Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA8312
Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX Diecast Model
RAF No.453 Sqn, Tikkie EN522, John Ratten, RAF Kenley, England, April 1943 |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX | | 7.75" | | 9.25" |
Spitfire IXb EN522 first flew February 12, 1943. The No. 453 Squadron received the new Mk. IX the first week of April 1943. On April 8, 1943 Sqn., Ldr John Ratten flew EN522 "Tikkie" while leading the Hornchurch Wing on a sweep over Abbeville, France they encountered 14 Fw-190s and Sqn., Ldr John Ratten shared a damaged Fw-190. John Ratten’s air-to-air total was 5, awarded a DFC and he was the first Australian to command a Spitfire squadron. EN522 was lost in July 1944 while with the No. 611 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 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:48 scale Spitfire Mk I is cleverly designed to provide the collector with a reasonably-priced, top quality product with just the right number of features. This beautiful model features a canopy that slides open or is removable, providing a clear view of the pad-printed gauges and correctly-rendered control stick with loop stick grip. The all-metal propeller spins freely and the engine exhaust stack has been separately applied. The near-solid metal wing has hinged metal landing gear with integrated metal gear doors, and the wing root fairing is integrated in the wing's casting, which creates a flawless transition between the fuselage and the near-razor thin trailing edge.
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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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