Description:
Supermarine Walrus Mk.I The
Supermarine Walrus was a single-engined amphibious biplane that was used by the
Royal Navy from the mid 1930s. The Walrus was of robust construction to enable
it to withstand both catapult take-offs and potential rough seas around the mother
ship. This type was also used on aircraft carriers and was unique in that it was
the first amphibious biplane with a retractable undercarriage. Its main task with
the Royal Navy was sea reconnaissance, but it could also be used for air/sea rescue
and liaison purposes. Many crews that had been shot down owed their lives to the
Walrus. Model-details: - Structural details on surface - 3
crewman figures - Detailed Bristol Pegasus radial engine - Movable propeller
- 2 MG mounts - Undercarriage can be built extended or retracted -
Decals for one Royal Navy and one French version
