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 a trainer, interceptor, the 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. Our model has unbelievable details like retractable main wheels, sliding cockpit window and functioning tail rudder. Shipped with an aluminum stand with plaque.
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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 a trainer, interceptor, the 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. Our model has unbelievable details like retractable main wheels, sliding cockpit window and functioning tail rudder. Shipped with an aluminum stand with plaque.