This extraordinary limited-edition kit pays tribute to one of WWII’s most uplifting and unconventional missions—when Spitfire pilots took to the skies with not just ammunition, but beer.
In the summer of 1944, following the D-Day landings, British troops advancing through Normandy faced relentless resistance—and empty pint glasses. With supply lines stretched and morale on the line, a handful of Spitfire Mk.IXc fighters were adapted to carry barrels and jerrycans of beer underwing. These unofficial missions, dubbed the “Flying Drays,” became a unique footnote in military history—and a legendary tale among RAF ranks.
Kit Highlights:
Scale: 1/24
Includes resin parts to accurately depict beer-carrying Spitfire "Flying Drays"
Canopy masking set included
Features a custom ML208 “Beers Away” scheme
Includes a free ML208 Airfix pint glass (beer not included, offer while stocks last)
Finely detailed cockpit, engine, and surface structures
Optional flying surface positions and open/closed canopy parts
Paying tribute to both aviation excellence and wartime camaraderie, this kit is a perfect blend of precision scale modelling and spirited history. Pre-order now and raise a glass to ingenuity in flight!
Available as a pre-order, with delivery expected following official release in Summer 2025
