Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA33909
Supermarine Spitfire Mk I Diecast Model
RAF No.234 Sqn, Bob Doe, RAF Middle Wallop, Battle of Britain, 1940 | Limited Edition
999
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| 1:32 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Supermarine Spitfire Mk I | | 11.25" | | 14" |
Robert Doe joined the Royal Air Force in January 1939 and in November he was posted to No. 234 Sqn, a Spitfire squadron, at RAF Leconfield. From the moment he received his first Spitfire Doe insisted on having the identification letter 'D' for Doe and indeed 90% of his combat flying was in an aircraft identified with a 'D'. During the Battle of Britain 234 Sqn were deployed to Middle Wallop where Doe flew initially with 'B' flight. On August 17th he took delivery of newly delivered Spitfire X4036 and moved to fly as wingman to the CO of 'A' flight, where he remained until he transferred to 238 (Hurricane) Sqn on 27th Sept 1940. By the end of August Doe had already achieved 'Ace' status and he ended the Battle of Britain as one of Britain's top scoring pilots with a total of 14 kills and 2 shared. He was awarded the DFC in October 1940 and received a bar a month later. In 1945 he was awarded the DSO. Bob Doe survived the war and remained with the RAF until 1966 by which time he had achieved the rank of Wing Commander.
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 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi's 1:32 scale Mk I and Mk II Spitfires are large scale models loaded with features. Moveable parts characterize this mold—the control surfaces, speed brakes, radiator vent and landing gear are all moveable with metal hinges. The canopy slides open, the side entry hatch folds down and the radio compartment hatch also opens. Fine details are hidden beneath these movable surfaces—the cockpit interior, pilot figure and radio equipment are beautifully rendered, as are the machine guns located beneath removable covers on each wing. The three-piece engine cowling is also removable, and beneath it is a finely detailed V-12 Merlin engine.
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The Corgi "Aviation Archive" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material. Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honored.
Corgi "Aviation Archive" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
- Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels.
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
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