patrols to and from the island of Malta, and providing air cover for Fairey Swordfish torpedo bombers during attacks such as the Battle of Cape Matapan. The Fulmar was also deployed to the Far East, where it proved largely incapable of matching the Japanese-built Mitsubishi A6M Zero. During the later stages of the conflict, it was relegated from the fighter role by single-seat aircraft such as the British-built Supermarine Seafire and the American-built Grumman Martlet fighters. While continuing service as a trainer and reconnaissance aircraft for a time, the Fulmar was withdrawn from front line service in February 1945. The Fairey Fulmar was produced in 1940-1943. The aircraft was operated from 1940 to 1945.