Airfix 1/72 Best Of British Spitfire And Hawk Plastic Model Kit 50187

Representing two iconic British aircraft designs of the 20th century, the Supermarine Spitfire and BAe Hawk may have been developed during different eras of aviation technology, however, they are both instantly recognisable to millions of people. As Britain's most famous fighting aeroplane, the Spitfire is still viewed as the aircraft which came to the nation's rescue during the dark days of the Battle of Britain and its distinctive elliptical wing is still regarded as a design classic. In this set we offer the MkV Spitfire - a more powerful version used by over 140 RAF Squadrons and nine other nations including the USSR and United States.

As the mount of the world famous Red Arrows, the BAe Hawk is now unquestionably the aircraft which has come to represent the professionalism of the modern Royal Air Force and with 44 years exceptional service already to its name, even eclipses the service life of the famous Spitfire. During this year's Battle of Britain 80th anniversary commemorations, enthusiasts will be hoping to see the Hawks of the Red Arrows performing several evocative formation flypasts with Spitfires and Hurricanes at a number of Airshow events during the summer months.

The Hawk family of aircraft are designed and manufactured by BAE Systems. BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc. The RAF Red Arrows name and logo are trademarks of the UK Secretary of State for Defence and used under license.

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This remarkable gift set highlights two legendary British aircraft designs with detailed 1:72 scale models of the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vc and BAe Hawk T.Mk.1. Comprising 50 pieces divided between the two models (26 for the Spitfire, 24 for the Hawk), the set provides everything necessary to assemble and decorate both models: 6 acrylic paints, 2 brushes, poly cement, and decals for two unique paint schemes - a No.303 (Polish) Squadron Spitfire from RAF Northolt, 1942, and a Red Arrows Hawk from RAF Scampton, 2020. Once assembled, the Spitfire measures 157mm in length with a wingspan of 131mm, while the Hawk measures 131mm in length with a wingspan of 155mm.

Key Features

• Two complete 1:72 scale models: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vc and BAe Hawk T.Mk.1
• 50 total pieces with 6 acrylic paints, 2 brushes and poly cement included
• Authentic decal schemes for No.303 Polish Squadron and Red Arrows
• Skill level 2
• Spitfire dimensions: 157mm length, 131mm wingspan
• Hawk dimensions: 131mm length, 155mm wingspan

History

Showcasing two iconic British aircraft designs from the 20th century, the Supermarine Spitfire and BAe Hawk, although developed in different periods of aviation history, are both instantly recognisable to many. The Spitfire, Britain's most renowned combat aircraft, is remembered as the plane that defended the nation during the Battle of Britain, with its unique elliptical wing still admired as a design masterpiece. The MkV Spitfire in this set was a more powerful variant used by over 140 RAF Squadrons and nine other countries, including the USSR and the United States.

As the aircraft of the world-renowned Red Arrows, the BAe Hawk has become synonymous with the excellence of the modern Royal Air Force, boasting 44 years of distinguished service, surpassing even the Spitfire's service life. During Battle of Britain anniversary events, enthusiasts have enjoyed watching the Red Arrows' Hawks perform stirring formation flypasts alongside Spitfires and Hurricanes at airshows throughout the summer.

The Hawk aircraft family is designed and manufactured by BAE Systems. BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trademark of BAE Systems plc. The RAF Red Arrows name and logo are trademarks of the UK Secretary of State for Defence and used under licence.

Key Specifications

• Finish: Plastic
• Skill Level: 2

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