83206 1/32 Spitfire MKVb/ Trop

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Retail Price: $78.99

Scale: 1/32
Brand: Hobbyboss

Stock Status: In Stock

Product Code: 83206

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Spitfire MKVb/ Trop - The Spitfire Mk VB/trop could be identified by the large Vokes air filter fitted under the nose; the reduced speed of the air to the supercharger had a detrimental effect on the performance of the aircraft, but the decreased performance was considered acceptable This variant was also fitted with a larger oil tank and desert survival gear behind the pilots seat A new desert camouflage scheme was applied Many VBtrops were modified by 103 MU Maintenance Unit-RAF depots in which factory fresh aircraft were brought up to service standards before being delivered to squadrons at Aboukir, Egypt by replacing the Vokes filter with locally manufactured Aboukir filters, which were lighter and more streamlined Two designs of these filters can be identified in photos: one had a bulky, squared off filter housing while the other was more streamlined These aircraft were usually fitted with the wide blade Rotol propeller and clipped wings