{"id":8133614076155,"title":"Easy Model - 1\/72  Spitfire Mk V Raf 317 Sqn 1941","handle":"easy37213","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/72  Spitfire Mk V Raf 317 Sqn 1941\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy Model 37213\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFully assembled, pre-painted, plastic display model.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBased on the Mk V airframe, the HF Mk VI was the first Spitfire specifically intended for high-altitude combat, rather than reconnaissance duties. Fitted with a pressurized cockpit and powered by a Merlin 47 of 1415 hp, it had increased span ‘c’ wings of 40 ft. 2 in. Although intended for use in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cst1:country-region w:st=\"on\"\u003eEngland\u003c\/st1:country-region\u003e, No.124 Spdn received its first example in February 1941, five were shipped to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cst1:place w:st=\"on\"\u003eMiddle East\u003c\/st1:place\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto replace the Special Performance Flight Mk Vs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIn the event, the Mk VI’s performance fell short of expectations and only 97 were completed; it did not prove as good as the modified SPF Mk Vs overseas, being unable to reach Ju 86P-2 flights then operating at 50,000 ft. The most serious drawback was the fact that the canopy had to be locked down to allow pressurization and was not intended to be opened in flight, although it could be jettisoned in an emergency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eRelegated to second-line and training duties, the majority of Mk VIs had their pointed wingtips replaced by standard tips and armament removed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2023-09-15T09:00:54+02:00","created_at":"2023-06-27T08:56:26+02:00","vendor":"Easy Model","type":"Die Cast \u0026 Plastic Display Models","tags":["Brand_Easy Model","Category_Plastic Display Models","Scale_Display Aircraft 1\/72 Scale"],"price":36995,"price_min":36995,"price_max":36995,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":44676123721979,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9580208372136","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Easy Model - 1\/72  Spitfire Mk V Raf 317 Sqn 1941","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":36995,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Easy-Model---1-72--Spitfire-Mk-V-Raf-317-Sqn-1941.jpg?v=1687848986"],"featured_image":"\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Easy-Model---1-72--Spitfire-Mk-V-Raf-317-Sqn-1941.jpg?v=1687848986","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":33026496004347,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.505,"height":380,"width":572,"src":"\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Easy-Model---1-72--Spitfire-Mk-V-Raf-317-Sqn-1941.jpg?v=1687848986"},"aspect_ratio":1.505,"height":380,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Easy-Model---1-72--Spitfire-Mk-V-Raf-317-Sqn-1941.jpg?v=1687848986","width":572}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/72  Spitfire Mk V Raf 317 Sqn 1941\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy Model 37213\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFully assembled, pre-painted, plastic display model.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBased on the Mk V airframe, the HF Mk VI was the first Spitfire specifically intended for high-altitude combat, rather than reconnaissance duties. Fitted with a pressurized cockpit and powered by a Merlin 47 of 1415 hp, it had increased span ‘c’ wings of 40 ft. 2 in. Although intended for use in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cst1:country-region w:st=\"on\"\u003eEngland\u003c\/st1:country-region\u003e, No.124 Spdn received its first example in February 1941, five were shipped to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cst1:place w:st=\"on\"\u003eMiddle East\u003c\/st1:place\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto replace the Special Performance Flight Mk Vs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIn the event, the Mk VI’s performance fell short of expectations and only 97 were completed; it did not prove as good as the modified SPF Mk Vs overseas, being unable to reach Ju 86P-2 flights then operating at 50,000 ft. 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