{"product_id":"hobby-master-ha2316-1-72-bristol-beaufighter-tf-x-ne831-pl-o-144-sqn-banff","title":"Hobby Master HA2316 1:72 Beaufighter TF.X NE831 PL-O 144 Sqn Banff 1945","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHobby Master HA2316 is a detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of Bristol Beaufighter TF.X NE831, coded PL-O, of No.144 Squadron at RAF Banff in February 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.144 Squadron moved to Banff in September 1944 and joined the campaign against German shipping along the Norwegian coast. Its Beaufighters flew low-level anti-shipping strikes using cannon, rockets and torpedoes in difficult weather and heavily defended coastal waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TF.X was the principal maritime-strike Beaufighter, combining powerful Hercules engines with heavy forward-firing cannon and a versatile external weapons load. Its strength and firepower made it one of RAF Coastal Command's most formidable strike aircraft.\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 HA2316\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 TF.X\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Identity \/ Serial:\u003c\/strong\u003e NE831 \/ PL-O\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSquadron \/ Unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e No.144 Squadron RAF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase \/ Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF Banff, Scotland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate \/ Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 1945\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Role:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maritime strike 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 - Mint (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model is in mint condition and comes complete with its original parts and accessories.\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 excellent for its age, with wear to the edges and corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA crack is present in the blister-tray press-in and is marked with a red arrow in the images.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original wire bands that wrapped around the model and passed through the plastic tray cover are not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA complete collector's example, checked before listing and ready for display.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you have any questions about the model or accessories, please ask.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57991099154814,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/hobby-master-ha2316-172-beaufighter-tfx-ne831-pl-o-144-sqn-banff-1945-5297876.jpg?v=1792195343","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/hobby-master-ha2316-1-72-bristol-beaufighter-tf-x-ne831-pl-o-144-sqn-banff","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}