The operational history of the Spitfire with the RAF started with the first Mk Is which entered service with 19 Squadron at RAF Duxford on 4 August 1938. The MkIIa was fitted with a superior propellor and 8 wing-mounted Browning machine guns.
There are two paint schemes for this kit
Scheme A - Supermarine Spitfire MkI No. 19(F) Squadron, Royal Air Force Duxford, UK, Auguest 1938
Paints: 9 11 24 29 30 33 34 53 56 61 78 90 104
Scheme B - Supermarine Spitfire MkIIa No. 118 Squadron, A Flight, Royal Air Force Ivesley, UK, May 1941
Paints: 9 11 24 29 30 33 34 47 53 56 61 78 90 104