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About the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb
The Supermarine Spitfire is regarded by many as the most beautifully designed single seat fighter to appear during the Second World War. Conceived by the renowned British designer Reginald J. Mitchell, the protoype first flew on 5 March 1936. It was an advanced, low wing monoplane with a very slim fuselage and smooth flush riveted metal skin.
The Mk I and II versions demonstrated their formidable performance during the "Battle of Britain", and by early 1941, the majority of fighter squadrons were furnished with this fighter. Improvements were suggested by the pilots and every effort was made to maintain its performance advantages over its opponents. Early improvements resulted in the Mk. V series of Spitfires which became the most widely produced version of all Mk's. The main improvement was the furnishing of three wing armament versions, and the use of the more powerful Merlin type 45 engine, and the "fishtail" flame damping exhaust stubs. The most numerous Mk.V was the "b" winged version with a mixed armament of two 7.7mm machine guns and one 20mm cannon in each wing.
Although the famous elliptical shaped wing was retained on most Spitfires, some Mk. Vb's had clipped wing tips for better low altitude manerverability. The Spitfire went through numerous minor and major changes throughout its production life, and served with distinction on every battle front of the war.
The Supermarine Spitfire is regarded by many as the most beautifully designed single seat fighter to appear during the Second World War. Conceived by the renowned British designer Reginald J. Mitchell, the protoype first flew on 5 March 1936. It was an advanced, low wing monoplane with a very slim fuselage and smooth flush riveted metal skin.
The Mk I and II versions demonstrated their formidable performance during the "Battle of Britain", and by early 1941, the majority of fighter squadrons were furnished with this fighter. Improvements were suggested by the pilots and every effort was made to maintain its performance advantages over its opponents. Early improvements resulted in the Mk. V series of Spitfires which became the most widely produced version of all Mk's. The main improvement was the furnishing of three wing armament versions, and the use of the more powerful Merlin type 45 engine, and the "fishtail" flame damping exhaust stubs. The most numerous Mk.V was the "b" winged version with a mixed armament of two 7.7mm machine guns and one 20mm cannon in each wing.
Although the famous elliptical shaped wing was retained on most Spitfires, some Mk. Vb's had clipped wing tips for better low altitude manerverability. The Spitfire went through numerous minor and major changes throughout its production life, and served with distinction on every battle front of the war.
Paints required to complete
X-11 - 23ml Chrome Silver
X-11 - 10ml Chrome Silver
X-12 - 23ml Gold Leaf
X-12 - 10ml Gold Leaf
X-13 - 23ml Metallic Blue
X-13 - 10ml Metallic Blue
X-18 - 23ml Semi Gloss Black
X-18 - 10ml Semi Gloss Black
X-6 - 23ml Orange
X-6 - 10ml Orange
X-7 - 23ml Red
X-7 - 10ml Red
XF-1 - 23ml Flat Black
XF-1 - 10ml Flat Black
XF-10 - 23ml Flat Brown
XF-10 - 10ml Flat Brown
XF-15 - 23ml Flat Flesh
XF-15 - 10ml Flat Flesh
XF-19 - 23ml Sky Grey
XF-19 - 10ml Sky Grey
XF-21 - 23ml Sky
XF-21 - 10ml Sky
XF-24 - 23ml Dark Grey
XF-24 - 10ml Dark Grey
XF-3 - 23ml Flat Yellow
XF-49 - 23ml Khaki
XF-49 - 10ml Khaki
XF-5 - 23ml Flat Green
XF-50 - 23ml Field Blue
XF-50 - 10ml Field Blue
XF-52 - 23ml Flat Earth
XF-52 - 10ml Flat Earth
XF-54 - 23ml Dark Sea Grey
XF-54 - 10ml Dark Sea Grey
XF-56 - 23ml Metallic Grey
XF-56 - 10ml Metallic Grey
XF-58 - 23ml Olive Green
XF-58 - 10ml Olive Green
XF-62 - 23ml Olive Drab
XF-62 - 10ml Olive Drab
XF-64 - 23ml Red Brown
XF-64 - 10ml Red Brown
XF-65 - 23ml Field Grey
XF-65 - 10ml Field Grey
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