HMS Bulwark aircraft carrier (Minic Ships, second issue)

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HMS Bulwark aircraft carrier (Minic Ships, second issue)

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Arch Two , Area 18
Tri-ang Minic Ships (display)


A 1:1200 second-issue model of the Centaur-class HMS Bulwark aircraft carrier, part of the Minic Ships range produced by Hornby between 1976 and 1980.

Triang Catalogue Number: M751

This Minic Ships model is of HMS Bulwark, one of a class of four Light Fleet Carriers laid down at the end of the Second World War and commissioned during the 1950's.

The Hong Kong model produced by Hornby under the Minic Ships name has three plastic aircraft on the deck and a red plastic bottom fitted with two plastic rollers. It is also marked 'HONG KONG'. It was released as part of the 'Fightng Ships' line up along with the:

The model has a red underside, grey body with white markings and black director tower.

HMS Bulwark's commissioned period was 1954-1981.

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