Airfix A05143 1:48 Supermarine Spitfire TR.9

Product Info

No aviation enthusiast can resist the allure of constructing a Spitfire, and this model kit showcases a two-seater variant, reflecting the numerous flight experiences available across the UK today. At a substantial 1:48 scale, this kit comprises 128 parts and offers two different scheme options, encouraging you to purchase two and assemble both! With a wingspan of 234mm, this Skill Level 2 kit is designed for builders aged 8 and up, providing a rewarding assembly that embodies the spirit of this legendary aircraft.

Key Features

• Two-seater Spitfire Tr.9 design inspired by contemporary flight experiences
• 1:48 scale model kit with a wingspan of 234mm
• 128 components for an immersive build
• Includes two scheme options for variety
• Skill Level 2 - suitable for builders aged 8 and older
• Aircraft from the World War Two era
• Constructed from high-quality plastic

History

With numerous two-seat Spitfires offering the public unique flight experiences across the nation, it is noteworthy that each Spitfire T.9 originated as a single-seat fighter, either a Mk.VIII or more frequently, a Mk.IX. Despite the Spitfire's status as perhaps the most renowned combat aircraft in history, with over 20,000 units produced, no official two-seat training versions were created during World War II. This post-war development has allowed the current fleet of Spitfire T.9s to play a crucial role in preserving the legacy of this remarkable aircraft.

What's Inside

Schemes

A05143 - Supermarine Spitfire Tr.9, B Flight, Irish Air Corps / An tAerchór, Baldonnel Aerodrome, Dublin, Republic of Ireland/Poblacht na hÉireann, 1951. (A)

A05143 - Supermarine Spitfire Tr.9, Iver, Buckinghamshire, England, 1969. (B)

Tech Specs

Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)

21.3

Item Width - Without Packaging (cm)

23.4

How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?

128

Item Scale

1:48 Scale

Contents (what's in the box) sets

Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.

Finish

Plastic

Number of Scheme options

2

Skill Level

2

Flying Hours

2

Wingspan (mm)

234