SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE MK.IXC - FLYING DRAY

A17001A – Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc “Flying Dray” (1/24)

The RAF's beer-carrying workhorse – build your own ‘Flying Dray’!

This special Airfix set in 1/24 scale contains no fewer than 448 parts and offers three different decoration options.

With this kit, you're not just building a Spitfire – you're building a tribute to the famous “Flying Drays”: Spitfires that flew beer to the troops in Normandy after D-Day.

In addition to the standard parts, resin accessories are included:

• 2 beer kegs with lids
• 2 nose cones
• 2 bomb racks
• 1 slipper tank

And if that's not enough, each kit includes an Airfix Beer Glass, so you can raise a glass to this piece of aviation history.

History:

After the Normandy landings (summer 1944), supplies were difficult to come by and soldiers were thirsty for more than just water. RAF pilots took the initiative and used their Spitfires to transport beer in modified drop tanks or beer kegs under the wings. These unofficial missions were nicknamed “Operation Cheers”.

The Spitfire thus became not only a symbol of strength and courage, but also of camaraderie and morale.

Features:

• Scale: 1/24
• Parts: 448
• Options: 3 paint schemes
• Includes resin parts + Airfix pint glass
• Wingspan: 469 mm

Contents of the box:

• Plastic model kit
• Instruction manual & paint scheme
• Water slide decals
• Resin parts & accessories

Paint options:

• Spitfire Mk.IXc – F/Lt. František Vancl, RAF Biggin Hill, England, December 1942

• Spitfire Mk.IXc – F/Lt. Tadeusz Szumowski, No. 302 (Polish) Squadron, Plumetot, France, August 1944

• Spitfire Mk.IXc – F/Sgt. Douglas Readdy, No. 73 Squadron, RAF Ta’Qali, Malta, September 1946

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