Description
The most famous fighter plane of all time, the Spitfire is faithfully scaled down in this Airfix kit. Of the many variations of Spitfires produced, we have chosen the Mk. IX which was introduced in 1942. The Mk. IX was powered by a 1,600 h.p. Rolls Royce Merlin 61 engine and had a maximum speed of 410 miles per hour. It was this machine that gave the R.A.F. superiority over the German Focke-Wulf 190's and the Messerschmitts. – Taken from the 1st edition catalogue (1962)
5th edition catalogue (1967), listed as Supermarine 'Spitfire' IX from Supermarine "Spitfire" Mk.IX.
10th edition catalogue (1973), listed as Supermarine Spitfire IX from Supermarine 'Spitfire' IX.
Additional information
| Rarity of early version | Scarce |
|---|---|
| First Issued | 1955 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1st Edition (1962) | 1316 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2nd Edition (1963) | 1316 |
| Catalogue Ref - 3rd Edition (1964) | 1316 |
| Catalogue Ref - 4th Edition (1966) | 1316 |
| Catalogue Ref - 5th Edition (1967) | 81 |
| Catalogue Ref - 6th Edition (1968) | 81 |
| Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969) | 81 |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | 81 |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | 81 |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 01001-6 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 01001-6 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 01001-6 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 01001-6 |
| Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977) | 01001-6 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | Roy Cross |
