The Airfix 1/72 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Ia Gift Set contains the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Ia plastic aircraft model as well as a brush and all the paint and glue you'll need to complete this plastic aircraft kit.
Designed by R.J. Mitchell. the prototype Spitfire made its first flight on 5th March 1936, and entered RAF service in July 1938. At the outbreak of war on 3rd September 1939, nine squadrons were operational on Spitfire I's and by the time the Battle of Britain began in July 1940, there were 19. When production ceased after the war, over 20,000 Spitfires of all types had been built.
Role: Single-seat fighter.
Powered By: One 1,030h.p. Rolls-royce Merlin III 12-cylinder engine.
Performance: Maximum speed 365 m.p.h. at 18,600ft. service ceiling 35,500ft. rate of climb 2.175ft/min.
Dimensions: Wing span 36ft 10in. length 29ft 11in. height 11ft 5½in.
Arnament: Eight 303in Browning machine guns in wings
Manufacturer: Airfix
Model: 91071 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Ia Gift Set
Scale: 1/72
