English Electric Canberra B.2 (1:72 Scale)

English Electric Canberra B.2 (1:72 Scale)

Build your own realistic 1:72 scale aircraft with this high-quality plastic model kit. Designed with accuracy in mind, it features finely detailed parts that closely replicate the original prototype.

Plastic kit building is a great hobby for both kids and adults alike and care must be taken when removing any parts from the sprues during construction. This kit will give you hours of entertainment and building it is only half the fun, it will need painting too.

Features:

• 1:72 Scale Model
• The completed model measures 279mm long
• The completed model measures 277mm wide
• This kit includes 171 separate parts
• Detailed plastic model kit of the English Electric Canberra B.2 (Airfix A05065)
• Iconic early Cold War British jet bomber with exceptional speed and altitude performance
• Finely moulded airframe with authentic surface detailing and accurate proportions
• Includes historically accurate decal options representing RAF service aircraft

What’s in the Box:

Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout guide, and decals.

Details:

Bring Cold War jet bomber history to your collection with the Airfix English Electric Canberra B.2 (A05065). This iconic British aircraft represents one of the most successful early jet-powered bombers ever developed, designed to replace the wartime Mosquito and redefine RAF strike capability in the early 1950s. With its clean aerodynamic design, twin-jet configuration, and exceptional high-altitude performance, the Canberra quickly became a benchmark aircraft and remained in service for decades across multiple roles including bombing, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare.

This plastic model kit captures the distinctive shape and elegant lines of the B.2 variant, offering finely detailed mouldings, authentic panel detailing, and historically accurate markings. Designed for intermediate modellers, it provides an engaging build experience with excellent display potential, making it a standout addition to any Cold War aviation collection.