Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA7604
Supermarine Spitfire PR.Mk XIX Diecast Model
RAF No.541 Sqn, RAF Benson, England, 1944 |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Supermarine Spitfire PR.Mk XIX | | 8.25" | | 9.25" |
PM631 was a Spitfire PRXIX built in November 1945. This series of Spitfire was designed with a Griffon 66 engine and a pressurized cockpit. Both were necessary for the aircraft to operate at speeds of 370 mph at 40,000 feet. The purpose of these PRXIX machine was to provide high-altitude reconnaissance photographs over the ETO during WW II. Unfortunately or perhaps fortunately PM631 was too late to participate in the war so in 1946 it was delivered to the RAF who in May 1949 gave it to the 203 Advanced Flying School. The aircraft was modified for meteorological work and leased to a civilian company and flew out of Hooton Park and Woodvale. Perhaps the highlight of PM361s life came in 1957 when it flew in formation with two other Spitfires to Biggin Hill. Here it became part of the Historic Aircraft Flight that grew into the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF). The aircraft is still airworthy and in 2010 has served for 53 years. The aircraft is painted in the same scheme as a PRXIX of 541 Squadron that had taken part in WW II.
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 2003-2025 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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