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Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Ixe 1/72 Die Cast Model OXFORD MODELS (AC123)

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SKU:
XDU34468
Military Conflict:
World War II
Scale:
1:72 scale
Operator:
Czecholslovakia

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Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Ixe 1/72 Die Cast Model - No. 310 (Czech) Sqdrn, RAF Manston, 1945

Features

  • Model is approximately 5.25" long with a wingspan of 6.25"
  • Diecast metal construction with some plastic parts
  • Detailed cockpit with a glazed canopy
  • Non-rotating propeller
  • Includes a display stand that identifies the plane and pilot
The Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXe was a refined and powerful development of Britain's iconic fighter, introduced to counter improved German aircraft in 1942. Built by Supermarine, the Mk.IXe combined the classic elliptical wing with the stronger "E" armament configuration, typically mounting two 20 mm Hispano cannon and two .50 caliber machine guns. Powered by the Rolls-Royce Merlin 66 engine, it offered excellent high-altitude performance, superb climb rate, and exceptional maneuverability. The Mk.IXe served in multiple theaters, from Europe to the Mediterranean and Pacific, excelling in air superiority, bomber escort, and ground-attack roles. Its balanced handling and enhanced firepower made it one of the most successful and widely produced Spitfire variants of the Second World War.