Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA31908
Supermarine Spitfire Mk V Diecast Model
RAF No.111 Sqn, Peter Durnford, RAF Debden, England
Limited Edition
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Supermarine Spitfire Mk V | | 5" | | 6.25" |
In November 1941, No.111 Squadron moved from North Weald to Debden with its Spitfire MkVBs and along with No.65 Squadron began flying a programme of night training exercises. This rare turn of events was prompted by Fighter Command fears that the Luftwaffe may resume the night bombing offensive on Britain and London specifically, so countered this threat with a high-speed interception force. This aircraft carries the matt black nocturnal camouflage scheme and did so through the Winter of 1941/42 with the idea being to work with radar-laid searchlights which would mark a pre-briefed patrol area for a pilot who would then orbit the beam awaiting the attacking aircraft until signaled in the direction of the approaching enemy via the beam pointing in its direction.
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 2003-2010 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" 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.
- Optional 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 pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected interchangeable features such as airbrakes, opened canopies and access panels.
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
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