1/48 Airfix Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I RAF Fighter Plastic Model Kit

1/48 Airfix Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I RAF Fighter Plastic Model Kit

Build an authentic replica of the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I, arguably the most famous and beautiful fighter aircraft ever to grace the skies, with this precision 1/48 scale model kit from Airfix. This detailed kit features 149 parts and captures the iconic elliptical wings and sleek lines of R.J. Mitchell’s masterpiece that became a symbol of ‘The Few’ during the Battle of Britain.

Product Features:

• Scale:1/48
• Parts count:149 pieces
• Skill level:2 (Intermediate)
• Flying hours:2 (estimated build time)
• Wingspan:232mm
• Rolls-Royce Merlin V12 engine:Detailed inline engine
• Eight .303 Browning machine guns:Wing-mounted armament
• Iconic elliptical wings:Distinctive Spitfire wing design
• Detailed cockpit:Realistic instrument panel and pilot seat
• Three marking options:RAF Battle of Britain squadron schemes included
• Manufacturer:Airfix
• SKU:AIRA05126B

Historical Background:

The Supermarine Spitfire is arguably the most famous and beautiful fighter aircraft ever to grace the skies. First flying in 1936, R.J. Mitchell’s masterpiece was the interceptor of choice for Fighter Command by 1940, and the envy of many of the world’s air arms. Powered by the equally famous Rolls-Royce Merlin V12, the Spitfire was capable of speeds of over 360mph and had exceptional maneuverability.

The Spitfire was an excellent dog-fighter, able to turn on the inside of an opponent to great effect during the struggles over southern England and the English Channel during the Battle of Britain. The Spitfire Mark I has come to be seen as a symbol of ‘The Few’, vital to the defense of the United Kingdom against the previously all-conquering Luftwaffe. Along with the Hurricane, it cemented its place in history during the Battle of Britain and continues to be a hugely desirable ‘warbird’ at airshows.

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