{"product_id":"corgi-1-32-supermarine-spitfire-mk-i-r6775-yt-j-flying-officer-jeffrey-quill","title":"CORGI 1\/32 Supermarine Spitfire MK.I - R6775 \/ YT-J - Flying Officer Jeffrey Quill","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThis item is a \u003cem\u003ePre-Orderable\u003c\/em\u003e Product,\u003cbr\u003e  \r\n\t\t\t\tPlease Click the [Pre-Order Information] Tab, for Terms and Conditions.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCorgi 1\/32 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I – R6775 \/ YT-J – Flying Officer Jeffrey Quill\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eETA: 1st Quarter 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecreate an aircraft associated with one of the most influential figures in the development of the Supermarine Spitfire with this 1\/32 scale die-cast model from Corgi. Representing Spitfire Mk.I R6775 \/ YT-J, the model commemorates Vickers test pilot Jeffrey Quill, who played a major role in the testing and development of the Spitfire throughout his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJeffrey Quill joined Vickers as a test pilot in 1936 and became Chief Test Pilot shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War. He went on to fly every one of the 52 Spitfire variants tested during his career, from the original prototype K5054 through to the Mk.47 Seafire, earning a reputation as one of the aircraft's most important test pilots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the Battle of Britain, Quill arranged a temporary posting to No. 65 Squadron, where he gained combat experience and was credited with several damaged aircraft. He was subsequently recalled to his test flying duties by Vickers Armstrong, where his experience was considered vital to the continued development and testing of new Spitfire variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1\/32 scale die-cast aircraft model\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupermarine Spitfire Mk.I\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAircraft R6775 \/ YT-J associated with Flying Officer Jeffrey Quill\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetailed painted finish and period markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes display cradle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes display base\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLimited Edition Certificate included\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for Spitfire, Second World War aviation and military aircraft collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 x Die-cast Model\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 x Cradle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 x Display Base\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 x Limited Edition Certificate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CORGI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47400377450657,"sku":"AA33911","price":318.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/9754\/files\/Web_Zoom-AA33911_Supermarine_Spitfire_Mk.1_R6775_Flying_Officer_Jeffrey_Quill_1_copy.jpg?v=1789535412","url":"https:\/\/www.hearnshobbies.com\/products\/corgi-1-32-supermarine-spitfire-mk-i-r6775-yt-j-flying-officer-jeffrey-quill","provider":"Hearns Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}