Spitfire Mk IXc “ZX-6” of Polish Fighting Team known as “Skalski’s Circus” attached to the 145th RAF Squadron. A dozen of Polish Fighter pilots established a small unit with a highest score level within RAF and US squadrons in Africa during this time. They flew 6 aircrafts Mk IXc while the rest of 145 use Vb. Their role was to cover Allied Air Force variety activities from German fighters. After this campaing Skalski became Squadron Leader of 601 and took action in Malta and later in Italy.
This is a Hasegawa 1/48with some modifications including:
It was a though build, since my research was not done on time and I made few mistakes. This is an early IX, so nothing is easy [:)], however thankfully to help I got from knowledgable people this build was possible.
About fiteen years ago i meet one of these pilots .he was apart of polish veterans post there to do amilitary salute at my uncles funeral.IT was a honor to meet such a honored member of such a fine air squadron.
Greg, been meaning to post, but been buissy. Thanks for sharing the best Spit Ive ever seen! I plan on getting PCMs new spit release some time in the near future and after seeing yours its deffenatly going to be done in dessert pait. I love it . Thanks…Harv
