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Description
1:72 Scale Supermarine Spitfire Mk I
Length 5″
Wingspan 6.25″
Supermarine Spitfire Mk I Diecast Model
RAF No.92 Sqn, N3249, Ralph Havercroft, RAF Pembrey, Wales, Battle of Britain, 1940
The Supermarine Spitfire was produced throughout World War II. There were many variations and its origins date back to the Type 224 of 1931. This is a 1:72 scale version of the MKI and is shown in the livery as flown by Sergeant R Havercroft of the 92nd squadron in 1940.
Supermarine Spitfire Mk I
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.
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.
