Hobby Master HA7861, Spitfire Mk. Vb BM124, flown by Sqn. Ldr. 'Paddy' Finucane

Description: Brand: Hobby Master Model: HA7861, Spitfire Mk. Vb BM124, flown by Sqn. Ldr. 'Paddy' Finucane, No.602 Sqn., 1942 Material: Diecast Type: Military Aircraft Scale: 1/48 Length: 19cm, Wingspan:23.4cm, Height:7.2cm [Stock Available. Original, Brand new and unused] Features: True 1/48 scale. Professionally painted. Great attention to detail. All markings are Tampoed (pad applied). Option to display the model on a stand that is provided. Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions. Canopy can be displayed open or closed. Pilot figure included. Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic. Highly collectable. Background: The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force and other Allied countries before, during, and after World War II. It was the only British fighter produced continuously throughout the war. The Spitfire remains popular among enthusiasts. Around 70 remain airworthy, and many more are static exhibits in aviation museums throughout the world. 602 (City of Glasgow) Squadron is a Royal Auxiliary Air Force squadron. Originally formed in 1925 as a light bomber squadron, its role changed in 1938 to army co-operation and in 1939 to that of a fighter squadron. During the Second World War, the squadron flew Spitfires and took part in the Battle of Britain. After the war, the squadron was reinstated as a fighter squadron within the Royal Auxiliary Air Force, until all these units disbanded in March 1957. 'Paddy' Finucane on top of his Spitfire Mk Vb (BM124) LO-W, "QUEEN of SALOTE", while in command of No.602 Squadron at RAF Redhill, early 1942. Wing Commander Brendan Eamonn Fergus Finucane, DSO, DFC & Two Bars (16 October 1920 – 15 July 1942), known as Paddy Finucane amongst his colleagues, was an Irish Second World War Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter pilot and flying ace—defined as an aviator credited with five or more enemy aircraft destroyed in aerial combat. In January 1942, Finucane was promoted to the rank of squadron leader in No. 602 Squadron. Within six months, he was credited a further six individual victories, bringing his tally to 28. Four more were damaged, four were shared destroyed and two credited as individual probable victories and one shared probable. In June 1942, he became the RAF's youngest wing commander in its history. Finucane was appointed to lead the Hornchurch Wing. On 15 July 1942, Finucane took off with his flight for a mission over France. His Spitfire was damaged by ground-fire. Finucane attempted to fly back to England across the English Channel but was forced to ditch into the sea and subsequently vanished. General characteristics Crew: 1 Length: 29 ft 11 in (9.12 m) Wingspan: 36 ft 10 in (11.23 m) Height: 11 ft 5 in (3.48 m) Wing area: 242.1 sq ft (22.49 m2 Airfoil: root: NACA 2213; tip: NACA 2209.4 Empty weight: 5,065 lb (2,297 kg) Gross weight: 6,622 lb (3,004 kg) Max takeoff weight: 6,700 lb (3,039 kg) Powerplant: 1 × Rolls-Royce Merlin 45 V-12 liquid-cooled piston engine, 1,470 hp (1,100 kW) Propellers: 3-bladed Rotol constant-speed propeller Performance Maximum speed: 370 mph (600 km/h, 320 kn) Range: 479 mi (771 km, 416 nmi) Combat range: 248 mi (399 km, 216 nmi) Ferry range: 1,100 mi (1,800 km, 960 nmi) with fuel tank Service ceiling: 36,500 ft (11,100 m) Rate of climb: 2,600 ft/min (13 m/s) Wing loading: 27.35 lb/sq ft (133.5 kg/m2) Power/mass: 0.22 hp/lb (0.36 kW/kg) Armament Guns: A wing 8 × .303 in Browning Mk II* machine guns (350 rounds per gun) B wing 2 × 20 mm Hispano Mk II (60 rounds per gun) 4 × .303 in Browning Mk II* machine guns (350 rounds per gun) C wing 4 × 20 mm Hispano Mk II cannon (120 rounds per gun) C wing (Alt.) 2 × 20 mm Hispano Mk II (120 rounds per gun) 4 × .303 in Browning Mk II* machine guns (350 rounds per gun) E wing 2 × 20 mm Hispano Mk II cannon (120 rounds per gun) 2 × .50 in M2 Browning machine guns (250 rounds per gun) Rockets: 2 RP-3 rockets (1 under each wing) Payment: We accept payment via PayPal Payment is expected within 4 days of purchase CN and HK customers can ask for the specific payment method The item price and shipping cost are exclusive of any import duties and taxes Delivery & Shipping: ***For any parcel ship to Hong Kong, please contact our customer service for further discuss on shipping rate*** The order will be handled within 1-3 working days after receipt of the payment. 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Price: 82 USD

Location: HK

End Time: 2025-01-30T03:29:03.000Z

Shipping Cost: 32 USD