The Spitfire is the most famous British aircraft of all time. Although less numerous than the Hawker Hurricane, it is remembered as the sleek, thoroughbred fighting machine that turned the tide during the Battle of Britain. The Spitfire was among the fastest and most maneuverable prop-driven fighters of World War II, serving in virtually every combat theater.

Supermarine designer Reginald Mitchell created this small, graceful, elliptical-wing fighter with eight guns in the wings that were able to fire without being hindered by the propeller. The immortal Spitfire thus became not merely one of the best-performing fighters of all time, but also one of the best-looking. Although never employed as a long-range escort, the Spitfire was a champion in an air-to-air duel. Spitfires routinely dived at the speed of sound, faster than any of the German jets.

A carrier-based version, called the Seafire, was a winner in its own right, serving valiantly on convoy routes during World War II. The Seafire 47 was even used in the early stages of the Korean War, before it was replaced by more modern jet aircraft.

This particular 1:32 scale Spitfire was nicknamed "Joan Too" and attached to No. 127 Squadron, No.132 Wing,then based in The Netherlands during 1945. Sold Out!

Dimensions:
Wingspan: 11.5 inches
Length: 11 inches

Release Date: May 2008

Historical Account: "On a Wing and a Prayer" - No. 132 Wing RAF was a formation of the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. It was comprised of No. 66 Squadron RAF, No. 127 Squadron RAF, No. 322 Squadron RAF, No. 331 Squadron RAF and No. 332 Squadron RAF.