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Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA99189 Spitfire Diecast Model RAF, Johnnie Johnson, 3-Piece Set Limited Edition 1:72 Scale     Length     Width Supermarine Spitfire     5"     6.25" The most famous and most successful Spitfire Ace of World War II was undoubtedly Johnnie Johnson, remarkable also as one of the few to fly all three of the most recognized of Spitfire variants. Air Vice Marshal James Edgar “ Johnnie”Johnson CB, CBE,DSO and two Bars, DFC and Bar (9 March 1915-30 January 2001) was an RAF pilot who during World War II shot down 38 Luftwaffe aircraft, thus becoming the British flying ace with the most “kills” during the war. Presented here on a plinth to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of his famous mount, it was the MkIX which saw him at his most successful but both the earlier Mark I and Mark VB were also part of the Legend. Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series 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. [See more Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series products] Supermarine Spitfire 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 products]