Blackburn Buccaneer S.2C/D

The Blackburn Buccaneer was designed for low-altitude operations and was one of the most capable aircraft of its kind.
The jet was a triumph for the British aviation industry and the heaviest aircraft ever used by the Royal Navy.
The introduction of the S.2 variant of the aircraft in late 1965 saw a significant increase in the Buccaneer's performance, but this was centred on the introduction of a new engine, the famous Rolls Royce Spey turbofan.
With more thrust and greater range, the Buccaneer S.2 was an even more capable naval fighter aircraft that must have struck fear into the hearts of any Soviet naval commander.
Thanks to its increased power, the S.2 could now land on its home carrier with one engine shut down if necessary, but still had enough thrust to safely take off again if the aircraft failed to grab the arresting hook.

Plastic model kit

Decal options:

• Blackburn Buccaneer S.2D No. 809 Naval Air Squadron, HMS Ark Royal, August 1978
• Blackburn Buccaneer S.2C No. 801 Naval Air Squadron, HMS Hermes, 1969

Scale 1:48

unbuilt / unpainted

Paint and glue not included