ICM 1:48 Spitfire Mk.Ixc Beer Delivery

ICM48060
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Description

One of the most famous British WWII fighter aircraft was the Spitfire, developed by R. J. Mitchell.


The maiden flight was in March 5, 1936 Spitfire IX modification with more powerful Merlin 66 engine was in production in 1943-1945.


In the summer of 1944 Spitfire IX were the basis planes of British Fighter Command. They took part in the Overlord operation. They were also involved in special missions, in particular, the delivery of beer to the mainland for the advancing Allied forces.

 
ITEM NUMBER
48060
SCALE
1:48
DATE
15.01.2017
TIME PERIOD
WW2
MARKINGS
Spitfire Mk.IXC, No 412 Sqn RCAF, Tangmere, late June 1944
Spitfire Mk.IXC, No 412 Sqn RCAF, Normandy, July 1944
Spitfire Mk.IXC, No 308 (Polish) Sqn , Normandy, late July 1944
MODEL SIZE (LENGTH X WIDTH)
202 x 235 mm
BOX SIZE
247 x 183 x 33 mm
NUMBER OF DETAILS
144