{"product_id":"avro-lancaster-b-iii","title":"Avro Lancaster B.III","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Avro Lancaster B Mk.I\/III was a key element of the British bombing strategy during World War II. Its ability to carry large bomb loads, durability and versatility made it one of the most effective and versatile bombers used by the Allies. The new model has the markings of the Polish 300th Bomber Squadron \"Ziemia Mazowiecka\". Additionally, the model has movable propellers, retractable landing gear, opening bomb bay with block bombs, a block with the name of the set, a miniature reproduced interior and a figure of a Polish pilot from the 300th Bomber Squadron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed primarily for night bombing, the Lancaster was key to many important bombing operations, including the bombing of Hamburg (Operation Gomorrah) and Dresden. Lancasters were used for various special missions, such as Operation Chastise (raids on dams), as well as for dropping heavy bombs, like the Grand Slam and Tallboy, which were capable of destroying heavily fortified targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOBI set 5759. 1:48 scale. 1,595 pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"anchor-item\" data-anchor=\"information\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content product-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1595 high-quality elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured in the EU by a company with over 35 years of tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe blocks meet the safety standards of products for children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully compatible with other brands of construction blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlocks with prints do not scratch or smear and do not fade during play or under the influence of temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear and intuitive instructions based on illustrations and step-by-step directions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA block with the name of the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale 1:48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel dimensions (length x width): 45.5cm (17.9\") x 64.5cm (25.4\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMilibricks view: \u003c\/strong\u003eAn absolutely ICONIC British aircraft, these have to be seen to be believed!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about this aircraft \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Avro_Lancaster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Milibricks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53652111294797,"sku":"5759","price":119.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/6102\/8685\/files\/Screenshot2026-04-03at10.44.50.png?v=1775209641","url":"https:\/\/milibricks.co.uk\/products\/avro-lancaster-b-iii","provider":"Milibricks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}