Lockheed F-16BM; 'Fighting Falcon Viper'; s/n 691 Reg.FN-K; Royal Norwegian AirForce 75th Anniversary Diecast 1/72 Scale Model Jet AND Spitfire Mk.IX; RAF Reg. FN-K, No. 331 'Norwegian' Squadron Diecast '1/48' Scale Model
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Lockheed F-16BM; 'Fighting Falcon Viper'; s/n 691 Reg.FN-K; Royal Norwegian AirForce 75th Anniversary Diecast 1/72 Scale Model Jet
This F-16 is absolutely one of the most attractive Liveries I have seen and commemorates the 75th Anniversary Jet of the Royal Norwegian Air Force (Luftforsvaret) as jet F-16BM 691/FN-K, which was received in early 1983 by the 331st skvadron (331 skv) "Lion" located at Bodo.
In 2019 the aircraft received a special 75th Anniversary paint scheme wearing the colors of the 331st Squadron Spitfires used during the Normandy invasion. This Registration represents the actual Spitfire Mk.IX RAF No. 331 'Norwegian' Squadron s/n PL258 Reg. FN-K which flew during the 2nd World War.
The Spitfire PL258 FN-K ended its operational life when it belly-landed in December 1944 in the Netherlands, but is now being restored by the Royal Norwegian Air Force.
Spitfire Mk.IX RAF Reg. FN-K, No. 331 'Norwegian' Squadron Diecast '1/48' Scale Model
This is without doubt one of the most beautiful and stunning colour livery schemes I've seen on a Spitfire for display. Including unparraled realism "with wing gun panels stowed or removed" as one example.
It is a larger size 1/48 Scale model of the Spitfire Mk.IX. Please refer to the Size section below to understand the larger size that a 1/48 scale represents. This is a stunning Spitfire diecast model by its size and presence.
"The Restoration Spitfire FN-K represents a very important aspect of Norwegian aviation and World War 2 history."
In February 2018, and in cooperation with the Norwegian Defence Museum, the Norwegian journalist and aviation Historian Cato Guhnfeldt and Lars Ness, Chairman of the NSF, travelled to the Netherlands to try and track down the remains of any Spitfires flown by Norwegian pilots. Both Cato and Lars knew that they were looking for the proverbial ‘needle in a haystack’, and perhaps 70 years too late. It was therefore quite surprising what they did find.
In Holland, the remains of Spitfire IX, PL258 Reg. FN-K, from RAF No.331 (Norwegian) Squadron – flown by Fenrik (ensign) Carl Jacob Stousland, was discovered. The aircraft had landed on its belly in a field near the village of Tubbergen on the 29th of December 1944. The stories behind both the aircraft and her pilot are memorable.
Spitfires achieved legendary status during the Battle of Britain and throughout the WWII by racking up the highest victory-to-loss ratio among British aircraft. Spitfires were flown by British aces Johnnie Johnson (34 kills), Douglas Bader (20 kills), and Bob Tuck (27 kills). The Spitfire was produced in greater numbers than any other British aircraft and was the only British fighter to be in continuous production throughout the war.
These beautiful Executive Style Models are premier 'die cast' weighted Models and are of limited availability over time. They are two of the most important Military and aircraft models available to purchase with the following premium key features:
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Size
These beautiful Aircraft are sized at:
The Lockheed F-16BM; 'Fighting Falcon Viper'; s/n 691 Reg.FN-K; Royal Norwegian AirForce Diecast 1/72 Scale Model Jet is:
Length approx 220 mm, 8.75 inches. Wingspan approx 140 mm, approx 5.5" inches.
The Spitfire Mk.IX; RAF Reg. FN-K, No. 331 'Norwegian' Squadron Diecast '1/48' Scale Model is:
Length approx 195mm, 7.75 inches. Wingspan approx 225mm, 9.25 inches.
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Conclusion
The Lockheed F-16BM; 'Fighting Falcon Viper'; s/n 691 Reg.FN-K; Royal Norwegian AirForce Diecast 1/72 Scale Model Jet AND Spitfire Mk.IX; RAF Reg. FN-K, No. 331 'Norwegian' Squadron Diecast '1/48' Scale Model are must have examples of F-16; Spitfire; RAF and Royal Norwegian Air Force aircraft History in this stunning set.
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Collectors' Hint - What are my choices with Model purchasing and collecting?
It is the nature of the Space and Aviation market that Space and Aircraft Models and Kits of important space or aviation flight vehicles tend to be limited in production and sell very quickly. An example are the premier diecast models like these.
All production 'runs' are limited with no guarantees that there will be more. Consequently they become Limited Editions in their own right.
I learnt a long time to obtain limited offerings when they appear as I lost out on a few key pieces due to hesitating. In a similar way, I suggest when an opportunity presents itself, make the decision for your model collection and act!
Photograph Credits:
Photo 2 - A port 'look down' view of the Spitfire Mk.IX RAF Reg. FN-K, No. 331 'Norwegian' Squadron Diecast Model on its display stand
Photo 3 - A port 'look down' view of the Lockheed F-16BM; 'Fighting Falcon Viper'; s/n 691 Reg.FN-K; Royal Norwegian AirForce Diecast 1/72 Scale Model Jet on its display stand
Photo 4 - A real Word War 2 photo of a RAF 'Norwegian' Squadron - Spitfire Reg. FN-P RAF No. 331 'Norwegian' Squadron with its engine being 'run up'. Part of 'truthful folklore' NOTE the two 'Erks' sitting on the tailplane to hold the tail down. [courtesy RAF not included]
Photo 5 - A port view of the real Lockheed F-16BM; 'Fighting Falcon Viper'; Royal Norwegian Air Force s/n 691 Reg. FN-K jet in flight. [courtesy Royal Norwegian Air Force - not included]
Photo 6 - A port 'look down' view of the Spitfire Mk.IX RAF Reg. FN-K, No. 331 'Norwegian' Squadron on its display stand
Photo 7 - A port 'look down' view of the Lockheed F-16BM; 'Fighting Falcon Viper'; s/n 691 Reg.FN-K; Royal Norwegian AirForce Diecast 1/72 Scale Model Jet on its undercarriage as in a model diorama
Photo 8 - A 'look down' view into the wing gun reloading bays of the Spitfire Mk.IX RAF Reg. FN-K, No. 331 'Norwegian' Squadron Diecast Model with its 2 × 20 mm (0.79 in) Hispano II cannon and 0.303 Browning machine guns visible, as in a model diorama
Photo 9 - A 'Planform' view of the Lockheed F-16BM; 'Fighting Falcon Viper'; s/n 691 Reg.FN-K; Royal Norwegian AirForce Diecast 1/72 Scale Model Jet
Photo 10 - A starboard 'look down' view of the Spitfire Mk.IX RAF Reg. FN-K, No. 331 'Norwegian' Squadron on its undercarriage as in a model diorama
Photo 11 - A starboard 'look down' view of the Lockheed F-16BM; 'Fighting Falcon Viper'; s/n 691 Reg.FN-K; Royal Norwegian AirForce Diecast 1/72 Scale Model Jet on its undercarriage as in a model diorama
Photo 12 - Another Combined view of the Lockheed F-16BM; 'Fighting Falcon Viper'; s/n 691 Reg.FN-K; Royal Norwegian AirForce Diecast 1/72 Scale Model Jet AND Spitfire Mk.IX; RAF Reg. FN-K, No. 331 'Norwegian' Squadron Diecast '1/48' Scale Model Superior quality finished models.
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