Description: HA7102 HOBBY MASTER 1/48 SPITFIRE MK.XIVc 610. SQN FLOWN BY SQN LDR R. NEWBERRY JUNE 1944 (LIMITED EDITION)GENERAL DESCRIPTION:This auction is for a Hobby Master 1/48 model of a Spitfire MK.XIVc 610 Squadron flown by Sqn Leader R. Newberry June 1944. The detail on these 1/48 Hobby Master models is incredible. 610 Squadron formed at Hooton Park in Cheshire in 1936 as part of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force. January 1939 saw them re-designated as an RAF fighter squadron. In 1944 the 610 was the first to receive the new Spitfire XIVs. The new Griffon powered aircraft arrived when the V-1 rockets started and used their speed to chase down and destroy them. The 610 Squadron destroyed 50 V-1s with 1/5 going to S/L Richard A. Newbery DFC flying DW-D RB159. Newbery was C/O of 610 Squadron January 1944 – February 1945. With long range fuel tanks 610 flew missions over Germany. 610 Squadron motto "Alifero tollitur axe ceres"; which translates as "Ceres rising in a winged chariot". Ceres being the Roman Goddess of Wheat, a reference to Chester's Agricultural sector. Its badge contained the image of a sheaf of wheat. Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIVDesigned by R.J.Michell to meet a British Air Ministry specification, the Supermarine Spitfire first flown on March 5th, 1936. With its combination of beautiful fighter design, the excellent performance of its Rolls-Royce Merlin powerplant and firepower provided by twin cannons and four machine guns, the Spitfire became an unrivaled symbol of victory. The Spitfire had 40 major variants and was built in greater numbers than any other British aircraft of the time. It flew operationally on every front between 1939 and 1945 and was engaged in every one of the Royal Air Force's major actions. This superb model aircraft has not been displayed, and the box has only been opened for the listing photographs. Please see the listing photographs for more detail. This is a great opportunity to get hold of this Limited Edition model of this legendary Spitfire MK.XIVc flown by Sqn Leader R.Newberry June 1944 . POSTAGE:Item will be sent well packaged using Royal Mail 2nd Class Recorded in the UK, and using the Global Shipping Programme to other international destinations. Certificate of posting is always obtained as proof of dispatch. RETURNS: I will accept items returned within seven days of purchase providing they are returned in the same condition as they were originally mailed out. I will not refund the original or return postage and packaging costs, except where the item is not in the condition described in the auction. Should you wish to return an item please contact me prior to doing so. I would recommend that you obtain proof of posting if returning any items, I cannot refund for items returned which are lost in the post.FEEDBACK: Please leave feedback when item received, I will do the same on receipt of payment.
Price: 62.5 GBP
Location: Banham
End Time: 2024-11-21T14:15:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 32.42 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 14 days
Brand: Hobby Master
Signed: No
Aircraft Family: Spitfire
Vehicle Year: 1944
Scale: 1:48
