Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA7107
Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIV Diecast Model
RAF No.33 MU, RAF Lyneham, England, 1944 | Limited Edition
1000
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIV | | 8.25" | | 9.25" |
Built by the Vickers Supermarine facility at Keevil around the end of 1944, this Spitfire Mk XIV had a construction number 6S/649205 and was assigned serial number MV 293 and somewhere along the way was registered as OI-C. It was stored by the RAF until early 1945. In February 1945 it was sent, from 33MU at RAF Lyneham, to India for use by Air Command Southeast Asia. Here it was loaned to the RIAF (Royal Indian Air Force) 8 Squadron October 15, 1945. May 12 1946 Officer SM Ahmed landed the aircraft with the tail wheel retracted. It became part of the IAF inventory December 12, 1947 and in 1949 went to the IAF Technical Training Centre (TTC) in Jalahalli where it was used as a ground instructional airframe with markings T-20. In 1978 the War Birds of Great Britain bought the plane and shipped it back in crates to the UK. In 1978 the registration G-BGHB was saved for the aircraft but never used. But in 1979 the registration G-SPIT was assigned and after a lengthy restoration period the aircraft made its first fully restored flight on August 14 1992 wearing an all silver post WWII paint scheme. In 2000 the aircraft was repainted and re-marked MV268/JE-J as a tribute to the famous Spitfire pilot Johnnie Johnson.
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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