{"product_id":"hobby-master-ha7806-1-48-supermarine-spitfire-mk-ii-raf-no-312-czech-sqn-du-r-garfield-weston-iv-adolf-vybiral-1941","title":"Hobby Master HA7806 1:48 Supermarine Spitfire Mk II RAF No.312 Czech Sqn DU-R Garfield Weston IV Adolf Vybiral 1941","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA substantial and highly detailed 1:48 scale diecast representation of a Supermarine Spitfire Mk II flown by a Czechoslovak RAF fighter squadron during the Second World War.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as part of the Hobby Master Air Power Series, HA7806 depicts Spitfire P8081, coded “DU-R” and named “Garfield Weston IV”, while serving with RAF No. 312 (Czechoslovak) Squadron at RAF Ayr in Scotland during November 1941.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aircraft is associated with Czech fighter pilot Adolf Vybiral, who escaped occupied Czechoslovakia and initially served with the French Air Force. Following the fall of France, he travelled to Britain and joined the Royal Air Force, becoming one of the many Czechoslovak airmen who continued the fight against Germany from British bases. Vybiral later commanded Czechoslovak fighter formations and became a highly respected officer within the wartime air force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 312 Squadron was formed in 1940 and was largely staffed by Czechoslovak personnel who had escaped their occupied homeland. The squadron initially flew Hawker Hurricanes before converting to the Supermarine Spitfire. During its time at RAF Ayr, the unit contributed to the aerial defence of Scotland and continued training for offensive operations over occupied Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpitfire P8081 carried the name “Garfield Weston IV”, recognising the support of Canadian businessman and philanthropist Garfield Weston for the British wartime aircraft programme. The model recreates the aircraft's green and grey upper-surface camouflage, contrasting underside, yellow wing leading-edge recognition markings and prominent DU-R squadron codes displayed along the fuselage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped from R.J. Mitchell's celebrated fighter design, the Spitfire Mk II introduced a more powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin engine and a number of production improvements over the earlier Mk I. Its elliptical wings, responsive handling and strong performance helped establish the Spitfire as one of the defining Allied fighter aircraft of the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis impressive Hobby Master release is particularly appealing to collectors of RAF aircraft, Czechoslovak military aviation and larger-scale Spitfire models. It features extensive diecast construction, a detailed cockpit with printed instrumentation, pilot controls and a clear positionable canopy. Additional features include a rotating metal propeller, separately applied exhaust stacks, optional undercarriage configuration, integrated landing gear doors, finely reproduced camouflage and markings, and the original Hobby Master presentation display stand.\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 HA7806\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supermarine Spitfire Mk II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial:\u003c\/strong\u003e P8081\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTactical Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e DU-R\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garfield Weston IV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adolf Vybiral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force No. 312 (Czechoslovak) Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampaign \/ Event:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second World War home defence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF Ayr, Scotland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 1941\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:48\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air Power Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic RAF No. 312 Squadron DU-R markings, Garfield Weston IV aircraft name, green and grey camouflage, yellow wing leading-edge recognition markings, detailed cockpit instrumentation, clear positionable canopy, rotating metal propeller, separately applied exhaust stacks, optional undercarriage configuration and original presentation 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 7.5\" or 19.1 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.25\" or 23.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Very Good (7\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA few small areas of paint bubbling are present on the upper surfaces of both wings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne isolated paint bubble is present on the upper surface of the horizontal tail stabiliser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint loss caused by rubbing on the blister tray is present along sections of the upper rear edges of both wings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA slight white scuff  is present around the wing-to-fuselage joint, directly beneath the “Garfield Weston IV” inscription.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome general light handling wear is present on the underside, although there are no serious marks or significant structural defects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome discolouration is present around the central section of the underside fuselage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Very Good (7\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrushing is present around the lower section of the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome general wear is present around the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model remains securely housed within the original packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57693213950334,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_3869.jpg?v=1784212658","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/hobby-master-ha7806-1-48-supermarine-spitfire-mk-ii-raf-no-312-czech-sqn-du-r-garfield-weston-iv-adolf-vybiral-1941","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}