{"product_id":"hobby-master-ha2317-1-72-bristol-beaufighter-mk-vif-nd211-wm-k-68-sqn-may-1944","title":"Hobby Master HA2317 1:72 Beaufighter Mk VIF ND211 WM-K 68 Sqn RAF 1944","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHobby Master HA2317 is a detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of Bristol Beaufighter Mk VIF ND211, coded WM-K, flown by Squadron Leader M.J. Mansfeld and Flying Officer S. Janáček of No.68 Squadron from Fairwood Common in May 1944.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.68 Squadron specialised in night interception and included many Czechoslovak aircrew. Flying ND211, Mansfeld and Janáček destroyed two Dornier Do 217 bombers over the English Channel during the night of 14 to 15 May 1944.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Beaufighter combined heavy cannon and machine-gun armament with the power and endurance of a twin-engined airframe. In Mk VIF form it became a highly effective radar-equipped night fighter, making this release especially appealing to collectors of RAF night operations.\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 HA2317\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 VIF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Identity \/ Serial:\u003c\/strong\u003e ND211 \/ WM-K\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot \/ Crew:\u003c\/strong\u003e Squadron Leader M.J. Mansfeld and Flying Officer S. Janáček\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSquadron \/ Unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e No.68 Squadron RAF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase \/ Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF Fairwood Common, Wales\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate \/ Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 1944\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 - 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 structurally excellent for its age, with general wear and some inward flexing to the front cover.\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":57991099056510,"sku":null,"price":72.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_7983.jpg?v=1792180903","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/hobby-master-ha2317-1-72-bristol-beaufighter-mk-vif-nd211-wm-k-68-sqn-may-1944","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}