Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA38703
Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIV Diecast Model
RAF No.610 Sqn, RB159, Richard Newbery, RAF West Malling, England, 1944, w/V-1 "Doodlebug" Flying Bomb | Limited Edition
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIV | | 5.5" | | 6.25" |
In January 1944, No. 610 'County of Chester' Squadron became one of the first units to re-equip with the Rolls Royce Griffon engined Spitfire XIV and from June 1944 the squadron was heavily involved in countering the increasing number of V-1 attacks. Squadron Leader Richard Newbury DFC was the Commanding officer of 610 Squadron and he recorded a personal tally of 9 V-1's while flying Spitfire XIV, DW-D/RB159. By September of 1944 his squadron had claimed a total of 50 V-1 rocket kills. The flying bomb raids on Britain were code named 'Diver' by the allies and the first recorded attack by a V-1 hit Swanscombe in Kent on June 13th 1944. More than 2400 V-1's reached England and they were soon referred to as the 'Doodlebug' or 'Buzz Bomb'. The designation V-1 was an abbreviation for its German name of 'Vergeltungswaffe 1' or 'Revenge weapon No.1' although its official title was Fieseler Fi 103A-1
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.
Corgi's 1:72 scale Spitfire series includes many versions of this famous aircraft, from Mk I to the Griffon-engined variants with five bladed propellers. The characteristic under-wing mounted pitot tube and offset radiator and oil cooler ducts are mounted below the solid metal wings with a variety of machine guns and cannons. The all metal horizontal stabilizers and rudder feature simulated fabric stretched control surfaces. On some releases, the top engine cowing is removable to reveal engine detail engine and exhaust detail. The model is constructed almost entirely of solid diecast metal and feels surprisingly heavy in this scale.
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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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