The Spitfire was beloved by pilots, and in its many variants it served as trainer, interceptor, fighter-bomber and carrier-based fighter during the 1939-45 conflict. Its iconic status among enthusiasts has held strong in the ensuing years since its retirement from active service in the 1950s. One of the most well known and memorable. The legendary Spitfire fighter plane was introduced in 1936. The short-range, high-performance, single-seat aircraft gained notoriety in defense against Luftwaffe attacks during the Battle of Britain in 1940. As a mainstay of the Royal Air Force Fighter Command its speed and maneuverability were essential to carrying out its missions across the European and South-East Asian WWII theaters. The Spitfire was beloved by pilots, and in its many variants it served as trainer, interceptor, fighter-bomber and carrier-based fighter during the 1939-45 conflict. Its iconic status amoung enthusiasts has held strong in the ensuing years since its retirement from active service in the 1950s.
Product Description: Spitfire Item Number: AP456 Product Type: Airplane model Material: Flat or Corrugated Metal Color: Silver Polished Dimensions (WxDxH): 24 x 29.75 x 6.75 inch (61 x 75.6 x 17.1cm) Weight: 6.3 lbs (2.86kg)