Airfix Supermarine Spitfire F Mk.XVIII Model

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• Supermarine Spitfire F Mk.XVIII: The Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XVIII is based on the Rolls Royce Griffon powered Mk.XIV, featuring a whole host of improvements. From cockpit enhancements and increased fuel carrying capacity, to strengthened wings which allowed the aircraft to carry rockets or bombs, as well as its cannon and machine gun armament. These powerful Spitfires saw action during ‘Operation Firedog’, as well as against Communist guerrillas during the Malayan Emergency
• About this Model: Skill Level 3 (where 1 is for the beginner and 4 is for the more experienced modeller). This set has 157 Parts Total. This model set includes 1:48 Scale Model of the Supermarine Spitfire F Mk.XVIII. Key features include; New Rocket Sprue, 207mm Wingspan
• Airfix Aircraft Set: Build this iconic plane model with intricate details and precise scaling, designed for beginners and advanced modellers alike. Please note that this model set does not include paint or glue which are required for assembly

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.

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