Supermarine Spitfire MkVb Trop Fighter Aircraft "EP706 George Beurling No 249 Squadron Malta" (1942) British Royal Air Force "Air Power Series" 1/4
Brand new 1/48 scale diecast model of Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb Trop Fighter Aircraft "EP706 George Beurling No. 249 Squadron Malta" (1942) British Royal Air Force "Air Power Series" die cast model by Hobby Master. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Includes pilot figure. Has opening canopy. Includes display stand. Officially licensed product. Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Dimensions approximately Length- 7.5 Wingspan- 9.25 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel. It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history. Realistic panel lines antennas access panels and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane. HISTORY ASPECTS:The Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb Trop serial number EP706 was one of the aircraft flown by the renowned Canadian ace George "Screwball" Beurling while serving with No. 249 Squadron RAF during the intense aerial battles over Malta in 1942. Beurling known for his exceptional marksmanship and aggressive tactics became the highest-scoring ace of the siege claiming 27 victories in just 14 days. His Spitfire EP706 equipped with a Vokes tropical air filter for operations in the harsh Mediterranean environment played a crucial role in defending the island against relentless Luftwaffe and Regia Aeronautica attacks.Throughout the summer and autumn of 1942 Malta was under siege enduring continuous bombing raids and fighter sweeps by Axis forces. The arrival of Spitfire reinforcements including Beurling’s EP706 proved vital in turning the tide of the air battle. Operating from Ta Qali airfield Beurling engaged in daily dogfights against superior enemy numbers often scoring multiple kills in a single sortie. His abili