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Corgi Aviation Archive Legends Series AA31913 Spitfire MkV Diecast Model USAAF 5th FS, 52nd FG, Western Desert, 1943 1:72 Scale     Length     Width Supermarine Spitfire MkV     5"     6.25" The 52nd Fighter Group was activated on 15th Janurary 1941 at Selfridge Field, Michigan. They were trained initially with the P-40 and P-39 aircraft before being completely equipped with P-39s in early 1942 and moved to Florence AB, SC, on 18th February 1942 and Wilmington NC on 27th April 1942. In preparation for a deployment to the Western Desert the squadron was equipped with Spitfire MkVs shipped to Gibraltar and personnel sailed in a convoy on 26 October 1942. They fought with the 12th AF in North Africa and Italy and converted to P-51s in April 1944 flying escort for the 15th AF. Inactivated in November 1945 and activated again, in Germany, in 1946 they transferred to the US in 1947 and established as an all weather fighter group with P-61s and later F-82s. Corgi Aviation Archive Legends Series The Corgi "Legends" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. Corgi "Legends" 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. Permanently extended landing gear with rotating wheels. Presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Detailed pilot and crew member figures. Authentic ordnance loads complete with placards. [See more Corgi Aviation Archive Legends Series products] Supermarine Spitfire MkV Designed by R.J.Michell to meet a British Air Ministry specification, the Spitfire first was flown for the first time on March 5th, 1936. [See more Supermarine Spitfire MkV products]