Airfix Plastic Model Kit
Supermarine Spitfire Tr.9 – 1/48 Scale (A05143)
Every Spitfire Tr.9 began life as a standard single-seat Mk.VIII or Mk.IX fighter before undergoing conversion. No official two-seat Spitfires were built during wartime; instead, these variants emerged post-war to serve in training roles and, more recently, to offer civilian flights in surviving airworthy examples. With this kit, Airfix pays tribute to the enduring appeal and aviation heritage of the Spitfire.
- Scale: 1/48
- Plastic model kit of the Supermarine Spitfire Tr.9
- Depicts the post-war two-seat trainer conversion
- Includes decals, instructions, and detailed parts
- Requires assembly and painting
- Airfix kit code: A05143
Note: This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.
History:
While over 20,000 Spitfires were produced during and after the Second World War, none left the factory as two-seat trainers. It wasn’t until the post-war era that several Mk.IX and Mk.VIII aircraft were converted into two-seat Tr.9s for use in training and, more recently, for heritage flights. Today, these aircraft continue to inspire aviation enthusiasts by preserving the Spitfire’s legacy both in the air and on the ground.
