PLASTIC MODEL KITS / PLASTIC MODEL KITS / SHIPS / AIRFIX | HMS IRON DUKE (VINTAGE CLASSICS) | 1:600
HMS IRON DUKE
| FABRIKANT | SCHAAL |
| AIRFIX VINTAGE CLASSICS | 1:600 |
| Type | Slagschip |
| Periode | 1913-1948 |
| Onderdelen | 183 |
| Afmetingen lxb | 31.6 x 4.6 cm |
| Materiaal | Plastic modelbouwdoos |
| Kleur | Onbeschilderd |
| Skill niveau | 3 |
| Afmeting doos lxbxh | 45.5 x 11.5 x 4.5 cm |
| Krijgsmacht | Royal Navy (Groot Britannië) |
HMS Iron Duke was a dreadnought battleship of the Royal Navy, the lead ship of her class, named in honour of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. She was built by Portsmouth Dockyard and her keel was laid in January 1912.
During World War II, she was used as a base ship and a floating anti-aircraft platform at Scapa Flow. Her secondary guns were removed and used for coastal defence around the base. On 17 October 1939, four Junkers Ju 88 medium bombers attacked Scapa Flow and damaged Iron Duke with several near misses. To prevent her sinking, the crew had to ground the ship. On 16 March 1940, the ship, still grounded, was again attacked by Luftwaffe aircraft. This time, eighteen Ju 88s attacked the port and surrounding installations. Iron Duke was again heavily damaged, as was the heavy cruiser Norfolk.
During World War II, she was used as a base ship and a floating anti-aircraft platform at Scapa Flow. Her secondary guns were removed and used for coastal defence around the base. On 17 October 1939, four Junkers Ju 88 medium bombers attacked Scapa Flow and damaged Iron Duke with several near misses. To prevent her sinking, the crew had to ground the ship. On 16 March 1940, the ship, still grounded, was again attacked by Luftwaffe aircraft. This time, eighteen Ju 88s attacked the port and surrounding installations. Iron Duke was again heavily damaged, as was the heavy cruiser Norfolk.
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