Airfix 1/24 Supermarine MK.IXC Scaled Plastic Model Kit

Raise a glass to history with the Airfix 1/24 Supermarine Mk.IXc "Flying Dray" Plastic Model Kit. This unique release celebrates one of the most unusual missions of WWII: "Operation Cheers." After D-Day, supplies were tight, so ingenious RAF pilots modified their Spitfires to carry beer kegs under the wings instead of bombs, delivering morale-boosting refreshment to troops in France. This kit allows you to replicate those legendary "Flying Dray" aircraft with incredible detail, including specific resin parts for the beer barrels, nose cones, and bomb racks.

The build itself is a substantial project, featuring 448 parts that come together to form an impressive model with a wingspan of nearly 470mm. Beyond the standard plastic components, this special edition includes resin extras to tell the full story, such as a slipper tank and the all-important barrels with lids. To top it all off, the box includes a branded Airfix pint glass, so you can enjoy a cold one while you pay tribute to the pilots who delivered courage and casks across the Channel.

This Airfix Spitfire is more than a model; it is a story of camaraderie—build it and cheers to the heroes!