F1 Fighter Bombers

F1 Fighter Bombers

 

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Number Series F. Set No. 1
Name Fighter Bombers
First year published 1943
Publisher Modelcraft
Number of cards 6
Size of cards 9 x 13 cm
Scale 1 : 200
Description Issued in late 1943 at 1/3d. Meccano magazine had an advert for September 1943.
The set F1 Fighter Bombers features three models:

  • Westland Whirlwind 1
  • Bristol Beaufighter, Multi-Seater Fighter
  • DH Mosquito, Light Bomber

As with sets A1 , B1, C1, and H1 the cards were varnished to protect the finish. This varnish has matured over the years giving the cards a pale brown tinge.
The first card of each pair carries printed text on the reverse.