RAF Ace Robert Stanford Tuck Hurricane Mk.I

Corgi Aviation Archive Warbirds Series WB99620
Hawker Hurricane Mk I Diecast Model
RAF No.257 Sqn, Robert Stanford Tuck, RAF Coltishall, England, 1940-1941

The Hawker Hurricane was a British single-seat fighter aircraft designed and predominantly built by Hawker Aircraft Ltd. Some production of the Hurricane was carried out in Canada by the Canada Car and Foundry Co Ltd. The 1930s design evolved through several versions and adaptations, resulting in a series of aircraft which acted as interceptor-fighters, fighter-bombers (also called "Hurribombers"), and ground support aircraft. Further versions known as the Sea Hurricane had modifications which enabled operation from ships. Some were converted as catapult-launched convoy escorts, known as "Hurricats". Together with the Spitfire, the Hurricane was significant in enabling the Royal Air Force (RAF) to win the Battle of Britain of 1940, accounting for the majority of the RAF's air victories. About 14,000 Hurricanes were built by the end of 1944 (including about 1,200 converted to Sea Hurricanes, and about 1,400 built in Canada), and served in all the major theatres of the Second World War.

Corgi Aviation Archive Warbirds Series

The Corgi "Warbirds" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.

Corgi "Warbirds" diecast airplanes feature:

• Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Pad printed markings that won't fade or peel like decals.
• Permanently retracted landing gear.
• Presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
• No pilot figures.
   

Hawker Hurricane Mk I

Designed by Sydney Camm as a monoplane fighter based on the Fury biplane, the Hurricane was first flown on November 6th, 1935.

Picture courtesy of www.tricatus.co.uk