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Spitfire XIVc specifications

Basic information:
Country of origin: Britain
Classification: single-engine fighter
Crew: 1
Production: first produced in 1943
Number produced: 950 of all XIV variants

Dimensions:
Wingspan: 36ft 10in (11.23m)
Length: 32ft 8in (9.96m)

Performance:
Powerplant: 1 X Rolls-Royce Griffon 65 12 cylinder liquid-cooled engine 2,035hp
(1,517kW)
Speed max: 447mph (720km/h)
Range: 460 miles (740 km) on internal tanks
Ceiling max: 42,978ft (13,100m)

Weight:
Empty: 6,603lb (2,995kg)
Maximum: 10,285lb (4,665kg)

Armament:
2 X 20mm (.078in) Hispano cannons
4 X Browning 7.7mm (0.303in) machine guns
Up to a 1,000lb (454kg) payload with other options possible

Hobby Master 1/48 Air Power Series
HA7102
Spitfire Mk. XIVc, DW-D, 610 Sqn.
Sqn Ldr R. Newbery, June 1944

Probably one of the best-known fighters of WWII the Spitfire had a big psychological
effect at home and in Germany. With its great performance the British were given hope of
surviving the Battle of Britain and the German pilots learned to respect its fighting
capabilities. It wasn’t the workhorse the Hurricane was but the great handling capabilities
along with its great looks made the Spitfire a WWII icon. The plane was also used very
successfully in a reconnaissance role and was the only Allied fighter in production for the
entire WWII years.

The 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.

1/48 scale pre-finished
Die-cast metal with a minimum of plastic.
Professionally painted.
All markings pad applied for superb results.
Cockpit slides open.
Cockpit side door opens.
Comes with a pilot that can be removed.
Comes with display stand.
Landing gear is fully retractable and can be displayed up or down.
Removable wing gun covers.
Propeller is metal.
Extremely sought after by collectors.

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