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Miles M9A Master Mk I Aircraft

By: Dora Wings

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Aircraft Models - 1/48 (Dora Wings)

MSRP old price: $59.99


Product Info

Title
Miles M9A Master Mk I Aircraft
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
2022
Dimensions
7x11x2"
NKG Part #
2148035081
MFG. Part #
DWN48033
Type
Scale Model

Description

The USAAC considered the P-43 and its variants obsolete from the start and used them only for training purposes. In fall 1942, all surviving USAAF (transitioned from USAAC in June 1941) P-43s were redesignated RP-43, indicating they were unfit for combat.[citation needed] Most of the aircraft that were not sent to China were modified for photo-reconnaissance duties and used for training. Eight P-43s (four P-43A-1s and four P-43Ds) were loaned to the Royal Australian Air Force in 1942 and served with No. 1 Photo Reconnaissance Unit. The RAAF flew many long range, high-altitude photo reconnaissance missions before the six survivors were returned to the USAAF in 1943

The Proctor was developed from the Percival Vega Gull in response to Air Ministry Specification 20/38 for a radio trainer and communications aircraft. To meet the requirement, the aircraft based on the Vega Gull had larger rear cabin windows and the fuselage was six inches longer.

Modifications were made to the seats to enable the crew to wear parachutes, and other changes to enable a military radio and other equipment to be fitted.

Number built 1,143

Models & Model Kits are supplied unpainted and unassembled unless otherwise noted.