Supermarine Spitfire VB

Description

Probably the greatest fighter aircraft of all time, the Spitfire established a reputation in the Battle of Britain that carried through the war years and has survived to this day. Designed by a team headed by R. J. Mitchell, the prototype Spitfire made its first flight in March 1936, and in all a total of 22,759 aircraft were built. It is fitting that a kit of this famous aircraft be included early in this new 1:48th scale series, and even more so, that the model chosen is that of a Mk. VB, one of the largest production variants. Full cockpit detail is provided in this 53-part kit and optional items and markings enable one of two versions to be built, a European-based aircraft or a tropical Spitfire VB flown by one of Britain's most famous fighter pilots. – Taken from the 14th edition catalogue (1977)

1983 edition catalogue, listed as Spitfire VB from Supermarine Spitfire VB.

1984 edition catalogue, listed as Supermarine Spitfire VB from Spitfire VB.

1986 edition catalogue, listed as Spitfire VB from Supermarine Spitfire VB.

1987 edition catalogue, listed as Supermarine Spitfire VB from Spitfire VB.

1997 edition catalogue, listed as Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb from Supermarine Spitfire VB.

1999 edition catalogue, listed as Supermarine Spitfire MKVb from Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb.

Additional information