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Hawker Hurricane Mk.I 1/72 Scale Diecast Model LK-A, Pilot Sqn Ldr Ian Richard ‘Widge’ Gleed, No. 87 Sqn, RAF, England, 1941 Brand: Corgi Aviation Archive SKU: AA27608
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Hawker Hurricane Mk I 1/72 Scale Diecast Model, No. 87 Sqn, RAF – AA27608
Length | 13.6 cm | 5.3 in | Approx |
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Wingspan | 16.9 cm | 6.6 in | Approx |
Diecast model features:
- Constructed with metal and plastic components
- Undercarriage displayable extended or retracted
- Display stand included.
Corgi AA27608 Aviation Archive
Corgi Aviation Archive series AA27608 replicates in 1/72 scale diecast the Hawker Hurricane Mk I, serial number P2798, squadron code LK-A. As flown by Sqn Ldr Ian Richard ‘Widge’ Gleed of No. 87 Squadron, RAF, during night intruder operations while based at RAF Colerne, England, February – April 1941.
During night operations, this aircraft had the day camouflage overpainted black, except for the cockpit canopy, rudder and Gleed’s markings.
Ian Gleed
Ian Richard Gleed DSO, DFC (1916 – 1943) was a World War II ace of the Royal Air Force who achieved Ace status in two days, quicker than any other WWII RAF pilot. He was killed on April 16, 41, while attacking German transport aircraft. At the time of his death, he was credited with 13 aerial victories and held the rank of wing commander.
Hawker Hurricane
The Hawker Hurricane is a British single-seat, single-engine monoplane fighter that first flew on November 6, 1935, entering service on December 25 1937, with No 111 Squadron RAF. The Hurricane proved rugged and a steady gun platform and remained in service throughout World War II.
It was adapted for night fighting, fighter-bomber and ground support. Also, carrier-capable and catapult-launched from modified merchant ships. By 1944 more than 14,500 Hurricanes had been constructed, serving in all the major theatres of WWII.
The Hurricane used a single Rolls-Royce Merlin V-12 liquid-cooled piston engine driving a three-bladed constant-speed Rotol propeller. The armament consists of four wing-mounted cannons; underwing racks can carry up to 460 kg (1,000 lb) of stores.
Hawker Hurricane Mk.I 1/72 Scale Diecast Model LK-A, Pilot Sqn Ldr Ian Richard ‘Widge’ Gleed, No. 87 Sqn, RAF, England, 1941 Brand: Corgi Aviation Archive SKU: AA27608
AUD $154.00
In stock