Here we have a 1:48 scale, Special Hobby Spitfire V with AI decals for 'Y' Yvonne from No. 54 Squadron RAF, No.1 Wing RAAF. This is from an historical perspective, one of the most important Spitfires of the war. On 6 February 1943 Flt Lt Foster made history when he shot down a Mitsubishi Ki-46 'Dinah' into the Timor Sea, the first aerial victory for the Spitfire in the Pacific War.
The details of this aircraft had alluded researchers for years until Pacific Spitfires investigated the matter and subsequently provided the C&M and history of this aircraft for the very first time. Of interest is the unusual (for the time frame) proportioned fuselage roundel, lack of 'DL' squadron codes that were applied some months later and 'Yvonne' name on the engine cowling. The name referred to the girlfriend of the aircraft's usual pilot, Flying Officer Lenagan.
The kit is not 'Tamiya quality' where all the parts fit easily together. It's one of those kits that looks good on the sprue but causes problems when it comes to putting it together. That's why 'in box' reviews should never be given much weight.
The details of this aircraft had alluded researchers for years until Pacific Spitfires investigated the matter and subsequently provided the C&M and history of this aircraft for the very first time. Of interest is the unusual (for the time frame) proportioned fuselage roundel, lack of 'DL' squadron codes that were applied some months later and 'Yvonne' name on the engine cowling. The name referred to the girlfriend of the aircraft's usual pilot, Flying Officer Lenagan.
The kit is not 'Tamiya quality' where all the parts fit easily together. It's one of those kits that looks good on the sprue but causes problems when it comes to putting it together. That's why 'in box' reviews should never be given much weight.
