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Level 2 Model Kit Supermarine Spitfire PR.XIX Fighter Aircraft with 3 Scheme Options 1/48 Plastic Model Kit Airfix AIRA05119AF

Level 2 Model Kit Supermarine Spitfire PR.XIX Fighter Aircraft with 3 Scheme Options 1/48 Plastic Model Kit by Airfix

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  • Brand new plastic model kit of Supermarine Spitfire PR.XIX Fighter Aircraft with 3 Scheme Options (Level 2) 1/48 plastic model kit by Airfix.
  • Brand new box.
  • Vintage style packaging.
  • Officially licensed product.
  • Contains 98 detailed parts.
  • Does NOT include display stand.
  • Paint and cement required (not included).
  • Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.
  • Parts molded in Light Gray, unless otherwise indicated.
  • Includes decals to design the plane in 3 different schemes.
  • Dimensions approximately L-8.38, W-9.25 inches assembled.
  • HISTORY ASPECTS:
  • The Supermarine Spitfire PR.XIX represents the pinnacle of the Spitfire lineage, combining the high-speed performance of the Mk.XVIII fighter with specialized photographic reconnaissance capabilities. Designed as a high-altitude, long-range reconnaissance aircraft, the PR.XIX was equipped with a pressurized cockpit, extended fuel capacity, and advanced cameras to carry out intelligence-gathering missions deep into enemy territory. Its powerful Griffon engine and streamlined airframe allowed it to operate at altitudes beyond the reach of most contemporary fighters, making it an invaluable asset for strategic reconnaissance.
  • The PR.XIX played a critical role in the closing stages of World War II and in the early Cold War period, undertaking missions that ranged from photographic mapping to monitoring enemy troop movements. Its ability to fly high and fast enabled it to avoid interception while providing detailed imagery of enemy installations, airfields, and supply routes. Pilots relied on the aircraft’s exceptional handling and performance to complete dangerous reconnaissance sorties, often over hostile territory, contributing significantly to Allied intelligence and planning operations.
  • Beyond its wartime and postwar operational use, the Spitfire PR.XIX stands as a testament to the adaptability and engineering excellence of the Spitfire series. Its combination of speed, altitude capability, and specialized equipment ensured that the Spitfire remained relevant even in the jet age, influencing the development of future reconnaissance aircraft. Today, the PR.XIX is celebrated in aviation history as a unique variant of the legendary Spitfire, embodying both innovation and operational effectiveness.
  • This 1:48 scale model faithfully reproduces its sleek lines, pressurized cockpit, and camera installations, offering collectors and aviation enthusiasts a chance to own a detailed representation of one of the most specialized and high-performing Spitfire variants ever built.

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