A17002 1:24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII

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One of the most impressive features associated with the enduring legacy of the Spitfire is how its basic design was able to be adapted and upgraded so effectively throughout WWII and how the final variants of were far more capable that the ones which first arrived at RAF Duxford during the summer of 1938. This new super-kit features several new parts to enable the accurate creation of a Mk.VIII, using the Spitfire Mk.IX.c as the base kit, the new parts include upper and lower wing surface, including leading edge fuel tanks and gun camera position. short span ailerons, retractable tailwheel section, revised instrument panel and repositioned fuselage light This variant served primarily with units based overseas, with the RAF in the Mediterranean, Middle and Far East and the RAAF in the South West Pacific. Grey Nurse History: No. 457 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force became known as ‘Grey Nurse Squadron’ after repainting their newly arrived Spitfire Mk.VIIIs with distinctive shark mouths This 1/24 scale kit also includes instruction sheet, paint guide and decal sheet. 3 Schemes, Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII, Sqn Ldr Bruce Watson, No. 457 ‘Grey Nurse’ Squadron and Royal Australian Air Force, Morotai, 1945. (A).