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Silver Wings has released a trio of 1:32 scale resin based kits of the Fairey Flycatcher with floats

We are thrilled to announce the release of the highly anticipated Fairey Flycatcher Floatplane series! After 13 years of continued success with our original Fairey Flycatcher model, we've listened to your requests and are proud to present three new floatplane variants to complete your collection.

Available for purchase from mid-August! Order now directly from our online store (www.silverwings.pl) and be among the first 100 customers to get an early bird 15% discount.

Three various types of floats, three separate boxes, five marking options in total.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be among the first to own the new Fairey Flycatcher Floatplane models!

32-024 - Fairey Flycatcher Wooden Float

N9908/'2' - Operated as a floatplane from HMS Hermes when on the China Station with 403 Flight in 1926-7.
N9889/'8' - 403 Flight, HMS Hermes in 1926-7. The aircraft was later to serve with 402 Flight HMS Eagle, until at least 1930.

32-025 - Fairey Flycatcher Wooden Float with Wheel

N9664 - The aircraft served as an uncoded floatplane at Kalafrana, Malta.

32-026 -Fairey Flycatcher Metal Float

A Flycatcher of 403 Flight during its spell attached to the 5th Cruiser Squadron, made up of HMS Berwick, HMS Conwall, HMS Cumberland, HMS Kent and HMS Suffolk, from 1930. The identity of the aircraft is unknown, as it wore no serial on its fuselage or fin. It did, however, carry the Tudor Rose emblem of HMS Cumberland and a red and white chequered upper centre-section.
S1413 was from the last batch of Flycatchers to be ordered, specifically as catapult aircraft. For this reason, it has catapult spools fitted. It also has the more modern duralumin floats that gradually supplanted the earlier wooden items. S1413 was delivered in 1930, and in 1932-3 served abroad the cruised HMS Cumberland with the 5th Cruiser Squadron.