Specjal Hobby 48017 Gloster E.28/39 Pioneer (Squirt) (1/48)

We present a unique plastic model kit: Special Hobby 48017 Gloster E.28/39 Pioneer (Squirt) in 1/48 scale. This precisely reproduced set from the renowned manufacturer Special Hobby is an excellent choice for aviation history enthusiasts and modelers looking for extraordinary designs for their collections.

The Gloster E.28/39, also known as the "Pioneer" or "Squirt," was the first British jet aircraft and went down in history as a groundbreaking experimental machine. Created by the Gloster company at the request of the British Air Ministry, it was used for testing during World War II, particularly between 1941 and 1944. The aircraft was crucial for the development of British jet technology and the next generations of RAF fighters, taking its first flight on May 15, 1941, at Cranwell airfield. The machine was equipped with Sir Frank Whittle’s turbojet engine, which enabled pioneering aerodynamic research and validated the concept of jet propulsion.

• Scale: 1/48 – perfectly reproduced proportions of the original aircraft model
• Country of use: United Kingdom
• Period of use: World War II, years 1941–1944
• Product type: plastic model kit
• Material: high-quality plastic – exceptional detail on the fuselage and interior parts
• The kit does not include glue or paints
• Components: injection-molded cockpit details and clear canopy, decals for various historic paint schemes
• Category: World War II military aviation, experimental aircraft

We recommend this model not only to collectors, but also to enthusiasts of modern aviation technology and fans of British military history. With a medium level of construction difficulty (3/5), the set is perfect both for intermediate and more advanced modelers. Choosing the Special Hobby 48017 Gloster E.28/39 Pioneer (Squirt) model guarantees satisfaction, historical authenticity, and an impressive presentation of the finished model in any collection.