Model of plastic airplane PZL P.11c Kresy Model kit 1/72

PZL P.11c Kresy Model kit 1/72Using new metal molds, this 1/72 scale model kit for assembly and painting is suitable for beginners and experienced modelers. Contains the liveries of the "Kresy" squadrons from 1938-1939.Kresy - "borderlands". Eastern part of the Polish Republic, territory between Poland and Russia with a multi-ethnic community of Poles, Ukrainians, Belarusians, and Jews from the 15th-20th century. Eventually destroyed during World War II.Box Contents

• A plastic model kit for assembly
• Techmod-signed decal sheet offering a choice of 4 liveries from 1938-1939
• A small assortment of photo-etched parts capturing the most important details

The Liveries

• 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-September 1939, pilot Ltn. Jan Dzwonek. After return from the outpost K.O.P. insignia and stripes on the wing were overpainted with fresh paint. The aeroplane took part in a series of aerial combats on 2nd September 1939 South of ?ód?. Pilot claimed ½ Hs 126. Then he was shot down by Bf 110 and badly wounded.
• PZL P.11c, 161 Fighter Squadron from Lvov, Lubitów 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 a reconnaissance mission and destroyed during a forced landing at Zegrze on 10 September 1939.