Supermarine Spitfire Mk V

RCAF No.401 Sqn, EN921, Jack Sheppard, RAF Biggin Hill, Angeleterre, 1943

Hobby Master 1:48 HA7862

Posted to No. 401 Squadron RCAF in February 1943, Flying Officer Jack Sheppard operated the Spitfire Mk. Vb coded YO-A with its rather racy bit of nose art from July to October 1943 before the squadron converted to Spitfire Mk. IXs. F/O Jack Sheppard scored 5 confirmed air victories, all on Fw-190s, during his WW2 career before being being shot down and evading capture in August 1944 as Commanding Officer of No. 412 Squadron RCAF.

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.