| Spitfire Mk IX Johnnie Johnson | ||
| Stock #: | FBS9 | |
| Price: | $149.95 | |
| Span: | 17 3/4" | |
| Length: | 18 3/4" | |
| Fitted with a four-blade propeller and a Rolls Royce Merlin 61 engine, the Mk IX Spitfire was at least the equal of its rival,
the German FW-190. The plane pictured was flown by the top British ace, Wing Comdr. Johnnie Johnson, who was credited with 14 kills in this very aircraft. In September 1944 he achieved his 38th and final victory. Patrolling the Rhine Johnson's unit jumped nine 109's which were flying beneath them in the opposite direction. Five of the 109's were downed. Early in 1945 Johnson was promoted to Group Captain and put in command of the 125 Wing, which was equipped with the Spitfire XIV. Flying from former Luftwaffe airfields the 125 Wing assisted in the final Allied push to Berlin. |
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| Include wallmount for additional $18 | ||