{"product_id":"airfix-1-48-supermarine-spitfire-tr-9-iac","title":"Airfix 1\/48 Supermarine Spitfire Tr.9","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirfix 1\/48 Hawker Hunter FGA9 FR10 GA11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--pattern-grey\" id=\"theModel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col@medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--pattern-grey\" id=\"theModel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col@medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo aviation enthusiast can resist the allure of constructing a Spitfire, and this model kit showcases a two-seater variant, reflecting the numerous flight experiences available across the UK today. At a substantial 1:48 scale, this kit comprises 128 parts and offers two different scheme options, encouraging you to purchase two and assemble both! With a wingspan of 234mm, this Skill Level 2 kit is designed for builders aged 8 and up, providing a rewarding assembly that embodies the spirit of this legendary aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-seater Spitfire Tr.9 design inspired by contemporary flight experiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:48 scale model kit with a wingspan of 234mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e128 components for an immersive build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes two scheme options for variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkill Level 2 - suitable for builders aged 8 and older\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft from the World War Two era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstructed from high-quality plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith numerous two-seat Spitfires offering the public unique flight experiences across the nation, it is noteworthy that each Spitfire T.9 originated as a single-seat fighter, either a Mk.VIII or more frequently, a Mk.IX. Despite the Spitfire's status as perhaps the most renowned combat aircraft in history, with over 20,000 units produced, no official two-seat training versions were created during World War II. This post-war development has allowed the current fleet of Spitfire T.9s to play a crucial role in preserving the legacy of this remarkable aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--40\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--default\" id=\"whatsInside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\"\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--2-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item wysiwyg\"\u003ePlastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section section--default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hr u-mv0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--default\" id=\"schemes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\"\u003eSchemes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cform action=\"https:\/\/uk.airfix.com\/products\/post\" class=\"form island u-mb-double\" data-action=\"post\" data-behaviour=\"form-post\" data-endpoint=\"\/api\/cart\/add?langPath=airfix-uk\" data-error-message=\"Please check if you've entered everything correctly\" data-enabled=\"true\" novalidate=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d63oxfkn1m8sf.cloudfront.net\/1060x340\/v2\/8617\/4660\/8787\/A05143_-_SCH__A.jpg\" alt=\"A05143   SCH  A\" class=\"media__img u-mb-30\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"heading--5 u-mb-half\"\u003eA05143 - Supermarine Spitfire Tr.9, B Flight, Irish Air Corps \/ An tAerchór, Baldonnel Aerodrome, Dublin, Republic of Ireland\/Poblacht na hÉireann, 1951. (A)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59612841935196,"sku":"A05143","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1083\/4832\/files\/A05143.jpg?v=1792607018","url":"https:\/\/www.modelheliservices.com\/products\/airfix-1-48-supermarine-spitfire-tr-9-iac","provider":"Model Heli Services","version":"1.0","type":"link"}