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1:285 Scale: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb

RDN GBR008

490250010087

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Check Your 6! - World War 2 Compatible Aircraft Miniature

1:285 Scale WW2 Aircraft

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb

The Mk V was produced in greater numbers than any other single variant of the Spitfire aircraft. It was the main version in service during 1941, replacing the Mk I and II in time to take part in the first British counterattacks over France. During the summer of 1941 it held an advantage over the Bf 109, but in September of 1941 the Fw 190 made its operational debut, with the Mk V finding itself outclassed by this new Luftwaffe aircrat.

The first Mk V was produced in January 1941, with tests proving the new variant to be generally as good as the Mk III but without the extra complexities involved in that version. In March 1941 the minister of aircraft production decided to produce the Mk V instead of the Mk III. The type had already entered production by this stage, with No. 92 squadron being the first to receive it in February 1941.

Production was initially divided between the Va with the eight machine gun “a” wing (94 built) and the Vb with the “b” wing of two 20mm cannon and four machine guns. Its main opponent over the summer of 1941 would be the Bf 109F. In October 1941 the Mk Vc appeared. This used the universal “c” wing developed for the Mk III, which could carry either eight machine guns, four 20mm cannon or two cannon and four machine guns. The two cannon/ four machine gun combination was most common, as the four cannon version was significantly heavier, resulting in an undesireable reduction in performance.

Contents:

  • 1x Scale Aircraft Model

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  • Scale: 1:285
  • Materials: White Metal

Models supplied unpainted, may require assembly

 
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(These products could contain small parts that may present a Choking Hazard.)

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