Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA7105
Supermarine Spitfire Mk XVIII Diecast Model
RAF No.60 Sqn, Kuala Lumpar, Malaya, December 31st 1950 | Limited Edition
1200
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Supermarine Spitfire Mk XVIII | | 8.25" | | 9.25" |
June 1948 in Malaya, a British Colony at that time, three British estate managers were murdered by guerrillas and this forced the government to declare what would become the "Malayan mergency". The RAF was called upon to fly reconnaissance and bombing attacks on the guerilla camps. One of the squadrons assigned to this task was 60 Squadron that carried out the first attack of the campaign. Using rockets and fragmentation bombs the Spitfires flew sortie after sortie mostly in support missions for ground troops. One of these aircraft was the Mk. FR XVIII of CO, Sqn. Ldr. W G Duncan Smith DSO, DFC. In November 1950 Sqn. Ldr. W G Duncan Smith arrived with 60 Squadron's first jet, the Meteor. This aircraft would replace the Spitfire and on January 1, 1951 the last ever RAF Spitfire offensive sortie was carried out by FR XVIIIs from 60 Squadron.
Designed by R.J.Michell to meet a British Air Ministry specification, the Supermarine Spitfire first flown on March 5th, 1936. With its combination of beautiful fighter design, the excellent performance of its Rolls-Royce Merlin powerplant and firepower provided by twin cannons and four machine guns, the Spitfire became an unrivaled symbol of victory. The Spitfire had 40 major variants and was built in greater numbers than any other British aircraft of the time. It flew operationally on every front between 1939 and 1945 and was engaged in every one of the Royal Air Force's major actions. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:48 scale late model Spitfire is cleverly designed to provide the collector with a reasonably-priced, top-quality product with just the right number of features. The canopy is removable for an unobstructed view of the instrument panel with pad-printed gauges and seat. The all-metal five-bladed propeller spins freely and the rudder and elevators are movable. The near-solid metal wing features hinged metal landing gear with integrated metal gear doors and radiator ducts with inside core details seen both front and back. Variants include the Mk.XIV with Large flat back blister canopy and the Mk. XIX with standard Malcolm hood canopy.
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The Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
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.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted 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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