Forces of Valor 80224
Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX Diecast Model
RAF No.132 Wing, Joan Too, Netherlands, 1945, w/2 Figures |
| 1:32 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX | | 11.75" | | 14" |
The Supermarine Spitfire was one of the best known fighter aircrafts in World War II. Attributed with the successful defense against the attacking German airplanes during the Battle of Britain, the Spitfire and the Pilots who flew them tipped the scale of airpower in Europe. The Spitfire was infinitely more maneuverable than the Messerschmitt's that they engaged. The steely British pilots made the difference.
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.
Forces of Valor's 1:32 scale Spitfire is constructed using an intelligent mix of diecast metal and plastic, which allows for plenty of features generally only seen in higher priced items. Movable parts include flaps, rudder and elevators, highly-detailed removable wing and center mounted bombs, a sliding canopy that allows the side entry hatch to fold down, a removable top cowling and main gear that is hinged and easy to configure for display. The wing features 20mm cannon barrels and machine gun ports, and the finely-detailed V-12 Merlin engine is constructed with hand wiring. A detailed pilot figure and cockpit round out this beautiful model.
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The Unimax "Forces of Valor" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military aicraft.
Unimax "Forces of Valor" 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.
- Fixed display stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Detailed pilots and crew members.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
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