Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA7102
Spitfire MkXIV Diecast Model
RAF No.610 Sqn, Richard Newbery, RAF West Malling, England, 1944
Limited Edition
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Supermarine Spitfire MkXIV | | 8.25" | | 9.25" |
Probably one of the best-known fighters of WWII the Spitfire had a big psychological effect at home and in Germany. With its great performance the British were given hope of surviving the Battle of Britain and the German pilots learned to respect its fighting capabilities. It wasn’t the workhorse the Hurricane was but the great handling capabilities along with its great looks made the Spitfire a WWII icon. The plane was also used very successfully in a reconnaissance role and was the only Allied fighter in production for the entire WWII years.
The 610 Squadron formed at Hooton Park in Cheshire in 1936 as part of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force. January 1939 saw them re-designated as an RAF fighter squadron. In 1944 the 610 was the first to receive the new Spitfire XIVs. The new Griffon powered aircraft arrived when the V-1 rockets started and used their speed to chase down and destroy them. The 610 Squadron destroyed 50 V-1s with 1/5 going to S/L Richard A. Newbery DFC flying DW-D RB159. Newbery was C/O of 610 Squadron January 1944 – February 1945. With long range fuel tanks 610 flew missions over Germany. 610 Squadron motto "Alifero tollitur axe ceres"; which translates as "Ceres rising in a winged chariot". Ceres being the Roman Goddess of Wheat, a reference to Chester's Agricultural sector. Its badge contained the image of a sheaf of wheat.
Limited Edition of 1800 pieces worldwide.
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.
Designed by R.J.Michell to meet a British Air Ministry specification, the Spitfire first was flown for the first time on March 5th, 1936. 
