Description
Corgi Aviation Archive Series Diecast Model
Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I – R6800/LZ-N, Sqn. Ldr. Rupert ‘Lucky’ Leigh, RAF No. 66 Squadron, RAF Gravesend, September 1940
1:72 Scale. Length: 5”. Wingspan: 6.25”
Corgi 60th Anniversary (1956-2016) Limited Edition
The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries during World War II and into the 1950s as a front line fighter and in secondary roles. The Spitfire was first flown on March 5, 1936 and entered service with the RAF in August 1938. It served in several roles, including; interceptor, photo-reconnaissance, fighter bomber, carrier-based fighter, and trainer. The Spitfire was built in many variants, using several wing configurations. It was produced in greater numbers than any other British aircraft and was the only British fighter in continuous production throughout the war. When production ended in February 1948, a total of 20,351 Spitfires of all variants had been built.
The Corgi Aviation Archive features a wide selection of high quality, ready-made, diecast model airplanes. Each model is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, using specifications of the original aircraft. Corgi models are built with diecast metal and some plastic components.
This model of a Spitfire Mk.I features:
Detailed cockpit with pilot figure
Realistic panel lines
Historically accurate printed markings
Rotatable propeller
Optional extended landing gear
Display stand
Numbered collector card
Box with Spitfire artwork
Category: Corgi 1:72 Non-U.S. Military Aircraft Models
Not suitable for children under the age of 14
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