Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA7860
Supermarine Spitfire Mk V Diecast Model
RAF No.92 (East India) Sqn, ER220, Neville Duke, East India, 1943 | |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Supermarine Spitfire Mk V | | 7.5" | | 9.25" |
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Squadron Leader Neville Duke, one of Britain's most distinguished WWII fighter aces, began his combat career with No. 92 Squadron RAF in April 1941, flying Spitfire Mk Vs from Biggin Hill. Often serving as wingman to Wing Commander Adolph "Sailor" Malan, Duke achieved his first aerial victories over northern France. After a stint with No. 112 Squadron flying Tomahawks and Kittyhawks in North Africa, he returned to 92 Squadron in November 1942, now operating tropicalized Spitfire Mk Vs. Promoted to Flight Commander in February 1943, he received the Distinguished Service Order in March. By June, Duke had added 14 more victories, bringing his wartime total to 28 enemy aircraft destroyed. His exceptional flying skills and leadership solidified his legacy as one of the RAF's top aces. 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 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. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. 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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