M NEWS 1/72-SCALE SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE Mk.XII WW2 RAF ROLLS-ROYCE GRIFFON DIVER

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Shipping M NEWS 1/72-SCALE SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE Mk.XII WW2 RAF ROLLS-ROYCE GRIFFON DIVERM NEWS 1/72-SCALE SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE Mk.XII WW2 RAF ROLLS-ROYCE GRIFFON DIVEROPEN BOX UNBUILT PLASTIC MODEL KIT INVENTORIED 100% COMPLETEIF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, PLEASE ASK ME BEFORE BIDDING / PURCHASING I WANT EVERYONE TO BE 100% SATISFIED WITH NO SURPRISES OR MIS-UNDERSTANDINGS***IF YOU DESIRE TO PURCHASE MULTIPLE KITS AT THE SAME TIME I WILL COMBINE INTO A SINGLE SHIPMENT AND ADJUST THE INVOICE TO REFLECT THE MOST ECONOMICAL POSTAGE CHARGE FOR ALL ITEMS SHIPPED TOGETHER***--------------------------------------------Additional Information from Internet EncyclopediaThe Spitfire Mk XII was essentially a standard Spitfire VC airframe modified to take a Griffon III engine. A four-blade Rotol propeller, rotating clockwise - the reverse of the Merlin, was fitted to the Griffon engine. The aircraft was designed to be a high performance low altitude fighter and was delivered with clipped wings to improve manoeuvrability. Compared to the Spitfire V, the bulge over the cannon feed on the mainplane was much smaller, the rudder and trimming tabs were larger, and the engine cowlings and spinner differed considerably in order to accommodate the Griffon engine. The universal wing of the Spitfire V was fitted, armament being two 20 mm cannon and four .303 machine guns. While early models were based on the Spitfire V airframe, subsequent aircraft utilized the Spitfire VIII fuselage which incorporated such refinements as flush rivetting and a retractable tail wheel. All models were fitted with the broad chord rudder of the Spitfire VIII. The fuel capacity was 85 gallons with provision made for jettison tanks. The operational weight with full fuel and ammunition was 7,400 lbs. While the Griffon III engine was fitted to the majority of Spitfire XIIs, the Griffon IV engine was fitted to the last 15 aircraft built which were delivered in July and August 1943. A total of 100 Mk XIIs were built.The first production aircraft (EN.221) was delivered in October 1942. No. 41 Squadron began re-equipping with Spitfire XIIs when they moved to High Ercall at the end of February, 1943. March was spent working up on the new aircraft. The Squadron Operations Record Book (ORB) noted for 30 March Two more Spitfire XII aircraft arrived during the afternoon, and thus brought the Squadron up to full establishment with these aircraft. The first operational sorties with the Spitfire XIIs occurred on 3 April, Form 541 noting Scramble base at Valley to 27,000 ft. Nothing to report. Intensive operations, however, began after the squadron moved to Hawkinge on 13 April. 41 Squadron took over the duties of 91 Squadron, which went off operations and moved to Honiley to also re-equip with Spitfire XIIs. F/O R. H. W. Hogarth drew first blood, shooting a Ju 88 down into the sea 2 miles North of Ostend on 17 April. On 27 April Blue Section engaged 4 FW 190s while carrying out a recco to Calais-Somme. F/O C. R. Birbeck downed one of the FW.190s, thus marking the Spitfire XIIs first confirmed victory against a German fighter. Operational duties for April included reccos of French ports such as Dieppe, Ostende and Calais; reccos of shipping along the French coast and in the English Channel; patrols of Dungeness and Hastings area; and scrambles.91 Squadron went operational with their Spitfire XII's when they moved back to Hawkinge in May. 41 Squadron moved to Biggin Hill on 21 May, followed by a move to Friston on the 28th. Their primary duty, as recorded in their ORB, was now to protect the coastal towns against tip and run raiders. 91 Squadron downed five of these tip and run 190s on 25 May, the Squadron Diary noting:We got the Huns tonight - five of them, all in the drink. It was a grand occasion for 91 Squadron, and this entry ought to be typed in red. We had been flying all day, but the weather closed in towards evening with heavy clouds - in fact F/O Hoornaert and F/Sgt. McPhie had to land at Lympne becaus... read more

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