1:72 IBG Models 72583 Supermarine Spitfire PR Type C - Heston Special 1940-41 WWII - British Reconnaissance Aircraft Plastic Model kit

With the 1:72 IBG Models 72583 Supermarine Spitfire PR Type C - Heston Special 1940-41, you can build a distinctive photo-reconnaissance version of one of the most famous British aircraft of the Second World War. While the standard Spitfire became legendary as a fighter, the PR Type C was adapted for secret and hazardous reconnaissance missions deep over enemy territory. This makes it a particularly interesting Spitfire variant for your model collection.

For Photo Reconnaissance service, armament was removed to save weight and increase range. In its place, the aircraft received specialised high-resolution cameras and additional fuel capacity. Thanks to its speed, range and excellent high-altitude performance, the PR Type C could photograph important targets without fighter escort. Pilots often flew alone and relied entirely on speed, altitude and precise navigation to return safely.

The PR Type C was used over Calais, Boulogne and Dunkirk to photograph German fortifications and preparations for Operation Seelöwe. U-boat bases at Lorient and Brest were also photographed, while reconnaissance Spitfires later operated from Egypt and Libya to document Axis troop movements in North Africa. These quiet but vital missions provided intelligence that directly supported Allied planning and subsequent operations.

Features:
– Supermarine Spitfire PR Type C Heston Special 1940-41 in 1:72 scale
– British photo-reconnaissance aircraft from the Second World War
– Based on early Spitfire variants powered by Rolls-Royce Merlin engines
– Armament removed to reduce weight and increase range
– Equipped with specialised high-resolution cameras
– Additional fuel capacity for long-range missions
– Developed for high-altitude reconnaissance deep over enemy territory
– Operated over locations including Calais Boulogne Dunkirk Lorient and Brest
– Reconnaissance Spitfires were also used over North Africa
– Distinctive subject for RAF and photo-reconnaissance collections

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