Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA33911
Supermarine Spitfire Mk I Diecast Model
RAF, R6775, Jeffery Quill | |
| 1:32 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Supermarine Spitfire Mk I | | 11.25" | | 14" |
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When it comes to the subject of people who became inextricably linked to the legacy and ongoing development of the Supermarine Spitfire, few could claim to have been as influential as Vickers test pilot Jeffrey Quill. Commissioned in the RAF in 1931, Quill joined Vickers as a test pilot in 1936, retaining his RAF volunteer reserve status, and rising to Chief Test pilot just prior to the start of the Second World War. He would become famous for flying every one of the 52 variants of Spitfire tested, from the original prototype K5054, to the Mk.47 Seafire, and has even been described in certain circles as Mr Spitfire himself.
Keen to do even more to help the war effort, Quill used his RAF contacts to arrange deployment to a combat unit during the Battle of Britain, where the experienced pilots of No.65 (East India) Squadron schooled him on the finer points of aerial combat. During a short 19 day period with the unit, Quill was credited with several aircraft damaged, probably destroyed, however, to his dismay, was recalled to his test flying duties by Vickers Armstrong, because the new Spitfire Mk III was ready to begin its test program. It transpired that this work would not start for several weeks, leaving Quill livid at the situation, however, as far as Supermarine officials were concerned, Jeffrey Quill must not be risked, and would make a much greater contribution to the British war effort by test flying new Spitfires, as opposed to flying them in combat.
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 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi's 1:32 scale Mk I and Mk II Spitfires are large scale models loaded with features. Moveable parts characterize this mold - the control surfaces, speed brakes, radiator vent and landing gear are all moveable with metal hinges. The canopy slides open, the side entry hatch folds down and the radio compartment hatch also opens. Fine details are hidden beneath these movable surfaces - the cockpit interior, pilot figure and radio equipment are beautifully rendered, as are the machine guns located beneath removable covers on each wing. The three-piece engine cowling is also removable, and beneath it is a finely detailed V-12 Merlin engine.
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The Corgi "Aviation Archive" range 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.
- Interchangeable 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, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels.
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
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