The Spitfire Mk.XIV was the first mass produced Spitfire with the 35 litre Griffon engine in place of the smaller Merlin. The aircraft was used extensively in Europe after D-Day and to shoot down V-1 buzz bombs.

• Markings included for one aircraft with invasion stripes
• 85 parts in light grey and clear with delicate recessed panel lines
• Accurately reproduced 5-bladed propeller and spinner assembly
• Detailed gun bays with optional covers and optional position radiator louvers
• Cockpit detail: control linkages instrument panel with raised detail seat with decal belts armour plate oxygen bottles    and throttle quadrant
• This is the version with the typical high turtledeck behind the cockpit
• Service History: RAF and other Commonwealth air forces from mid-WWII onwards

Paint and glue not included