1:48 scale diecast aircraft by Hobby Master. No. 25 Squadron RAAF. Flown by Sgt. John Bailey, West Australia 1942.

Length 6.5 inches
Wingspan 8.75 inches

Features:
Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
Positionable landing gear.
Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
Authentic detachable ordinance loads complete with placards.
Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.

The Brewster Buffalo model 339-23 was basically the export version of the F2A-3. However the engines were re-manufactured Wright R-1820-G5 that had been used in KLM DC-3 airliners. These planes were shipped in early in 1942 but during transit Java surrendered so the Netherlands no longer needed the planes and they were diverted to Australia. The survivors were all returned to the USAAF 5th Air Force in early 1944, where they were all scrapped.

On May 3, 1937 the No. 23 Squadron was formed and on January 1, 1939 was renamed No. 25 Squadron (City of Perth). Originally equipped with Wirraways and in August 1942 with nine of seventeen available Brewster Buffalo. Their original task was convoy close support and anti-submarine patrols and then the defense of Perth. One of the nine pilots was Sgt. John Bailey. In early 1943 the Buffalo were moved to Dunreath Golf Course (now Perth International Airport) and became No. 85 Squadron. A couple of months later the CAC Boomerang replaced the Buffalo.