Italeri 001 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb

The Mk. V version of the spitfire was introduced with the Royal Air force in 1941 in order to replace the preceding Mk. I, the backbone of the battle of Britain. This model was extensively used on all theatres until the end of the war despite the appearance of more modern aircraft. Its manoeuvrability and sturdiness made it possible to oppose successfully most enemy aircraft. This Spitfire version employed in North Africa was characterized by various anti-sand filters used for the main air intake in order to operate from improvised desert airfields.

Drie uitvoeringen mogelijk;

• Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb - RAF, No.249 Squadron, Takali, Malta, 1942.
• Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb - RAF, No.244 Wing, Gourbin, North Africa, 1943.
• Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb - US Army Air Corps, 355th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, Debden, UK, 1942.

Afmeting;

• Lang; 126 mm.

Model Master verf kleur nr.'s; 1701 / 1706 / 1710 / 1721 / 1728 / 1762