A17002 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII

We are thrilled to introduce the 1:24 scale Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII to the 2024 Airfix range, welcoming this first ever variant in this scale!

Featuring the original tooling from the Mk.IXc variant that was released in 2022, we now bring you the A17002 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII in 1:24 scale, with new parts to create the Mk.VIII differences. New parts include a retractable tail wheel section, short span ailerons, revised instrument panel and revised upper and lower wings including the downward recognition light. Containing a total of 452 parts, once built, the kit measures an overall length of 402mm and a wingspan of 469mm. Showcasing 3 vastly different schemes to choose from, including the ‘Grey Nurse’ scheme, from the Royal Australian Air Force.

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. Originally tasked with the air defence of Darwin, the squadron was soon moved northwards to Morotai and eventually Labuan to primarily conduct ground attack missions against the Japanese forces. The aircraft portrayed is that of 457’s commanding officer, Sqn. Ldr. Bruce Watson DFC.

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