{"product_id":"hobby-master-ha7862-1-48-supermarine-spitfire-mk-vb-en921-yo-a-jack-sheppard-rcaf-no-401-sqn-biggin-hill-1943","title":"Hobby Master HA7862 1:48 Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb EN921 YO-A Jack Sheppard RCAF No.401 Sqn Biggin Hill 1943","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA distinctive and highly detailed 1:48 scale diecast representation of Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb EN921, coded YO-A, flown by Flying Officer Jack Sheppard of No.401 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Force during 1943.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released within the Hobby Master Air Power Series, HA7862 recreates the clipped-wing fighter with the distinctive nose artwork carried during Sheppard's operational service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJack Sheppard was posted to No.401 Squadron RCAF during February 1943 and later operated EN921 from July to October of that year. The aircraft carried the unit code YO-A together with distinctive personal nose artwork, making it one of the more colourful Spitfire Mk V schemes represented by Hobby Master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.401 Squadron was one of Canada's principal fighter units operating from Britain and undertook offensive sweeps, escort missions and defensive patrols over southern England and occupied Europe. By 1943 its experienced pilots were increasingly engaged against Luftwaffe fighters across the Channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheppard was credited with five confirmed aerial victories during his wartime career, all against Focke-Wulf Fw 190 fighters. He later became commanding officer of No.412 Squadron RCAF and was shot down during August 1944, successfully evading capture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEN921 is represented in the standard RAF Day Fighter Scheme of dark green and ocean grey upper surfaces over medium sea grey undersides. The aircraft's clipped wingtips, YO-A squadron codes, yellow leading-edge recognition markings and distinctive nose artwork give the model a particularly individual appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clipped-wing Spitfire configuration reduced wingspan and improved the aircraft's roll rate at lower altitudes. This modification was particularly useful during the close-range fighter engagements increasingly encountered over northern Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spitfire Mk Vb was powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine and armed with two 20 mm Hispano cannon together with four .303 machine guns. It became one of the most numerous and widely used Spitfire variants and served with RAF and Commonwealth squadrons across several theatres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis substantial Hobby Master model combines extensive diecast construction with permanently applied markings, detailed cockpit instrumentation, a pilot figure, movable canopy, rotating propeller and metal landing gear integrated into the wing structure. The original Hobby Master display stand allows the aircraft to be presented in flight.\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\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:48\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Code\/MPN:\u003c\/strong\u003e HA7862\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial:\u003c\/strong\u003e EN921\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSquadron Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e YO-A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Pilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flying Officer Jack Sheppard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit\/Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e RCAF No.401 Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southern England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF Biggin Hill\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\/Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1943\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator\/Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Canadian Air Force \/ Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConflict:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second World War\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fighter \/ Interceptor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWing Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clipped Wing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two 20 mm Hispano cannon and four .303 machine guns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavyweight diecast metal with detailed plastic sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic EN921 YO-A markings, distinctive nose artwork, clipped wingtips, detailed cockpit, pilot figure, movable canopy, rotating propeller, metal landing gear and original Hobby Master display stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\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 - New\/Mint (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model has not been on display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe accessory packets remain factory sealed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease note that a stock image of the aircraft has been included for reference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Mint (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe box is in mint condition overall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. 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