{"product_id":"hobby-master-ha7816-1-48-spitfire-mk-i-x4036-robert-doe-234-sqn-raf-august-1940","title":"Hobby Master HA7816 1:48 Spitfire Mk.I X4036 Robert Doe 234 Sqn RAF August 1940","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eHobby Master HA7816 recreates Supermarine Spitfire Mk. I X4036 flown by Pilot Officer Robert Doe of No. 234 Squadron during August 1940. The 1:48 scale diecast model represents the squadron's Battle of Britain period at RAF Middle Wallop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 234 Squadron flew defensive patrols and interceptions against Luftwaffe raids during the battle. Its Spitfires were part of Fighter Command's response to attacks over southern England, where pilots faced both bombers and their fighter escorts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoe had joined the squadron after completing his training in 1939 and scored his first victories in August 1940. This release links the early Merlin-powered Spitfire with one of the pilots closely associated with the Battle of Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e HA7816\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supermarine Spitfire Mk. I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial:\u003c\/strong\u003e X4036\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pilot Officer Robert Doe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. 234 Squadron, RAF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF Middle Wallop, Hampshire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 1940, Battle of Britain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fighter interception and air defence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Battle of Britain squadron markings and early Spitfire configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:48\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with plastic components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5 inches \/ 19.1 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.25 inches \/ 23.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Near Mint (9\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderside:\u003c\/strong\u003e A couple of minor marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntenna:\u003c\/strong\u003e A small amount of transparent glue is visible at the base. This antenna was originally supplied attached, so the glue may be from manufacture; its origin cannot be confirmed and it is not particularly noticeable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompleteness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes complete, including a pilot and the rear undercarriage-closed accessory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eGeneral shelf wear and a crease line on the front; excellent for its age.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe model will be securely packaged for dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58294318137726,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_8795_2f773727-41e2-47f7-89ad-c06ee068aeb1.jpg?v=1792770382","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/hobby-master-ha7816-1-48-spitfire-mk-i-x4036-robert-doe-234-sqn-raf-august-1940","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}