Airfix 50192 D-Day Fighters Set (Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc, North American P-51D Mustang, Messerschmitt Bf109G-6, Hawker Tempest Mk.V, Focke-Wulf Fw190A-8 ) 1/72

The Airfix 50192 D-Day Fighters Set is a unique collection of five iconic World War II fighter aircraft in 1/72 scale. This set has been created for modelers wishing to recreate the most important aircraft involved in D-Day – June 6th, 1944, when Operation Overlord, the largest amphibious invasion in history, took place. The set includes: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc (United Kingdom), North American P-51D Mustang (United States), Messerschmitt Bf109G-6 and Focke-Wulf Fw190A-8 (Germany), as well as the Hawker Tempest Mk.V (United Kingdom).

• Scale: 1/72
• Country of use: United Kingdom, United States, Germany
• Historical period: World War II (years 1944–1945)
• Material: Plastic (high quality polystyrene)
• Contents: 5 sprue sets, assembly instructions, painting guide, acrylic model paints, glue, paintbrush, and decal sheet
• Numbers: Spitfire Mk.IXc – 26 parts, P-51D Mustang – 53 parts, Bf109G-6 – 41 parts, Hawker Tempest Mk.V – 72 parts, Fw190A-8 – 53 parts
• Category: Plastic model kit – starter set with accessories

Each model is a faithfully reproduced miniature, suitable for display both in dioramas and historic replica collections. These aircraft played a key role during the Allied landings in Normandy, supporting the seaborne invasion by fighting for air superiority. Their technologically advanced replicas in this set, together with the included original decals, allow for the recreation of authentic D-Day markings, including the characteristic invasion stripes recognizable in archival photos.

The Airfix 50192 D-Day Fighters Set is recommended for both beginner and intermediate modelers – they receive a complete set of essential components to build (difficulty level 2/5), making it easy to start the adventure with historical modeling. Thanks to the instructions and included paints, painting historic color schemes becomes accessible even to those without prior experience.

This product is especially recommended for history enthusiasts, aviation fans, and anyone interested in World War II topics. It not only helps develop manual and modeling skills, but also provides knowledge about the aircraft that shaped the fate of the world.