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Churchills Flying SuitcaseHP.52 Hampden Bomber
Churchills Flying SuitcaseHP.52 Hampden Bomber
Churchills Flying SuitcaseHP.52 Hampden Bomber
Churchills Flying SuitcaseHP.52 Hampden Bomber
Churchills Flying SuitcaseHP.52 Hampden Bomber
Churchills Flying SuitcaseHP.52 Hampden Bomber
Churchills Flying SuitcaseHP.52 Hampden Bomber
Churchills Flying SuitcaseHP.52 Hampden Bomber
Churchills Flying SuitcaseHP.52 Hampden Bomber
Churchills Flying SuitcaseHP.52 Hampden Bomber
Churchills Flying SuitcaseHP.52 Hampden Bomber
Churchills Flying SuitcaseHP.52 Hampden Bomber
Churchills Flying SuitcaseHP.52 Hampden Bomber
Churchills Flying SuitcaseHP.52 Hampden Bomber
Churchills Flying SuitcaseHP.52 Hampden Bomber
Churchills Flying SuitcaseHP.52 Hampden Bomber
Churchills Flying SuitcaseHP.52 Hampden Bomber
Churchills Flying SuitcaseHP.52 Hampden Bomber
Churchills Flying SuitcaseHP.52 Hampden Bomber
Churchills Flying SuitcaseHP.52 Hampden Bomber
Churchills Flying SuitcaseHP.52 Hampden Bomber
Churchills Flying SuitcaseHP.52 Hampden Bomber
Churchills Flying SuitcaseHP.52 Hampden Bomber
Churchills Flying SuitcaseHP.52 Hampden Bomber
Churchills Flying SuitcaseHP.52 Hampden Bomber
Churchills Flying SuitcaseHP.52 Hampden Bomber

Churchills Flying SuitcaseHP.52 Hampden Bomber

Brand: ICM

Part No: HC-ICM48354

£67.99 RRP £79.99

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ICM presents a finely detailed 1:48 scale model of the Handley Page HP.52 Hampden, the RAF twin‑engine bomber that earned the nickname 'Flying Suitcase' for its narrow, deep fuselage. Developed to meet updated Air Ministry requirements and entering service in 1938, the Hampden served with distinction before transitioning to Coastal Command as a long‑range torpedo bomber. This Churchills Flying SuitcaseHP.52 Hampden Bomber kit (HC-ICM48354) captures the late-production airframe with accurate geometry and refined surface detail.

With 462 parts, crisp moulding and comprehensive instructions, this ICM kit is engineered for modellers who appreciate authentic proportions and subtle rivet work. Multiple bomb types are included for the internal bay and underwing stores, while the decal sheet offers four distinct marking options, supporting varied historical builds.

Key Features

  • HP.52 Hampden bomber featuring characteristic late-production details
  • The geometry and proportions of the original aircraft are preserved
  • Detailed rivet detail on the fuselage, wings, and tail surfaces
  • The kit includes multiple bomb types that can be placed in the bomb bay and under the wings
  • A decal sheet with marking options for four aircraft

Model Information

  • Scale: 1:48
  • Number of Parts: 462
  • Length: 341 mm
  • Width: 442 mm
  • Includes detailed assembly instructions
  • Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
  • EAN: 4823044412051
  • Carton quantity: 12
  • Box size: 410 x 260 x 55 mm

This ICM HP.52 Hampden set combines faithful outlines with practical build options, making it a strong choice for RAF WWII collections, dioramas and display pieces. Part number HC-ICM48354.

In June 1936, the prototype of a new bomber, developed in response to updated British Air Ministry requirements, took to the skies. The Royal Air Force required a twin-engine strike aircraft with an enclosed cockpit, retractable landing gear, and the capability to carry a relatively large bomb load over long distances. The aircraft was designed by a team led by Dr. Gustav Lachmann.

Following a series of trials, serial production of the new bomber began in the spring of 1938. The aircraft received the designation HP.52 and the name Hampden, in honour of John Hampden, a 17th-century defender of civil liberties. The first production aircraft entered operational service in the autumn of the same year, and by July 1940, Handley Page had produced 500 units.

Starting in February 1940, English Electric also joined production, manufacturing an additional 770 aircraft by March 1942. The bomber featured a distinctive fuselage design — narrow and vertically deep — which earned it the nickname “Flying Suitcase.” Over time, the HP.52 Hampden underwent several external modifications, including redesigns of the nose section and cockpit glazing.

With the introduction of newer heavy bombers, the Hampden was gradually withdrawn from RAF Bomber Command service. However, it continued to operate with RAF Coastal Command, where it served effectively as a long-range torpedo bomber.

Key Features
  • HP.52 Hampden bomber featuring characteristic late-production details
  • The geometry and proportions of the original aircraft are preserved
  • Detailed rivet detail on the fuselage, wings, and tail surfaces
  • The kit includes multiple bomb types that can be placed in the bomb bay and under the wings
  • A decal sheet with marking options for four aircraft

Model Information
  • Scale: 1:48
  • Number of Parts: 462
  • Length: 341 mm
  • Width: 442 mm
  • Includes detailed assembly instructions
  • Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
  • EAN: 4823044412051
  • Carton quantity: 12
  • Box size: 410 x 260 x 55 mm


Key Info:
  • Brand: ICM
  • Part No: HC-ICM48354
  • Barcode: 4823044412051
  • Scale: 1:48
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