Spitfire Mk.Vb Trop Die-Cast Model

Credited with more than 5,000 enemy aircraft destroyed.

One of the most effective aircraft in Royal Air Force service, the Spitfire was a highly maneuverable fighter that served in WWII. Featuring an uncommon elliptical wing design and the well-known Rolls-Royce Merlin 45 engine, the Spitfire was agile and well equipped for combat with Luftwaffe fighters. Flown by Maj. Robert Levine of the 52nd Fighter Group, this aircraft achieved 3 aerial victories, first of which was on January 8th, 1943. Proudly displaying his American flag, Maj. Levine was born in Columbus, Ohio.

Features:

• Authentic paint scheme, engraved panel lines, and printed decals
• Miniature antennas and small surface details
• Deployed or retracted landing gear
• Rotating propeller
• Open or closed canopy with pilot figurine
• Display stand included
• Measures 7.25”l with a 9.25” wingspan at 1:48 scale
• Officially licensed

History and Specifications:
Entering service in the late 1930s, the Supermarine Spitfire was an iconic piece of Royal Air Force history. Produced to the total of 20,000 units, it would soon become one of the most prolific fighter aircraft in the world. Perfected over the following decade through the Battle of Britain and WWII, late model Mk.V fighters had 30% lower wing loading than the prestigious P-51D Mustang. Boasting unmatched agility in combination with the powerful set of Hispano 20mm cannons, it made for a capable adversary to enemy fighters. Sent into battle against Luftwaffe FW-190 and BF-109s over the skies of Germany, the Spitfire would be credited with over 5,000 enemy aircraft destroyed. Building a legacy in just a few short years, each aircraft served their nation well.