Airfix - Петляков Пе-2 Soviet Petlyakov Pe-2

Vladimir Petlyakov designed the Pe-2 that first flew in late 1940 while he was imprisoned at the Special Prison at the GAZ aircraft factory after he was arrested during the Stalinist terror of 1937! The Pe-2 proved very versatile, although primarily a three seat bomber, like the DH Mosquito, was used in many other roles. It was also very fast as the RAF Hurricane pilots of 151 wing found when expected to escort them while at Murmansk. They had problems even keeping up