Airfix A17002 1/24 Scale Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII Plastic Model Kit - WWII Fighter Aircraft for Collectors & Hobbyists - Perfect for Display, Gifts & Historical Reenactments
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Product Description
Introducing the new 1:24 scale Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII.
This new super-kit features several new parts to enable the accurate creation of a Mk.VIII, using our 2022 release of the Spitfire Mk.IX.c as the base kit. The new parts include:
Features
- Upper and lower wing surface, including leading edge fuel tanks and gun camera position.
- Short span ailerons
- Retractable tailwheel section
- Revised instrument panel
- Repositioned fuselage light
The Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII is a distinguished variant of the legendary British fighter aircraft used during World War II.
Developed as a more advanced and versatile version of the earlier Mk.V models, the Mk.VIII featured several significant enhancements to improve its performance and adaptability in various combat scenarios.
3 decal options and alternative additional parts included
Decal Schemes
- Option A. Sqn Ldr Bruce Watson, No. 457 ‘Grey Nurse’ Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Morotai, 1945
- Option B. No. 152 (Hyderabad) Squadron, Sinthe, Burma, 1945
- Option C. 307th Fighter Squadron, 31st Fighter Group, USAAF, Italy 1944
