Italeri 1350 - 1/72 Stirling Mk.IV Glider Tug Scale Model Kit  [IT-1350S]

Italeri 1/72 Stirling Mk.IV Glider Tug - Scale Representation

This 1/72 Stirling Mk.IV from Italeri recreates the heavy bomber converted to a glider tug, offering modellers a chance to build a historically adapted aircraft. The kit reflects the Stirling's switch from frontline bombing to airborne support tasks such as towing Horsa and Hamilcar gliders.

Role in World War II Airborne Missions

The Stirling Mk.IV served in key operations including the Normandy landings and Operation Market Garden. Its four Bristol Hercules engines and structural alterations made it suitable for paratrooper drops and glider towing, and this kit highlights those service changes like turret removal for improved towing performance.

Kit Highlights

This Italeri model uses entirely new moulds to deliver crisp detail and fit. The set includes a photo-etched fret and decal options for four distinct versions, plus a colour instruction sheet to guide assembly and finish choices for a quality display model.