Supermarine Spitfire Mk VC
	The most widely used and, generally accepted to be the most successful variant of the Spitfire was the Mk V. It was produced in large numbers and in four major versions. The Spitfire Mk V was designed to face the Messerschmitt Bf109F in combat something its predecesors nor the Hurricane could acheive. Following the success of the Spitfire in the Battle of Britain the Spitfire Mk I airframe was strengthened and the more powerful Rolls Royce Merlin 45 engine installed. What made the Spitfire Mk VC significant was the development of the 'Universal' or 'C' type wing. The universal wing allowed for three different armanent configurations either; eight 0.303" Brownings, or four 0.303" Brownings and two 20mm Hispano cannons, or four 20mm Hispano cannons. Numerous modifications were made to improve the breed ultimately making it more of a match for the Bf109F. It was the first fighter version of the Spitfire to see service overseas and was supplied to several foreign airforces. Initially conceived as a stopgap the Spitfire Mk V would give the allies the upper hand until the arrival of the Focke Wulf Fw190.
Scale 1:72     Wingspan 6.25" (156 mm)    Base size 7.67" (195 mm) square (No. 5) Weight not including stand or base 7.8 ozs (219 grams)