Short Sunderland Mk.III, ML788/2-S, No.422 Squadron RCAF, Pembroke Dock Scale: 1:72 Limited Edition: Yes Limited Edition Size: 1,500 Wingspan: 470mm Age Suitability: 14+ The Short Sunderland Mk.III proved to be the definitive version of what was the RAFs largest aircraft of the War. As the electronic detection of enemy U-boats became essential in disrupting their operations, the earlier stickleback radar antennas on the spine of the aircraft were replaced with the later and more capable ASV. MK.III units, which were housed in streamlined blisters underneath each wing, outboard of the floats as modelled here. As U-boats could now detect approaching RAF aircraft with their own radar sets, these new radar blisters operated outside the frequencies used by the previous units and ensured that Coastal Command Sunderlands continued to keep marauding U-boats fearful of attack from the air. The Aviation Archive A range of high quality detailed die-cast model aircraft. Each model comes complete with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity detailing the significant history of each aircraft.