Diecast Aircraft Information

MetalWings Diecast Aircraft Reference by Dauntless Aviation

1/48 scale pre-finished.
Die-cast metal with a minimum of plastic.
Professionally painted.
All markings pad applied for superb results.
Canopy slides open.
Comes with a pilot that can be removed.
Comes with display stand.
Landing gear is fully retractable and can be displayed up or down.
Propeller is metal.
Extremely sought after by collectors.

Hobby Master 1/48 Air Power Series
HA7606
Spitfire PR Mk.XI
PA944, 22nd Sqn.,
7th Photo Recon Group,
RAF Mount Farm, UK, 1944

The Mark XI was basically a Mark IX Spitfire interceptor that had its guns and armour removed, a
larger oil tank added in the nose, a more powerful engine, a larger fuel capacity and
photographic equipment added for recon missions. The Mk.XI defense was its speed.

Originally James S. Blyth was with the 22nd Photo Recon Squadron/22nd Photo Recon group
flying F-5s, a modified P-38 for photo recon. In April 1944 he transferred to the 14th Photo Recon
Squadron because he always wanted to fly a Spitfire. The 14th PRS were equipped with Spitfire
Mk. XI and Blyth flew 36 recon missions. On September 12, 1944 while flying PA944 the landing
gear failed to deploy and Blyth made a safe belly landing. With a new wooden prop and new
radiator PA944 was soon flying again.

Spitfire PR Mk.XI

Role - Basically a Mk. IX modified for photo-reconnaissance

Number Manufactured - 471

Performance
Engine - Rolls-Royce Merlin 61, 63 or 70 of 1,655 hp
Maximum speed - 422 mph
Cruising speed - 369 mph
Range - 1,360 miles
Ceiling: 40,000 ft

Dimensions
Span - 36 ft 10 in
Length - 30 ft
Height - 12 ft 7 in

Weight
Maximum - 8,040 lbs

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