A variant of this famous fighting aeroplane which was the result of a desire to produce a 'Super Spitfire', the F Mk.XVIII was a further refinement of the Rolls Royce Griffon powered Mk.XIV, but one which incorporated a number of improvements over its predecessor. In addition to several cockpit enhancements for the pilot, the F Mk.XVIII also benefited from increased fuel carrying capacity and strengthened wings, allowing it to carry either rockets or bombs in addition to its cannon and machine gun armament. With a total production run of 300 aircraft, the RAF would receive two versions of this fighter, the F.Mk.XVIII fitted with the standard E wing and the FR.Mk.XVIII, which included a camera for photo reconnaissance work. Too late to see service during WWII, these powerful Spitfires did see action as part of 'Operation Firedog' and actions against Communist guerillas during the Malayan Emergency.
Features
Two scheme options:
Supermarine Spitfire F Mk.XVIII No.60 Squadron, Royal Air Force (Air Command Far East), Royal Air Force Kuala Lumpur, British Malaya, 1947. (A)
Supermarine Spitfire F Mk.XVIII Western Air Command HQ, Indian Air Force, Delhi, India, 1947. (B)
Includes decals & new rocket sprue
Specifications
Scale: 1/48
Type: Static Aircraft Model
Length: 213mm (8.38")
Width: 207mm (8.14")
Height: 76mm (2.99")
Wingspan: 234mm (9.21")
Pieces: 157Pcs
Included items
Description
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1/48 Supermarine Spitfire F Mk.XVIII Aircraft Scaled Plastic Model Kit
