Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA7008
Brewster F2A Buffalo Diecast Model
RAAF No.25 Sqn, John Bailey, West Australia, 1942
Limited Edition
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Brewster F2A Buffalo | | 6.5" | | 8.75" |
The Brewster Buffalo model 339-23 was basically the export version of the F2A-3. However the engines were re-manufactured Wright R-1820-G5 that had been used in KLM DC-3 airliners. These planes were shipped in early 1942 but during transit Java surrendered so the Netherlands no longer needed the planes and they were diverted to Australia. None of the seventeen aircraft given to the RAAF ever saw air-to-air combat. The survivors were all returned to the USAAF 5th Air Force in early 1944, where they were scrapped.
On May 3, 1937 the No. 23 Squadron was formed and two years later was renamed No.25 Squadron (City of Perth). Their original task was convoy close-support and anti-submarine patrols and later the defense of Perth. In August 1942 nine Brewster Buffalo arrived and one of the pilots was Sgt. John Charles Bailey. He survived the war and became a farmer and father of three. In early 1943 the Buffalo were moved to Dunreath and became part of No. 85 Squadron. The Buffalo was replaced by the CAC Boomerang.
Limited Edition of 1000 pieces worldwide.
Designed to meet a 1936 US Navy requirement for a new carrier-based fighter, the F2A was first flown in December, 1937. The stout F2A Buffalo was the U.S. Navy’s first monoplane fighter, but it suffered from poor maneuverability and proved to be too heavy for dogfighting. Its four 12.7mm machine guns weren’t even enough to save this aircraft—during the Battle of Midway, 13 of 19 Buffalos were lost to enemy fire. Finland proved to be the only successful user of the Brewster F2A Buffalo, fighting off wave after wave of Soviet aggression during three years of war. © Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Hobby Master offer the more price-sensitive collector a cheaper alternative to models from leading manufacturers like Corgi and Century Wings. Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Hinged extending/retracting landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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