The Spitfire shop
Fact-checked printables for enthusiasts, modellers, airshow regulars and young aviators, plus a short list of books and kit. Every purchase helps keep this site free.
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Spitfire printables
Fact-checked PDFs in A4 and US Letter, for enthusiasts, modellers, airshow regulars and young aviators.
Spitfire Marks & Variants Reference Guide
Adult enthusiasts
From the Type 300 prototype to the F.24: every main mark and role, Merlin and Griffon engines, wing types, production and where the sources disagree, all cited
Spitfire Identification Charts
Adults and teens
Our own schematic charts of wingtips, propeller blades, radiators and wing types, a Spitfire vs Hurricane sheet, and a photo “which mark?” quiz with answers
Spitfire Specification Data Cards
Teens and adults
Twelve double-sided cards for Spitfire marks, roles and the Merlin and Griffon engines, every figure from a named source, with a “how many built?” card, two card games and a quiz
Spitfire Spotter’s Logbook & Airshow Journal
Adult enthusiasts
Sighting logs, airshow and museum visit pages, a quick-ID checklist, photo notes and a where-to-see list for your own season of Spitfire spotting
Spitfire Timeline & Poster Set
Adults, for framing
Six fact-checked posters, from the Schneider Trophy to the 90th anniversary, with a two-page timeline, for a study, hangar or classroom wall
Young Aviators Spitfire Activity Pack
Children aged 7 to 11
Colouring, a maze, word search, label-the-Spitfire, design your own squadron badge, true or false and a timeline puzzle, with an answer key
Best valueThe Complete Spitfire Printables Bundle
All six packs plus a bundle guide, A4 and US Letter, in one download. $12.99 instead of $27.94 bought separately.
Free sample
Try before you buy: a free 6-page Spitfire printables sample. A4 PDF (490 KB) or US Letter PDF (487 KB).
Books & kit
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Books
- Spitfire history books (affiliate link)Look for books that cite their sources and say which mark a figure refers to.
- Aircraft recognition guides (affiliate link)Handy for airshows, alongside our own identification charts.
- Battle of Britain histories (affiliate link)For the bigger story of summer 1940.
- Spitfire books for children (affiliate link)For young aviators aged about 7 to 11.
Modelling
- Spitfire model kits (affiliate link)Kits come in many marks and scales. Check which mark the box says, then compare it with our identification page.
- Model paint sets (affiliate link)For finishing a kit. Check what paint type your kit maker recommends.
At an airshow
- 8x42 binoculars (affiliate link)A common size for watching aircraft. Try a pair before you buy if you can.
- Ear defenders (affiliate link)For long, loud days near a display line.