{"product_id":"icm-148-scale-ww2-raf-lockheed-hudson-mk-iii-wwii-british-reconnaissance-bomber","title":"ICM 1\/48 scale WW2 RAF Lockheed Hudson Mk. III WWII British Reconnaissance Bomber","description":"These are plastic model sets that require assembly and painting. They do not contain paints and glues unless otherwise stated.\u003cbr\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003eA British Purchasing Commission arrived in the United States in April 1938 seeking maritime patrol aircraft for the RAF. In response, Lockheed offered a modified Model 14 Super Electra airliner, which legendary designer Clarence “Kelly” Johnson redesigned overnight – notably adding a glazed nose for a navigator and bomb aimer. A contract for 200 aircraft was signed in late June 1938, making the newly named Lockheed Hudson the first American aircraft to enter RAF service in World War II.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThough adapted from a civilian design, the Hudson became a vital warhorse. It executed diverse roles – including anti-submarine patrols, convoy escorts, bombing strikes, and covert insertion missions for resistance fighters in occupied Europe – before shifting to transport and training duties later in the war. Among its variants was the 1940 Hudson Mk III, powered by twin 1,200 hp Wright Cyclone radial engines and fitted with a retractable ventral gun for lower-rear defence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Features\u003cbr\u003eMore details to follow soon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModel Information\u003cbr\u003eScale: 1:48\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Parts: 180\u003cbr\u003eLength: 283 mm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 420 mm\u003cbr\u003eIncludes detailed assembly instructions\u003cbr\u003eHighly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58474683990397,"sku":"ICM48331","price":62.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6604\/3780\/files\/icm4833102.jpg?v=1785595933","url":"https:\/\/fieldsofglorymodels.co.uk\/products\/icm-148-scale-ww2-raf-lockheed-hudson-mk-iii-wwii-british-reconnaissance-bomber","provider":"Fields of Glory Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}