Print Scale 72-152 Decal Supermarine Seafire Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-152 Waterslide Decals are designed for 1:72 scale aircraft plastic model kits representing a wide range of variants of the Supermarine Seafire, the naval adaptation of the famous Spitfire fighter. This decal set offers a comprehensive selection of historically accurate markings, covering multiple Fleet Air Arm squadrons and notable individual aircraft from the Second World War.

The Supermarine Seafire was developed to meet the Royal Navy’s need for a high-performance carrier-borne fighter, adapting the land-based Supermarine Spitfire design for deck operations. Introduced in 1942, Seafires served aboard British aircraft carriers throughout the war, taking part in operations across the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Pacific theatres. Their outstanding agility and speed made them effective interceptors and escort fighters in naval aviation service.

This decal sheet is printed on thin, flexible film for smooth application and includes a variety of national markings, squadron codes, and individual aircraft identifiers. It is suitable for any compatible 1:72 scale Supermarine Seafire plastic model kit and is recommended for advanced modelers due to the detailed and varied marking options.

• Aircraft: Supermarine Seafire
• Variant / Family: Seafire Mk I, Mk IIc, Mk III series
• Scale: 1:72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: United Kingdom – Fleet Air Arm
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-152

Included aircraft marking options

• Seafire Mk Ib, BL676 ‘Bondowoso’, after conversion by Air Service Training Ltd, Hamble, 1942.
• Seafire Mk Ib MB345/K, No.885 Naval Air Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, HMS Formidable, February 1943.
• Seafire Mk Ib NX957 (ex-AD368)/G1 A, No.761 Naval Air Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, Henstridge, March 1943.
• Seafire Mk Ib NB335 /E3-Y, No.731 Naval Air Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, Easthaven, 1945.
• Seafire Mk Ib MB340, operated by Lt Commander Duncan Hamilton, Port Reitz, Kenya. Royal Blue overall with Blue/White roundels in six positions; White/Blue fin flash; White spinner, fuselage flash and lettering. This was his personal aircraft, converted from Spitfire Mk Vb BL689.
• Seafire Mk IIc, MB240/7-B, No.899 Naval Air Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, HMS Indomitable, 1943.
• Seafire Mk IIc, LR642/8-M, No.807 Naval Air Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, HMS Battler, July 1943.
• Seafire Mk IIc, MB257/T, No.801 Naval Air Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, HMS Furious, operating off Norway, July 1943.
• Seafire Mk IIc, MB755, No.834 Naval Air Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, HMS Battler, August 1943.
• Seafire Mk IIc, LR759/HL, No.807 Naval Air Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, HMS Hunter, November 1943.
• Seafire Mk III, NN344/K-O ‘Jane’, No.899 Naval Air Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, HMS Khedive, Aegean, summer 1944.
• Seafire Mk III, NF497/D6-Y, No.809 Naval Air Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, HMS Stalker, Mediterranean, late 1944.
• Seafire Mk III, PR256/S-146, No.809, operated by Sub Lt Richard H. Reynold of No.894 Naval Air Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, HMS Indefatigable, Okinawa, April 1945.
• Seafire Mk III, PR171/D5-J, No.807 Naval Air Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, HMS Hunter, Malacca Straits, May 1945. Medium Sea Grey codes, night serial, White SEAC bands around wings, tailplane and fin. Code on starboard side reads D-5J.

This decal set is part of the Print Scale range and belongs to the Waterslide Decals category. It is suitable for detailed modeling of Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm aircraft in 1:72 scale.

FAQ

What aircraft does this decal set represent?

This set represents the Supermarine Seafire, a naval adaptation of the Supermarine Spitfire fighter used by the British Fleet Air Arm during World War II.

Which naval units are included?

The set covers multiple Fleet Air Arm squadrons, including No.885, No.761, No.731, No.899, No.807, No.801, No.834 and No.894 Naval Air Squadrons, with aircraft serving aboard carriers such as HMS Formidable, HMS Battler, HMS Furious, HMS Hunter and HMS Indefatigable.

What era do the included markings cover?

The markings correspond to Seafire operations from 1942 through 1945 during the Second World War.

Can these decals be applied to any 1:72 Seafire kit?

Yes. The decals are universal and compatible with any 1:72 scale Supermarine Seafire plastic model kit.

Is this decal set suitable for beginners?

Due to the variety of marking options and detailed decals, this set is recommended for advanced modelers.