TAMIYA 1/48 61119 BRITISH SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE Mk.I

The Supermarine Spitfire, the only British fighter to be manufactured before, during and after the Second World War, was designed as a short-range fighter capable of defending Britain from bomber attack and achieved legendary status fulfilling this role during the Battle of Britain. According to fighter ace J.E. "Johnnie" Johnson it was the best conventional defensive fighter of the war.

The fighter evolved into a multi-role aircraft capable of operating in different environments. For example, the Spitfire was a pioneer in the role of the unarmed, photo reconnaissance (P.R.) aircraft that relied on high speed and high altitude to avoid detection and attack.

Post-war the Spitfire was to continue to serve as a front line fighter and in secondary roles for several air forces well into the 1950s.[6] The last offensive sorties made by RAF Spitfires were flown by 60 Squadron Mk XVIIIs over Malaya on 1 January 1951.  
 
★This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. Fuselage length: 191mm, wingspan: 235mm.
★Superb accuracy is based upon in-depth examination of actual aircraft.
★Parts are included to recreate various types of Mk.I front canopy, sights, antenna bases and pitot tubes.
★The interior of the floorless cockpit is rendered in detail.
★Choose between open or closed canopy, each with dedicated parts for superb realism.
★Comes with 1 seated pilot figure and three marking options including for aircraft in the Battle of Britain and Operation Dynamo.