Brand new 1 72 scale diecast model of supermarine spitfire mk.Ix fighter aircraft with commander j.E. Johnnie johnson figure 144 wing rcaf spitfire beer truck d-day operation overlord normandy june 1944 the aviation archive series die cast model by corgi.
Brand new box.
Detailed exterior.
True-to-scale detail.
Includes display stand.
Officially licensed product.
Manufacturers original unopened packaging.
Dimensions approximately length- 5.25 Wingspan- 6 inches.
Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel.
It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.
Realistic panel lines antennas access panels and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane.
History aspects:
The supermarine spitfire mk.Ix was a british fighter aircraft that saw extensive service during world war ii. It was a development of the earlier spitfire mk.V and featured a more powerful engine and improved armament. One of the most notable pilots to fly the spitfire mk.Ix was wing commander j.E. Johnson who flew the aircraft during the later stages of the war.Johnson was an ace pilot credited with shooting down 38 enemy aircraft during his time in the raf. He flew the spitfire mk.Ix with great success earning the nickname johnnie and becoming one of the most respected pilots of the war. Johnsons aircraft was marked with the code mj711 and the letters jx-b which has become one of the most icon...
Brand: Corgi
Type: Military Models
