Corgi Warbirds Diecast Model Supermarine Spitfire Mk. Ia RAF No.19 Sqn Sgt. George Unwin RAF Duxford, England, 1940 Battle of Britain 1/72 Scale - WB99601 Wingspan: 6" Each Model Features: Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings that won't fade or peel like decals. Display stand. (plane does not come with landing gear). Wing Commander George Cecil Unwin DSO DFM (January 18, 1913 - June 28, 2006), born in the town of Bolton upon Dearne, near Barnsley, Yorkshire, England. He enlisted in the RAF in 1929 and was selected for pilot training in 1935. Upon completion of training, he was posted to 19 Squadron as a Sergeant Pilot. 19 Squadron was the first unit to receive the Supermarine Spitfire in 1938. On 3 March 1939 Unwin deliberately crashed a Spitfire following an engine failure, to avoid a children's playground. By the outbreak of World War II, Sgt. Unwin and his fellow pilots had arguably more hours on the Spitfire than any pilots in the RAF. During the Battle of Britain, stationed in 12 Group, he was credited with 14 enemy aircraft shot down by the end of 1940 and awarded with the DFM with bar. Later in the war he was given a commission and flew DeHavilland Mosquito day fighters with 613 Squadron. Includes display stand and specially designed display box. |
