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Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA7104 Spitfire MkXIV Diecast Model RAF No.17 Sqn, James "Ginger" Lacey, 1945 Limited Edition 1:48 Scale     Length     Width Supermarine Spitfire MkXIV     8.25"     9.25" The name Spitfire came from a nickname the director of Vickers-Armstrongs had for his spirited daughter. There were 24 marks of the Spitfire and many sub-variants. The Mk. XIV was only an interim variant until the Mk. XVIII could be produced. The Spitfire was the only Allied aircraft in continuous production throughout WWII with 957 Mk. XIVs being produced. The Mk. XIV received several modifications such as a bubble canopy, a modified rear fuselage. The Mk. XIVe had the universal armament wing and the FR Mk. XIVe had the clipped wings and photo-recon equipment. James Harry "Ginger" Lacey was one of the RAF’s top scoring pilots of WWII with 28 confirmed kills, 4 probables and 9 damaged aircraft. Lacey had other notable achievements such as becoming C/O of No. 17 Squadron in November 1944, he was shot down or forced to land 9 times and he was the first Spitfire pilot to fly over Japan. He was one of a few RAF pilots that were on operational duty on the first day of WWII as well as the last. Limited Edition of 1000 pieces worldwide. Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series 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. [See more Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series products] Supermarine Spitfire MkXIV 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. [See more Supermarine Spitfire MkXIV products]