This is a brand new 1/72 scale diecast airplane model of the Supermarine Spitfire Mk IIa Fighter Aircraft "P7290, Air Fighting Development Unit, RAF Duxford" (1942) by Legion. The model comes in a brand new box with detailed exterior and true-to-scale features, includes a display stand, and does not have any openings. Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts, it measures approximately 5 inches in length with a 6.25-inch wingspan, offering a durable and realistic feel. The Spitfire Mk.IIa P7290 was an early production aircraft that served during the formative years of the Royal Air Force in World War II, featuring improvements over the Mk.I such as a more reliable Merlin XII engine and enhanced electrical systems. P7290 saw frontline service during the Battle of Britain, helping defend southern England against Luftwaffe attacks and contributing to the RAF's air superiority. In 1942, it was assigned to the Air Fighting Development Unit at RAF Duxford, where it was used to evaluate t