The model represents a Supermarine Seafire F.45 LA449 of No. 709 Naval Air Squadron (Ground Attack School), RNAS St. Merryn, December 1945.

Dave has written a great full article on the building of this model, that is available off the Commonwealth Naval Aviation Page on Tom Rea's model pages.

A quick overview of what when into producing this model:

• Kitbashed using parts from
  • Otaki Spit VIII
  • Hobbycraft Spit XIV and Seafire XV
  • Airfix Seafire 46/47
• resin wheels by True Details were used
• resin prop and spinner by Cooper Details.

• The model was Painted with Xtracolour enamels.