{"product_id":"supermarine-spitfire-mk1a-airfix","title":"Supermarine Spitfire Mk1a - A12001V - Airfix","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1:24 scale model Supermarine Spitfire Mk 1a from the Vintage Classics Airfix range is a great addition to your scale model collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set has skill build level of 3 out 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 380mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWingspan 468mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e156 pieces \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe immortal Spitfire was the most famous fighter of the Second World War and one of the greatest warplanes of all time. When the Battle of Britain began in the summer of 1940 there were nineteen squadrons of Spitfires in action. The two Spitfires for which markings are supplied represent different moments of the battle as it raged from the hot summer days into the cold winter of 1940. The first is the iconic DW-K of No.610 ‘County of Chester’ Squadron, with its large code letters and oversized roundels that instantly evoke the Battle of Britain. Based at Biggin Hill, DW-K was initially believed to be P9495 (included in this kit) which joined the squadron in June 1940 and was eventually damaged in a dogfight with a Messerschmitt 109 in August 1940, with the codes then transferred to another Spitfire. The other aircraft is X4561, QJ-B of No.92 Squadron based at Manston, Kent, December 1940 and reflects the changes to operational camouflage at the time with the underside of the port wing being painted black as a recognition aid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fabulous model will show the cockpit, Merlin engine, gun ports and other great detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more Aifix kits \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mightylancergames.co.uk\/collections\/airfix-kits\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind Humbrol paint \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mightylancergames.co.uk\/collections\/humbrol-paint\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKits are provided un assembled and unpainted. Paints, glue and supplies are not provided in the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37708996018355,"sku":"A12001V","price":54.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1138\/0520\/products\/a12001v_1_supermarine-spitfire-mkia_pack.jpg?v=1607079919","url":"https:\/\/www.mightylancergames.co.uk\/products\/supermarine-spitfire-mk1a-airfix","provider":"Mighty Lancer Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}