Airfix A05140 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XVIII Plastic Kit

Airfix A05140 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XVIII Plastic Kit

Name: Cheltenham Model Centre
Telephone: +44 (0)1242 523 117 or 234 644

Product Code: A05140

Manufacturer Number: A05140
Condition: New
Category: Plastic Kits, Aircraft
Brand: Airfix
Range: Airfix 2022
Era: 1940's
Construction: Plastic Kit
Scale: 1:48
Type Of Aircraft: Supermarine Spitfire

£24.65

A variant of this famous fighting aeroplane which was the result of a desire to produce a 'Super Spitfire', the F Mk.XVIII was a further refinement of the Rolls Royce Griffon powered Mk.XIV, but one which incorporated a number of improvements over its predecessor. In addition to several cockpit enhancements for the pilot, the F Mk.XVIII also benefitted from increased fuel carrying capacity and strengthened wings, allowing it to carry either rockets or bombs in addition to its cannon and machine gun armament.

With a total production run or 300 aircraft, the RAF would receive two versions of this fighter, the F.Mk.XVIII fitted with the standard E wing and the FR.Mk.XVIII, which included a camera for photo reconnaissance work. Too late to see service during WWII, these powerful Spitfires did see action as part of 'Operation Firedog' and actions against Communist guerrillas during the Malayan Emergency.

Plastic kit - requires paint and glue to complete

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Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 1DX
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