Bronco CB35218 1/35 British Recce and Signals Light Truck (2 kits) w/Crews (5 figures)

Product Overview:
The Bronco Model CB35218 is a highly detailed 1/35 scale model kit featuring two British Recce and Signals Light Trucks along with five crew figures. This kit is an excellent choice for model enthusiasts and collectors, offering a detailed and rewarding modelling experience that captures the historical essence and versatility of the British Recce and Signals Light Truck.

Kit Features:
- Contents: Two complete kits with five crew figures
- Detailed Parts: Includes photo-etch parts, clear parts, twine, and decals
- Accessories: .303 Vickers K machine gun and No.22 wireless set
* Unassembled and unpainted plastic model kit, requiring glue, model paints, and basic modelling tools.

History:
The British Army was the first to deploy the American 4x4 Jeep during the North African Campaign in 1941. The Jeep quickly proved to be superior to the light trucks previously used due to its power, lightweight design, and small size, making it suitable for various roles.
 - Airborne Operations: Non-essential equipment was removed to lighten the vehicle, enabling it to fit into medium-sized gliders.
 - Reconnaissance Missions: The Jeep was armed with a .303 Vickers K machine gun, capable of firing 1,200 rounds per minute, and equipped with a No.22 wireless set, the standard radio for vehicles and tanks. These Jeeps were transported in Airspeed AS.51 or AS.58 Horsa Gliders, each carrying one Jeep along with its equipment, stores, and crew.

These Jeeps played crucial roles in key WWII operations, including:
- D-Day Landings (6 June 1944)
- Operation Market Garden (September 1944)
- Operation Plunder (March 1945)

Post-war, many Jeeps were used in the Far East and Palestine for policing operations. Gliders were phased out - after WWII, but the Jeeps continued in service until the late 1950s.