{"product_id":"hobby-master-ha2302-1-72-bristol-beaufighter-mk-if-r2101-ng-r-john-cunningham","title":"Hobby Master HA2302 1:72 Beaufighter Mk IF R2101 NG-R John Cunningham 1940","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHobby Master HA2302 is a detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of Bristol Beaufighter Mk IF R2101, coded NG-R, flown by Flight Lieutenant John Cunningham of No.604 Squadron from RAF Middle Wallop in December 1940.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.604 Squadron introduced the Beaufighter to Britain's night air defence during 1940. Cunningham and his radar operators helped prove the effectiveness of airborne interception radar while hunting enemy bombers in darkness, and he went on to become the RAF's highest-scoring night-fighter pilot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped using major Bristol Beaufort components, the Beaufighter combined two Hercules engines with four nose-mounted cannon and six wing-mounted machine guns. Its space, endurance and firepower made it ideal for night fighting and later maritime-strike duties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hobby Master\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air Power Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e HA2302\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft \/ Variant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bristol Beaufighter Mk IF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Identity \/ Serial:\u003c\/strong\u003e R2101 \/ NG-R\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flight Lieutenant John Cunningham\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSquadron \/ Unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e No.604 Squadron RAF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase \/ Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF Middle Wallop, Hampshire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate \/ Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 1940\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Role:\u003c\/strong\u003e Radar-equipped night fighter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with detailed component parts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detailed cockpit, rotating propellers, undercarriage options, weapon load and display stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\" or 17.8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.75\" or 24.8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll noted condition points are shown with red arrows in the images for clear observation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWing surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear is present along a panel line on the top of one wing, with isolated individual or small clusters of paint bubbling. These remain minor overall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e The propeller cones are supplied separately in the stand pack and slot easily into position. The model comes complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe box remains structurally sound, with age-related wear to the edges and corners and some staining marks on the front cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting so the listed condition points can be assessed clearly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease review the condition notes and photographs before purchase. If you have any questions, please ask.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57991099679102,"sku":null,"price":72.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/hobby-master-ha2302-172-beaufighter-mk-if-r2101-ng-r-john-cunningham-1940-8973357.jpg?v=1792195413","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/hobby-master-ha2302-1-72-bristol-beaufighter-mk-if-r2101-ng-r-john-cunningham","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}