Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA7605
Supermarine Spitfire PR.Mk XIX Diecast Model
RAF No.541 Sqn, "The Last", RAF Benson, England, Last RAF Spitfire Sortie, April 1954 |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Supermarine Spitfire PR.Mk XIX | | 8.25" | | 9.25" |
PS 915 joined 541 Squadron at Benson in June 1945, about one month after Germany surrendered ending WWII in Europe. From here PS 915 moved to the PR (Photo Reconnaissance) Development Unit to do testing of new cameras. Its next assignment was with 2 Squadron at Wunsdorf, Germany. From here the aircraft flew strategic recon sorties monitoring the Iron Curtain divide between East and West Europe. This aircraft had the honor of conducting the last operational sortie by an RAF Spitfire. On April 1, 1954 PS 915 flew a photographic mission over Johore, Malaysia in search of suspected Communist guerrilla encampments. To mark this milestone the ground crew painted "The Last" on the left side of the engine cowling.
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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