Description: HA8304 HOBBY MASTER 1/48 SPITFIRE F.IX BS410 “PK-E” FLOWN BY FRANCIS GABRESKI 315 SQUADRON JAN 1943GENERAL DESCRIPTION:This auction is for a Hobby Master 1/48 model of a Spitfire F.IX BS 410 flown by Francis Gabreski January 1943. The detail on these Hobby Master models is incredible. The RAF No. 315 Squadron "Deblinski" was a Polish fighter unit formed in January 1941. Francis Gabreski, the son of a Polish immigrant family, was anxious to fly so he enlisted and in 1942 was assigned to the RAF No. 315 Polish Squadron flying a Spitfire. Gabreski flew many missions in his Spitfire but didn’t score any victories. In February 1943 he was reassigned to the USAAF 8th Air Force and six months later, flying a P-47 he scored his first victory, an FW-190. By the end of WWII Gabby had 28.5 victories. Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXDesigned 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's 1:48 scale Spitfire Mk IX is cleverly designed to provide the collector with a reasonably-priced, top quality product with just the right number of features. This beautiful model features a canopy that slides open or is removable, providing a clear view of the pad-printed gauges and correctly-rendered control stick with loop stick grip. The all-metal propeller spins freely and the engine exhaust stack has been separately applied. The near-solid metal wing has hinged metal landing gear with integrated metal gear doors, and the wing root fairing is integrated in the wing's casting, which creates a flawless transition between the fuselage and the near-razor thin trailing edge. This superb model aircraft has not been displayed and has been carefully stored. The box is in very good condition with some normal shelfware. Please see the listing photographs for more detail of the condition of the model and the display box etc This is an excellent opportunity to get hold of this now rare model of this legendary Spitfire Mk. F.IX flown Francis Gabreski. Thanks for looking. POSTAGE:Item will be sent well packaged using Royal Mail Tracked 48 in the UK, and using the Global Shipping Programme to other International destinations. Certificate of posting is always obtained as proof of dispatch.RETURNS: I will accept items returned within seven days of purchase providing they are returned in the same condition as they were originally mailed out. I will not refund the original or return postage and packaging costs, except where the item is not in the condition described in the auction. Should you wish to return an item please contact me prior to doing so. I would recommend that you obtain proof of posting if returning any items, I cannot refund for items returned which are lost in the post.FEEDBACK:Please leave feedback when item received, I will do the same on receipt of payment.
Price: 72.5 GBP
Location: Banham
End Time: 2025-01-24T18:00:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 34.73 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 14 days
Brand: Hobby Master
Signed: No
Aircraft Family: Spitfire
Vehicle Year: 1943
Scale: 1:48
