Fairey Swordfish - Executive Edition (HMS Ark Royal)

 

Executive Edition - This is a special, collector’s version of the Fairey Swordfish aircraft model from HMS Ark Royal. This exclusive edition includes the model itself, along with a black display plaque, an elaborate collector’s stand and three minifigures.

 

Fairey Swordfish aircraft—unassuming biplanes with a distinctive silhouette—became the heroes of one of the most dramatic naval operations: the hunt for the battleship Bismarck.

The Hunt for the Bismarck

Operation Rheinübung, launched in May 1941, aimed to break the Allied stranglehold on the Atlantic. The battleship Bismarck and the cruiser Prinz Eugen were tasked with attacking Allied convoys. Following the sinking of HMS Hood, a dramatic hunt ensued. Winston Churchill issued a direct order: "Sink the Bismarck!"

On May 26, Swordfish aircraft from the Ark Royal attacked the Bismarck amidst severe weather conditions, damaging her steering mechanism. Crippled and unable to maneuver, the ship was overtaken by British naval units on May 27 and sunk.

An unassuming and slow biplane, yet it was the Fairey Swordfish that went down in history as one of the most effective aircraft of World War II. Now you can recreate this legend using building blocks and display on your shelf the very machine that played a pivotal role in one of the most dramatic naval chases in history. Build your own "Stringbag," discover the history of Operation Rheinübung, and let this Royal Navy legend take pride of place in your collection.

• 959 high-quality elements
• Manufactured in the EU by a company with over 35 years of tradition
• Meet safety standards for children's products
• Fully compatible with other brands of construction blocks
• Clear and intuitive instructions based on drawings and icons
• Scale 1:32

Model dimensions (L x W x H): 340 x 430 x 105 mm