Shows two Boulton Paul P.82 Defiants in flight. Many of the British aircraft designs of the late 1930s presented an innovative approach to aerial warfare. This is especially true for the turreted fighter concept, which materialized in two operational types, Boulton Paul Defiant and Blackburn Roc. The idea was first conceived in 1935 and called for the application of a power-operated multi-gun turret in a single-engine day fighter, its purpose was to break up unescorted bomber formations. It appeared then to have a number of advantages. First, with a crew of two, the pilot would be relieved of the dual task of flying the aircraft and firing at the target. Secondly, the guns could be used defensively as well as offensively. When the Air Ministry issued the specification (F.9/35), Boulton Paul had already a competitive edge, possessing an effective gun turret of their own design. An elegant low-wing monoplane was designed around it, looking not unlike the Hurricane, and also powered by the superb Rolls-Royce Merlin engine. The production started in mid-1939, and No. 264 Squadron was the first to convert to the type, taking delivery on December 9th, of that year. Comes in a mint issued red leatherette presentation case as shown in the images.