I would like to know more about this. Do you have a source for reference? I have no doubt of the veracity of your post, I just would like to read more about this modification.
The AAM routinely runs most of their collection. They have some pretty interesting pieces. I think most, if not all of their German armor are replicas.
if anyone is interested, Hannants has reissued the Xtrakit Spitfire MkXII.
It's been out of stock for a while. These releases were hand carved by a little old lady from Westhampnet where 41 Squadron was based. Hannants supplied the raw sprue material-unobtainium, and she carved them. Her...