Airfix 02102 1/72 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VA

This is a plastic model kit, which comes unassembled and unpainted. So glue, model paints and other basic modelling tools are additionally required.

Without doubt, the Supermarine 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 Biggin 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.

Livery A: W3815 / D-B Douglas Bader
Livery B: P7666 EB-Z 'Observer Corps' 41 Squadron Hornchurch 1941

Technical Specification and Detail:
Scale: 1:72
Skill: 1
Flying Hours: 1
Number of Parts: 46
Dimensions (mm): L127 x W156
Age Suitability: 8+