Details: Spitfire PR.XIX RM643, No.541 Sqn, Benson 1944 (1/48 Scale)

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	Superb 1/48 scale model of Spitfire PR.XIX RM643 of No.541 Sqn, RAF Benson in 1944. 541 Squadron was formed in October 1942 at RAF Benson, Oxfordshire, England. The squadron used the Spitfire PR.XIX to carry out reconnaissance missions over Europe until the end of WWII. By late 1944 the D-Day stripes were worn on the fuselage only. No. 541 Squadron was disbanded on October 1, 1946 but reformed November 1, 1947. Still using the PR.XIX they flew photographic reconnaissance and survey missions. The squadron continued to use the PR.XIX until December 1950 when they were replaced with Meteors. The Spitfire PR.XIX was the last Spitfire with elliptical wings and was the last RAF Spitfire type in front-line service. The PR.XIX was a combination of power by the Griffon engine of the Mk.XIV and the wings of the PR.XI making it the fastest Spitfire. Weapons were removed to allow for larger fuel tanks in the leading edge of the wings making it possible to fly missions as far as Berlin at altitudes over 40,000 feet. By the end of production 225 XIX had been made.

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