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

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

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SKU: AIRA05126A
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1/48 Airfix Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Ia RAF Fighter Plastic Model Kit

Build an authentic replica of the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Ia, the legendary interceptor that became a symbol of 'The Few' during the Battle of Britain, with this precision 1/48 scale model kit from Airfix. This detailed kit captures the iconic elliptical wings and sleek lines of the fighter that helped defend the United Kingdom against the previously all-conquering Luftwaffe.

Product Features:

  • Scale: 1/48
  • Skill level: Intermediate to Advanced
  • Mk.Ia variant: Early Battle of Britain configuration
  • Rolls-Royce Merlin III engine: 1,030 hp V-12 engine
  • Eight .303 Browning machine guns: Wing-mounted armament
  • Iconic elliptical wings: Distinctive Spitfire wing design
  • Detailed cockpit: Realistic instrument panel and pilot seat
  • Canopy options: Open or closed position
  • Engraved panel lines: Authentic fabric-covered surface detail
  • Multiple marking options: RAF Fighter Command Battle of Britain schemes included
  • Manufacturer: Airfix
  • SKU: AIRA05126A

About the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Ia:

The Supermarine Spitfire was, by 1940, the interceptor of choice for Fighter Command. It was capable of speeds of over 360mph and had exceptional maneuverability. An excellent dog-fighter, the Spitfire Mark I is 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. The Mk.Ia variant, armed with eight .303 Browning machine guns in the wings, represented the early production standard that equipped many RAF squadrons during the summer of 1940. Its combination of speed, maneuverability, and firepower made it a formidable opponent for the Luftwaffe's Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighters. The Spitfire's elliptical wing design, while complex to manufacture, provided exceptional aerodynamic efficiency and became one of the most recognizable features in aviation history. The aircraft's performance and the skill of its pilots proved decisive in winning the Battle of Britain, ensuring Britain's survival and changing the course of World War II.

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