Englands Best Air Defense Fighter Spitfire VB Served with Both the RAF and USAAF The Spitfire was the primary single-seat fighter for Britains RAF at the beginning of WWII. Developed in 1936, it proved effective against the German fighters in the Battle of Britain. The history of this particular Spitfire is typical of the early days of the war when the U.S. Army Air Corp was struggling to get enough fighters in the air. Originally commissioned to the RAF in May 1942, in July it was passed on to the Army Air Corp. That is whose markings are on this Corgi Limited Edition replica. In March 1943, when the first P-47Cs became available, this Spitfire was returned to the RAF. Model Features • Rotating Propellers • Comes with Own Display Stand • Precision Die-Cast Replica • 5.25 Inches Long • 1:72 Scale