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Price: $49.95
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| Legion Models 1:72 Aircraft 14618LA
Supermarine Spitfire Mk V Diecast Model
RAF No.234 (Madras Presidency) Sqn, BL924, Aksel Svendsen, RAF Ibsley, England, April 1942 | Limited Edition
700
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Supermarine Spitfire Mk V | | 5" | | 6.25" |
Flight Lieutenant Axel Svendsen, a Norwegian pilot, served with the Royal Air Force's No. 234 Squadron during World War II. Flying the iconic Supermarine Spitfire, he participated in crucial air operations over Britain and Europe. Svendsen was among the many foreign volunteers who joined the RAF to fight against Nazi Germany. His skill and determination exemplified the international spirit of the Allied air forces. No. 234 Squadron was active during the Battle of Britain and later carried out offensive sweeps over occupied France. Svendsen's contributions reflected both personal courage and a deep commitment to the cause of freedom. 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 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Legion Models 1:72 Aircraft range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aicraft in 1:72 scale. Legion Models 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.
- Fixed display stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Detailed pilots and crew members.
- Spinning propellers.
- Authentic ordnance loads.
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