Hobby Master HA7861 Spitfire Mk. Vb BM124, flown by Sqn. Ldr. ‘Paddy’ Finucane, No. 602 Sqn.

Hobby Master Air Power Series - 1/48th Scale

HA7861 - Spitfire Mk. Vb BM124, flown by Sqn. Ldr. ‘Paddy’ Finucane, No. 602 Sqn., 1942

Limited Edition

The first Spitfire Mk V was produced in January 1941 and proved to be as good as the Mk III and less complicated. The Mk V was the most produced variant of the Spitfire and the main version throughout 1941 and was a better aircraft than the Bf-109 but that all changed with the introduction of the Fw-190. The Mk V remained the RAF fighter through the summer of 1942 and saw several variants developed using bigger engines, new wing types and more armament. There were 20,351 Mk V aircraft built in all variants.

Paddy Finucane was a famous Irish-born Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter pilot during World War II, known for his exceptional combat skills and bravery.

Born Brendan "Paddy" Finucane on 21 October 1920 in London to Irish parents, he became one of the most celebrated RAF pilots during the Battle of Britain and early years of World War II. He was particularly notable for his service with No. 610 (County of Chester) Squadron during the crucial air battles over Britain and later in the European theatre.

Key highlights of his military career include: Credited with shooting down 32 enemy aircraft and becoming the youngest Wing Commander in RAF History

Tragically, Finucane was killed on 15 July 1942. He was just 21 years old at the time of his death.