WWII USAF BOMBER RE-SUPPLY SET 1:72 AIRFIX 06304

Plastic model kit: WWII USAF Bomber re-supply Set 1:72 Airfix 06304

The WWII USAF Bomber Re-supply Set model kit in 1:72 scale from Airfix is an excellent choice for aviation history and modeling enthusiasts. This set recreates key vehicles used by the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) at airfields in southern England during World War II. As USAAF bombing operations ramped up from the summer of 1942, the vehicles supporting these efforts evolved from typical British RAF vehicles to more specialized American equipment.

Contents of the set:

Autocar U-7144-T 4x4 Tractor Unit and F-1 Fuel Trailer

• Autocar U-7144-T: This 4x4 tractor was widely used by the US military from 1942 and was present at most American airfields in the UK. It was essential for the daily refueling of numerous aircraft.
• F-1 Fuel Trailer: A standard fuel trailer that was an integral part of airfield equipment, allowing for quick and efficient refueling of bombers.
• Dimensions: Length 72 mm (tractor), 129 mm (trailer); Width 33 mm (tractor), 36 mm (trailer).

Chevrolet M6 Bomb Service Truck

• This versatile 4x4 vehicle could carry a small number of bombs but was more often used with the M5 trailer, capable of transporting up to five fully loaded bomb trailers. It was crucial in supporting numerous bombing missions.
• Dimensions: Length 74 mm, Width 25 mm.

M5 Bomb Trailer

• The M5 bomb trailer was an essential part of the set, enabling the transport of bombs to aircraft.
• Dimensions: Length 77 mm, Width 33 mm.

Cushman Model 39 Package Car

• A lightweight, three-wheeled utility vehicle that served many functions on USAAF bases. An evolution of the scooter design, with a single drive wheel at the back and a small cargo box at the front.
• Dimensions: Length 34 mm, Width 17 mm.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. Assembly requires separately sold modeling tools (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.