Atlas Editions Fighter Aces of World War II 7896-009
Supermarine Spitfire Mk V Diecast Model
RAF Tangmere Wing, Douglas Bader, RAF Tangmere, England, 1941 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Supermarine Spitfire Mk V | | 5" | | 6.25" |
Already a Hurricane ace with No. 242 Squadron, Wing Commander Douglas Bader was appointed to command the Spitfire IIA equipped Tangmere Wing in March 1941. He was taken prisoner in August 1941 by which time his total score was 20 and 4 shared destroyed, 6 and 1 shared probably destroyed and 11 damaged. The Spitfire modelled is P7966 from a batch of 1000 MkIIAs delivered between June 1940 and July 1941. As W/Cdr Bader's aircraft it carried the personalised code D-B. Designed by R.J.Michell to meet a British Air Ministry specification, the Supermarine Spitfire first flown on March 5th, 1936. With its combination of beautiful fighter design, the excellent performance of its Rolls-Royce Merlin powerplant and firepower provided by twin cannons and four machine guns, the Spitfire became an unrivaled symbol of victory. The Spitfire had 40 major variants and was built in greater numbers than any other British aircraft of the time. It flew operationally on every front between 1939 and 1945 and was engaged in every one of the Royal Air Force's major actions. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Atlas Editions "Fighter Aces of World War II" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military aircraft in 1:72 scale. Atlas Editions diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Fixed, non-spinning plastic propellers.
- No pilot figures.
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