The Supermarine Spitfire was Britain's most successful fighter of the second World War. The creation of designer, Reginald J. Mitchell, it's original development started in 1925, which resulted in the famous Schneider Trophy contest racers. Eventually, it was developed into a fighter that sustained British hopes during the darkest hours of the Battle of Britain. The prototype Spitfire fighter was first tested on March 5, 1936 and in June of the same year was first placed in production. The Spitfires were in the forefront of the fighting on every front, and in every major action fought by the R.A.F. No combat fighter is more deserving of its legendary reputation the one truly immortal warplane to emerge from World War 2
Wing Span: 16.5"
Kit features:Accurate scale plan, illustrated step-by-step model building booklet, light vacuum formed parts e.g. nose cowl, bubble canopy, small external detail parts, genuine decal set, scale plastic main wheels, rubber motor band, plastic propeller, plastic thrust bearing, wire propeller shaft, covering tissue, razor sharp die-cut balsa parts and a generous quantity of strip stock.Additional items are required for completion:Balsa cement, shrinking dope, cellulose thinners (for thinning the dope) and paints.