Description
Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series Diecast Model
Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb - RF-D/AB910, RAF, Kemble Air Show, June 2011, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight paint scheme
1:48 Scale. Length: 7.5". Wingspan: 9.2"
Limited production of approximately 500 models worldwide
Spitfire Mk.Vb RF-D/AB910 was manufactured at Castle Bromwich in 1941 and delivered to the 222 Squadron. This aircraft also spent time with 130 Squadron, 133, 242, 416 RCAF, No. 3501 Support Unit, 402 RCAF, 53 OUT and 527 before being put in storage on May 30, 1945. In 1947 RF-D/AB910 was sold and used for air racing. In 1965 it was given to the BBMF and appeared in the film Battle of Britain. Eventually the aircraft was painted in the No. 303 (Polish) Squadron markings and made numerous appearances at various Air Shows.
The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft flown by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries during World War II and into the 1950s. First flown on March 5, 1936 the Spitfire entered operational service with the RAF in 1938. It served in several roles including interceptor, photo-reconnaissance, fighter bomber, carrier-based fighter and trainer. The Spitfire was built in many variants using several wing configurations. It was produced in greater numbers than any other British aircraft and the only British fighter in continuous production throughout the war. When production ended in February 1948, 20,351 Spitfires of all variants had been built.
Hobby Master is a manufacturer of high quality, pre-built, diecast models. Each model is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, using specifications of the original aircraft or vehicle. They are made with precision-tooled die-cast metal and some plastic components.
This model of a Spitfire Mk.Vb features:
Opening canopy
Detailed cockpit with a removable pilot figure
Realistic panel lines and antenna
Historically accurate printed graphics
Rotatable propeller
Optional extended landing gear
Display stand
Category: Hobby Master 1:48 Military Aircraft
Not suitable for children under the age of 14 years
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