Hobby Master 1/48 RAF Royal Air Force Supermarine Spitfire Vb GN-H AB264 (HA7857)

Description

Up for sale is a brand new 1/48 RAF Royal Air Force Supermarine Spitfire Vb GN-H AB264 (HA7857) by Hobby Master.

This Spitfire Mk. Vb GN-H, was flown by Robert “Buck” McNair (RCAF), No. 249 (Gold Coast) Sqn., RAF. During March 1942 the squadron was transferred to Malta by aircraft carrier and based at Ta Kali. There it formed part of the island’s fighter defences, converting to Spitfires in February 1942, using the Mk V until September 1944. Fighter bomber missions over Sicily began in November 1942 and in October 1943 the squadron moved to Italy. Sweeps were also carried out over Albania and Yugoslavia.

This model aircraft is made from die-cast metal and includes extensive detailing. It is similar in quality to Corgi, Gemini Jets, JC Wings, Witty Wings, Century Wings, NG Models and Aviation72.