The Spitfire was designed by Reginald J Mitchell and is probably the best known aircraft in the history of aviation. The Spitfire 1 entered service with the RAF in 1938 and the designation Mk.1A applied to the majority of those built which were fitted with eight machine guns. A small number were fitted with twin 20mm cannon and were designated Mk.1B. The Spitfire 11A (751 built) and Spitfire 11B (170 built) were powered by a 1175hp (876kW) Rolls-Royce and featured minor improvements. A few examples of the Mk.1A and Mk.11A remain in airworthy condition.

G-AIST         c/n WASP/20/2         United Kingdom

Single seat fighter first flown in 1936

Engine: 1030hp(768kW) Rolls-Royce Merlin 11                                                                               Length: 29’11"(9.12m)                                                                                        Height: 12’8"(3.86m)Wingspan: 36’10"(11.23m)                                                                                           No.built: 1567 Range: 630miles(1014km)                                                              Cruising speed: 300mph(482kmh) Empty weight: 4517lb(2049kg)                                              Maximum take-off weight: 5844lb(2651kg)

Vickers-Supermarine Spitfire 1A Side view 1/144 scale

Side view 1/108 scale

Side view 1/72 scale