Armstrong Whitworth

Armstrong Whitworth FK.8 by PEGASUS, 1/72 scale short run injection mold.

Designed by Fredrick Koolhoven (FK), the plane first saw service in late 1916. Although the FK8 was used by only five squadrons on the Western Front, the plane was strong and well liked by its crews. Over 1700 of the planes were built by Armstrong Whitworth and Angus Sanderson. It was withdrawn from service in 1918 and used in the middle east and for training. Two Victoria Crosses were awarded to FK8 aircrews.

This model depicits B-870, a SARD rebuild (hence the hyphenated serial number), operating with RAF Headquarters Communication Squadron 1918. A photo of the plane and decription of the color scheme can be found on pages 34 and 35 and the back cover of WINDSOCK DATAFILE 64.