Corgi Aviation Archive Supermarine Spitfire Mk. Vb, Maurice Stephens, AA31902

Description: About your collectible AIRCRAFT TYPESupermarine Spitfire Mk. VbRAF No. 249 Squadron TakaliEP706/T-L Sqn. Ldr. Maurice Stephens HISTORYFormed at Leconfield, England on the 30th May 1940, 249 Squadron RAF, ‘The Gold Coast Squadron' – motto ‘With Fists and Heels' – was the highest scoring RAF squadron of WWII. It fought with distinction during the Battle of Britain and was the only squadron in Fighter Command throughout the entire war to have the honour of one of its members being awarded the Victoria Cross, Flt. Lt. J. ‘Nick' Nicolson. Thrown into the melting pot of ‘Malta' in 1941 the squadron fought with distinction throughout WWII mostly flying from Malta and Italy using Hurricanes, Spitfires and P51's. After 2 months of service on Malta with 249 Sqn. this aircraft was flown in combat by newly-arrived supernumary squadron leader 'Mike' Stephens (a Battle of France ace). His first successes over Malta came on 10th October 1942 when he was credited with 1 BF-109 probable and 1 damaged. Stephens went on to command 229 Sqn. and then the Hal Far Wing. EP706 continued with 249 Sqn. before being lost due to engine failure while on patrol. MODEL SPECSCorgi Classics Aviation Archive Series1:72 scaleLimited editionCollectible die-cast metal construction with minimal plastic partsRealistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface detailsDetailed printed graphicsPresentation stand ITEM CONDITIONItem is pre-owned but was displayed under glass and is in "like-new" condition. Includes all parts and packaging. SHIPPINGItem will be packed in another box for shipping. Inquire about discounts on purchasing multiple items. _gsrx_vers_1706 (GS 9.9 (1706))

Price: 80 CAD

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

End Time: 2025-01-07T15:50:31.000Z

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