Description
Richelieu was launched on January 17th, 1939. As a result of the situation in France after the German offensive, she sailed for Dakar in June,1940. But for some political reasons，she fought against British warships there. Then she rejoined the Allied in 1942 and was refitted in January 1943 at Brooklyn Navy Yard in the USA. She had her radar and AA armament upgraded. Her 37mm and 13.2mm AA armament was replaced by 40mm Bofors and 20mm Oerlikons. This refit was completed in August. Then she was incorporated into the British Home Fleet .With units of this fleet, she participated in an operation against the Norwegian coast in January 1944. After ordered to join the British Far Eastern Fleet, she participated in operations against Japan. After WWⅡ, Richelieu returned to French.
Reminder:
Not suitable for children under 3 years old due to small parts.
Contains parts for one model. Actual model may vary from the image on the box.
Assemble need glue(suitable for ABS Plastic), cement and paint not included, you can purchase separately. Hope you can understand.
Package Included:
1 x 1/700 Scale French Battleship Richelieu 1946 Model Kit 05751(need assemble with instructions)
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