Special Hobby #48045 1/48 Fairey Albacore Mk.I

Special Hobby Kit #48045. 1/48 scale. Special Hobby limited run model kit of RAF Fairey Albacore Mk.I. The Albacore was to be a replacement for their Swordfish, however after 800 production models, the Fairey Swordfish... replaced the Albacore! Model kit includes photo etch, film and resin detailing parts. Kit is well engineered, a straightforward build and nicely detailed.
Markings include:

• 817 Sqn.
• 828 Sqn., Malta, late 1942
• "Mona II", flown by Lt. Cdr. Tuke