{"product_id":"raf029","title":"RAF029","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRAF029 – RAF Bedford QL Fuel Bowser (Normandy Version)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport the Allied advance across Northwest Europe with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRAF029 – RAF Bedford QL Fuel Bowser (Normandy Version)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a superbly detailed vehicle that highlights the vital logistical backbone of the Royal Air Force following the D-Day landings. Available from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Military Workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this impressive model is an essential addition to any RAF or Normandy campaign collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBedford QL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of Britain's most dependable military vehicles of the Second World War. Introduced in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1941\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the versatile 4x4 truck served in numerous roles, including troop transport, cargo delivery, signals, recovery, and aircraft refuelling. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQL Fuel Bowser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e variant was specially equipped to deliver aviation fuel to frontline airfields, ensuring RAF fighters, bombers, and reconnaissance aircraft remained operational during the fast-moving campaigns across Europe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNormandy Version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is finished in the distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Mickey Mouse\" black and olive drab camouflage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a pattern widely seen on RAF and British Army vehicles operating on the continent after the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD-Day landings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in June 1944. As Allied airfields rapidly expanded across liberated France, fuel bowsers like this became an indispensable sight, working around the clock to keep aircraft fuelled and ready for their next mission. The model includes an RAF driver and faithfully recreates the specialised equipment and fine details of the original vehicle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpertly sculpted and beautifully hand-painted, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRAF029\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the perfect companion for RAF aircraft, ground crew, and airfield accessories. Whether displayed as part of a bustling forward airbase or supporting operations behind the front lines, it captures the often-overlooked but essential role of wartime logistics in securing Allied victory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable now from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Military Workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, your destination for premium historical military miniatures, vehicles, and diorama accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King and Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52591393538330,"sku":"RAF029","price":266.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/RAF029.jpg?v=1785105170","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/raf029","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}