At first glance, it looks unassuming a slow biplane with a design straight out of an earlier era of aviation. Yet it was precisely these machines that played a pivotal role in many dramatic naval engagements. The Fairey Swordfish was a British carrier-based torpedo bomber developed in the early 1930s by Fairey Aviation and powered by a Bristol Pegasus engine. This biplane, featuring a metal fuselage covered in fabric, served with the Royal Navy’s aviation branch—the Fleet Air Arm. It was prized for its reliability, stability and capacity to carry torpedoes, bombs and depth charges. Consequently, it earned the nickname "Stringbag"—a reference to a bag capable of holding just about anything. Swordfish aircraft distinguished themselves in numerous actions, including the Battle of Taranto and the attack on the battleship Bismarck. Outwardly a slow biplane but it was the Fairey Swordfish that went down in history as one of the most effective aircraft of World War II. Now you can recreate this legend in brick form and display on your shelf the machine that sank more Axis ships than any other Allied aircraft during the war and remained on the front lines right up until Victory in Europe Day. Now it’s time for it to take a place of honour in your collection. 806 high-quality elements Manufactured in the EU by a company with over 35 years of tradition Meets safety standards for children's products Fully compatible with other brands of construction blocks Clear and intuitive instructions based on illustrations and step-by-step directions 1:32 scale 2 figures Model dimensions: 340 x 430 x 105 mm Ages 9+