Single No. 48 Fairey Gannet as.1

1/72 scale scale plans, drawings from wartime technical manuals, and photos of details in black and white and color.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 24 pages
Publication date: 15 April 2023
Publisher: Wydawnictwo STRATUS, Artur Juszczak

This book is a compilation of the 4-view color profile, scale plans, and photo details of the single variant of the Fairey Gannet AS.1. Scale plans in 1/72 scale, along with drawings from wartime technical manuals. Also, photos of the details in black and white and color.

The Fairey Gannet AS.1 was a British twin-engine anti-submarine aircraft that served with the Royal Navy during World War II. It was designed by the Fairey Aviation Company and was one of the most successful anti-submarine aircraft of the war.

The Gannet AS.1 was a low-wing monoplane with a single engine mounted in the rear. It had a crew of two, a pilot and a rear gunner. The aircraft was equipped with a variety of weapons, including depth charges, torpedoes, and rockets.

The Gannet AS.1 was first introduced in 1940 and was used in a variety of roles, including anti-submarine patrols, convoy escort duties, and ground-attack missions. It was particularly effective against German submarines, and played a key role in the sinking of several U-boat vessels.

The Gannet AS.1 was also used in other theaters of war, including the Pacific and Mediterranean. It was retired from service in the late 1940s, but remained in use in some countries until the 1960s.

The Fairey Gannet AS.1 is a fascinating aircraft that played a critical role in the success of the Royal Navy during World War II. Its design was innovative, and its performance was outstanding. This book provides a detailed look at the Gannet AS.1, including its design, development, and operational history.

Weight: 148g
Dimension: 210 x 297 x 5 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788367227285