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Hobby Master 1:48 Spitfire 541 Sqn RAF "The Last" Diecast HA7605 - Hobby Master

Hobby Master HA7605 1:48 Spitfire 541 Sqn RAF "The Last"

Condition
Grading
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Condition

Spitfire PS915 joined 541 Squadron at RAF Benson in June 1945, shortly after Germany’s surrender. It later served with the Photo Reconnaissance Development Unit and then with 2 Squadron in Wunsdorf, Germany, flying strategic missions along the Iron Curtain. PS915 earned its place in history on April 1, 1954, by flying the RAF's final operational Spitfire sortie—a photographic mission over Johore, Malaysia, searching for Communist guerrilla camps.

To commemorate the occasion, the ground crew painted “The Last” on its engine cowling.

Grading

Grading Criteria

Mint (10/10)
- As new, no visible flaws.

Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling or display only.

Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks; displays very well.

Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear or small chips/rubs but still presentable.

Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear; better as a display/filler piece.

Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear or larger areas of paint loss.

Spares/Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage or missing parts.

For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Conditional Grading page.

Returns

- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.

- Items must be returned in their original condition.

- Free UK customer returns.

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