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Special Hobby 1/72 Seafire Fr Mk.47 'The Last Royal Navy Propeller Fighter'

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Description

1/72 Seafire Fr Mk.47 'The Last Royal Navy Propeller Fighter' by Special Hobby delivers detailed post-war naval aviation modelling for scale model hobby builders and Royal Navy aircraft collectors.

This kit represents the Supermarine Seafire Fr Mk.47, the final and most advanced carrier-based Spitfire derivative used by the Royal Navy. Designed for post-war service, it combined high-performance Merlin heritage with improved naval equipment for carrier operations.

Featuring:

  • Naval fighter airframe detail: Accurate late-war Seafire Mk.47 fuselage and wing configuration.
  • Carrier operation features: Arrestor hook, strengthened undercarriage, and naval fittings included.
  • Detailed cockpit interior: Instrument panel and pilot station with refined surface detailing.

Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate):

  • Length: 14.3 cm
  • Width: 17.6 cm
  • Height: 4.8 cm

Technical Specifications:

  • Scale: 1/72
  • Manufacturer: Special Hobby
  • Model: Seafire Fr Mk.47 'The Last Royal Navy Propeller Fighter'
  • Parts count: 85+ (varies by kit configuration)
  • Material: Injection-moulded plastic
  • Assembly: Required
  • Paint/Glue: Required (not included)
  • Recommended Age: 14+
  • Aircraft: Pilot Figures Included: No

Perfect for: Royal Navy aviation collectors, post-war aircraft enthusiasts, and scale model hobby builders focused on carrier-based fighters, backed by Hobbyco’s trusted service and fast shipping.

Why this kit matters

The Seafire Fr Mk.47 marked the final evolution of the Spitfire lineage in naval service. Developed after the Second World War, it was designed to operate from Royal Navy aircraft carriers with improved handling, folding wings, and reinforced structure for deck landings.

It entered service during a period when jet aircraft were rapidly replacing propeller-driven fighters. Despite this shift, the Mk.47 remained one of the most capable piston-engine naval fighters of its era, serving in frontline and training roles within the Fleet Air Arm.

This aircraft represents the end of a major chapter in British aviation history, closing the story of the Spitfire family at sea. The model captures its distinctive late-war naval design and refined engineering.

How to use it

Build using paint and glue. Use modelling tools for cockpit detailing and clean seam finishing. Display as part of a Royal Navy carrier aviation collection or alongside other late-war aircraft models.

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