Revell 1/144 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Ia & Hawker Hurricane Mk.I # 03771

The Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Ia and Hawker Hurricane Mk.I were the backbone of the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Battle of Britain (1940).

The Spitfire Mk.Ia, designed by R.J. Mitchell, was a sleek and agile fighter powered by the Rolls-Royce Merlin III engine (1,030 hp).

It featured elliptical wings, giving it superior maneuverability and speed (top speed: 582 km/h).

Armed with eight .303 Browning machine guns, it excelled in dogfights, particularly against the German Messerschmitt Bf 109.

The Hawker Hurricane Mk.I, designed by Sydney Camm, was a rugged and dependable aircraft with a Merlin II or III engine (1,030 hp).

It had a lower top speed (528 km/h) but was more stable and easier to repair.

Also armed with eight .303 Browning machine guns, it was highly effective against German bombers like the Heinkel He 111.

Both fighters played a crucial role in securing RAF victory in the Battle of Britain, with Hurricanes handling bombers and Spitfires engaging enemy fighters.