Airfix A03313A 1:48 WWII RAF 15-CWT 4x2 General Service Truck

Product Info

This intricately detailed 1:48 scale model of the Bedford MWD 15-cwt 4 x 2 G.S. Truck captures a crucial RAF ground support vehicle from WWII. With 95 components, this Skill Level 2 kit allows modellers aged 8 and up to construct both early and late war versions of this significant vehicle used for transporting RAF ground crew.

Key Features

• Options to build both early and late war versions
• Features a foldable windscreen, earning the nickname "pneumonia wagon"
• Comprises 95 pieces for a detailed build, suitable for ages 8 and older
• 1:48 scale fits well with other Airfix RAF aircraft and vehicles
• Includes two paint schemes for different operational periods

History

Dubbed the "pneumonia wagon" because of its collapsible windscreen, the Bedford MWD truck was a staple of the RAF throughout WWII. It was essential for transporting RAF ground crew who ensured aircraft were ready for action, and was regarded as crucial as the planes they serviced.

The foldable windscreen, while known for exposing crews to harsh weather, was a notable aspect of this reliable vehicle. RAF ground crews depended on these trucks for daily tasks, facilitating the movement of personnel and equipment across extensive airfield areas.

During the war, these trucks were a common sight at RAF bases both in Britain and abroad. The RAF ground crew understood that their Bedford trucks were vital in maintaining operations. Without dependable transport for personnel and supplies across large airfields, air missions would have faced significant challenges. The Bedford MWD, though not a combat vehicle, was a key component in the chain that kept the RAF operational through the war's darkest times and on to victory.

What's Inside

Schemes

A03313A - WWII 15-CWT 4x2 G.S. Truck, early version, British Army 1940. (A)

A03313A - WWII 15-CWT 4x2 G.S. Truck, late version, Royal Air Force 1943. (B)

Tech Specs

Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)

8.9

Item Width - Without Packaging (cm)

4.1

How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?

95

Item Scale

1:48 Scale

Contents (what's in the box) sets

Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.

Finish

Plastic

Number of Scheme options

2

Skill Level

2