Lot 16
Airfix - Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII signed by three pilots. George Haye, Suffolk Spitfire, Dave Harvey, Polish Heritage Flight and Clive Denney, PHF
Hornby | SGB | Planes, Trains & Automobiles | Charity Auction | CTY24001
Auction: 28 October 2024 at 19:30 GMT
Description
A Signed 1:24 scale Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII kit. Signed by pilot George Haye (Suffolk Spitfire), Dave Harvey (Polish Heritage Flight) and Clive Denney (PHF). This kit was a 2024 summer secret release.
The Supermarine Spitfire was a British single-seat fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force and other Allied countries during World War II. Designed by R.J. Mitchell, it first flew in 1936 and became iconic for its speed, agility, and distinctive elliptical wings. Powered primarily by Rolls-Royce Merlin engines, the Spitfire was instrumental in the Battle of Britain, out-maneuvering German Messerschmitt Bf 109s. It underwent numerous upgrades throughout the war, with various versions suited for different roles, including reconnaissance and ground attack. The Spitfire’s performance and adaptability made it one of the most successful fighter aircraft of the era.
