Supermarine Spitfire Mk I
Supermarine Spitfire MK I AZ-D, X4036, 234 squadron,
Plt Off Robert Doe, Middle Wallop, August 1940.
Scale 1:72 Wingspan 6.25" (156 mm)
Base size 6.37" (162 mm) square (No. 4)
Weight not including base 7.25 ozs (212 grams)
Total number of models produced 169
Although flown on numerous occasions
during the summer of 1940 by Bob Doe, this machine was also used on the
afternoon of 18th of August by leading No 234 Squadron ace Flg Off Patterson
Hughes to down two Bf 109Es (of 1./JG 27) off the Isle of Wight. Doe also
claimed one Emil destroyed and one damaged during this action, the German
fighters attempting to protect a large formation of Ju 87s sent to knock
out the CH radar station at Poling, in West Sussex, and several naval
airfields on the south coast.
X4036 later served with No 66 Squadron in the spring of 1941, before passing
to No 52 OTU.
Source: Osprey Aviation Books, Aircraft of the Aces Vol 12. ISBN 1-85532-627-2
