Oxford Diecast Oxford Aviation AC066
Supermarine Spitfire Mk I Diecast Model
RAF No.57 OTU, AR212, RAF Hawardan, England, March 1942 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Supermarine Spitfire Mk I | | 5" | | 6.25" |
RAF Hawarden in Flintshire, North Wales, was one of the Operational Training Unit's bases where the WWII Spitfire pilots undertook their flight instruction. 57 OTU was originally formed as 7 OTU at Hawarden in April 1940 but was renamed as 57 OTU at the end of December the same year. Throughout its instruction period, this training unit's main equipment comprised the Spitfire.
Our 1:72 scale model is a replica of a Mk I Spitfire AR212 flown by Canadian pilot Sgt S W Steenson on 16th March 1942. It was involved in a mid-air collision with a Spitfire X4605 flown by fellow Canadian Sgt R J Lawlor. Tragically, Sgt Steenson was killed whilst Sgt Lawlor's Spitfire suffered only minor damage and he was able to return to base.
Decorated in a matt dark green and brown camouflage with pale green underside and yellow engine cowl top and sides, the Spitfire carries the RAF roundels of the day as well as its Spitfire ID AR212 towards the rear of the fuselage. Further markings NL-V, reversed on the port side are printed in yellow and white along the sides. Additional detailing includes yellow propeller tips and spinner, black propeller blades, guns and tyres and rusty brown exhaust pipes.
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 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Oxford Diecast "Oxford Aviation" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military aircraft.
Oxford Diecast "Oxford Aviation" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Permanently retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Fixed, non-spinning plastic propellers.
- No pilot figures.
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