1:48 Boulton Paul Defiant Mk.1 which provided a greater internal

which provided a greater internal volume and much better ballistic protection

2 x 500 pound bombs and 2 x M10 rocket launchers

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following the painting of the entire assembly

1:48 Boulton Paul Defiant Mk.1 which provided a greater internalAs the least effective of the RAFs interceptor fighters at the start of the Battle of Britain, it is interesting to note that the Boulton Paul Defiant actually entered service much later than either the Spitfire or Hurricane, but was quickly relegated to nightfighter operations when it became obvious the extra weight of the power operated turret made the aircraft a relatively easy target for Luftwaffe fighters.