Airfix 1/72 British RAF Refuelling Set WW2 (03302)

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Airfix 1/72 British RAF Refuelling Set WW2 (03302)
The two vehicles contained in the Kit represent the most widely used RAF refuelling vehicles of World War II; both of them continued in service use for some years after 1945 and even today can be seen in civilian colours at the smaller airports.

The Bedford QL was introduced in February 1941 and over 50,000 were produced with a wide variety of bodies fitted to the basic four wheel drive chassis. The refueller version was produced with and without bombs and carried upto 950 gallons of petrol. Wheelbase was 11ft. 11ins. and power was provided by a 72 bhp. 6 cylinder engine. On fighter airfields the QL was adequate for the amounts of fuel required but on the heavy bomber bases and transport airfields a larger vehicle was needed and this was the AEC Matador. Capable of carrying 2,500 gallons of fuel, the Matador was powered by a 95 bhp. 6 cylinder diesel. All six wheels were driven and because of its excellent performance it was even used for hauling ashore Sunderlands at flying boat stations. The AEC chassis, like the QL, was used for other purposes including the standard R.A.F. crane. As both these vehicles can be completed without the tank body they are ideal for the conversion enthusiast.

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