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Spitfire Mk.IXe 485 (NZ) Sqn. RAF OU-Y Houlton 1944 1:48 +preorder+

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Spitfire Mk.IXe 485 (NZ) Squadron RAF Royal Air Force OU-Y ML407 F/O Johnnie Houlton France September 1944 1:48
Announced August 8 2022, delivery scheduled for June 2023, Limited Edition of 500 Pieces
HobbymasterJune23

C$ 137.95

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Spitfire Mk.IXe 485 (NZ) Sqn. RAF OU-Y Houlton 1944 1:48 +preorder+

Spitfire Mk.IXe 485 (NZ) Squadron RAF Royal Air Force OU-Y ML407 F/O Johnnie Houlton France September 1944 1:48
Announced August 8 2022, delivery scheduled for June 2023, Limited Edition of 500 Pieces
HobbymasterJune23

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The Mk. IX replaced the Mk. V in June 1942 and on September 12, 1942 a Mk. IX brought down a Ju-86R flying at 43,000 feet. Another major achievement of the Mk. IX took place on October 5, 1944 when 401 Squadron became the first allied aircraft to shoot down an Me-262 jet. Even with the arrival of the Griffon powered Mk. XIV the Mk. IX continued in service until the end of WWII. There were 5,665 Mk. IX Spitfires and its variants produced.

In April 1944 Spitfire Mk. IXe ML407 was built at Castle Bromwich and delivered to the RNZAF 485 Squadron on April 29, 1944 based at ALG Selsey, Sussex. RNZAF 485 Squadron was the first New Zealand squadron to be formed and it was placed under RAF command. On D-Day this aircraft shot down the first enemy aircraft, a Ju-88 over Omaha Beach. The pilot was F/O Johnnie Houlton whose final tally was 7 kills and 4 damaged. In September 1944 the registration ML407 was added to the fuselage.

Hobby Master is a Hong Kong based manufacturer producing high quality collectible diecast models. Hobbymaster produces mostly military diecast aircraft models in 1:72, 1:48 and 1:32 scales. It's products are perhaps the most popular military diecast models in the world, and their high quality is award winning. Most models include dynamic moveable parts, historic markings, realistic weaponry and come with their own stand, and many come with additional external weapons, fuel tanks, and pilot figures.

- Pre-painted Diecast Metal Model

- True 1:72 scale
- Professionally painted
- Great attention to detail
- All markings are Tampo printed (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
- Heavy metal construction with a minimum of plastic

Collectors item: Not suitable for children under 14

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Spitfire Mk.IXe 485 (NZ) Sqn. RAF OU-Y Houlton 1944 1:48 +preorder+

C$ 137.95 (C$ 137.95 Incl. tax)