Tamiya 60319 Spitfire 1:32

Description

The Supermarine Spitfire is one of the most widely recognized fighters of WWII.
Designed by R.J Mitchell, the Spitfire is known for its exploits during the
Battle of Britain. Throughout the war, the Spitfire’s engine technology evolved
to compete with the newer Axis aircrafts. As a result, there are numerous
variants of the Spitfire, which served with distinction in the RAF as well as in
the air forces of other countries. The Spitfire Mk. IX was produced as a result
of the German Fw190A fighter, which were superior to the earlier production
Spitfire Mk. V. The new Spitfire Mk. IX was equipped with a Merlin Series 60/70
engine and two-stage supercharger. This improved the performance of the aircraft
and allowed it to match the Fw190A in battle. The production of the Spitfire Mk.
IX continued until the end of WWII. The most common Spitfire featured the “C”
universal wing, which could be equipped with four 20mm cannons or two 20mm
cannons and four 7.7mm machine guns. Some of the Spitfires were also fitted with
bomb racks to allow the aircraft to be used as a fighter-bomber.