Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA7606
Supermarine Spitfire PR.Mk XI Diecast Model
USAAF 7th PRG, 22nd PRS, PA944, James Blyth, RAF Mount Farm, England, 1944 |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Supermarine Spitfire PR.Mk XI | | 8.25" | | 9.25" |
Originally James S. Blyth was with the 22nd Photo Recon Squadron/22nd Photo Recon group flying F-5s, a modified P-38 for photo recon. In April 1944 he transferred to the 14th Photo Recon Squadron because he always wanted to fly a Spitfire. The 14th PRS were equipped with Spitfire Mk. XI and Blyth flew 36 recon missions. On September 12, 1944 while flying PA944 the landing gear failed to deploy and Blyth made a safe belly landing. With a new wooden prop and new radiator PA944 was soon flying again.
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 2003-2024 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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