GeminiAces GARAF1002
Spitfire MkIX Diecast Model
RAF No.443 (Hornet) Sqn, 1944
Limited Edition
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Supermarine Spitfire MkIX | | 5" | | 6.25" |
The beautiful lines of the Spitfire were somehow enhanced with the introduction of the Low Altitude machines. With optimised engines and ‘clipped wings’, these Spitfires were designed to conduct low level fighter sweeps over Northern France. The clipped wings yielded an increased roll rate, which was invaluable during low altitude dogfights. MK356 is still flying sorties to this day, but in a much more sedate manner. She flies with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, based at RAF Coningsby, in the UK.
The Supermarine Spitfire is arguably the most famous fighter aircraft of the Second World War. The type was in constant production throughout WWII and some 22,000 aircraft were built before the production ceased in the post war years. The Mark IX Spitfire was a thoroughbred fighting machine. Developed from the Spitfire Mk V variant, it was a direct response to the threat posed by the Luftwaffe’s new Focke Wulf FW 190A, which made a dramatic impact on the European Air War. So potent was this new German fighter that the RAF suspended operations over occupied Europe, as losses began to mount. The Spitfire Mk IX was more than a match for the FW 190 and became the Spitfire with which the RAF took to the offensive against Luftwaffe units in Northern Europe.
The Gemini Jets "GeminiAces" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Gemini Jets "GeminiAces" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with minimal use of plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Detailed cockpit interiors.
- Selected moveable control surfaces.
- Optional extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Metal presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Photo-etched, spinning metal propellers.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
[See more GeminiAces products]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 MkIX products] 
