1:48 ICM 48331 Lockheed Hudson Mk.III WWII - British Reconnaissance Bomber Plastic Model kit

Build a versatile Allied reconnaissance bomber from World War II with the 1:48 ICM 48331 Lockheed Hudson Mk.III. This plastic model assembly kit brings a fascinating RAF aircraft to your scale model collection: an aircraft that originated as a civilian airliner but developed into a valuable wartime workhorse capable of performing a wide variety of military missions.

In April 1938, a British Purchasing Commission arrived in the United States seeking maritime patrol aircraft for the RAF. Lockheed responded with a modified version of the Model 14 Super Electra. Legendary designer Clarence “Kelly” Johnson redesigned the aircraft overnight, notably adding a glazed nose for the navigator and bomb aimer. A contract for 200 aircraft was signed in late June 1938, and the newly named Lockheed Hudson subsequently became the first American aircraft to enter RAF service in World War II.

Despite its civilian origins, the Hudson developed into an exceptionally versatile military aircraft. It performed anti-submarine patrols, convoy escorts, bombing strikes and covert operations involving the insertion of resistance fighters into occupied Europe. Later in the war, its duties shifted towards transport and training.

One of its variants was the Hudson Mk.III introduced in 1940. This version was powered by two 1,200 hp Wright Cyclone radial engines and featured a retractable ventral gun for lower-rear defence. With the ICM Hudson Mk.III in 1:48 scale, you can build an interesting RAF reconnaissance bomber with a remarkable operational history.

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Features:
– ICM 48331 Lockheed Hudson Mk.III plastic model assembly kit in 1:48 scale
– Model of the RAF reconnaissance bomber developed from the civilian Lockheed Model 14 Super Electra
– Lockheed Hudson became the first American aircraft to enter RAF service during World War II
– British Purchasing Commission arrived in the United States in April 1938 seeking maritime patrol aircraft and a contract for 200 Hudsons was signed in late June 1938
– Clarence Kelly Johnson redesigned the original aircraft and notably added a glazed nose for the navigator and bomb aimer
– Hudson performed anti-submarine patrols convoy escorts bombing strikes and covert missions involving resistance fighters in occupied Europe
– Later in the war the Lockheed Hudson was also used for transport and training duties
– 1940 Hudson Mk.III was powered by two 1,200 hp Wright Cyclone radial engines
– Mk.III featured a retractable ventral gun for lower-rear defence

Add the 1:48 ICM 48331 Lockheed Hudson Mk.III to your basket today and build a versatile RAF aircraft with an impressive World War II history.

Order your ICM Lockheed Hudson Mk.III today from Most-Models.com and give this fascinating RAF reconnaissance bomber a prominent place in your aircraft model collection.