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Pale Pink Spitfire FR.IXMK716 "X" No 16 Sqn Normandy 1944 HA8314 Scale 1:48
Highly detailed Hobby Master model warbird Air Power Series
Pale Pink Spitfire FR.IXMK716 "X", No 16 Sqn., Normandy Sept 1944 Hobby Master HA8314 1:48
Pale Pink Spitfire FR.IXMK716 "X", No 16 Sqn., Normandy Sept 1944 Hobby Master HA8314 1:48
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Highly detailed Hobby Master model warbird Air Power Series
Pale Pink Spitfire FR.IXMK716 "X", No 16 Sqn., Normandy Sept 1944 Hobby Master HA8313 1:48
Item#: HA8314
Scale: 1:48
In an effort to spy on German forces the RAF gave some aircraft special paint colors in an attempt
to camouflage them. The PRU (Photographic Reconnaissance Unit) used a very dark blue for
night missions and a very pale pink for dusk, dawn and cloudy day missions. Supermarine Spitfire
FR Mk. IX MK716 from No. 16 Squadron was one of only 15 Mk. IX Spitfires converted to the pale
pink scheme. These aircraft retained their wing guns and first appeared in November 1942.
The Mk. IX replaced the Mk. V in June 1942 and on September 12, 1942 a Mk. IX brought down a
Ju-86R flying at 43,000 feet. Another major achievement of the Mk. IX took place on October 5,
1944 when 401 Squadron became the first allied aircraft to shoot down an Me-262 jet. Even with
the arrival of the Griffon powered Mk. XIV the Mk. IX continued in service until the end of WWII.
There were 5,665 Mk. IX Spitfires and its variants produced.
Specifications for the Spitfire Mk. IX
Number built - 5,665 all Mk. IX variants
Crew – 1 X pilot
Additional Info
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Stock#HA8314
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BrandHobby Master
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Country of Manufacture
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Scale1:48
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MaterialDie-cast Metal
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Aircraft TypeFixed-Winged
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EraWorld War II
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AircraftSpitfire
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PropulsionPropeller-Driven
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RoleFighter / Interception
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CountryGreat Britain
Warning: Choking Hazard!
Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.