sponsor 75th anneversary of the battle of britain about us history aircraft construction wings fuselage control surfaces hardware manuals mk26b 90 % mk26 80 % mk25 75 % options and extras v8 engine v6 engine galleries builders photos air shots ground shots video merchandise news company ceo crew factory contributers contact supermarine aircraft has been in business for the last 20 years selling our spitfire kits . over the past 15 years we have developed engines and our own higher quality re drive system for better engine performance . our spitfires are sold and flying all over the world . there are supermarine spitfire reproduction kits currently flying in the usa australia new zealand united kingdom germany south africa and canada . throughout the last 20 years millions of dollars have been spent on research and development to come up with a product that is safe and is a world leader in quality and innovation but most of all a joy to fly . supermarine aircraft kits come with color manuals . all components are prefabricated.main spar fabricated and assembled.wing spars fabricated and assembled.all control surfaces fabricated and temporarily assembled.all hardware is of aircraft grade nuts bolts rivets . all completed components are corrosion protected.fuselage shell is completely ready for fit out.the wings are pre assembled then disassembled for flat packing.hydraulic undercarriage legs include alloy wheels and disc brakes . michael mike o sullivan s supermarine aircraft factory officially began its life in the kit aircraft manufacturing business in 1992 although the original idea is much older . the mk26 and mk26b are now well proven designs with all aluminum components pre drilled and precision cut using a computer controlled cnc router cutter . this keeps parts standards consistent and accurate a far cry from the original spitfires construction methods . the main structural sections of the aircraft are pre built in factory jigs thus ensuring the highest possible accuracy of these critical components . the method of construction is aimed at the average person who is good with their hands .