Spitfire Mk.Vb "F/Lt. Eric Lock" W3257, No.611 Sqn., RAF Hornchurch, July-August 1941

Product Dimensions: 5.00 x 6.10 x 2.10 in.

Model History and Information: Eric Lock became one of the best-known RAF fighter pilots of the Battle of Britain period, with a tally that made him a public symbol of the fighter force. By the summer of 1941 he was flying with No. 611 Squadron from Hornchurch. This Spitfire Mk.Vb, W3257, places Lock's name on an aircraft from a season when the RAF was carrying the fight across the Channel after the defensive battles of 1940. The named serial, unit, date and finish on this model identify the individual historical subject represented: Spitfire Mk.Vb "F/Lt. Eric Lock" W3257, No.611 Sqn., RAF Hornchurch, July-August 1941.

Model Features & Details:

• This highly detailed diecast airplane model is true to scale and contains functional parts designed for realism and display.
• The model is largely handcrafted and only premium materials are used, making the range one of the most valued military finished models by collectors.
• Highly detailed and authentic printings and finishing
• Highly refined and realistic panel lines
• 1:72 scale diecast aircraft display model
• Configuration and markings represented: Spitfire Mk.Vb "F/Lt. Eric Lock" W3257, No.611 Sqn., RAF Hornchurch, July-August 1941
• Diecast metal construction with plastic detail components
• Panel lines, antennas and surface details represented
• Pad-printed national, unit or aircraft markings
• Collector display subject

Packaging: Full-color printed Hobby Master retail box with internal protective packaging.