HMS Hood vs Bismarck Classic Battle Deal!

Price: NZ$97.77

Code: Deal

Buy both of these classic ships in this deal and save some money. These two ships went down in history literally together and the names have become linked through that epic chase and battle of Denmark Strait, on 24 May 1941.

Why not try building a diorama display, with this and other items to support it, maybe tell a personal family history story, or just something that you have an interest in personally.

HMS Hood the largest warship in the world when launched in 1918. She was the pride of the Royal Navy on sailing to intercept the Bismarck in May 1941. After making contact with the German battleship she, with HMS Prince of Wales opened fire. The Bismarck returned fire and with her 5th salvo hit the Hood a fatal blow and she sunk within two minutes. Only three crew from her total of 1,500 survived.

Dimensions: L 430mm x H 53mm. No of Pieces: 131. Skill Level 2. Requires painting.
Age: 8+ years. Part of the Airfix Kitset Collection.

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Bismarck the most powerful battleship in the world in 1941 when she sailed to raid Allied shipping in the North Atlantic with the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen. After being spotted by the Royal Navy she was shadowed and in this engagement the Bismarck sank HMS Hood. Damaged by at least one torpedo she was eventually sunk by the Royal Naval ships with the loss of almost 1,900 crew.

Dimensions: L 415mm x H 60mm. No of Pieces: 170. Skill Level 3. Requires painting.
Age: 8+ years. Part of the Airfix Kitset Collection.

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