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Categories: Supermarine : Spitfire : Hobbymaster
Supermarine Spitfire MkI K9795 (RAF 19 Sqn Duxford 1938) (1:48 scale by Hobbymaster HA7804)
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The Spitfire Mk.1 first became operational in July 1938. At the beginning of WWII 9 RAF squadrons were equipped with the Mk.1’s. By June 1940 the Mk.1 was being replaced by the faster long-range Mk.II but not before the Mk.I had bore the brunt of the Battle of Britain. The Mk.I also flew protective cover over the evacuation of Dunkirk. The Mk.1A had 8 machine guns instead 4, a bulged canopy, a 3-blade propeller, self-sealing fuel tanks, armored windscreen and armor plating in front of and behind the pilot.
K9795 was the ninth production Spitfire Mk.I and assigned to No. 19 Squadron commanded by Sqn. Ldr. Iliffe Cozens located at Duxford. 19 Squadron received the first Mk.I’s because Duxford was being expanded and could handle the high-performance aircraft also VIP from London were close enough to access the new fighter. The number 19 markings using white signified the aircraft belonged to “B” Flight, yellow was used for “A” Flight. On October 14, 1940 K9795 crashed due to engine failure. The pilot was uninjured but the aircraft was a write-off and SOC (Struck Off Charge).
1:48 scale (approx. 23cm / 9.1in wingspan) - made by Hobbymaster.
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