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Full-Scale Spitfire Plans For Sale: “Full Set For Flying Replica”

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A full set of Spitfire plans has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This is a full set of plans to build a full size flying Supermarine Spitfire replica aircraft. The plans were designed by Marcel Jurca in France. These are large paper plans, some of which are to be used as direct templates attached to aluminum or wood to cut out parts such as compound curves for wing shape, ribs, fuselage sections, etc. The airplane can be powered by the V-1710 Allison V-12 Engine, or the Merlin V-1650 Engines. The early non-high Altitude Merlins (V-1650-1) are available and much cheaper than the later high altitude versions fitted to aircraft like the P-51D. The plans show how to build a strong wood box spar mated to an Steel tube fuselage. The shape of the airplane is identical to a Spitfire Mk.9 with the famous elliptical wing, identical style landing gear, cowling, etc.

The plan set is located in Suwanee, Georgia and is currently available for US $1,200 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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New Book Documents the Fascinating Story of Spitfire R6644 and its Pilots

Air World and Dilip Sarkar (MBE FRHistS FRAeS) will soon introduce their new 328 page book A Spitfire’s Story: The Invisible Thread: Spitfire R6644 and the Pilots Who Flew It

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IA R6644 was built at Woolston and test-flown by Jeffrey Quill on 30 May 1940 before joining 5 Operational Training Unit at Aston Down, where it trained pilots including likely Richard Hillary and at least two aces among “The Few.” In February 1941, it transferred to 65 Squadron, flown by ace Paddy Finucane, then to 308 (Polish) Squadron in April. On 11 May 1941, Polish pilot Franciszek Surma abandoned R6644 near Malvern due to an engine fire during a radar intercept of a friendly Blenheim, parachuting safely before his later death over Dunkirk.

This book not only explores the men who flew R6674 throughout its wartime service, but also brings the story up to date by detailing the excavation of the Spitfire’s crash site in 1987.

The book is currently available for pre-order with release set for December 31.

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IBG Models Releases New Tool Spitfire Mk I (Early)

IBG Models has released their new tool Supermarine Spitfire Mk I (Early) model kit in 1/72 scale. The kit (72580) represents the 1938 and 1939 configurations of the type and includes numerous marking options:

They were carefully selected and thoroughly researched to present not only the wide scope of variations in markings and undersurface finish, but also to capture the most important pre-war events, leading up to the World War 2. You will find here Spitfires from Munich Crisis, March 1939 Crisis and finally from the day of the declaration of war by United Kingdom. We also did not forget about Polish Modellers and included the reconstruction of L1066 – the only Spitfire shipped to Poland. Unfortunately it never got there, but for those who like to use their imagination, we included a what-if Polish markings as well.

The kit also includes plastic and photo-etched parts along with 3D printed wheels, early type fuel tank cover and type G-22 camera gun.

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New Book Traces Spitfire History With Rare Archive Images

Soon to be released by Air World is Spitfire: The Iconic Fighter in Unique Photographs, described as “a photographic history of the Supermarine Spitfire, tracing its design, global service, and lasting wartime legacy.”

Countless photographs have been taken of the Spitfire, including innumerable high-quality press photographs. During the Second World War, however, private photography on service installations was prohibited – but, nevertheless, some personnel, aircrew and groundcrew alike, took furtive snapshots. Forming the basis of this book, these amateur images providing us with an authentic and candid window on the past. Drawing on a unique collection of rare archive images, the renowned aviation historian Dilip Sarkar MBE, RHistS, FRAeS, explores the history of the Spitfire from its inception and first flight in 1936, through its introduction to service and then its service to the Allied nations throughout the Second World War.

The 224 page book is currently available for pre-order with release slated for January 6, 2026.

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Airfix Releases New Tool Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXe

Airfix has released a new tool Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXe model kit in 1/48 scale.

The new release (A05144) features 124 parts, paint layout sheet and three marking options representing machines from No.43 Squadron (A Flight), No.5 Eskadrille, Royal Danish Air Force (pictured above) and Brustem Advanced Pilot School, Brustem.

The offering boasts a detailed cockpit and options for the clipped wing variant.

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Full Scale, Static Spitfire Mk IX Reproduction For Sale: “Highly Detailed, Museum Quality”

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A full-scale, static Spitfire Mk IX reproduction has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

It’s taken over four years to build and now it’s time for a new keeper! This is a hand-built replica that is timber-framed and over-topped with fibreglass. It isn’t a moulded replica but was made as a one-man project that has taken thousands of hours – and some sweat and tears.

A web search will find the Spitfire story and interviews with me about it. The Spitfire will feature in a new book telling its story, ‘How to Build a Spitfire’, which is to be published in January 2024 by Head of Zeus. It’s an aircraft with a back story! It is designed as a static display and not as a travelling exhibition piece, but it could be adapted to suit needs. Quite heavy in parts.

Cockpit – fairly complete but needs few more items to make it perfect.

The reproduction is located in Carlisle, UK and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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“Full Scale, Ultimate” Spitfire Mk.IX Simulator For Sale

A “Full Scale Flight Simulator Cockpit” based on the Spitfire Mk.IX has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

After almost one whole year of construction, this 1:1 scale Spitfire cockpit simulator is now complete (further improvements currently being added regarding flaps lever, screen stand framework extension bars and integrated screen ceiling for even greater immersion)… Laser-cut metal instrument panel with functioning six-pack analogue gauge displays, which communicate with DCS software to give real-time flight system information. Unique rudder pedal and spade grip system designed to emulate the real workings of a Spitfire. 2.1 Speaker and subwoofer surround sound for replicating the authentic roar of the beautiful Merlin engine. Fully working switch/lever interfaces… External visual system using 3 x 65” screens with integrated pod ceiling for the ultimate in immersion… All powered by a state-of-the-art high performance gaming PC with an RTX 3080 graphics card, 32gb of ram and an i7 12700k CPU for beautifully rendered graphics and high framerates. Designed to be plug and play and user friendly.

The simulator is located in Littlehampton, UK and is currently available for £39,995, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the listing on eBay, which includes many additional photos and details.

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Static Spitfire Project For Sale: “Needs Finishing, Most Parts Present”

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A static Spitfire project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Selling this unfinished glass fibre Spitfire replica which has most parts present. It needs finishing on the surfaces and structure it’s not perfect and will need work but it’s there. Includes original 4 spoke wheels, wings elevators, spinner and props.

The project is located in Westbury-on-Severn, UK and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the listing on eBay, which includes additional photos.

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Full Scale, Allison-Powered 2004 Spitfire Mk IX For Sale

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An Allison V-1710-89-powered 2004 Spitfire Mk IX has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

2004 Spitfire Mk IX Full Scale Replica, plans by Marcel Jurca Offered for Sale. This is as close as you will come to flying a real Spitfire at half the price. Get some friends together and buy this one of a kind warbird! Engine/Prop: Allison V-1710-89, Hamilton Standard DC-3 Prop (11’6″ Dia.); TT: 450 Hours; SMOH: 170 Hours; Exterior Colors: Federal Standard 595; N#: N1940K; SN: MK9EX; No Accident History; Always Hangered; Logs Completed; Avionics / Equipment / Modifications: ADS-B Out, Garmin SL40 Comms, Garmin 296 Navigation, AT-50 Transponder, 2-Place Intercoms; Priced to sell!

The aircraft is located in Prescott, Arizona and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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Eduard Releases New Spitfire Mk.IIa Model Kit

Eduard has released a new ProfiPACk edition Spitfire Mk.IIa model kit in 1/48 scale.

The kit (82153) includes Eduard plastic parts and decals, pre-painted photo-etched parts, a painting mask and marking options for five machines. Liveries represent P7881 flown by S/Ldr. Michael L. Robinson, CO of No.609 Squadron; P8387, flown by Sgt. Stanislaw Blok of No.315 (Polish) Squadron; P8038, flown by Fl/Lt. Brendan E.F. Finucane DFC of No.452 Squadron RAAF; P8081, flown by Fl/Lt. Tomáš Vybíral of No.312 (Czechoslovak) Squadron and P7840 of No.340 (Free French) Squadron.

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