Continuing the wartime development of the famous Supermarine Spitfire the Mk XIV saw the classic shape of Mitchell&8217;s celebrated fighter paired with the awesome power of the new Rolls Royce Griffon engine The resultant aircraft was superb & one of the RAF&8217;s most capable fighters of WWII proving particularly successful when employed against the V-1 flying bomb attacks which Germany launched against southern Britain from the summer of 1944 The adoption of the Rolls-Royce Griffon engine provided the Spitfire with a significant increase in performance but not without presenting Supermarine designers & pilots converting to the aircraft with a few challenges Installation of the new engine in the existing Spitfire airframe required a redesign of both the front & rear sections of the aircraft & the use of a distinctive five bladed Rotol propeller Pilots used to flying Merlin engined versions of the aircraft would find the Griffon turned in the propeller in the opposite direction & whilst the earlier aircraft tended to veer to the left on take-off the Griffon powered machines would veer in the opposite direction &8211; if the pilot forgot & applied their usual corrective inputs their first flight could be a particularly short & uncomfortable one As the only British fighter type to remain in production throughout WWII the Spitfire was constantly developed to ensure it remained at the forefront of fighter performance with the Griffon powered aircraft being around 80 mph faster than the original Mk I machines With the purr of the early Merlin engines replaced by the throaty growl of the mighty Griffon these later developments appear to be much more capable versions of the fighter than the classic early Spitfires even though they are basically a development of them The Griffin powered Spitfire Mk XIV possessed greater performance than that of the thoroughbred Mk IX & therefore was superior to both the Luftwaffe&8217;s Focke Wulf Fw 190 & the latest versions of the Messerschmitt Bf 109 Taking part in air operations in support of & in the months following the D-Day landings the Mk XIV was used extensively by the 2nd Tactical Air Force equipping all 20 of the Spitfire Squadrons that operated from the continent in the months between D-Day & VE-Day Employed predominantly in an armed reconnaissance role these fearsome fighters would search for targets behind German lines attempting to disrupt both their retreat & their ability to send reinforcements to the current front line Their speed also made them an ideal aircraft to help counter the growing Doodlebug threat endured by southern Britain in the months following Operation Overlord & the D-Day landings Please note box & model

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The Supermarine Spitfire was by 1940 the interceptor of choice for Fighter Command It was capable of speeds of over 360mph & had exceptional manoeuvrability An excellent dog-fighter the Spitfire Mark I is seen as a symbol of &8216; The Few&8217; vital to the defence of the United Kingdom against the previously all-conquering Luftwaffe Along with the Hurricane it cemented its place in history during the Battle of Britain ...

The first production Spitfire Mk I was delivered to RAF No 19 Squadron at Duxford on 4th August 1938 & heralded the arrival of a future aviation icon With various upgraded marks of this classic fighter serving throughout WWII the Spitfire is arguably the most famous fighter aircraft to ever take to the skies ...

The Spitfire gained immortality during the Battle of Britain in the summer of 1940 The main role was to intercept & destroy the Luftwaffe's fighters whilst the Hurricanes of the RAF attacked the incoming bombers Paint Scheme
- No 92 Squadron RAF Manston Kent England December 1940 Airfix Starter Sets are ideal for beginners Each Small Starter Set

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- all that is needed to complete a fabulous first kit!



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The Spitfire is probably the most legendary aircraft of the Second World War It was built in countless variations continuously until well after the end of the Second World War Over 22500 were built The 12 cylinder Merlin engine with initially 1175 bhp designed specifically for the Spitfire was so outstanding that it was also built under license in the USA The RAF had already introduced the Spitfire Mk I into their Fighter Wings before the beginning of the Second World War They proved their capability in the Battle of Britain The first Spitfire Mk II left the factory in Castle Bromwich as early as August 1940 It was now fitted with a 3-blade propeller as standard & received additional armour for the pilot A total of 990 Mk II Spitfires were built In addition to its role as an interceptor the Spitfire also saw service as a fighter bomber & photo-reconnaissance aircraft Model kit contain 115 pieces Model kits are designed for children aged 10 years & upwards Measures 286 cm in length & it has 351 cm span width ...

A replica model of the Spitfire Mk I Xc In addition to their role as interceptors they were also used as fighter-bombers in the ground attack role
- Detailed Mk I Xc wings with guns- Detailed cockpit & instrument panel- Detailed radiator- Rotating 4 blade propeller- Alternative bomb load- Detailed undercarriage Authentic representation of the following versions- Supermarine Spitfire Mk I Xc No 416 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Force Tangmere England May 1944- Supermarine Spitfire Mk I Xc No 601 Squadron Royal Air Force Fano Italy November 1944
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A model reproduction of the Spitfire Mk Vb with enhanced armament- Detailed cockpit- Auxiliary fuel tanks- Rotatable propeller- Under-carriage- Decal set for a RAF version ...

A model replica of the Spitfire Mk Vc that was built from 1941 onwards with a more powerful engine
- Detailed cockpit
- Instrument

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The reputation of the Supermarine company was built on their ability to design & produce effective & reliable marine & amphibious aircraft for civilian & military use The Walrus was a perfect example of their expertise & underlined the strength of the aircraft by performing a loop at the 1933 Hendon Air Pageant to the astonishment of the massed ranks of spectators ...

Story Mode with 38 whacky stages can be played alone or with a friend in Co-Op!3 chaotic Pv P Party Modes for between 2 to 4 players ...