Airfix Super Marine Spitfire MK VA 1:72 Military Aircraft Plastic Model Kit
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Airfix Super Marine Spitfire MK VA 1:72 Military Aircraft Plastic Model Kit
1:72nd Scale WWII Military Aircraft Plastic Model Kit
Livery A: No. 164 Argentine (British) Squadron, Royal Air Force Peter head, Aberdeen shire, Scotland, April-September 1942 Livery B: P7666 EB-Z 'Observer Corps' 41 Squadron Horn church 1941
Skill Level: 1 Number of Parts: 46
Humbrol Paints needed are listed on the outside of the box
Construction and painting required: yes, glue and paints need to be purchased separately
Without doubt, the Super marine Spitfire was one of the most important aircraft of WWII, with more being produced that any other British aircraft type – it was also in production throughout the war. The Mk.V version of the Spitfire was produced in greater numbers than any other mark and gave the RAF a combat advantage throughout most of 1941. Entering service with No.92 Squadron at Biggins Hill, the Spitfire Va was powered by the new Merlin 45 engine and incorporated the ‘a' wing, which retained the eight machine gun armament of earlier machines. Pitted against the Messerschmitt Bf 109F, the Spitfire Va proved to be superior at higher altitudes and was generally more heavily armed. As the most produced version, the Spitfire mark V saw significant development during its service career.