Airfix Blackburn Buccaneer S2 Gulf War 1/72 scale kit paddys books by British Railways in 1988

by British Railways in 1988

Presented in unfitted BR grey as E175712

featuring refined moulded wooden plank relief and a detailed underframe

the BR 12-ton van is ideal for use with Hornby’s era 4 rolling stock of any region

Airfix Blackburn Buccaneer S2 Gulf War 1/72 scale kit paddys books by British Railways in 1988During RAF air operations in the Gulf War of 1991, the effectiveness of Iraqi anti aircraft defences resulted in Tornado and Jaguar strike missions having to be flown at higher altitudes, thus reducing their effectiveness. They needed the support of the RAF's ageing Blackburn Buccaneer jets with their 'Pave Spike' laser designator equipment to deliver smart munitions effectively, the only trouble was, these aircraft were back at their home base in