Dragon Models "Dragon Wings" Die-cast Model

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb - 601 Squadron, RAF, Lentini West, Sicily, 1943

1:72 Scale.  Length: 5”,  Wingspan: 6.1”

This Spitfire Mk.Vb bears the distinctive two-tone camouflage paint scheme and RAF markings of a plane based in Sicily in 1943

The RAF 601 Squadron was equipped with Supermarine Spitfires in March 1942, shortly before it shipped out to the Middle East. This squadron was based in Malta, North Africa, on to Sicily and finally to Italy as they supported the advance of the Allied armies.

The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries during World War II and into the 1950s as a front line fighter and in secondary roles. The Spitfire was first flown on March 5, 1936 and entered service with the RAF on August 4 1938. It served in several roles, including interceptor, photo-reconnaissance, fighter bomber, carrier-based fighter, and trainer. The Spitfire was built in many variants, using several wing configurations. It was produced in greater numbers than any other British aircraft and was the only British fighter in continuous production throughout the war. When production ended in February 1948, a total of 20,351 Spitfires of all variants had been built.


The Dragon Models "Dragon Wings" Warbirds Series features high quality, ready-made, diecast model airplanes. Each model is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, using specifications of the original aircraft. They are are built with diecast metal and some plastic components.

This model of a Spitfire Mk.Vb features: