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1:48 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XIV-c RAF

Item: ACA12274
Dimensions: (H x W x L) 0.0 x 0.0 x 0.0
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Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XIV-c RAF
Scale: 1/48
Brand: ACADEMY
Item # 12274

Was kit #2157.

History was forever made on October 5, 1944 when a Spitfire XIV
of No.610 Squadron was the first Allied aircraft to shoot down a
turbojet-powered Messerschmitt 262A Swallow!

Designed as an experimental Mark V fore-runner of future
Griffin-engined Spitfires, it proved so promising, it was named
the Mark XIV and rushed into production. Over 1,000 aircraft of
this type were manufactured and deployed before the end of World
War II.

It was the Mark XIV that finally had the range and
maneuverability to go against the Fw-190 on equal terms. Powered
by the two-stage Griffin type 65 engine, the Mark XIV differed
from the earlier Spitfires by its larger rudder and elevators,
five-bladed ROTOL propeller and four 20mm cannon mounted in its
type "C" or "E" wing.

Besides its successful battle history, in particular shooting
down over 300 V-1 Flying Bombs, many aviation enthusiasts regard
the Spitfire Mark XIV as one of the most beautiful fighter
airplanes ever designed.

Fully engraved panel lines and rivet detail.
Highly detailed cockpit interior and cannon bays..
Optional position canopy, weighted tires, fuel tank and weapons
bay covers.