Nieuport 17
€20,49 incl. BTW
Model kit of the Nieuport 17, one of the most successful French fighter planes during the 1st World War. It was used from May 1916 and was flown by many flying breeds.
Uitverkocht
Fabrikant | Revell |
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Schaal | 1:48 |
€20,49 incl. BTW
Model kit of the Nieuport 17, one of the most successful French fighter planes during the 1st World War. It was used from May 1916 and was flown by many flying breeds.
Uitverkocht
Fabrikant | Revell |
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Schaal | 1:48 |
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