Description
Brand new 1/72 scale diecast airplane model of Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXE Fighter Aircraft "21-T 443 Squadron 127 Wing Belgium" (1945) Royal Canadian Air Force "Oxford Aviation" Series die cast model by Oxford Diecast.Detailed exterior.True-to-scale detail.Comes with a display stand.This model does not have any openings.Manufacturers original unopened packaging.Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts.Dimensions approximately Length-5 Wingspan-5.75.Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel.It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.Realistic panel lines antennas access panels and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane.HISTORY ASPECTS:Oxfords Spitfire Mk IXE is as deployed by 127 Wing of 443 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Force in Belgium 1945. Up until 1942 the squadron was flying in a defence role over Newfoundland and Nova Scotia until World War II world demand saw it serving overseas including Britain. After operational training in southern England 443 Squadron took part in the Normandy offensive in 1944 then on to Arnhem and Nijmegen before wintering in Belgium in late 1944 and early 1945. From its base in northern Belgium the squadron was supporting Mitchell attacks against the failing 3rd Reich with sorties continuing until early May attacking factories railways trains and the retreating German forces from the Battle of the Bulge. In March 1945 443 Squadron moved to the Belgian/Dutch border closer to the front in preparation for the final offensive. Then in early May as the Allied ground forces worked their way further into Germany the fighter squadrons were following close behind.The Spitfire LF Mk IXE comprised one of the upgrades demanded by
