Airfix A17002 1/24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII

Introducing the new 1:24 scale Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII.

This new super-kit features several new parts to enable the accurate creation of a Mk.VIII, using our 2022 release of the Spitfire Mk.IX.c as the base kit. The new parts include:

Features

• Upper and lower wing surface, including leading edge fuel tanks and gun camera position.
• Short span ailerons
• Retractable tailwheel section
• Revised instrument panel
• Repositioned fuselage light

The Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII is a distinguished variant of the legendary British fighter aircraft used during World War II.

Developed as a more advanced and versatile version of the earlier Mk.V models, the Mk.VIII featured several significant enhancements to improve its performance and adaptability in various combat scenarios.

3 decal options and alternative additional parts included

Decal Schemes

• Option A. Sqn Ldr Bruce Watson, No. 457 ‘Grey Nurse’ Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Morotai, 1945
• Option B. No. 152 (Hyderabad) Squadron, Sinthe, Burma, 1945
• Option C. 307th Fighter Squadron, 31st Fighter Group, USAAF, Italy 1944