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 PRODUCT No. :                     # PM-216

SCALE :                             1/72

Decals :                                 RAF decal
Supermarine developed several conversions of the Spitfire fighter to a floatplane configuration. During 1940, single Spitfire Mk. 1 was converted for operations in the Norwegian fjords, but this project was abandoned once Norway fell to the Germans. During 1942, another floatplane Spitfire project was undertaken for operations in the Middle East using Spitfire VBs and six conversion set were sent to Middle East. Three aircraft saw service, flying from Alexandria, Egypt.

SPECIFICATION

Engine : 1 x RR Merlin 45                    Max. power  : 1185 hp.                        Wing span  : 36 ft. 10 inch                         Lenght  : 35 ft. 4 inch                       Height  : 12 ft. 10 inch                              Max. speed  : 324 mph.                            Range  : 360 nm.                                      Armament  : 2x20 mm. cannon, 4xMG                                                  

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