Airfix 1:72 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VC Starter Set

One of the most famous aircraft ever to take to the skies and one which
is as familiar today as it was during the savage dogfights of the Battle
of Britain, the Supermarine Spitfire was designed as a short range, high
performance interceptor, taking inspiration from the inter-war seaplanes
which had competed for the Schneider Trophy. Representing a significant
advancement in aviation technology compared to the biplane fighters
which were still in widespread service during the mid 1930s, the
Spitfire would go on to see service throughout the Second World War,
undergoing constant development to keep it at the forefront of fighter
design. Introduced as something of an interim design, the Mk.V would go
on to be the most heavily produced variant of Spitfire and featured the
more powerful Merlin 45 engine and highly advanced universal wing, which
allowed different armament options to be fitted to the fighter with
relative ease.

Age 8+

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