A14002V Hawker Hurricane Mk.1
Product Info
The most numerous fighter in service with the RAF at the start of the Battle of Britain, the Hawker Hurricane went on to prove itself a vital and effective fighter aircraft on all fronts of the Second World War. It came to be regarded as a rugged and reliable ground attack machine, but it was undoubtedly its service as a defensive fighter during the Battle of Britain that forged its reputation as one of the war's great fighters.
Entering service with 111 squadron in December 1937, the original fabric wings made way for metal ones by 1939. During the Battle of Britain, the average strength of fighter command was 1,326 Hurricanes compared to 957 spitfires. It was in a Hurricane that Flt. Lt. Nicholson gained fighter commands only Victoria Cross of the war, downing an enemy Messerschmitt Bf110, while his own aircraft was being engulfed with flames. After the Battle of Britain, the Hurricane went on to serve in the Far East, as well as the Desert and Eastern Front.
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What's Inside
Schemes
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Tech Specs
- How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?
- 161
- Item Scale
- 1:24
- Batteries Required
- No
- License line
- BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.
- Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)
- 40.9
- Item Height - Without Packaging (cm)
- 11.4
- Item Width - Without Packaging (cm)
- 50.7
- Finish
- Plastic
- Number of Scheme options
- 2
- Skill Level
- 3
- Flying Hours
- 4
- Wingspan (mm)
- 507
WARNING Not suitable for children under 36 months. It contains small parts which can present a choking hazard. Please retain these details and the address for future reference. CAUTION Please remove all packaging before giving the toy to a child.