by themindseye
This approximately 1:72 scale model commemorates the legend of RAF Wing Commander James Edgar ‘Johnnie’ Johnson. Flying exclusively in the Supermarine Spitfire, Johnson became the top RAF ace of the Second World War with 38 confirmed kills. Two color profiles have been included with this model:
EN398. Serial Number EN398 was Johnson’s aircraft during early 1943. In this Mk IXC, Johnson shot down 14 enemy aircraft. The camouflage scheme represents RAF Figher Command day pattern of Ocean Gray and Dark Green upper surfaces with Medium Sea Grey undersurfaces and Sky Blue spinner, fuselage band, and unit code letters (JE-J).
MK392. During June 1944, in anticipation of the Normandy invasion, Johnson’s aircraft was painted with black and white ‘invasion stripes.’ While flying serial number MK392, Johnson claimed 12 aerial victories against German Fw-190s and Bf-109s. Johnson’s final kill was in MK392 on 27 Sep 1944.
Oh, and, after his retirement from the RAF in 1966, Johnson founded the John Johnson Housing Trust. This non-profit, humanitarian effort, built more than 4,000 homes for people with special needs.
Enjoy.
