Print Scale 48-290 Decal 1:48 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XIV High Backs Part 1 The complete set 1.5 leaf

Print Scale 48-290 waterslide decals are made for 1/48 scale aircraft models of the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XIV “high-back” (Part 1). This set provides six aircraft-specific code/serial combinations and national insignia suitable for representing RAF and RCAF-operated Spitfire Mk.XIVs used in Northwest Europe during 1944–1945.

The sheet is intended for 1/48 scale builds (also written as 1:48) and includes the core markings needed for a complete finish: squadron codes, serials, roundels, and a structured stencil set supported by placement diagrams.

Subject / Context: The Spitfire Mk.XIV high-back version is associated with late-war operations in Western Europe, including UK-based wings and forward airfields on the continent. The included options reflect typical late-war code styles, serial formats, and national insignia layouts used on operational aircraft.

For modelers: Print Scale 48-290 is useful when you want a specific, documented high-back Mk.XIV subject rather than generic Spitfire markings. Because the set includes multiple code styles and a full stencil layout, it is best suited to intermediate and advanced modelers who are comfortable with alignment and multi-step decal work.

• Aircraft: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XIV
• Variant / Family: Mk.XIV high-back (Mk.XIVc / Mk.XIVe options included)
• Scale: 1/48
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for any compatible 1/48 Spitfire Mk.XIV plastic model kit
• Service / Subject country: United Kingdom and Canada (RAF / RCAF units)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-290

Included aircraft marking options

• Spitfire Mk.XIVc, NH718, code “3W-G”, No. 322 (Dutch) Squadron, West Malling (UK), June–July 1944. Pilot recorded as Maj. K. C. Kuhlmann.
• Spitfire Mk.XIVc, RM687, code “DL-K” with nose art name “Brunhilde”, No. 91 “Nigeria” Squadron, West Malling (UK), July 1944. Pilot recorded as Flt Lt H. D. Johnson.
• Spitfire Mk.XIVc, RM787, code “CG”, Lympne Wing, Lympne (UK), September 1944. Aircraft associated with Wg Cdr Colin Gray in the option notes.
• Spitfire Mk.XIVe, RM683, code “AE-N”, No. 402 Squadron (RCAF), Hawkinge (UK), August 1944. Pilot recorded as Sqn Ldr W. G. Dodd.
• Spitfire Mk.XIVe, NH689, code “MN-B”, No. 350 “Belgium” Squadron, Y.32 Ophoven (Belgium), January 1945. Pilot recorded as Sqn Ldr T. Spencer.
• Spitfire Mk.XIV, RN119, code “AE-J”, No. 402 Squadron (RCAF), B.88 Heesch (Netherlands), February 1945. Pilot recorded as Sqn Ldr Leslie Moore.

This decal set is part of the Print Scale range and belongs to the Decals and Waterslide Decals categories. For compatible kits, browse aircraft model kits and 1/48 scale aircraft model kits.

FAQ

Does Print Scale 48-290 include technical stencils?

Yes. The set includes a technical stencil group and placement diagrams for consistent application on the Mk.XIV airframe.

Are these decals intended for high-back Spitfire Mk.XIV only?

They are designed around high-back Mk.XIV subjects as shown in the option artwork. If your kit represents a low-back version, check airframe details and convert as needed before using option-specific markings.

Do the marking options cover RAF and RCAF aircraft?

Yes. The options include RAF squadrons as well as No. 402 Squadron (RCAF), with locations spanning the UK and forward bases in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Is this set compatible with any 1/48 Spitfire Mk.XIV kit?

The decals are listed as universal for 1/48 kits. Final placement and fit depend on your kit’s panel lines and the specific Mk.XIV sub-variant details.