{"product_id":"corgi-aa39216-1-72-supermarine-spitfire-mki-flt-lt-douglas-bader-battle-of-britain","title":"Corgi AA39216 1\/72 Supermarine Spitfire MkI Flt Lt Douglas Bader Battle of Britain","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe aircraft of one of the most inspiring pilots of the Second World War, this Supermarine Spitfire MkI is a must-have for your Aviation Archive collection. With rotatable propellers, detailed crew figures and a display stand, this 1:72 die-cast model, with its unique white, black and silver underside, is a replica of an aircraft with an amazing story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis die-cast model has a limited edition run of 1,016 units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnquestionably one of the most famous military pilots to have ever lived, the story of Douglas Bader’s life is extraordinary, and could even be likened to reading about some mythical heroic figure from the pages of a ‘Boys’ Own’ magazine. Losing both his legs in a pre-war flying accident, the Second World War allowed Bader to rejoin the Royal Air Force, with his drive and determination later becoming the inspiration for an entire nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter successfully completing a refresher course, Bader was initially posted to No.19 Squadron at Duxford, then on to No.222 Squadron at Hornchurch as a Flight Leader, both to fly the Spitfire Mk.I. Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I P9443 was the 606th Spitfire built and was subsequently delivered to the Royal Air Force on 1st April 1940. She was initially flown to No.6 Maintenance Unit at Brize Norton, then on to No.222 Squadron at Hornchurch on 4th June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe was a standard mid-production Mk.I Spitfire, presented in the standard markings of an Operation Dynamo fighter, with Night\/White and Aluminium undersides. Bader used this aircraft to score his first aerial victory over a Luftwaffe Messerschmitt Bf 109 on 1st June 1940 as he took part in Operation Dynamo, when what he thought must have been a novice pilot flew straight in front of his Spitfire, taking no evasive action when he opened fire on it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Length - Without Packaging (cm): 12.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Height - Without Packaging (cm): 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Width - Without Packaging (cm): 16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Scale: 1:72 Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLicense line: BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWingspan (mm): 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Crew Figures: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotatable Propeller(s)\/Rotor(s): Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CORGI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43964706095240,"sku":"COG-AA39216","price":128.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/3150\/4008\/files\/COG-AA39216-1.jpg?v=1756348860","url":"https:\/\/hobbiesonline.com.au\/products\/corgi-aa39216-1-72-supermarine-spitfire-mki-flt-lt-douglas-bader-battle-of-britain","provider":"Hobbies Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}