Airfix Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb model kit with airplane in flight on a blue sky background

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

$29.99 $39.99
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SKU: AIRA05125A
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1/48 Airfix Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb RAF Fighter Plastic Model Kit

Build an authentic replica of the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb, the most produced variant of the legendary fighter that served on every front during World War II, with this precision 1/48 scale model kit from Airfix. This detailed kit captures the refined design and versatile armament of the Spitfire that became the backbone of RAF Fighter Command.

Product Features:

  • Scale: 1/48
  • Skill level: Intermediate to Advanced
  • Mk.Vb variant: Most produced Spitfire version with over 6,400 built
  • Rolls-Royce Merlin 45 engine: 1,470 hp V-12 engine
  • B-wing armament: Two 20mm Hispano cannons and four .303 Browning machine guns
  • Tropical filter option: Vokes filter for desert operations
  • Detailed cockpit: Realistic instrument panel and pilot seat
  • Canopy options: Open or closed position
  • Engraved panel lines: Authentic surface detail throughout
  • Multiple marking options: RAF schemes from European, Mediterranean, and Pacific theaters included
  • Manufacturer: Airfix
  • SKU: AIRA05125A

About the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb:

The Spitfire Mk.V was the most produced variant of the legendary fighter, with over 6,400 examples built. Introduced in 1941 to counter the improved Messerschmitt Bf 109F, the Mk.V featured the more powerful Merlin 45 engine and improved armament. The Mk.Vb variant, with its B-wing configuration, was armed with two 20mm Hispano cannons and four .303 Browning machine guns, providing a devastating punch against enemy aircraft. The Mk.V served on every front during World War II, from the skies over Britain and Europe to the deserts of North Africa, the jungles of Burma, and the Pacific islands. Its versatility was demonstrated by the various modifications it received, including tropical filters for desert operations, clipped wings for low-altitude performance, and extended wingtips for high-altitude interception. The Spitfire Mk.V proved to be a worthy opponent for the Luftwaffe's best fighters and played a crucial role in maintaining Allied air superiority throughout the middle years of the war. Its combination of performance, firepower, and the iconic Spitfire handling characteristics made it one of the most successful fighter variants of World War II.

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