{"product_id":"oxford-spitfire-ixe-443-sqn-rcaf-diecast-model-scale-1-72-ac098","title":"Oxford Diecast Spitfire Mk IXE 443 Sqn RCAF 1:72 Scale Diecast Model Aircraft - AC098","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Oxford Diecast Spitfire Mk IXE is a 1:72 scale diecast model aircraft finished in the markings of 443 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout this model\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis replica depicts the Spitfire LF Mk IXE as flown by 127 Wing, 443 Squadron RCAF, based in Belgium in 1945. The squadron had moved from a home defence role over Newfoundland and Nova Scotia to operations over Normandy, Arnhem and Nijmegen before supporting the final push into Germany in early 1945, flying sorties against factories, railways and retreating German forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe model features the clipped square wingtips of the later E type wing, finished in dark grey and dark green upper camouflage with pale grey undersides. Black and white invasion stripes appear on the wings and fuselage, with RCAF roundels and red, white and blue tail stripes. The squadron's Hornets insignia is printed forward of the cockpit, alongside the 21T squadron code and a yellow leading edge stripe on the wings. Tyres are finished in matt black with silver hubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Oxford Diecast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft type: Spitfire Mk IXE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir force: RAF (RCAF markings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1:72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: WW2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: Diecast Models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat scale is this Spitfire model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is built to 1:72 scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included with the model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe model comes boxed with a plinth, allowing it to be displayed in flight mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the model show gun ports on the wings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, the outer machine gun ports are absent, reflecting the four cannon armament standard on the clipped wing IXE.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford Diecast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57429904621943,"sku":"OXDAC098","price":22.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/0294\/3863\/files\/OXDAC098-1.jpg?v=1788292017","url":"https:\/\/www.hangarmodels.co.uk\/products\/oxford-spitfire-ixe-443-sqn-rcaf-diecast-model-scale-1-72-ac098","provider":"Hangar Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}