Supermarine Spitfire Mk V

USAAF 52nd FG, 4th FS, ER570, R. Levine, Tunisia 1943

Hobby Master 1:48 HA7859

The USAAF 4th Pursuit Squadron was activated at Selfridge Field, Michigan on 15 January 1941. In 1942, it was redesignated as the 4th Fighter Squadron and relocated to Northern Ireland and England. It was assigned to Twelfth Air Force during the North African Campaign in late 1942 and equipped with the British Supermarine Spitfire before moving across Algeria and Tunisia flying ground support missions for American ground forces. The squadron took part in the invasion of Sicily and Italy in 1943 and participated in the liberation of Corsica in 1943. After returning to Italy, the squadron re-equipped with North American P-51D Mustangs in May 1944 and participated in Northern Italian Campaign before returning to the United States in August 1945.

Supermarine Spitfire Mk V

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.

Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:

• Molded metal construction with plastic components.
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Inscriptions and posters printed with a stamp that do not fade or fall off like decals.
• opening of awnings, revealing detailed within the cockpit.
• Extended / retracted interchangeable landing gear.
• Display stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
• Authentic detachable artillery cargoes complete with placards.