A05132 Boulton Paul Defiant NF.I
£29.99
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113 Parts Included
2 Skill Level
2 Scheme Options
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Quickly outclassed as a day fighter during the Battle of Britain, the Boulton Paul Defiant was
tasked with protecting Britain from night bombing raids by the Luftwaffe. Not trained to fight
at night, Defiant crews had to develop interception techniques as they fought but found the
aircraft much more suited to this nocturnal fighting environment.
After enjoying initial success against Luftwaffe pilots unfamiliar with Britain's turret fighter,
Defiant crews soon discovered the limitations of their aircraft. The significant weight of the
gun turret, combined with a relatively poor arc of defensive fire, meant that German
Messerschmitts soon learned how to attack these unusual aircraft. As combat losses
began to mount, RAF Defiants were relegated to night fighting duties, where the
aircraft was much less vulnerable and could make better use of its offensive firepower.
As the night Blitz against London raged, Defiant crews had to develop their own
interception techniques, as many were not trained in this type of fighting. They soon
began to score victories against the Luftwaffe raiders, helping to establish a cohesive
night defence system and rebuilding the reputation of the Defiant. These all-black
nocturnal hunters became some of the most distinctive RAF aircraft of the Second
World War.
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