{"product_id":"supermarine-spitfire-mk-ix-hellenic-air-force-no-mj755-greece-1947-hobby-master-148-ha8322","title":"Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX \/ Hellenic Air Force, No. MJ755, Greece, 1947 - Hobby Master 1\/48 HA8322","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSupermarine Spitfire Mk IX \/ Hellenic Air Force, No. MJ755\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGreece, 1947\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHobby Master 1\/48 HA8322\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpitfire Mk. IX MJ755 was delivered to RAF No. 43 Squadron in August 1944. In 1947 approximately 120 Spitfires; including MJ755 were transferred to the Hellenic Air Force equipping three Squadrons. By 1954 all Spitfires were retired from service and eventually scrapped; all but MJ755 that was stored and eventually became the gate guard at Tatoi AB and then moved to the Hellenic Air Force Museum. It was decided to make the plane airworthy so in 2018 it was shipped to Biggin Hill for a total restoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000fff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupermarine Spitfire Mk IX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned by R.J. Michell to meet a specification from the British Air Ministry, the Supermarine Spitfire first flew on March 5, 1936. Thanks to its beautiful fighter design, the excellent performance of its Rolls-Royce Merlin engine and the firepower provided by two twin guns and four machine guns, the Spitfire has become an unparalleled symbol of victory. The Spitfire had 40 major variants and was built in greater numbers than any other British aircraft of the time. He flew operationally on all fronts between 1939 and 1945 and participated in all major actions of the Royal Air Force.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#2600ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hobby Master \"1:48 Air Power Series\" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft and features\u003c\/span\u003e:\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":45611438375067,"sku":"HA8322","price":157.84,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9214\/7611\/files\/30963.jpg?v=1791897552","url":"https:\/\/passiondiecast.com\/products\/supermarine-spitfire-mk-ix-hellenic-air-force-no-mj755-greece-1947-hobby-master-148-ha8322","provider":"Passion Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}