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1/350 Scale Plastic Model kit
HMS Repulse 1941
HMS Repulse, a Renown class battlecruiser,
was built in Scotland, completed in August 1916. Repulse received an
extensive refit. The work was completed in 1922. In 1933-36, Repulse was
again modernized, emerging with improved deck armor, a hangar and
catapult for aircraft, and a greatly increased anti-aircraft gun
battery. She operated with the Home Fleet in the North Sea and Atlantic
during the first two years of the Second World War, taking part in the
pursuit of the German battleship Bismarck in May 1941.Later in the year
she was sent to the Far East, accompanying the new battleship Prince of
Wales. The two ships arrived at Singapore just before Japan began the
Pacific War. As soon as hostilities commenced, both steamed northwards
to intercept a reported invasion force.While returning to Singapore,
Repulse and Prince of Wales were attacked by Japanese high-level bombers
and torpedo planes. Repulse was moderately damaged by bombs early in
the action and was later hit by several torpedoes. After receiving this
heavy underwater damage, she sank rapidly, followed less than an hour
later by the Prince of Wales.
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