Horsa Glider
Kit Facts
- First issued
- 2008
- First catalogue reference
- A05036 in 2008 Edition
- Box Type 15 artist
- John D. Jones
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Instruction Sheets
Description
Horsa Glider – Airfix kit A05036, first issued in 2008, Series 5, listed in the Airfix catalogues from 2008 to 2010.
The Horsa was the primary glider used in the paratrooper landings at both D-Day in June 1944 and Arnhem in September 1944. The Horsa was made up of thirty separate parts primarily made out of wood. This allowed production to be subcontracted out, with some parts being made by furniture manufacturers! In all, over 3,700 were built. The Horsa I was designed to carry 25 soldiers while the Horsa II had a hinged nose and carried vehicles and guns.
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 5 |
|---|---|
| First Issued | 2008 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2008 Edition | A05036 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2009 Edition | A05036 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2010 Edition | A05036 |
| Artist on Box Type 15 | John D. Jones |
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