2696 Spitfire Mk.Ixc Beer Truck WWII - Italeri 1/48  [IT-2696S]

Period: 2nd World War

Country: Britain

Model Dim.: 20 cm

SPITFIRE Mk. IXc ''BEER TRUCK''

The Spirfire is clearly essentially the most famous and greatest comprehended fighter aircraft of World War II. Winning numerous dogfights regarding the conflict, the airplane was created inside 1930s. It underwent a consistent development and improvement of its aerodynamic features as well as engine and armament undoubtedly may help it be last with many airforces until after the look from initial jets. The Mk. IX variation was initially manufactured in sizeable quantities by the conclusion of 1942. Throughout its long practical usage, this fighter aircraft had been indeed accustomed "transport" alcohol to put on up the spirits of English troops after the landing in Normandy inside summer time of 1944. It turned out actually a tremendously limited procedure, though it proved to have outstanding effect regarding propaganda on spirits the soldiers.