The COBI Sainte-Mère-Église Church Set combines the history of World War II and architecture.
This church gained worldwide fame after a D-Day operation that saw American soldier John Steele get stuck on the church tower after an unfortunate landing. Suspended high above the ground, the helpless soldier witnessed fierce fighting in the city. He survived, although he was injured himself. To commemorate this event, a figure depicting John Steele was permanently placed on the church tower.
After the war, completely new stained glass windows depicting paratroopers and symbols related to them appeared in church windows. Today, the church in Sainte-Mère-Église is a popular destination for tourists and World War II history buffs.
The church model can now be constructed with 2,280 COBI construction blocks. The clock on the church tower shows exactly the time when the American paratroopers landed!
The set includes the most important hero of the historical event, John Steele, with a parachute attached to the corner of a church tower.
- Size: 63 x 31 x 41cm (24.8 x 12.2 x 16.1 inches)
- 2280 elements
- 1:35 scale
- Blocks with prints do not scratch, smear or fade
- Illustrated instruction manual included
- Fully compatible with other brands of construction blocks
- Features parachutist figure
- Detailed model of the church
- Suitable for ages 10 years and over
- Commemorates the 80th anniversary of D-Day
COBI Sainte-Mère-Église Church Set 1:35
