{"product_id":"hobbymaster-ha8324-spitfire-mk-ix-russian-spitfire-pt87-england-2020-diecast-scale-model-1-48-ha8324","title":"Hobby Master Spitfire Mk.IX PT879 \"Russian Spitfire\" 1:48 Diecast Model Aircraft HA8324","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a Hobby Master Spitfire Mk.IX diecast scale model aircraft in 1:48 scale, finished as PT879, one of the Spitfires supplied to the Soviet Air Force and known as the \"Russian Spitfire\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout this model\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePT879 was built at Vickers Armstrong and delivered to Murmansk in October 1944, one of 1,328 British Spitfires supplied to the Soviet Air Force. It served with the 2nd Squadron, 767th Regiment before being lost during a training dogfight in May 1945. The wreckage was later restored by the Hangar 11 team, and that restoration provides the reference for this model's markings and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Spitfire Mk.IX replaced the Mk.V in service from 1942 and went on to become one of the most widely produced Spitfire variants, with over 5,665 examples built. It is also noted for recording the first Allied jet kill, against an Me-262, in October 1944.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Hobby Master\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft type: Spitfire Mk.IX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1:48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir force: Russian Air Force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: WW2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: Diecast Models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat scale is this model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is built to 1:48 scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this a diecast model or a kit I need to build?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a Hobby Master diecast model, supplied factory finished and assembled rather than requiring construction or painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat markings does the model carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is finished as PT879, the Spitfire Mk.IX supplied to the Soviet Air Force and restored by the Hangar 11 team, which provided the reference for its authentic markings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56914562023799,"sku":"HA8324","price":69.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/0294\/3863\/files\/hobbymaster-ha8324-spitfire-mk-ix-russian-spitfire-pt87-england-2020-diecast-scale-model-1-48-HA8324-6.jpg?v=1774552763","url":"https:\/\/www.hangarmodels.co.uk\/products\/hobbymaster-ha8324-spitfire-mk-ix-russian-spitfire-pt87-england-2020-diecast-scale-model-1-48-ha8324","provider":"Hangar Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}