Corgi Aviation Archive Diecast Model 

Supermarine Spitfire Mk. VB

Soviet Air Force

No.538/EP310, 57 GvlAP, Caucase, USSR 1943

1/72 Scale - AA31927

Wingspan: 6"

The Soviet Union was very interested in Spitfire Mk. VC fighters. They were requested in March 1942. Six squadrons with 160 pilots and 700 ground personnel were expected to arrive with WS 18 convoy on April 15 1942. But despite Churchill's promises they did not arrive that year. Only in January 1943 first of the 150 shipped Spitfires Mk. Vb landed at the Soviet aerodromes. One of these machines with the serial EP 210 is the subject of this model.

Each model features:

• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
• Interchangeable landing gear with rotating wheels.
• Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
• Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
• Detailed pilots and crew members (1:72/1:32).
• Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards (1:72/1:32).
• Selected interchangeable features such as airbrakes, opened canopies and access panels (1:72/1:32).
• Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings (1:72/1:32).