{"product_id":"d-day-fighters-gift-set-1-72-scale","title":"D-Day Fighters (Gift Set) 1:72 scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"section section--default section--default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section section--default section--default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature feature--medium feature--centre@medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature__copy highlight-text--top\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature__text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section section--default section--default\"\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"theModel\" class=\"section section--pattern-grey\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col@medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe importance of the role air power played in the months leading up to D-Day cannot be overstated, with the Allied powers knowing that securing superiority of the skies over the proposed landing beaches could be the difference between success and failure of the entire operation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat being the case, Allied air forces were committed in ever-increasing numbers from the end of 1943, attacking airfields, supply infrastructure and other strategic targets, and mounting hundreds of diversionary attacks. This was all intended to keep German forces guessing as to the location of the anticipated invasion, but all the time diminishing their ability to respond to the landings when they came. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith so many Allied aircraft expected to be in the air supporting Operation Overlord, Allied Commanders were concerned about the possibility of their aircraft coming under attack from friendly forces both in the air and from anti-aircraft units on the ground. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey issued a directive that all aircraft (with some exceptions, including four-engined heavy bombers) be painted with identification markings around their wings and rear fuselage, under the strictest levels of security. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe order to begin applying markings to troop transport, aircraft was not issued until 3rd June 1944, with other units receiving their instructions the following day. This move placed additional pressure on airfield staff already working at maximum capacity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn D-Day itself, over 13,000 individual sorties were flown by Allied aircraft in support of the amphibious landings and although around 127 aircraft were lost for various reasons during those operations, it's thought that the adoption of invasion makings significantly reduced numbers succumbing to incidents of friendly fire on that momentous day. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the Luftwaffe were conspicuous by their absence on D-Day itself, they fought tenaciously in the weeks and months which followed, highlighting the fact that they were far from finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel kits included: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc – 26 parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorth American P-51D Mustang – 53 parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMesserschmitt Bf109G-6 – 41 parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHawker Tempest Mk.V – 72 parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocke-Wulf Fw190A-8 – 53 Parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--40\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"whatsInside\" class=\"section section--default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\"\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--2-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item wysiwyg\"\u003ePlastic kits, instruction sheets, paint guide, acrylic paint, poly cement, brushes and decal sheet.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44617029812401,"sku":"AIR50192","price":54.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/0886\/6225\/files\/81WX9eJ23hL._AC_SL1500__1.jpg?v=1726085627","url":"https:\/\/modellersden.myshopify.com\/products\/d-day-fighters-gift-set-1-72-scale","provider":"The Modellers Den","version":"1.0","type":"link"}