Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA7801
Supermarine Spitfire Mk I Diecast Model
RAF No.610 Sqn, John Ellis, RAF Biggin Hill, England, Battle of Britain, 1940 |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Supermarine Spitfire Mk I | | 7.5" | | 9.25" |
Flt. Lt. John Ellis was No. 610 (County of Chester) Squadron top ace while flying R6806/DW-N c/n 810, a late production Spitfire Mk. 1A. He accumulated 13 confirmed victories, 1 shared, 1 probable and 2 damaged. On July 25 1940 Ellis achieved Ace status as well as becoming Sqn. Ldr of 610 Sqn because of the death of the current Sqn. Ldr.. Ellis ended the war as a P.O.W.. No. 610 Squadron was transferred north for a rest so some of their aircraft were left behind for No. 72 Sqn that was replacing them. Aircraft R6806 was one of these aircraft and on September 2, 1940 it was so badly battle damaged it was first considered a write-off. But after 9 months of labor it was restored to flying condition and issued to No. 132 Sqn in July 1941. On August 24, 1941 the aircraft went to No. 52 OUT (Operational Training Unit) where on April 12, 1942 it struck R7114 while landing at Aston Down. When repaired the aircraft was issued to No. 58 OTU on July 2, 1943. On March 23, 1945 the aircraft was SOC (Struck Off Charge).
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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