Print Scale 72-043 Decal Fairey Swordfish The complete set 2 leaf Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-043 Waterslide Decals are intended for 1:72 scale aircraft models of the Fairey Swordfish, covering multiple variants operated by the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm and the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. This complete set is supplied on two decal sheets and provides markings for both landplane and floatplane configurations.

The Fairey Swordfish was a carrier-based torpedo bomber and reconnaissance aircraft used extensively from the late 1930s through the later stages of WWII. Aircraft represented in this set reflect service aboard several Royal Navy carriers as well as shore-based RAF units, illustrating the wide operational use of the Swordfish in European and overseas theaters.

For modelers, this decal set supports detailed and historically accurate 1:72 scale Swordfish builds, including early pre-war schemes, wartime camouflage variations, and later operational finishes. The decals are printed on thin carrier film for precise placement on fabric-covered surfaces and complex strut assemblies. Due to the number of options and marking density, this set is recommended for experienced modelers.

• Aircraft: Fairey Swordfish
• Variant / Family: Swordfish Mk I, Mk II, Mk III
• Scale: 1:72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: United Kingdom
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-043

Included aircraft marking options

• Fairey Swordfish I L2720, code 680, 821 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, aboard HMS Ark Royal, February 1939.
• Fairey Swordfish I K6009, code 912, 822 Squadron, aboard HMS Furious, 1937–1939.
• Fairey Swordfish I floatplane K5959, code 809, 823 Squadron, aboard HMS Glorious, 1937–1938.
• Fairey Swordfish I K8449, code 649, 820 Squadron, aboard HMS Courageous, 17 October 1938.
• Fairey Swordfish floatplane P4199, code E8F, 702 Squadron, aboard HMS Resolution, December 1939, Scheme 2.
• Fairey Swordfish I L7647, code 4H, 820 Squadron, aboard HMS Ark Royal, 1941, Scheme 3.
• Fairey Swordfish II LS274, code 1F, 818 Squadron, 1945, modified Type C1 roundels and fin flash for Far East operations, Scheme 4.
• Fairey Swordfish III NF374, code NH-M, No. 119 Squadron, RAF, based at Bircham Newton, 1945.
• Swordfish Mk II NF243, FAA No. S, 816 Naval Air Squadron, July 1944, white lower surfaces and fuselage with standard upper camouflage and narrow invasion markings.
• Swordfish Mk III NF410, code NH-F, No. 119 Squadron, RAF, Knocke–Le Zoute, Belgium, 1945, black finish with ASV radar installation.
• Fairey Swordfish I L2817, code T4F, 767 Squadron, Kalafrana, Malta, September 1940, Scheme 2.

This decal set is part of the Print Scale range and belongs to the Decals and Waterslide Decals categories. It is designed for use with 1:72 scale aircraft model kits and complements historical naval aviation projects within the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Which Fairey Swordfish variants are included in this decal set?

The set includes marking options for Fairey Swordfish Mk I, Mk II, and Mk III aircraft.

Are both carrier-based and shore-based aircraft represented?

Yes. The options include aircraft operated from Royal Navy carriers as well as RAF shore-based units.

Does this set include floatplane Swordfish markings?

Yes. Several marking options represent Swordfish aircraft configured as floatplanes.

Can these decals be used with any 1:72 Swordfish kit?

Yes. The set is marked as universal and can be applied to compatible 1:72 scale Fairey Swordfish plastic model kits.

Is this decal set suitable for beginner modelers?

This set is recommended for experienced and advanced modelers due to the complexity of biplane structures and the number of marking options.