Savoia Marchetti SM.82 Marsupiale 1/72 - ITA1270
One of the great aircraft of WWII. This aircraft's brilliant career began in 1939 when it set two world records. The first was a closed-circuit distance record, over 8,000 miles (12,874km) non-stop. The second was a speed record over 6,250 miles (10,000 km) at 150 mph (241 km/h). The SM.82 was the first aircraft in the world designed and built as a military transport aircraft. It was a complete project involving both the Italian Army and Air Force, as well as the national airline. As well as payload considerations, armament and bomb loads were also designed into the aircraft. Capable of carrying 82 paratroopers, the SM.82 could also carry a Fiat CR.42 fighter and did so, re-supplying the East African colonies with 50 fighters. Flying the longest combat flight to date, on October 19 1940 four SM.82's bombed the Manama oil refineries in Bahrain with a total of 400 X 15 kilogram (13,200 lbs) incendiary bombs. The planes flew 4,200 kilometers in 15 hours and 30 minutes with no losses. The plane also flew long-range raids to Alexandria and Girbraltar. Its' reputation was such that the Luftwaffe ordered 300 and used them extensively on all fronts.

Kit features recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit and fuselage interior with bomb bay and bombs, separately molded bomb bay doors, fuselage loading doors, flaps, elevators and rudder. Also includes photographic reference manual with history, technical details and drawings, color walkaround photos (Vigna di Valle) and color profiles. Comes in a large box 43 cm (17 in) x 30 cm (12 in) x 8 cm (3 in).

Voted as "Stormo Kit of the Year"
Decals for 3 Regia Aeronautica aircraft:
205 Squadriglia, 12 Stormo BT, Rhodes, September 1940
604 Squadriglia, 145 Gruppo Transporti, Libya, August 1941
32 Stormo BT, Sardinia, August 1940
Includes instruments.

Dornier DO-217 J1/J2 Nachtjäger - 1266
The Dornier 217 J was developed from the Do. 217 E fighter/bomber in order to meet the requirements for a night fighter. The Do. 217 J1/J2 was exclusively employed in the night interception of Allied bombers and was used by the Regia Aeronautica in this role where it performed sterling service.

Contains decals for 1 Regia Aeronautica night fighter (Do. 217 J1 - 253a Squadriglia, 41o Stormo, 60o Gruppo, Lonate Pozzolo, 1943) + 3 Luftwaffe night fighters.

SM. 79 Sparviero III 1/72 - 1243
During its career with the Regia Aeronautica (Royal Italian Air Force) the tri-motor S.79 Sparviero bomber / torpedo-bomber underwent a series of performance-enhancing modifications and improvements. This particular version (Serie III) - the last of the torpedo bombers - featured greater defensive armament, an additional internal fuel tank for extended range, thicker armour to shield the crew and exhaust dampers for night-time operations, an essential aid for missions in skies dominated by Allied fighters during 1944-45.

Contains decals for 2 torpedo ANR (Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana) bombers.

Fiat BR.20 1/72 - 1143
Probably the most advanced bomber in the world at the time of its introduction, the BR.20 first flew on February 1936. Just one year later it saw action in the Spanish Civil War with the Regia Aeronautica, and in Manchuria with the Japanese who had ordered a number of these aircraft. When Italy entered WWII, 162 BR.20s were operational and were first used against France, then Great Britain (from bases in Belgium), Greece, Malta, Crete and also in Russian. Steadily replaced by the more modern S.79 and Cant.Z.1007, the BR.20 had by the time the armistice, all but disappeared, yet a remaining few continued to serve with the Luftwaffe.

Contains decals for four bombers, 1 Regia Aeronautica, 1 Spanish Civil War Version (Regia Aeronautica), 1 Luftwaffe and 1 Japanese.

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Macchi C. 202 1/72 - 1222
The MC.202 Folgore is undoubtly the best known Italian fighter of World War II. Based on the preceding MC.200, this aircraft featured excellent manoeuvrability and a very high speed thanks to its aerodynamic shape and its powerful engine manufactured under licence by Alfa-Romeo. Many fighter pilots would earn ace status on this mount.

Contains decals for 2 RA fighters.

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SM. 79 Sparviero 1/72 - 1225
This legendary 3-engine bomber was originally developed by the Italian aeronautical industry in the mid-30s to provide fast postal service for its African colonies. Versions soon followed that established speed records and its high performance soon brought it to the world’s attention when it was used in a military role. During World War Two, the SM.79 was used extensively as a torpedo bomber in the Mediterranean and its successes against allied shipping were numerous and well known.

Contains decals for 4 torpedo bombers, 281a Sq., 132o Gruppo Aut. AS., Rhodes, 1941, 278a Sq. AS, Sicily, 1942, 278a Sq. AS, Sicily, 1942, 252a Sq. AS, Rhodes 1943.

SM. 79 Serie I Sparviero 1/72 - 1261
This legendary 3-engine bomber was originally developed by the Italian aeronautical industry in the mid-30s to provide fast postal service for its African colonies. Versions soon followed that established speed records and its high performance soon brought it to the world’s attention when it was used in a military role. During World War Two, the SM.79 was used extensively as a torpedo bomber in the Mediterranean and its successes against allied shipping were numerous and well known.

Contains decals for 3 torpedo bombers, 1 Regia Aeronautica, 2 Spanish Civil War versions.

Fiat CR.42 1/48 - 2640
Based on the earlier C.R.32, which obtained remarkable results during the Spanish War, the C.R.42 was made entirely of metal and had a A.74 engine of 840 HP. 200 aircraft denominated Falco were ordered immediately by the Aeronautics division and were used during the initial phases of the Second World War. It was also very successful, commercially speaking and was indeed exported to Sweden, Belgium and Hungary. The lack of valid monoplanes extended the period of service of the C.R.42’s in the line-ups of the Aeronautics division through to Armistice Day Following the 8th September 1943, production continued for Luftwaffe, who also used it widely as a night fighter. The total production exceeded 1.500.

Markings for 4 different Luftwaffe night fighters, 1 and 2 / Nactschlachtgruppe 9.