Arma Hobby 70017 1/72 PZL P.11c 'Kresy' 161 Fighter Squadron 1938-1939

New tool model of famous P.11c. Recommended not only to beginner modeller but also for experienced hobbyst who is looking for a quick built for collection. Contains markings for "Kresy" squadrons in 1938-1939.

Kresy - "borderlands". Eastern part of the Polish Republic, territory between Poland and Russia with multi-etnic community of Poles, Ukrainians, Byelorussians and Jews in XV-XX century. Finally destroyed in World War 2.

Set contains
- plastic parts - new tool, metal moulds
- Techmod decals with four marking options 1938-1939
- small photoetched fret with the most important minute details

Colours and markings of the PZL P.11c Model Kit
- PZL P.11c, 161 Fighter Squadron from Lvov, Spring 1939, pilot Ltn. Jan Dzwonek. Aeroplane with unofficial new squadron emblem design (turkey) painted on starboard fuselage side. The emblem was painted by the pilot during duty in the Border Protection Corps (K.O.P.) outpost in Sarny (Volhynia) during Spring 1939.
- PZL P.11c, 161 Fighter Squadron from Lvov, August-Septmeber 1939, pilot Ltn. Jan Dzwonek. After return from the outpost K.O.P. insignia an stripes on the wing were overpainted with fresh paint. The aeroplane took part in series of aerial combats on 2nd September 1939 South of Lodz. Pilot claimed 1/2 Hs 126. Then he was shot down by Bf 110 and badly wounded.
- PZL P.11c, 161 Fighter Squadron from Lvov,
Lubitow Airfield near Kowel, Volhynia Field Exercises, August 1938.
- PZL P.11c, 152 Fighter Squadron from Wilno, September 1939. Aeroplane piloted by Cpl. Antoni Joda was damaged by Flak during reconnaissance mission and destroyed during forced landing at Zegrze on 10 September 1939.

** This model kit is supplied in unassembled and unpainted plastic components. Please note that glue, model paints, and other basic modelling tools are required and sold separately.