Scale: 1:48. Builder's full hull model of 'LCT 908' (1943), a tank landing craft (amphibious warfare vessel). Model is decked, equipped and rigged and displayed in a wooden and glass case. The name ‘LCT 908’ is on the port and starboard bows and stern quarters. Plaques inscribed ‘185 ft B.P. x 38 ft beam L.C.T. (mark IV) Built by D. Badcock (Marine) Ltd for H.M. Admiralty Completed: - L.C.T.637 L.C.T.896 L.C.T.898 L.C.T.900 L.C.T.902 L.C.T.904 L.C.T.906 L.C.T.908 L.C.T.910 L.C.T.912 Scale 1/4 in to 1 ft.' and ‘Bassett-Lowke Ltd Model Engineers Northampton. London and Manchester.’

Landing craft were used primarily to transport and deploy soldiers, equipment, vehicles, and supplies from ship to shore for the conduct of offensive military operations. During the second World War the British and Americans mass produced landing craft, modifying them throughout the war to perform a wide variety of tasks. Such craft were essential for amphibious operations and played a major role in the Normandy landings (1944). These craft were open-topped and lightly armoured and had a bow ramp, allowing delivery directly onto a beach.