• 1/48 scale pre-finished.
• Die-cast metal with a minimum of plastic.
• Professionally painted.
• All markings pad applied for superb results.
• Canopy slides open.
• Comes with a pilot that can be removed.
• Comes with display stand.
• Landing gear is fully retractable and can be displayed up or down.
• Propeller is metal.
• Extremely sought after by collectors.

The Spitfire Mk.1 first became operational in July 1938 at Duxford, Cambridge. At the beginning
of WWII 9 RAF squadrons were equipped with the Mk.1’s with two others converting to the new
aircraft. By June 1940 the Mk.1 was being replaced by the faster long-range Mk.II but not before
the Mk.I had bore the brunt of the Battle of Britain. The Mk.I also flew protective cover over the
evacuation of Dunkirk. The Mk.1A had 8 machine guns instead 4, a bulged canopy, a 3-blade
propeller, self-sealing fuel tanks, armored windscreen and armor plating in front of and behind
the pilot.


K9795 was the ninth production Spitfire Mk.I and assigned to No. 19 Squadron commanded by
Sqn. Ldr. Iliffe Cozens located at Duxford. 19 Squadron received the first Mk.I’s because
Duxford was being expanded and could handle the high-performance aircraft also VIP from
London were close enough to access the new fighter. The number 19 markings using white
signified the aircraft belonged to “B” Flight, yellow was used for “A” Flight. On October 14, 1940
K9795 crashed due to engine failure. The pilot was uninjured but the aircraft was a write-off and
SOC (Struck Off Charge).