{"product_id":"corgi-1-72-supermarine-spitfire-mk-ixc-mh487-sqn-ldr-donald-smith","title":"CORGI 1\/72 Supermarine Spitfire MK.IXC -MH487 - SQN LDR Donald Smith","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\/72 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc – MH487 – Sqn Ldr Donald Smith\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eETA: 1st Quarter 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecreate a significant aircraft from the Second World War with this 1\/72 scale die-cast Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc from Corgi, representing MH487 flown by Royal Australian Air Force Squadron Leader Donald Hamilton Smith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter learning to fly in Australia, Donald Smith joined an operational RAF squadron in late 1941 following his RAF service conversion. He later served in the defence of Malta, where he received the Soviet Medal for Valour in recognition of his determination during combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs acting Commanding Officer of No. 453 Squadron from May 1944, Smith led offensive operations over northern France in the lead-up to D-Day, targeting enemy radar installations. On 16 June 1944, the squadron engaged a formation of Bf 109 fighters, with Smith credited with two enemy aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe model represents the Spitfire during this important period of the Normandy campaign and is presented with detailed period markings and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1\/72 scale die-cast aircraft model\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAircraft MH487 associated with Sqn Ldr Donald Hamilton Smith\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 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":47400378433697,"sku":"AA29105","price":128.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/9754\/files\/Web_Zoom-AA29105_Supermarine_Spitfire_MkIXc_MH487_1.jpg?v=1789535412","url":"https:\/\/www.hearnshobbies.com\/products\/corgi-1-72-supermarine-spitfire-mk-ixc-mh487-sqn-ldr-donald-smith","provider":"Hearns Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}