Airfix Gift Set 50190 Then and Now Spitfire MkVc and F35B Lightning II

Boxed gift set containing paint, adhesive and brushes.

Since the early days of powered flight, the aeroplane and the intrepid individuals who flew them have captivated the imagination of the world, the most impressive machines ever built by man flown by a talented few.   

Of all the many aircraft types which have taken to the skies, it is the single seat fighter which has provided the most fascination and in Britain, the Supermarine Spitfire has reigned supreme over the years.  An aircraft regarded as the nation's saviour during its darkest hour and one which remained in service throughout WWII, the Spitfire is as famous today as it was when the first production fighter arrived at RAF Duxford back in August 1938

Bringing the history of the RAF right up to date, the latest high-tech single seat multi-role aircraft currently patrolling Britain's skies, the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning is a highly advanced fifth-generation combat aircraft, one which is described as a technological quantum leap ahead of anything else currently in the skies.  Although just at the start of its service career, can the F-35 hope to come close to matching the aviation reputation of the incomparable Spitfire?

Scale: 1:72

Length: 131/215mm

Width: 157/147mm

Pieces: 26/42

Skill level: 1

Flying hours: 2