{"product_id":"free-shipping-supermarine-spitfire-mk-ix-raaf-no451-sqn-ma466-bq-s-corsica-may-1944-hm-148-ha8328","title":"Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX \/ RAAF No.451 Sqn, MA466 (BQ-S), Corsica, May 1944 \/ HM 1:48 HA8328","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSupermarine Spitfire Mk IX\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eRAAF No.451 Sqn, MA466 (BQ-S), Corsica, May 1944\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHobby Master 1:48 HA8328\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn May 1944, No. 451 Squadron of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) was based in Corsica, flying Supermarine Spitfires in support of Allied operations in the Mediterranean. Operating under the Desert Air Force, the squadron conducted fighter sweeps, bomber escort, and tactical reconnaissance missions over northern Italy and southern France. Their presence in Corsica played a key role in softening German defenses ahead of Operation Dragoon, the Allied invasion of southern France. The Spitfire's agility and performance made it ideal for the varied mission set, and 451 Squadron's efforts contributed significantly to Allied air superiority in the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingmule.com\/powersearch\/?Search=CAT_TYP_PRP_FTR_SPITFIRE\"\u003eSupermarine Spitfire Mk XI\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHobby Master \"1:48 Air Power Series\" diecast airplanes feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolded metal construction with plastic components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInscriptions and posters printed with a stamp that do not fade or fall off like decals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eopening of awnings, revealing detailed within the cockpit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended \/ retracted interchangeable landing gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay stand to display the aircraft \"in flight\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic detachable artillery cargoes complete with placards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49050567671963,"sku":"HA8328","price":168.37,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9214\/7611\/files\/71051.jpg?v=1791915653","url":"https:\/\/passiondiecast.com\/products\/free-shipping-supermarine-spitfire-mk-ix-raaf-no451-sqn-ma466-bq-s-corsica-may-1944-hm-148-ha8328","provider":"Passion Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}