Description: Spitfire PR.XIX - Swedish Air Force, 1949 - Hobby Master (Item HA7602) - 1:48 Scale Diecast - 2009 Release. General Background:The Spitfire PR.XIX was the last Spitfire with elliptical wings and was the last RAF Spitfire type in front-line service. The PR.XIX was a combination of power by the Griffon engine of the Mk.XIV and the wings of the PR.XI making it the fastest Spitfire. Weapons were removed to allow for larger fuel tanks in the leading edge of the wings making it possible to fly missions as far as Berlin at altitudes over 40,000 feet. By the end of production 225 XIX had been made.The Aircraft:In 1949 the Swedish Air Force took delivery of 50 former RAF Spitfire PR.XIX and designated them S-31. They came equipped for reconnaissance flights and were based with F.11 Flight Reconnaissance Wing at Nyköping south of Stockholm. These aircraft would penetrate Soviet airspace in the Baltic area and record activity at air and naval bases. At that time the Soviets didn’t have an aircraft that could catch these S-31s. The S-31 was replaced in 1954 by the Saab 29 jet. Box in excellent condition. Amazingly, the model has never been removed from the box (that's your privilege when you buy it). Very collectible model manufactured by "Hobby Master" from their "1:48 Air Power Series". Please see all the photos: Note - The protective plastic that surrounds the model may slightly distort some of my photos. The photos of an unboxed aircraft I 'borrowed' from the internet for your viewing and benefit.Some features: Large 1:48 scale diecast metal with minimal plastic, discontinued item, highly detailed, single seater, professionally painted with accurate markings, realistic panel lines, sliding canopy, cockpit detail, undercarriage, moveable rudder and elevators, rubber tyres plus a stand. TIP: Should you be interested in buying more than one model from me, I do offer 'combined postage' that will save you postage money. Just buy them all separately (all within the same 24 hour period) and I will refund you the relevant postage overpayment on the day I post the parcel. It's amazing this wonderful model has never been unboxed. It's perfect for collectors and enthusiasts to display it. Accordingly, if you did not have the opportunity to buy it 15 years ago then snap up this highly detailed, discontinued collectible diecast model right now, (before someone else does)! You'll be very pleased you did. Important Postage & Other Information - Postage Charges: Owing to postage costs varying between different international destinations, I have generically based overseas postal costs as if sending from Australia to the UK and Western Europe from Australia. If you live elsewhere it will usually be slightly cheaper. Postage overpayment Refund: I will refund an international buyer any applicable postage overpayment, (on the day I post it). Refunds won't be applicable to buyers located in Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, the Russian Federation and the Middle East as the real cost will be less than what you paid. Postal Tracking Service: The small cost for overseas buyers is included in the postage charge, (Tracking is free for Australian buyers).Postal Tracking Number: Will be advised to ALL Buyers: You can then sign up to receive regular emails to inform you of the parcel location on its journey to your door. Postage For Australian Buyers: your postage cost includes a secure, 'Delivery Confirmation Service', (aka Signature on delivery), i.e. your parcel has to be received in person by someone at your residential delivery address. Should no one be there to receive it, a note will be left for you to collect it (with ID) from a nearby post office.Packing: The box will be carefully packed and your name and address details clearly displayed.Please check out all my other ebay listed items of old and hard to find discontinued releases. Click on the link called "Sellers Other Items" (or similar words).Also click on the "Save Seller" tab (so you can revisit from time to time).
Price: 160 AUD
Location: Forrestfield, WA
End Time: 2024-10-18T07:14:14.000Z
Shipping Cost: 36.79 AUD
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Item Specifics
Restocking fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Aircraft Base.: Nyköping (South of Stockholm, Sweden)
Vehicle Type: Military Airplane
Vehicle Make: Supermarine Ltd
Battle Zone: Baltic Area
Material: Diecast Metal
Scale: 1:48
MPN: HA7602
Year of Manufacture: 2009
Colour: Multi-Coloured
Brand: Hobby Master
Model Length (Approximate): 20.1 cm
Aircraft Family: Spitfire
Model: Spitfire PR.XIX (Swedish S-31) - Reconnaissance Missions
Theme: Swedish Air Force
Features: With Stand, Discontinued Item, Diecast Model, Large 1:48 Scale, Rotating Propeller, Colourful Scheme, Authentic Scale, Realistic Panel Lines, Rudder is moveable, Elevator is moveable
Recommended Age Range: 14 upwards
Vehicle Year: 1949
Aircraft's Primary Purpose: Reconnaissance Missions
Military User: Swedish Air Force (Svenska flygvapnet)
