Hobby Master 1:48 RAF Supermarine Spitfire Mk. Vb Fighter

Description: "Non Multi Sed Multa" ("Not many, but much") - Motto of No.312 Squadron The Spitfire is the most famous British aircraft of all time. Although less numerous than the Hawker Hurricane, it is remembered as the sleek, thoroughbred fighting machine that turned the tide during the Battle of Britain. The Spitfire was among the fastest and most maneuverable prop-driven fighters of World War II, serving in virtually every combat theater. Supermarine designer Reginald Mitchell created this small, graceful, elliptical-wing fighter with eight guns in the wings that were able to fire without being hindered by the propeller. The immortal Spitfire thus became not merely one of the best-performing fighters of all time, but also one of the best-looking. Although never employed as a long-range escort, the Spitfire was a champion in an air-to-air duel. Spitfires routinely dived at the speed of sound, faster than any of the German jets. A carrier-based version, called the Seafire, was a winner in its own right, serving valiantly on convoy routes during World War II. The Seafire 47 was even used in the early stages of the Korean War, before it was replaced by more modern jet aircraft. Pictured here is a 1:48 scale replica of a Supermarine Spitfire Mk. Vb fighter that was piloted by Wing Commander Alois Vasatko, who was attached to No.312 (Czechslovak) Squadron, Exeter Wing, then deployed to RAF Duxford, England, during June 1942. #HA7855 Dimensions: Wingspan: 9-inches Length: 7-1/2-inches Features: - Diecast construction - Accurate markings and insignia - Opening canopy - Interchangeable landing gear - Comes with seated pilot figure - Comes with display stand Historical Account: "Czech-Mates" - No.312 Squadron RAF was a Czechoslovakian-manned fighter squadron of the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. It was first formed at Duxford in July 1940, equipped with Hurricane I fighters and crewed mostly by escaped Czechslovakian pilots. Its first victory was a Junkers Ju 88 above Liverpool by Alois Vatko, Denys Gillam and Josef Stehak on October 8th,1940. It transitioned to Hurricane IIs in May 1941, and to Spitfires in October. It operated the Spitfires from the west of England during 1942 mainly operating coastal patrols and shipping reconnaissance flights. In September 1943, it joined the 2nd Tactical Air Force as a fighter-bomber unit with the Spitfire IX. The squadron operated over France softening up targets in preparation for the invasion and then supporting the landings. In July 1944, the squadron moved to RAF Coltishall and operated daytime bomber escort flight over continental Europe. Following the end of the war the squadron moved to Prague in August 1945 before being disbanded on transfer to the Czechoslovakian air force in February 1946. Among other major operations, it flew in cover of the Operation Jubilee raid on Dieppe in 1942, losing one aircraft. Please note: We happily combine multiple sales into one order to reduce shipping charges. Please contact us first to determine the cost of shipping before proceeding to final checkout so we can clarify the procedure with you.

Price: 79.99 USD

Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida

End Time: 2024-02-27T20:56:19.000Z

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