{"product_id":"churchills-flying-suitcase-handley-page-hp-52-hampden-bomber-icm-1-48-model-kit","title":"Churchill's 'Flying Suitcase' Handley Page HP.52 Hampden Bomber - ICM 1:48 Model Kit","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"485\"\u003eBuild a distinctive British bomber from the early years of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with the ICM Handley Page HP.52 Hampden Bomber. Nicknamed the “Flying Suitcase” due to its narrow yet deep fuselage design, the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHandley Page Hampden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e became one of the Royal Air Force’s key twin-engine bombers during the opening years of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"826\"\u003eOriginally designed in response to British Air Ministry requirements for a long-range medium bomber, the HP.52 Hampden entered service in 1938 and quickly became a familiar sight with RAF Bomber Command. Later, as heavier bombers entered service, the Hampden transitioned successfully into the torpedo bomber role with RAF Coastal Command.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eThis highly detailed 1:48 scale kit from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eICM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e faithfully recreates the late-production version of the aircraft, preserving the authentic geometry and proportions of the original bomber. Detailed rivet textures across the fuselage, wings and tail surfaces enhance realism, while the bomb bay can be fitted with multiple ordnance options for custom display configurations. With 462 parts and four historical decal schemes included, this impressive model is ideal for military aviation enthusiasts, RAF collections and World War II diorama projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003eModel Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1:48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 341mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWingspan: 442mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParts: 462\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eICM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft Type: Bomber Aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNationality: British\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: World War II (1939–1945)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed 1:48 scale bomber model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures authentic late-production Hampden details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed rivet textures throughout the aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes multiple bomb load options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate fuselage and wing geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour historical RAF decal schemes included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for aviation collections and dioramas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality plastic sprues with detailed assembly instructions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003eMarking Options Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHP.52 Hampden B.Mk.I AE224 – No. 49 Squadron RAF Scampton, 1941\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHP.52 Hampden B.Mk.I AE238 “Popeye” – No. 49 Squadron RAF Scampton, 1941\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHP.52 Hampden B.Mk.I AD915 – No. 420 Squadron Waddington, Winter 1942\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHP.52 Hampden B.Mk.I AE269 – No. 408 Squadron Balderton, Summer 1942\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003ePeople searching for World War II RAF bomber kits, British aircraft models or 1:48 scale aviation kits will find this model highly suitable. It’s ideal for military aviation collectors, historians and advanced hobby modellers.\u003cbr\u003eWorld War II bomber aircraft remain among the most popular subjects in scale modelling thanks to their historical importance and striking designs. Kits from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eICM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e allow hobbyists to recreate iconic RAF aircraft with authentic detailing and historical markings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more Scale Models \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mightylancergames.co.uk\/pages\/scale-models\" title=\"Scale Model Kits\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1e1616;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58176085426557,"sku":"ICM48354","price":79.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1138\/0520\/files\/1_e6645ab9-67af-4464-b2d1-467eccef89f3.png?v=1778852426","url":"https:\/\/www.mightylancergames.co.uk\/products\/churchills-flying-suitcase-handley-page-hp-52-hampden-bomber-icm-1-48-model-kit","provider":"Mighty Lancer Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}