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Spitfire Mk.IXC 'Beer Delivery' WWII British Fighter

Item No. ICM48060

Description

One of the most famous British WWII fighter aircraft was the Spitfire developed by R. J. Mitchell. The maiden flight was on March 5th, 1936. The Spitfire IX modification with the more powerful Merlin 66 engine was in production from 1943 to 1945.

In the summer of 1944, Spitfire IX were the main planes of British Fighter Command. They took part in the Overlord operation and were also involved in special missions, in particular, the delivery of beer to the mainland for the advancing Allied forces.

Model Features
  • Accurate copy of the prototype
  • Highly detailed engine and cockpit interior
  • Three version decal sheet included
  • Bomb rack parts and two types of beer barrels are included

Markings Available
  • Spitfire Mk.IXC, No 412 Sqn RCAF, Tangmere, late June 1944
  • Spitfire Mk.IXC, No 412 Sqn RCAF, Normandy, July 1944
  • Spitfire Mk.IXC, No 308 (Polish) Sqn , Normandy, late July 1944

Model Information
  • Scale: 1:48
  • Number of Parts: 144 pieces
  • Wingspan: 235 mm
  • Length: 202 mm
  • Includes detailed assembly instructions
  • Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
  • Box size: 247 x 183 x 33 mm

Specifications

Brand
ICM
Category
Plastic Model Kits
Scale
1:48
Model Type
Aircraft
Aircraft Type
Fighter
Nationality
British
Era
1939-1945 - World War II
Kit Type
Assembly Kit

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Spitfire Mk.IXC 'Beer Delivery' WWII British Fighter

Item No. ICM48060
One of the most famous British WWII fighter aircraft was the Spitfire developed by R. J. Mitchell. The maiden flight was on March 5th, 1936. The Spitfire IX modification with the more powerful Merlin 66 engine was in production from 1943 to 1945. In the summer of 1944, Spitfire IX were the main

Description

One of the most famous British WWII fighter aircraft was the Spitfire developed by R. J. Mitchell. The maiden flight was on March 5th, 1936. The Spitfire IX modification with the more powerful Merlin 66 engine was in production from 1943 to 1945.

In the summer of 1944, Spitfire IX were the main planes of British Fighter Command. They took part in the Overlord operation and were also involved in special missions, in particular, the delivery of beer to the mainland for the advancing Allied forces.

Model Features
  • Accurate copy of the prototype
  • Highly detailed engine and cockpit interior
  • Three version decal sheet included
  • Bomb rack parts and two types of beer barrels are included

Markings Available
  • Spitfire Mk.IXC, No 412 Sqn RCAF, Tangmere, late June 1944
  • Spitfire Mk.IXC, No 412 Sqn RCAF, Normandy, July 1944
  • Spitfire Mk.IXC, No 308 (Polish) Sqn , Normandy, late July 1944

Model Information
  • Scale: 1:48
  • Number of Parts: 144 pieces
  • Wingspan: 235 mm
  • Length: 202 mm
  • Includes detailed assembly instructions
  • Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
  • Box size: 247 x 183 x 33 mm

Specifications

Brand
ICM
Category
Plastic Model Kits
Scale
1:48
Model Type
Aircraft
Aircraft Type
Fighter
Nationality
British
Era
1939-1945 - World War II
Kit Type
Assembly Kit