Print Scale 72-064 Decal American Spitfire Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-064 Waterslide Decals are designed for 1:72 scale aircraft plastic model kits of the Supermarine Spitfire operated by American and Allied pilots during the Second World War. This decal set provides carefully researched marking options representing Spitfire aircraft operated by United States Army Air Forces personnel and associated Allied units across multiple theatres of operation.

Although the Spitfire is primarily associated with the Royal Air Force, a number of American pilots flew the type while serving in USAAF units or while attached to Allied squadrons in Europe, North Africa, and the Mediterranean. This decal sheet allows modelers to reproduce these historically documented aircraft, reflecting a lesser-known but well-recorded aspect of Spitfire operational history.

The decals are printed on thin carrier film to ensure accurate placement, sharp definition, and minimal visible film once applied. The set is compatible with most 1:72 scale Supermarine Spitfire model kits and is recommended for advanced modelers due to the complexity of individual aircraft markings and camouflage variations.

• Aircraft: Supermarine Spitfire
• Variants covered: Mk Vb, Mk Vc, Mk VIII, Mk IX
• Scale: 1:72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: Any / Universal
• Time period: WWII (1939–1945)
• Associated service: USAAF and Allied air forces
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-064

Included aircraft marking options

• Spitfire Mk Vb BL255, coded MD-T, operated by 2nd Lt. Don Gentile, 336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, Debden, October 1942.
• Spitfire Mk VIII operated by Capt. Leland P. Molland, Castel Volturno, Italy, February–March 1944.
• Spitfire Mk IXc EN354, coded WD-W and named “Doris June II”, operated by Lt. Leonard Helton, 4th Fighter Squadron, 52nd Fighter Group (USAAF), Tunisia, June 1943.
• Spitfire Mk IXc, serial unknown, coded WZ-GJ and named “Eleonor”, operated by Maj. Garth Jared, Commanding Officer of the 309th Fighter Squadron, 31st Fighter Group, Italy, January 1944.
• Spitfire Mk IX operated by the 309th Fighter Squadron, operated by Lt. Robert Connor, February–March 1944.
• Spitfire Mk Vb (tropical), operated in North Africa by Lt. Louis N. Macomber.
• Spitfire Mk Vc (tropical), operated by the 307th Fighter Squadron.
• Spitfire Mk Vb BM324, operated by Squadron Leader Bernard Dupérier, No. 340 “Île-de-France” Squadron, Free French Air Force.

This decal set is part of the Print Scale range and belongs to the Decals and Waterslide Decals categories. It is intended for use with 1:72 scale aircraft model kits and complements projects within the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Which Spitfire variants are included in this decal set?

The set includes markings for Spitfire Mk Vb, Mk Vc, Mk VIII, and Mk IX aircraft.

Do the decals represent USAAF-operated aircraft?

Yes, the markings cover Spitfires operated by American pilots serving in USAAF units, as well as aircraft operated in cooperation with Allied forces.

What theatres of operation are represented?

The markings represent aircraft operating in the United Kingdom, North Africa, Italy, and the Mediterranean theatre.

Which model kits are compatible with these decals?

The decals are suitable for most 1:72 scale Supermarine Spitfire plastic model kits from major manufacturers.

Is this decal set suitable for beginner modelers?

Due to the complexity of individual markings and camouflage schemes, this set is recommended for experienced and advanced modelers.